Systematic review of contemporary interventions for improving discharge support and transitions of care from the patient experience perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To synthesize the impact of improvement interventions related to care coordination, discharge support and care transitions on patient experience measures.

Method

Systematic review. Searches were completed in six scientific databases, five specialty journals, and through snowballing. Eligibility included studies published in English (2015-2023) focused on improving care coordination, discharge support, or transitional care assessed by standardized patient experience measures as a primary outcome. Two independent reviewers made eligibility decisions and performed quality appraisals.

Results

Of 1240 papers initially screened, 16 were included. Seven studies focused on care coordination activities, including three randomized controlled trials [RCTs]. These studies use

SUBMITTER: Jesus TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11108181 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature