Hospital discharge readiness based on Meleis’s transition theory and its associated factors among patients after coronary artery bypass grafting: a cross-sectional study

Introduction Readiness for hospital discharge is an ongoing concern for healthcare providers. There is currently limited evidence on patients’ readiness for hospital discharge after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) among the Jordanian population. This study aimed to assess the readiness for hospital discharge levels among patients post-CABG surgery and to identify its associated factors in a large cardiovascular center in Jordan using the transition theory by Meleis. Method A cross-sectional design was used across a total of 203 patients who were selected using a convenience sampling procedure. The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale (RHDS) was used to collect data on the day of hospital discharge. Statistical analysis, including the chi-square test and multiple linear regression tests, was then used to identify factors associated with readiness for hospital discharge. Results The total mean readiness scale score was 6.69 (±1.311), indicating a moderate level of discharge readiness. Patients in this study scored highest on physical readiness ( M = 7.61, SD = 1.568) and availability of help for medical care ( M = 7.76, SD = 1.737); however, lower scores emerged regarding knowledge of potential post-discharge problems ( M = 5.02, SD = 2.290) and knowledge regarding restrictions after discharge ( M = 5.26, SD = 2.328). Illiteracy ( B = −0.740, p = 0.001), education lower than secondary level ( B = −0.635, p = 0.010), and older age ( B = −0.021, p = 0.021) were significantly associated factors with lower readiness for hospital discharge. Conclusion Healthcare providers should seek to assess readiness for discharge among post-CABG patients comprehensively to offer special education and support to those patients at highest risk to enhance their recovery post-CABG surgery.