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Exploring Communication Processes During Transitions From Acute Care To Skilled Nursing Facilities And Perceived Barriers To Communication, Marrizzia Oxford

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Background and Purpose of the Study: The need for skilled care and long-term care services often becomes necessary as the older adult transitions into the golden years. In the United States, more than 1.5 million adults live in long-term care facilities, with this number expected to double by 2050 (Johnson, Pope joy & Radina, 2010). Effective communication between the healthcare professionals who refer individuals from an acute care setting to a skilled nursing facility can be challenging and ultimately impact their transfer status and Plan of Care (POC) or plan of action implementation for meeting healthcare goals of the patient …