Provider Perspectives, Barriers, and Improvement Strategies for Hospital Discharge Support Programs: A Focus Group Interview Study in Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Transitional periods, such as patient discharge, are notably challenging. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of providers involved in hospital discharge support programs, identify the primary obstacles, and propose strategies for improvement.

Methods

In this qualitative cross-sectional study, we interviewed 49 healthcare professionals, comprising doctors, nurses, and social workers, who participated in two pilot programs. We organized focus group interviews with 3-6 participants per group, segmented by the type of discharge support program and profession. For data analysis, we employed phenomenological analysis, a qualitative method.

Results

Participants recognized the importance of the discharge support program and anticipated its benefits. The Re

SUBMITTER: Choi JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11626112 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature