Aim The purpose of this concept analysis is to define and analyse the concept of unplanned
readmission to hospital for older persons. Design Review the literature and analyse the …

The WHO established that medication errors are the most common and preventable errors
and represent an expenditure of 42 billion US dollars annually. The risk of medication errors …

Hospital discharge is a pivotal point in healthcare delivery, impacting patient outcomes and
resource utilisation. Ineffective discharge processes contribute to unplanned hospital …

Background The provision of palliative care is increasing, with many people dying in
community-based settings. It is essential that communication is effective if and when patients …

Objectives In order to understand the influencing factors of the medication-taking behaviour
in patients with chronic diseases, reveal the deep-seated causes underlying the …

Background Gaps in discharge planning are experienced by 41% of hospital patients in
Australia. There is an established body of knowledge regarding the features of the discharge …

Patient experience, an essential indicator of quality patient care, is of increasing importance
to hospitals that want to improve and maintain strong patient experience metrics to remain …

Background The implementation of the NVBP policy has generated considerable reductions
in drug procurement prices and an increase in the market share of the NVBP drugs. This …

Unplanned readmissions shortly after discharge from hospital are common in chronic
diseases. The risk of readmission has been shown to be related both to hospital care, eg …

Background As persons, 60 years of age and older live longer, they are more likely to
develop one or more chronic conditions. Rising numbers of older persons with multiple …