Transitions of care interventions to improve quality of life among patients hospitalized with acute conditions: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although transitional care interventions can improve health among patients hospitalized with acute conditions, few interventions use patient quality of life (QOL) as the primary outcome. Existing interventions use a variety of intervention components, are not effective for patients of all races and ethnicities, do not address age-related patient needs, and do not incorporate the needs of families. The purpose of this study was to systematically review characteristics of transitional care intervention studies that aimed to improve QOL for younger adult patients of all race and ethnicities who were hospitalized with acute conditions.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted of empirical literature available in PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and PsycINFO by November 19, 20

SUBMITTER: Oyesanya TO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7845026 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature