Improving the satisfaction and readiness of chronic disease patients through the use of IDEAL discharge planning
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Introduction: Effective discharge planning is critical for ensuring continuity of care and improving outcomes for patients with chronic diseases. This study explores the implementation of the IDEAL discharge planning strategy—Involve, Discuss, Educate, Assess, and Listen—to enhance patient satisfaction and readiness for discharge. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving chronic disease patients from a tertiary care hospital. The intervention group received discharge planning based on the IDEAL framework, while the control group received standard discharge procedures. Outcomes were measured using validated tools assessing patient satisfaction and readiness for discharge.
Results: The results of the study showed that there was a positive and significant difference between the intervention group and the control group with a p-value of 0.000 <0.05, which means that there is a difference in patient readiness to go home between the intervention group with IDEAL Discharge Planning treatment and with Discharge planning treatment in the control group.
Discussion: Indicated a statistically significant improvement in both satisfaction and readiness scores among patients in the IDEAL group compared to the control group. Patients reported feeling more informed, involved in their care, and confident in managing their condition post-discharge. These findings suggest that structured, patient-centered discharge planning can play a pivotal role in improving the transition from hospital to home for individuals with chronic illnesses.
Conclusion: The study underscores the importance of adopting comprehensive discharge planning models like IDEAL to foster better patient outcomes and reduce readmission rates. Further research is recommended to explore long-term impacts and scalability across diverse healthcare settings
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