Patient experiences using a novel tool to improve care transitions in patients with heart failure: a qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the utility of a novel discharge tool adapted for heart failure (HF) on patient experience.

Design

Semistructured interviews assessed the utility of a novel discharge tool adapted for HF; patient-oriented discharge summary (PODS-HF) at 72 hours and 30 days after leaving hospital. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Three investigators used directed content analysis to determine themes and subthemes from the narrative data.

Setting

The cardiology ward of an urban academic institution in Canada.

Participants

13 patients and caregivers completed 24 interviews. Eligible patients were >18 years and admitted with a diagnosis of HF.

Results

Analysis revealed six interconnected themes: (1) Utility of discharge instructions: h

SUBMITTER: Schofield T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6597626 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature