Synthesis of existing literature on the colorectal surgery patients' challenges during hospital-to-home transitions: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite advances in innovation to improve patients' transition experiences, it is unclear-in the context of colorectal surgery-what elements of patient education and care could provide the greatest benefit to patient experiences and clinical outcomes. Thus, this scoping review protocol aims to outline a plan to synthesise the existing literature from countries with publicly funded health systems (ie, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the USA) on the challenges experienced by colorectal surgery patients' when transitioning home from the hospital.

Methods and analysis

This is a protocol for a scoping review to identify literature relating to adult patient challenges experienced when transitioning from

SUBMITTER: Steane A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11647378 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature