Transitional care programs for older adults moving from hospital to home in Canada: A systematic review of text and opinion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Investing in transitional care programs is critical for ensuring continuity of health and coordinated care for older adults transitioning across health settings. However, literature delineating the scope of transitional care programs across Canada is limited. The aim of this systematic review of text and opinion is to characterize Canadian transitional care programs for older adults transitioning from hospital to home.

Methods

Following JBI guidelines for systematic review of text and opinion, we conducted a search of Canadian grey literature sources published online between 2016 to 2023. A 3-phase search was undertaken for: 1) Canadian databases and organizational websites; 2) advanced Google search of national sources and news media reports; and 3) advanced Goog

SUBMITTER: Barber BV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11257371 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature