Impact of a transition of care bundle on health-related quality of life after major emergency abdominal surgery: before-and-after study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The transition from hospital to home can be challenging. This study investigated whether a standardized transition of care bundle could enhance health-related quality of life (HRQoL), reduce readmission rates, and increase days alive and out of hospital after major emergency abdominal surgery.

Methods

A single-centre before-and-after study including consecutive patients undergoing major emergency abdominal surgery was conducted at Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2023. A transition of care bundle including standardized discharge coordination, written material, and multidisciplinary information meetings for patients and relatives was implemented on 1 January 2023. Patients were followed up by phone interviews and hospital r

SUBMITTER: Kokotovic D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11914972 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature