Synthesising evidence regarding hospital to home transitions supported by volunteers of third sector organisations: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Given the risks inherent in care transitions, it is imperative that patients discharged from hospital to home receive the integrated care services necessary to ensure a successful transition. Despite efforts by the healthcare sector to develop health system solutions to improve transitions, problems persist. Research on transitional support has predominantly focused on services delivered by healthcare professionals; the evidence for services provided by lay navigators or volunteers in this context has not been synthesised. This scoping review will map the available literature on the engagement of volunteers within third sector organisations supporting adults in the transition from hospital to home.

Methods and analysis

Using the well-established scoping review m

SUBMITTER: Nelson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8258550 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature