Bridges and Barriers: Patients' Perceptions of the Discharge Process Including Multidisciplinary Rounds on a Trauma Unit. J Trauma Nurs 2015;22(5):232-9
Date
09/10/2015Pubmed ID
26352653DOI
10.1097/JTN.0000000000000146Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84942784631 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 6 CitationsAbstract
Discharge planning is a complex process and ideally begins early in the patient stay. Despite evidence about the importance of discharge readiness, there is limited literature about the patient's view during this transition. The goal of this study was to explore patient perspectives about the discharge process, including multidisciplinary rounds. Multidisciplinary rounding is a process where care providers from various specialties meet to communicate, coordinate patient care, make decisions, and manage responsibilities. The theme found was "bridges and barriers to discharge." Participants identified timelines and tasks, communication, social support, and motivation as helpful and medical setbacks, insurance limitations, and infrequent communication as hindrances to the discharge. Future research is recommended examining efficacy of various discharge models and examination of communication and support throughout hospitalization.
Author List
Zakzesky D, Klink K, McAndrew N, Schroeter K, Johnson GAuthor
Natalie McAndrew PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing department at University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultAged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication
Male
Middle Aged
Needs Assessment
Organizational Innovation
Patient Care Team
Patient Discharge
Patient Satisfaction
Perception
Qualitative Research
Surveys and Questionnaires
Trauma Centers
United States
Young Adult
