Negotiating the transition from acute hospital care to home: perspectives of patients with traumatic brain injury, caregivers and healthcare providers
ISSN: 1476-9018
Article publication date: 10 September 2021
Issue publication date: 9 December 2021
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose is to explore experiences transitioning home from acute hospital care from perspectives of younger traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, family caregivers and healthcare providers (HCPs).
Design/methodology/approach
The authors conducted 54 qualitative interviews (N = 36: 12 patients, 8 caregivers, 16 HCPs) and analyzed data using conventional content analysis.
Findings
The transition from hospital to home was described as a negotiation, finding a way through these obstacles: (1) preparing for discharge home during acute hospital care; (2) navigating transitions in healthcare and health; (3) addressing recovery concerns, and (4) setting goals to return to normal. Factors influencing the negotiation process included social support, health-related knowledge or training, coping mechanisms, financial stability, and home environment stability.
Originality/value
Younger TBI patients and caregivers have unique needs during the transition home from the hospital. Needed support from HCPs was inconsistently provided. Findings are foundational for integrated care research and practice with TBI.
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Acknowledgements
This study was funded by: 1) Duke University School of Nursing Center for Nursing Research Pilot Award (PI, Oyesanya), 2) Duke Center for REACH Equity Career Development Award (Grant #U54MD012530; PI, Johnson; Investigator, Oyesanya), and 3) NIH/NICHD R03 (Grant # R03HD101055; PI, Oyesanya).
Citation
Oyesanya, T.O., Harris Walker, G., Loflin, C. and Prvu Bettger, J. (2021), "Negotiating the transition from acute hospital care to home: perspectives of patients with traumatic brain injury, caregivers and healthcare providers", Journal of Integrated Care, Vol. 29 No. 4, pp. 414-424. https://doi.org/10.1108/JICA-04-2021-0023
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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