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October 1, 2025

Journeying Home: Elderly Patients' Experiences and Needs During Hospital Discharge- A Meta-Synthesis.

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SSSamina ShamimGBGitte BunkenborgMKMette Geil Kollerup

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Overview

Meta-synthesis highlights patient experiences and relationships post-discharge in elderly with multi-morbidity, suggesting improved communication may enhance outcomes.

Key Points

  • Elderly patients' experiences during hospital discharge can be influenced by multi-morbidity and support systems.
  • Nine studies were analyzed, revealing challenges in preparation for homecoming due to short-term healthcare professional relations.
  • A qualitative meta-synthesis method was used to synthesize findings on elderly patients' needs during discharge.
  • Increased focus on patient preferences by healthcare professionals may better meet relational needs during discharge planning.

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Shamim et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd89defe798ba2fc497e4dhttps://doi.org/10.1111/scs.70113
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