Correlation between demand for transitional care service and readiness for hospital discharge in patients with day surgery

Abstract

Objective To explore the demand for transitional care service and readiness for hospital discharge in patients with day surgery and analyze their correlation. Methods From October to December 2016, a total of 288 patients undergoing day surgery of Day Surgery Ward in the West China Hospital, Sichuan University, were investigated with questionnaire. Survey instrument included the general information questionnaire, Transitional Care Service Demand Questionnaire and Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale (RHDS) . The dimension score and total score were described with a (±s) deviation. Pearson correlation was used to analyze the correlation between the score of demand for transitional care service and readiness for hospital discharge of patients. Results The total score of demand for transitional care service of patients with day surgery was (2.88±0.78) with a high level and (2.93±0.81) for the highest score in the dimension of wound self observation and care. The score of readiness for hospital discharge was (80.44±13.06) in patients with a high level. The total score of readiness for hospital discharge had a negative correlation with the total score of demand for transitional care service (r=-0.424, P<0.05) . Conclusions Patients with day surgery are with a high demand for transitional care service. Improving the readiness for hospital discharge can reduce demand for transitional care service. We should adopt positive measures to improve patients' self-care agency during hospitalization, draw up transitional care scheme according to different diseases and provide focused transitional care service. Key words: Transitional care; Day surgery; Service demand; Readiness for hospital discharge