Essential information for transition of care for frail elderly patients in Japan: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Information exchange between hospitals and primary care physicians is suboptimal. Most physicians are dissatisfied with the current referral process, and poor communication leads to negative care transition outcomes.

Method

To identify the key information needed for a successful transition of care, we conducted a qualitative study using consecutive, semistructured in-person interviews and focus group sessions. We recruited five participants engaged in clinical work for individual interviews and 16 participants for focus groups. We analyzed all data using qualitative thematic analysis. All results were returned to the participants and modified based on their feedback.

Results

The five individual interviews provided a general picture of the current referral p

SUBMITTER: Matsumura S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8721333 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature