Why the study?
Transitioning from hospital to home remains fragmented with persistent gaps that leave older adults vulnerable, necessitating qualitative exploration of end-user experiences to identify gaps and inform targeted interventions.
Population
19 participants (12 hospitalised older adults and 7 carers) at a metropolitan hospital
Design
Qualitative interview study using thematic analysis
Authors
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Identifies care transition gaps from end-user views; leaves open development and testing of targeted interventions before practice change.
This qualitative study highlights the complex challenges faced by older adults and their carers during hospital-to-home transitions, emphasizing the need for tailored, patient-centered discharge communication.
Parker et al. (2025) studied this question.
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