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The Influence Of Continuity Of Nursing Care In The Acute Care Setting On Readiness For Discharge And Post-Discharge Return To Hospital, Sarah J. Bahr
The Influence Of Continuity Of Nursing Care In The Acute Care Setting On Readiness For Discharge And Post-Discharge Return To Hospital, Sarah J. Bahr
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Background: Promoting continuity of nursing care has the potential to increase patient readiness for discharge, which has been associated with fewer readmissions and emergency department (ED) visits. The few studies that have examined nursing continuity during acute care hospitalizations did not focus on discharge or post-discharge outcomes.Objectives: The aim of this research study was to examine the association of continuity in nurse assignment to patients prior to hospital discharge with return to hospital (readmission and ED/Observation visits), including exploration of the mediating pathway through patient readiness for discharge and moderation effects of unit environment and unit nurse characteristics.Methods: …