The complexities of communication at hospital discharge of older patients: a qualitative study of healthcare professionals' views.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hospital discharge of older patients is a high-risk situation in terms of patient safety. Due to the fragmentation of the healthcare system, communication and coordination between stakeholders are required at discharge. The aim of this study was to explore communication in general and medication information transfer in particular at hospital discharge of older patients from the perspective of healthcare professionals (HCPs) across different organisations within the healthcare system.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study using focus group and individual or group interviews with HCPs (physicians, nurses and pharmacists) across different healthcare organisations in Sweden. Data were collected from September to October 2021. A semi-structured interview guide inclu

SUBMITTER: Cam H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10626684 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature