Importance Discharge from the hospital to the community has been associated with serious
patient risks and excess service costs. Objective To evaluate the comparative effectiveness …

As a stressor, cardiac surgery affects the physiology and psychology of patients, as well as
their postoperative recovery. Patients tend to worry about cognitive deficiency, pain …

Background Multidisciplinary transitional care interventions aim to improve the coordination
and continuity of healthcare during hospitalization and after discharge for patients with …

In February 2002, the first issue of the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing was
published. At that moment, it was the 'new kid on the block'. 1 However, the Journal has …

Introduction The transition from hospital to home is often suboptimal, resulting in patients not
receiving the necessary allied healthcare after discharge. This may, in turn, lead to delayed …

Technology-assisted care is transforming the home care landscape for older people
requiring medication management. With evolving roles and responsibilities, nurse-led …

Introduction With the ageing of the global population and the rise in noncommunicable
diseases, there is an increased need for rehabilitation services, especially those that …

Readmissions within the first 30 days after hospital discharge can result from a progression
of the patient's disease, inadequate care of the underlying problem, or inadequate …

Background and Objective. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) features high
morbidity. Different nursing interventions can relieve patient's burden. This investigation …

Objective: To identify interventions in the literature that assist in promoting functionality in
older adults during the hospital-to-home transition. Method: Integrative literature review with …