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Yu Q, He LJ, Zhong JD, Zhang JE. Readiness for hospital discharge and its association with post-discharge outcomes among oesophageal cancer patients after oesophagectomy: A prospective observational study. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:3969-3978. [PMID: 38323735 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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AIM To examine the level and influencing factors of discharge readiness among patients with oesophageal cancer following oesophagectomy and to explore its association with post-discharge outcomes (post-discharge coping difficulty and unplanned readmission). BACKGROUND Oesophageal cancer is common and usually treated via oesophagectomy in China. The assessment of patient's discharge readiness gradually attracts attention as patients tend to be discharged more quickly. DESIGN Prospective observational study. The STROBE statement was followed. METHODS In total, 154 participants with oesophageal cancer after oesophagectomy were recruited in a tertiary cancer centre in Southern China from July 2019 to January 2020. The participants completed a demographic and disease-related questionnaire, the Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale and Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale before discharge. Post-discharge outcomes were investigated on the 21st day (post-discharge coping difficulty) and 30th day (unplanned readmission) after discharge separately. Multiple linear regressions were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS The mean scores of discharge readiness and quality of discharge teaching were (154.02 ± 31.58) and (138.20 ± 24.20) respectively. The quality of discharge teaching, self-care ability, dysphagia and primary caregiver mainly influenced patient's discharge readiness and explained 63.0% of the variance. The low discharge readiness could predict more risk of post-discharge coping difficulty (r = -0.729, p < 0.01) and unplanned readmission (t = -2.721, p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Discharge readiness among patients with oesophageal cancer following oesophagectomy is influenced by various factors, especially the quality of discharge teaching. A high discharge readiness corresponds to good post-discharge outcomes. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND PATIENT CARE Healthcare professionals should improve the discharge readiness by constructing high-quality discharge teaching, cultivating patients' self-care ability, mobilizing family participation and alleviating dysphagia to decrease adverse post-discharge outcomes among patients with oesophageal cancer. PATIENTS OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Patients with oesophageal cancer after oesophagectomy who met the inclusion criteria were recruited.
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- Qian Yu
- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Outpatient Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Pei J, Meng J, Xue Y, Zhang L. Disease Experience of Patients With Differentiated Thyroid Cancer at Different Phases Based on Timing It Right Framework: A Qualitative Longitudinal Study. Cancer Nurs 2024; 47:388-396. [PMID: 36907952 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND As the incidence of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) continues to rise globally, it is important to gain insight into the disease experience of cancer patients at different phases of the disease. However, surveys addressing the longitudinal disease experience and specific needs of this population are lacking. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to explore the disease experience of people with DTC at key time points in their cancer trajectory so support can be rendered for "patient-centered" supportive care services. METHODS On the basis of the Timing It Right framework, a semistructured in-depth interview was conducted with 14 patients with DTC at 5 key phases from initial diagnosis to 6 months postoperatively, and data were analyzed using the Colaizzi 7-step analysis. RESULTS The themes of disease experience at different phases were as follows: (1) diagnostic phase: differences in acceptance; (2) perioperative phase: physical and mental distress; (3) discharge preparation phase: anxiety and helplessness, and gap of disease knowledge; (4) discharge adjustment phase: fear of recurrence and proactive health; and (5) discharge adaptation phase: multiple needs. CONCLUSION The experience, care needs, and nature of the needs of patients with DTC change dynamically with the different phases of the disease. Capturing the most appropriate time throughout the continuum of care to implement supportive care that patients need most will help to improve the continuity and precision of cancer care. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Healthcare providers should provide a continuum of dynamic care by scientifically and systematically assessing the actual supportive care needs of patients with DTC according to their different phases of disease.
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- Jiaqin Pei
- Author Affiliations: School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Mss Pei, Meng, and Xue); and Department of Nursing, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Ms Zhang)
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Li N, Guo M, You S, Ji H. Exploring the factors affecting the readiness for hospital discharge after total knee arthroplasty: A structural equation model approach. Nurs Open 2024; 11:e70049. [PMID: 39312275 PMCID: PMC11418630 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.70049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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AIM To investigate the factors that influence readiness for hospital discharge in Chinese patients after total knee arthroplasty and to identify priorities for nursing interventions. DESIGN A cross-sectional study. METHODS From January to August 2022, data were collected from 339 patients at two tertiary A-level hospitals in Jinan, Shandong Province. SPSS 26.0 and Mplus 8.3 software were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS Results from multiple linear regression showed that patients' age, residence status, education level, knee pain during sleep, quality of discharge teaching, self-efficacy for rehabilitation, pain control knowledge, and social support were factors influencing their readiness for hospital discharge. The results of the structural equation model had shown that there were also indirect effects of the education level, knee pain during sleep, quality of discharge teaching, and pain control knowledge. CONCLUSION Patients' readiness for hospital discharge needs further improvement, hence physicians and nurses should judiciously allocate medical resources and concentrate their efforts on high-risk groups characterized by low readiness for hospital discharge. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND PATIENT CARE This study underscores the importance of physicians and nurses prioritizing key factors such as age, residency status, education level, and social support in total knee arthroplasty patients to enhance their readiness for hospital discharge. By implementing targeted discharge planning, effective pain management, and comprehensive rehabilitation education, healthcare providers can improve patient outcomes. IMPACT This study identified key factors influencing readiness for hospital discharge in total knee arthroplasty patients, guiding targeted nursing interventions to improve post-operative care. REPORTING METHOD STROBE. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION The participants recruited for this study were actively engaged in the data collection process.
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- Na Li
- Department of NursingThe First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan HospitalJinanChina
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese MedicineCapital Medical UniversityBeijingChina
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- School of Nursing and RehabilitationShandong UniversityJinanChina
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- Department of NursingThe First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan HospitalJinanChina
- School of Nursing and RehabilitationShandong UniversityJinanChina
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Monfared A, Javadi-Pashaki N, Dehghan Nayeri N, Jafaraghaee F. Barriers and facilitators of readiness for hospital discharge in patients with myocardial infarction: a qualitative study: quality improvement study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024; 86:1967-1976. [PMID: 38576922 PMCID: PMC10990328 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Background Readiness for hospital discharge (RHD) in patients with myocardial infarction (MI) is a key concept in the discharge process. This study was conducted to explain the barriers and facilitators of preparation for discharge in patients with MI. Materials and methods A qualitative study was conducted using conventional content analysis from April 2021 to 2022. Data collection was done in a targeted manner through semi-structured interviews until the data saturation stage. Nineteen participants (11 patients, 3 family members, and 5 healthcare team) were interviewed. Data analysis was done in eight steps according to the suggested steps of Graneheim and Lundman. MAXQDA18 software was used for coding. Results From the interviews, 348 primary codes, 11 sub-categories, and 5 categories were extracted. Finally, after continuous analysis and comparison of interviews, codes, and categories, two themes including "supporting platform" and "caring atmosphere" were extracted, which were the result of the participants' experience and understanding of the barriers and facilitators of RHD. The supporting platform included "family support" and "social support" and the caring atmosphere included "care gaps" and "professional healthcare team performance". Conclusion The results of this study indicate several factors affecting RHD in heart attack patients. According to the results of the study, the participation of the patient, family, healthcare team, and community in creating RHD is recommended. It is also suggested to pay attention to these factors in care and treatment planning to help improve health and control complications and prevent re-hospitalization in these patients.
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- Arezoo Monfared
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center (SDHRC), Guilan University of Medical Sciences
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- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Feldbusch H, Schmidt M, Steeb EM, Paschek N, Nemesch M, Sartory Y, Brenner R, Nöst S. Theoretical concepts and instruments for measuring hospital discharge readiness: A scoping review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26554. [PMID: 38439820 PMCID: PMC10909674 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Background The Discharge Readiness of adult patients in a hospital setting is a multidimensional concept which is becoming increasingly important internationally as part of discharge planning. To date, there has been a lack of reviews of existing measurement instruments as well as theoretical concepts of discharge readiness. Objective To provide an overview of existing measurement instruments and theoretical concepts regarding readiness for hospital discharge in adult patients. Design and methods A scoping review was conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodological manual and PRISMA ScR reporting principles. A literature search was conducted using the CINAHL and LIVIVO databases (including MEDLINE and PSYINDEX) in October 2021. After test screening, all identified articles were screened by two independent reviewers using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria before the content was extracted and mapped. Results Of the 1823 records identified, 107 were included in this review. Of these, 30 studies were included as development or validation studies of measurement instruments assessing discharge readiness, 68 were included as empirical studies with readiness for hospital discharge as the primary outcome or key concept, and nine publications were included as theoretical papers or reviews. Five dimensions of readiness for hospital discharge were extracted:1) Physical, 2) Psychological, 3) Education and Knowledge, 4) Adequate Individual Support, and 5) Social and Organisational Determinants. Of the 47 instruments identified for measuring discharge readiness, 33 were validated. The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale (RHDS) was the most frequently used instrument. Conclusions The systematic measurement of readiness for hospital discharge, particularly from the patient's perspective combined with the nurse's perspective, might be useful in reducing negative outcomes such as readmissions. This review provides an overview of existing and validated instruments for the systematic assessment of discharge readiness in acute inpatient care, as well as an overview of the theoretical concepts of readiness for hospital discharge. Further research is needed on the relationship between organisational determinants and readiness for discharge.
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- Hanna Feldbusch
- Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Stuttgart, School of Health Sciences and Management, Stuttgart, Germany
- Robert Bosch Hospital, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Stuttgart, School of Health Sciences and Management, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Stuttgart, School of Health Sciences and Management, Stuttgart, Germany
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Rattanakanlaya K, Vuttanon N, Noppakun L, Sangwattanarat W, Boonyu N, Iamruksa S. Readiness for hospital discharge post-initial invasive percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage: A mixed-methods study. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15341. [PMID: 37144202 PMCID: PMC10151257 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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This study explores perceptions regarding hospital discharge readiness among patients with post-first invasive percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD), family caregivers, and healthcare providers who are involved during the discharge period. A convergent mixed-method design was applied. A purposive sample of 30 patients completed a scale measuring readiness for hospital discharge, and 30 participants, including patients, family caregivers, and healthcare providers, participated in in-depth interviews. Descriptive analyses were combined with quantitative data, thematic analyses with qualitative data, and joint displays with mixed analyses. Findings indicate that readiness for hospital discharge was high, the expected support subscale was at the highest possible level, and the personal status subscale was at the lowest level. Three main themes emerged from an analysis of the interview transcripts: improved health conditions, self-care knowledge, and homecare preparedness. Self care knowledge had three sub-themes: taking care of biliary drainage, consuming a suitable diet, and observation of abnormal symptoms. Being ready for hospital discharge contributes to a safer transition from hospital to home. Healthcare providers need to reconsider the criteria for discharge and clarify patients' individual needs. Patients, family caregivers, and healthcare providers need to be prepared for hospital discharge.
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- Kanittha Rattanakanlaya
- Division of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, 110/406 Intrawarorot Rd, Suthep, Muanf, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
- Corresponding author.
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- Division of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, 110/406 Intrawarorot Rd, Suthep, Muanf, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Division of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, 110/406 Intrawarorot Rd, Suthep, Muanf, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, 110 Intrawarorot Rd, Sriphum, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, 110 Intrawarorot Rd, Sriphum, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Division of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, 110/406 Intrawarorot Rd, Suthep, Muanf, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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Kwok MWS, Glass GF, Loke S, Loi JN, Chan EY. I see, I learn, I do: Development and evaluation of a video-enhanced nasogastric tube feeding training programme for caregivers. Nurs Open 2023; 10:2357-2365. [PMID: 36419224 PMCID: PMC10006659 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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AIM We examined the effectiveness of a video-enhanced education package in improving caregiver outcomes (number of steps at first feeding attempt, time to achieve competency and knowledge) compared to the current institutional training approach. DESIGN Quasi-experiment. METHODS From August 2016-June 2017, we recruited 112 caregivers in a Singaporean tertiary hospital. We allocated 72 and 40 caregivers to video-enhanced and standard education, respectively. Median values are reported with interquartile ranges (IQR), and analysed using Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS Caregivers taught with our video-enhanced package performed a median of 7.0 (IQR = 3.5-7.5) out of eight steps correctly at their first attempt, a 40% increase. There was no change in the median number of training sessions but the 75th percentile dropped to 9.3 from 6.0, a 35% reduction. Post-training knowledge improved from a median of 0.5 (IQR = 0-2.0) to 1.0 (IQR = 0-3.0). The video-enhanced package can improve caregivers' knowledge and accelerate their skill competency.
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- Nursing Research Unit, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Nursing Research Unit, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Nursing Research Unit, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Alice Lee Centre of Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Huang L, Peng S. Status Quo and Influencing Factors of Discharge Readiness of Patients with Bilateral Ureteral Stoma After Radical Cystectomy. Front Surg 2022; 9:860162. [PMID: 36034344 PMCID: PMC9407034 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.860162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Bladder cancer is a common malignancy of the urinary system, which occurs mostly in elderly men, and the incidence is increasing year by year. To analyze the status quo and related factors of discharge readiness of patients with bilateral ureteral stoma after radical cystectomy, a retrospective, noncomparative was performed. 544 patients with bilateral ureteral stoma after radical cystectomy in our hospital from December 2018 to December 2020 were selected. The self-designed questionnaire, discharge readiness scale (RHDS) and discharge guidance quality scale (QDTS) were used to investigate the general data, and multiple linear regression was used to analyze the related influencing factors. The total score of RHDS was (72.57 ± 18.56) and the total score of QDTS was (105.63 ± 24.18); the total score of RHDS was positively correlated with the total score of QDTS (r = 0.882, p = 0.000); the results of multiple linear regression showed that age, discharge direction and care mode were the main factors influencing the discharge readiness of patients (p < 0.05). In conclusions, the discharge readiness of patients with bilateral ureteral stoma after radical cystectomy is in the medium level, and there is a large space for improvement. Nurses should strengthen the guidance and nursing of patients’ discharge preparation to reduce the incidence of postoperative complications and readmission rate.
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Qian J, Qian M, Ren Y, Ye L, Qian F, Jin L, Chen L, Xu H. Readiness for hospital discharge and influencing factors: a cross-sectional study on patients discharged with tubes from the department of hepatobiliary surgery. BMC Surg 2021; 21:121. [PMID: 33685424 PMCID: PMC7941921 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-021-01119-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background To investigate the readiness for hospital discharge of patients discharged with tubes from the department of hepatobiliary surgery and to explore the influencing factors. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted for the 161 patients with tubes who were discharged from the department of hepatobiliary surgery of Shaoxing Second Hospital by using the modified Chinese version of Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale (RHDS) and Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale (QDTS). General data of the patients, such as gender, age, BMI (body mass index), and educational level, were collected. Results According to the statistical results, the total score of the RHDS was 142.40 ± 23.98, and that of the QDTS was 148.14 ± 17.74. Multiple linear step-wise regression analysis revealed that the total score of the QDTS, residence and educational level were the independent influencing factors of the readiness for hospital discharge (p < 0.05). Conclusion The level of the readiness for hospital discharge of the 161 discharged patients with tubes from the department of hepatobiliary surgery was in the middle and lower level. For the patients who are far away from the hospital and have a low education level, we should pay more attention to health education and discharge teaching, so as to improve the readiness for hospital discharge of relatively vulnerable patients, reduce the incidence of adverse events after discharge with tubes, and ensure the health and safety of patients.
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- Jingyu Qian
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shaoxing Second Hospital, Zhejiang, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shaoxing Second Hospital, Zhejiang, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shaoxing Second Hospital, Zhejiang, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shaoxing Second Hospital, Zhejiang, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Operation Rooms, Shaoxing People's Hospital, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Zhejiang, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Operation Rooms, Shaoxing People's Hospital, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Zhejiang, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Operation Rooms, Shaoxing People's Hospital, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), Zhejiang, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shaoxing People's Hospital, Shaoxing People's Hospital (Shaoxing Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine), 568 Zhongxing North Road, Shaoxing, 312000, Zhejiang, China.
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