Identifying hospitalized pediatric patients for early discharge planning: a feasibility study

Diane E Holland; Patricia M Conlon; Gina M Rohlik; Kris L Gillard; Penny K Messner; Lisa M Mundy

doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2014.12.011

Identifying hospitalized pediatric patients for early discharge planning: a feasibility study

J Pediatr Nurs. 2015 May-Jun;30(3):454-62. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2014.12.011. Epub 2015 Jan 20.

Authors

Diane E Holland¹, Patricia M Conlon², Gina M Rohlik², Kris L Gillard², Penny K Messner², Lisa M Mundy²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.

PMID: 25617180
DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2014.12.011

Abstract

A screening tool utilized by nurses at a critical point in the discharge planning process has the potential to improve caregiver decisions and enhance communication. The Early Screen for Discharge Planning-Child version (ESDP-C) identifies pediatric patients early in their hospital stay who will benefit from early engagement of a discharge planner. This study used a quasi-experimental, non-equivalent comparison group design to evaluate the impact of the ESDP-C on important outcomes related to discharge planning. Findings from the study provide preliminary evidence that the integration of the ESDP-C into the pediatric discharge planning process may be clinically useful.

Keywords: Decision support; Discharge planning; Pediatrics.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Age Factors
Child
Child, Preschool
Continuity of Patient Care / organization & administration*
Decision Support Techniques*
Feasibility Studies
Female
Hospitalization / statistics & numerical data
Hospitals, Pediatric
Humans
Length of Stay
Male
Patient Discharge / trends*
Patient Readmission / statistics & numerical data*
Patient Selection
Prospective Studies
Quality Improvement
Risk Assessment
Sex Factors
Time Factors