Participation of elder persons, families, and health care teams in hospital discharge destination decisions
Received 25 March 2009; received in revised form 27 October 2009; accepted 2 November 2009. published online 15 January 2010. Corrected Proof
Abstract
This study identified that hospitalized elder persons and their family preferred active or collaborative level of participation (LOP) in discharge destination decisions, whereas health care team members (HCTMs) preferred passive LOP. Recognition of preferred LOP by HCTMs is instrumental to developing discharge plans that are tailored to the individual's need and are realistic and achievable.
Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65203, USA
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