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September 10, 2025International Journal of Older People NursingOpen Access

One Chance to Get it Right: Exploring Perspectives and Experiences in Care Home Discharge Decision‐Making in the Acute Hospital

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GSGiles W. StevensonJBJennifer Kirsty BurtonSSSusan D. Shenkin

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Case study highlights the role of communication and multidisciplinary teams in care home discharge decisions.

Key Points

  • Findings reveal the complexity of discharge decisions, highlighting the need for better communication among stakeholders.
  • Decision-making often lacks recognition from professionals, underscoring the importance of understanding the emotional impact on older people.
  • The study utilized a case study design with semi-structured interviews to gather diverse perspectives on discharge processes.
  • Significant insights into discharge to care home processes call for enhanced interdisciplinary education and support for older people.

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Stevenson et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23c66b210217d64788a26https://doi.org/10.1111/opn.70041
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