Supporting resident-centred decision-making about transitions from long-term care homes to hospital: a qualitative study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Burdensome care transitions may occur despite clinicians' engagement in care planning discussions with residents and their family/friend care partners. Conversations about potential hospital transfers can better prepare long-term care (LTC) residents, their families and care providers for future decision-making. Lack of such discussions increases the likelihood of transitions that do not align with residents' values. This study will examine experiences of LTC residents, family/friend care partners and staff surrounding decision-making about LTC to hospital transitions and codesign a tool to assist with transitional decision-making to help prioritise needs and preferences of residents and their care partners.

Methods and analysis

This study will use semi-structur

SUBMITTER: Menard A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11628961 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature