The Role of Hospice Care Coordination in Live Discharge Transitions
Author Information
Author(s): Wallace Cara, Wladkowski Stephanie, Juboori Ruaa Al, Becker Todd, Trinitas Joseph, Hinyard Leslie, Hendricks-Ferguson Verna
Primary Institution: Saint Louis University
Hypothesis
How does hospice care coordination affect the experience of caregivers during live discharge transitions?
Conclusion
Care coordination during hospice discharge significantly impacts the quality of the transition for caregivers and patients.
Supporting Evidence
- The positive transition group reported better hospice action related to discharge.
- The negative transition group reported more hospice inaction.
- Qualitative differences in care coordination were noted between groups.
Takeaway
This study found that how well hospice care is coordinated can make a big difference for families when a patient leaves hospice care.
Methodology
Interviews were conducted with caregivers of patients who experienced a discharge from hospice due to decertification.
Limitations
The study did not find statistically significant differences based on demographics.
Participant Demographics
Caregivers of patients across various diagnoses.
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