Key Points Question What is the effect of adding structured nurse assessment of patient readiness for discharge to standard medical-surgical unit discharge practices on 30-day return to hospital? Findings In… Click to show full abstract
Key Points Question What is the effect of adding structured nurse assessment of patient readiness for discharge to standard medical-surgical unit discharge practices on 30-day return to hospital? Findings In this multisite cluster randomized clinical trial, when patient self-assessments were combined with readiness assessment by nurses, high-readmission units showed a reduction in 30-day hospital returns. Mixed results were observed for nurse assessments only and for low-readmission units. Meaning Adding a structured discharge readiness assessment by the discharging nurse that includes patient self-assessment to standard practice for hospital discharge may reduce readmissions and emergency department or observation visits.
               
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