Implementing the information system for older adult patients post-discharge self-management: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Discharging older adult patients from the hospital poses risks due to their vulnerable conditions, complex instructions and limited health literacy. Insufficient information about medication side effects adds to patient concerns. To address this, a post-discharge information summary system was developed. While it has shown positive impacts, concerns exist regarding implementation fidelity.

Objective

This study employed a theory-driven approach to understand health providers' perspectives on effective implementation.

Method

Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted via telephone with nurses, doctors and pharmacists from local public hospitals. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) was appl

SUBMITTER: Wang DY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11225609 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature