Primary care physician involvement during hospitalisation: a qualitative analysis of perspectives from frequently hospitalised patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore frequently hospitalised patients' experiences and preferences related to primary care physician (PCP) involvement during hospitalisation across two care models.

Design

Qualitative study embedded within a randomised controlled trial. Semistructured interviews were conducted with patients. Transcripts were analysed using qualitative template analysis.

Setting

In the Comprehensive Care Programme (CCP) Study, in Illinois, USA, Medicare patients at increased risk of hospitalisation are randomly assigned to: (1) care by a CCP physician who serves as a PCP across both inpatient and outpatient settings or (2) care by a PCP as outpatient and by hospitalists as inpatients (standard care).

Participants

Twelve standard care and 12 CCP patients were int

SUBMITTER: Rieger EY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8638455 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature