Key result
Patient-reported readiness for discharge was associated with higher overall hospital satisfaction compared to lesser readiness (87.3% vs 62.4%; p<0.001), while 30-day readmission rates were similar.
Why the study?
Does patient-reported readiness for discharge associate with higher hospital satisfaction and lower readmission rates in hospitalized adults?
Population
318 adult patients admitted from 2009 to 2012, median age 62.3 years, 45% female, 94% Caucasian.
Comparison
Patient-reported readiness for discharge (RFD) vs Lesser degrees of readiness for discharge (LRFD)
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
30-day
Authors
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Supports assessing discharge readiness to boost satisfaction; leaves open readmission effects and needs prospective validation.
Observational (n=318)
No
Does patient-reported readiness for discharge associate with higher hospital satisfaction and lower readmission rates in hospitalized adults?
Absolute Event Rate: 87.3% vs 62.4%
p-value: p=< 0.001
Patient-reported readiness for discharge is strongly associated with higher hospital satisfaction scores, though not significantly with 30-day readmission rates.
Schmocker et al. (2015) conducted an observational in Small bowel obstruction or prolonged hospital stay (n=318). Patient-reported readiness for discharge vs. Lesser degrees of readiness for discharge was evaluated on Overall hospital satisfaction (p=< 0.001). Patient-reported readiness for discharge was associated with higher overall hospital satisfaction compared to lesser readiness (87.3% vs 62.4%; p<0.001), while 30-day readmission rates were similar.
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