Hospital Staff Perspectives on the Drivers and Challenges in Implementing a Virtual Rehabilitation Ward: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the past decade, the adoption of virtual wards has surged. Virtual wards aim to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, expedite home discharge, and enhance patient satisfaction, which are particularly beneficial for the older adult population who faces risks associated with hospitalization. Consequently, substantial investments are being made in virtual rehabilitation wards (VRWs), despite evidence of varying levels of success in their implementation. However, the facilitators and barriers experienced by virtual ward staff for the rapid implementation of these innovative care models remain poorly understood.

Objective

This paper presents insights from hospital staff working on an Australian VRW in response to the growing demand for programs aimed at prevent

SUBMITTER: Greene L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11220728 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature