The Processes of Hospital Discharge and Recovery After Blunt Thoracic Injuries: The Patient's Perspective

Overview

Journal Nurs Open

Specialty Nursing

Date 2021 May 18

PMID 34002948

Citations 2

Authors

Edward Baker

Andreas Xyrichis

Christine Norton

Philip Hopkins

Geraldine Lee

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Abstract

Aims: The aim of this study was to explore hospital discharge processes and the self-management of recovery in the early post-discharge period after blunt thoracic injury from a patient perspective.

Design: Qualitative interview study.

Methods: Interviews were conducted with participants recruited from 8 sites across England and Wales between November 2019-May 2020. Semi-structured interviews were conducted between 5-8 weeks after hospital discharge, and in total, 14 interviews were undertaken. These interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic coding.

Results: Three main themes were identified from the analysis: (a) challenges in the discharge process, (b) coping at home after discharge and (c) managing medications at home. Pain was a dominant thread running throughout all themes which represented an important quality and safety concern for all participants. Associated concerns included insufficient preparation and education for hospital discharge, ineffective communication and subsequent unsafe use of opioids at home highlighting unmet patient care needs.

Citing Articles

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PMID: 34244278 PMC: 8268921. DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049292.

The processes of hospital discharge and recovery after blunt thoracic injuries: The patient's perspective.

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