Lost in Transition: a Qualitative Study of Patients Discharged from Hospital to Skilled Nursing Facility

ConclusionsResults indicate problematic transitions stemming from insufficient care coordination and failure to appropriately prepare patients and their family members. Previous research suggests that problematic or hurried transitions from hospital to SNF are associated with medication errors and unnecessary rehospitalizations. Interventions to improve transitions from hospital to SNF that include a focus on patients and families are needed.
Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research