Article ; Online: Are Parent Discharge Readiness Scores Effective for Patients With Congenital Heart Disease After Cardiac Surgery?
2023 Volume 257, Page(s) 113361
Abstract: Objective: To assess discharge readiness and clinical engagement post-discharge in families of children undergoing congenital heart surgery.: Study design: This prospective cross-sectional study was performed at a major tertiary pediatric cardiac ... ...
Abstract | Objective: To assess discharge readiness and clinical engagement post-discharge in families of children undergoing congenital heart surgery. Study design: This prospective cross-sectional study was performed at a major tertiary pediatric cardiac referral center. Eligible parents and caregivers completed a discharge readiness tool, the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale for Parents of Hospitalized Children, via online survey on the day of discharge. Clinical engagement data included subsequent phone calls, clinic visits, emergency department visits, and hospital readmissions. Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale for Parents of Hospitalized Children scores were measured as follows: very high (9-10), high (8-8.9), moderate (7-7.9), and low (<7). Descriptive statistics were used to describe demographic data. Results: In total, 128 families enrolled between April and December 2021. Parent discharge readiness scores ranged from "high" to "very high." Families with lower socioeconomic status and younger patients (especially single-ventricle infants or "interstage") had a greater proportion of clinic visits, emergency department visits, and hospital readmissions within 30-days postdischarge compared with other groups. Conclusions: Discharge readiness scores were not associated with clinical engagement. We identified vulnerable populations as evidenced by a greater frequency of clinical engagement in the immediate postoperative period, particularly younger patients and first-time surgeries. Although these visits may be appropriate, novel programs could enhance education and emotional support to prevent delay in seeking care or creating excessive stress and anxiety after discharge. |
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MeSH term(s) | Infant ; Humans ; Child ; Patient Discharge ; Aftercare ; Prospective Studies ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Parents/psychology ; Heart Defects, Congenital/surgery ; Cardiac Surgical Procedures |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-02-24 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
ZDB-ID | 3102-1 |
ISSN | 1097-6833 ; 0022-3476 |
ISSN (online) | 1097-6833 |
ISSN | 0022-3476 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.02.008 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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