Meta-analysis of the effectiveness of nursing discharge planning interventions for older inpatients discharged home.

Cédric MabireAndrew DwyerAntoine GarnierJoanie Pellet

Published in: Journal of advanced nursing (2017)

Nursing discharge planning is a complex intervention and difficult to evaluate. Findings suggest that nursing discharge planning for older inpatients discharged home increases the length of stay yet neither reduces readmission rate nor improves quality of life.

Keyphrases

healthcare
systematic review
mental health
randomized controlled trial
physical activity
quality improvement
community dwelling
middle aged
meta analyses