Transitional care programs to improve the post-discharge experience of patients with multiple chronic conditions and co-occurring serious mental illness: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: The transition from hospital to home can be especially challenging for those with multiple chronic conditions and co-occurring serious mental illness (SMI). This population tends to be Medicaid-insured and disproportionately experiences health-related social needs. The aim of this scoping review was to identify the elements and outcomes of hospital-to-home transitional care programs for people diagnosed with SMI. A scoping review was conducted using Arksey and O'Malley's methodology. Three databases were searched; ten articles describing eight transitional care programs published from 2013 to 2024 met eligibility criteria. Five programs focused on patients being discharged from a psychiatric admission. Five of the interventions were delivered in the home. Intervention components included c

SUBMITTER: Brom H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11634650 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature