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Discharge planning in post-operative of elderly: multiple cases study
Planejamento da alta hospitalar no pós-operatório de idosos: estudo de casos múltiplos
Planificación de alta en el postoperatorio de ancianos: estudio de caso multiple
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Abstract
Objective: To analyze the results of planning postoperative hospital discharge in the elderly. Method: This was a multiple cases study with a quantitative approach using the following research techniques: semistructured interviews, observation, documental survey and follow-up by telephone in a sam... view more
Objective: To analyze the results of planning postoperative hospital discharge in the elderly. Method: This was a multiple cases study with a quantitative approach using the following research techniques: semistructured interviews, observation, documental survey and follow-up by telephone in a sample of 12 elderlies. Results: Reports of significant improvement in infection control were observed after hospital discharge, 100% of the sample demonstrated the ability to identify at least two risk factors for infection. There was an increased adherence to the therapeutic regimen with a significant increase of 83.4% of outpatient medical care and maintenance of the use of prescribed medications. Conclusion: It is considered that the execution of the planning of postoperative... view less
Keywords
elderly; surgery; hospital; nursing; telephone; caregiving
Classification
Medical Sociology
Free Keywords
Krankenhausentlassung
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
Page/Pages
p. 4949-4955
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 8 (2016) 4
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2016.v8i4.4949-4955
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed