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September 17, 2025Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine PerspectivesOpen Access

Investigation of the Optimal Length of Discharge Summaries in Care Transitions: A Cross-Sectional Study

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THTaku HaradaSKShintaro KosakaAMAki Morishima

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Overview

Cross-sectional study examines optimal length of discharge summaries for care transitions, suggesting clarity enhances communication.

Key Points

  • Optimal discharge summary length is crucial for maintaining effective continuity of care during transitions.
  • Findings reveal that both excessively brief and overly lengthy summaries can impede the communication of essential clinical information.
  • The study employs a cross-sectional design to analyze physician preferences regarding discharge summary formats.
  • Investigating the optimal format may guide improvements in discharge processes, facilitating better patient outcomes.

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Harada et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4327d713b0b5dfea71718https://doi.org/10.55729/2000-9666.1537
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