Barriers and facilitators to implementing interventions for reducing avoidable hospital readmission: systematic review of qualitative studies.

Becky Q Fu; Claire CW Zhong; Charlene HL Wong; Fai Fai Ho; Per Nilsen; Chi Tim Hung; Eng Kiong Yeoh; Vincent CH Chung

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Barriers and facilitators to implementing interventions for reducing avoidable hospital readmission: systematic review of qualitative studies.

August 30, 2023

Fu BQ, Zhong CCW, Wong CHL, et al. Int J Health Policy Manag. 2023;12:7089.

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Peri-discharge interventions aim to reduce potential adverse events that can arise during and after hospital discharge. This systematic review of 13 qualitative studies identified common barriers and facilitators to implementing peri-discharge interventions. Frequently cited barriers included limited resources, poor team communication, and complicated intervention processes; common facilitators included leadership support, a positive organizational culture, and financial penalties.

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