Framework and components for effective discharge planning system: a delphi methodology

• Main Authors: Yam Carrie HK (Author), Wong Eliza LY (Author), Cheung Annie WL (Author), Chan Frank WK (Author), Wong Fiona YY (Author), Yeoh Eng-kiong (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To reduce avoidable hospital readmissions, effective discharge planning and appropriate post discharge support care are key requirements. This study is a 3-staged process to develop, pretest and pilot a framework for an effective dis...