Understanding the influences on hospital discharge decision-making from patient, carer and staff perspectives

• Main Authors: Kristel Ward-Stockham (Author), Olumuyiwa Omonaiye (Author), Peteris Darzins (Author), Clinton Kitt (Author), Evan Newnham (Author), Nicholas F. Taylor (Author), Julie Considine (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Gaps in discharge planning are experienced by 41% of hospital patients in Australia. There is an established body of knowledge regarding the features of the discharge process that need to be improved to avoid subsequent hospital readmission and enhance the discharge experience. H...