dc.contributor.author | Johannessen, A.-K. | |
dc.contributor.author | Lurås, H. | |
dc.contributor.author | Steihaug, S. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-02-26T09:40:42Z | |
dc.date.available | 2018-02-26T09:40:42Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2013 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Johannessen, A.-K., Lurås, H. & Steihaug, S. (2013). The role of an intermediate unit in a clinical pathway. International Journal of Integrated Care, 13(1). | nb_NO |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11250/2486886 | |
dc.description.abstract | Introduction: Different care models have been established to achieve more coordinated clinical pathways for older patients in the transition between hospital and home. This study explores an intermediate unit’s role in a clinical pathway for older patients with somatic diseases.
Theory and methods: Qualitative data were collected via interviews, observations, and a questionnaire. Participants included patients and healthcare providers within both specialist and primary healthcare. Transcripts of interviews and field notes were analyzed using a method of systematic text condensation.
Results: Healthcare providers in the hospital, the intermediate unit, and the municipalities have different opinions about who is a ‘suitable’ patient for the unit and what is the proper time for hospital discharge. This results in time-consuming negotiations between the hospital and the unit. Incompatible computer systems increase the healthcare provider’s workload. Several informants are doubtful as to whether a stay in the unit is useful to the patients, while the patients are mostly pleased with their stay and the transferral.
Conclusion and discussion: This study describes challenges that may occur when a new unit is established in an existing healthcare system in order to achieve an appropriate clinical pathway from hospital to home. | nb_NO |
dc.publisher | International Journal of Integrated Care | nb_NO |
dc.rights | Navngivelse 4.0 Internasjonal | * |
dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.no | * |
dc.subject | intermediate unit | nb_NO |
dc.subject | clinical pathways | nb_NO |
dc.subject | older | nb_NO |
dc.subject | qualitative research | nb_NO |
dc.title | The role of an intermediate unit in a clinical pathway | nb_NO |
dc.type | Journal article | nb_NO |
dc.source.volume | 13 | nb_NO |
dc.source.journal | International Journal of Integrated Care | nb_NO |
dc.source.issue | 1 | nb_NO |
dc.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.5334%2Fijic.859 | |