The experiences of hospital staff with decision-making concerning patient enrolment in hospital at home services: A complex and dynamic process.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hospital at home care services offer a potential solution to the problem of strain on hospital beds while simultaneously enhancing patient outcomes. Nevertheless, implementation of the hospital at home care model is associated with several challenges. One such barrier involves patient enrolment, particularly during the initial stage of service operation. Due to their frontline experience, healthcare professionals possess valuable insights that can help us understand and address this challenge. This study aimed to explore the experiences of hospital staff in the decision-making process concerning patient enrolment in hospital at home.

Methods

In total, 22 semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with hospital staff members between January and May 2022 a

SUBMITTER: Karlsen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11426487 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature