ArticleThe Canadian journal of hospital pharmacy2024
What Patients Want: A Qualitative Study of Patients' Perspectives on Optimizing the Hospital Discharge Process.
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- Legislative compliance in coordinated care transitions: a mixed-method study of healthcare professionals' documentation and older adults' experiences.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2026Article
- Danger Ahead-You Are Being Discharged.The Canadian journal of hospital pharmacy · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: Poor discharge planning can lead to increases in adverse drug events, hospital readmissions, and costs. Prior research has identified the pharmacist as an integral part of the discharge process. Objectives: To gain patients' perspectives on the discharge process and what they would like pharmacists to do to ensure a successful discharge. Methods: Twenty patients discharged from tertiary care hospitals were interviewed after discharge. A phenomenological approach was used to conduct this qualitative study. Results: Five main themes were identified from the patient interviews: interactions with health care professionals, importance of discharge documentation, importance of seamless care, comprehensive and patient-specific medication counselling, and patients' preference for involvement and communication at all stages of hospital stay. Conclusions: Although participants generally reported positive interactions with health care providers at discharge, several areas for improvement were identified, particularly in terms of communication, discharge documentation, and continuity of care. A list of recommendations aligning with patient preferences is provided for clinicians.
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