Reducing risks in complex care transitions in rural areas: a grounded theory.

Idun Winqvist; Ulla Näppä; Helén Rönning; Marie Häggström

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Reducing risks in complex care transitions in rural areas: a grounded theory.

March 22, 2023

Winqvist I, Näppä U, Rönning H, et al. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being. 2023;18(1):2185964.

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Improving care transitions is a patient safety priority. Based on interviews with 21 nurses in Sweden, this study explored nursing concerns regarding transitions of care from inpatient to home healthcare settings in rural areas. Participants cited concerns regarding care coordination, communication, and logistics.

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