Rosemary Watts1, Jane Pierson, Heather Gardner. 1. Epworth/Deakin Nursing Research Centre, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood VIC 3125, Australia. rjwatts@deakin.edu.au
Abstract
AIM: To report on the beliefs of critical care nurses with regard to the discharge planning process, in Victoria, Australia. METHODS: An exploratory descriptive design was used. A total of 502 Victorian critical care nurses were approached to take part in the study. A total of 218 eligible participants completed the survey, which represented a net response rate of 43.4%. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: The current discharge planning processes are ad hoc and influenced by patient acuity. Critical care nurses believe that workload issues, unplanned discharges and inadequate communication contribute to difficulties implementing the discharge plan.
AIM: To report on the beliefs of critical care nurses with regard to the discharge planning process, in Victoria, Australia. METHODS: An exploratory descriptive design was used. A total of 502 Victorian critical care nurses were approached to take part in the study. A total of 218 eligible participants completed the survey, which represented a net response rate of 43.4%. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: The current discharge planning processes are ad hoc and influenced by patient acuity. Critical care nurses believe that workload issues, unplanned discharges and inadequate communication contribute to difficulties implementing the discharge plan.
Authors: Juleen Rodakowski; Cassandra Leighton; Grant R Martsolf; A Everette James Journal: Qual Manag Health Care Date: 2021 Jan/Mar 01 Impact factor: 1.147