A qualitative study exploring hospital-based team dynamics in discharge planning for patients experiencing delayed care transitions in Ontario, Canada.

Lauren Cadel Jane Sandercock Michelle Marcinow Sara J T Guilcher Kerry Kuluski

Published in: BMC health services research (2022)

Team-based approaches for delayed discharge can offer benefits. However, to optimize how teams function in supporting these processes, it is important to consistently collaborate with physicians, ensure senior leadership engage with and seek feedback from frontline providers through co-design, and actively integrate the community sector in discharge planning.

Keyphrases

palliative care
end stage renal disease
healthcare
quality improvement
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
primary care
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
chronic pain
patient reported