Development and psychometric properties of surveys to assess provider perspectives on the barriers and facilitators of effective care transitions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The quality of the discharge process and effective care transitions between settings of care are critical to minimize gaps in patient care and reduce hospital readmissions. Few studies have explored which care transition components and strategies are most valuable to patients and providers. This study describes the development, pilot testing, and psychometric analysis of surveys designed to gain providers' perspectives on current practices in delivering transitional care services.

Methods

We underwent a comprehensive process to develop items measuring unique aspects of care transitions from the perspectives of the three types of providers (downstream, ambulatory, and hospital providers). The process involved 1) an environmental scan, 2) provider interviews, 3) sur

SUBMITTER: Johnson MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8136156 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature