Supporting Transitions from Hospital to Home by Engaging Volunteers of Third Sector Organizations: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The transition from hospital to home is a critical clinical juncture marked by significant risks. Third Sector Organizations (TSOs) are well-positioned to support these transitions through volunteer-based programs. Given the increasing complexity of patient needs and the push for reduced hospital lengths of stay, the integration of community resources into transitional care becomes vital.

Objective

Study objectives were i) to identify where TSOs are engaged in supporting post-hospital transitions, ii) to document the characteristics of transitional care models delivered by TSOs, and iii) to characterize the clients participating in these volunteer-supported programs.

Methods and results

Forty-eight articles that reported on a community-based program deliv

SUBMITTER: Nelson MLA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12680005 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature