作者: Lee Strunin , Meg Stone , Brian Jack
DOI: 10.1002/JHM.206
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摘要: BACKGROUND: A high rate of unnecessary rehospitalization has been shown to be related a poorly managed discharge processes. OBJECTIVE: qualitative study was conducted in order understand the phenomenon frequent from perspective discharged patients and determine if activities at time could designed reduce number adverse events rehospitalization. DESIGN: Semistructured, open-ended interviews were with 21 during their hospital stay Boston Medical Center. Interviews assessed continuity care after discharge, need for availability social support, ability obtain follow-up medical care. RESULTS: Difficult life circumstances posed greater barrier recuperation than