ArticleThe Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres2022
Hospital to Home: Supporting the Transition From Hospital to Home for Older Adults.
Article in The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.
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- Comprehensive analysis of KAP nursing model combined with digital health management on postoperative self-management in BPH patients.Frontiers in public health · 2025Trial
- Delayed discharges in older adults with mental illness and/or dementia in hospital: a scoping review.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Investigating Performance, Functional Outcomes, and Patient Autonomy in a Rural Community Hospital: A Real-Life Descriptive Cohort Study of Territorial Intermediate Care.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Exploring Patient and Caregiver Work and Continuity of Care During Hospital-to-Home Transitions of Care in the Canadian Context.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- Unveiling the Hidden Challenges: A Systematic Review of Self-Identified Caregiver Support Needs for Older Adults in Canada.Public health reviews · 2026Review
- A scoping review of generative AI and digital twins in tackling loneliness during hospital-to-home transitions.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Review
- Shaping older adults' care policy: a scoping review of key determinants in post-acute and community reintegration transitions.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- 'Making the System Work': A Multi-Site Qualitative Study of Dietitians' Use of iEMR to Support Nutrition Care Transitions for Older Adults with Malnutrition.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Prevalence of Delayed Discharge Among Patients Admitted to the Internal Medicine Wards: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
- Transition from Hospital to Home-Based Care for Older Adults in Southwestern Uganda: Informal Caregiver's Experiences.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Article
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- The effects of occupational and mental stress among home care rehabilitation professionals working during the COVID-19 pandemic: An exploratory qualitative study.Home health care management & practice · 2024Article
- Applying the RE-AIM framework to evaluate a holistic caregiver-centric hospital-to-home programme: a feasibility study on Carer Matters.BMC health services research · 2022Observational
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- Supporting Transitions from Hospital to Home by Engaging Volunteers of Third Sector Organizations: A Scoping Review.International journal of integrated careArticle
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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundAn increasing proportion of older adults experience avoidable hospitalizations, and some are potentially entering long-term care homes earlier and often unnecessarily. Older adults often lack adequate support to transition from hospital to home, without access to appropriate health services when they are needed in the community and resources to live safely at home. PURPOSE: This study collaborated with an existing enhanced home care program called Home Again in Nova Scotia, to identify factors that contribute to older adult patients being assessed as requiring long-term care when they could potentially return home with enhanced supports.
methodsUsing a case study design, this study examined in-depth experiences of multiple stakeholders, from December 2019 to February 2020, through analysis of nine interviews for three focal patient cases including older adult patients, their family or friend caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
resultsFindings indicate home care services for older adults are being sought too late, after hospital readmission, or a rapid decline in health status when family caregivers are already experiencing caregiver burnout. Limitations in home care services led to barriers preventing family caregivers from continuing to care for older adults at home.
conclusionsThis study contributes knowledge about gaps within home care and transitional care services, highlighting the importance of investing in additional home care services for rehabilitation and prevention of rapidly deteriorating health.
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