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June 19, 2026Journal of Family Medicine and Primary CareOpen Access

Provider interviews reveal analogue hospital discharge networking is inefficient and requires a digital platform.

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Population

8 healthcare professionals

Design

Other

Key result

Structured interviews with 8 healthcare providers revealed that current hospital discharge networking is largely analogue and inefficient, highlighting the need for a digital platform.

Authors

CBChristine BrüttingTFThomas FreseABAlexander Bauer

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Overview

May guide integrated discharge models involving external providers; leaves open effects on post-discharge outcomes.

Key Points

  • The aim is to model the integration of external healthcare providers into the hospital discharge process for improved efficiency.
  • Conducted eight structured interviews with two general practitioners, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists each.
  • Analyzed current networking practices and developed user requirements for a digital platform.
  • Evaluated inefficiencies in appointment coordination and communication methods.
  • Current networking practices are mainly analogue, leading to delays and redundant efforts in patient care.
  • Therapists desire features such as electronic access to discharge letters and automated referrals.
  • A digital platform could enhance real-time tracking and streamline communication among healthcare stakeholders.

Structured PICO

P
Population
8 healthcare providers (general practitioners and therapists) interviewed regarding hospital discharge management.
E
Exposure
Structured face-to-face interviews regarding digital platforms for hospital discharge management
O
Outcome
Analysis of the current and target state, as well as user requirements for a digital platform

A networked digital platform is essential for the efficient exchange of discharge information and timely communication among healthcare stakeholders.

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Brütting et al. (2026) studied this question. Digital discharge platform was evaluated on Analysis of the current and target state, as well as user requirements for a digital platform. Structured interviews with 8 healthcare providers revealed that current hospital discharge networking is largely analogue and inefficient, highlighting the need for a digital platform.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a358ddb3ed1b5ae34f8a789https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_685_25
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