Readiness for hospital discharge perceived by caregivers of patients with traumatic brain injury: A cross-sectional study.

IF 1.1 Q3 NURSING
Belitung Nursing Journal Pub Date : 2024-04-28 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI:10.33546/bnj.3019
Amelia Ganefianty, Praneed Songwathana, Jintana Damkliang
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Abstract

Background: There is a growing emphasis on evaluating discharge readiness, particularly for those involved in the care of patients in transition. Caregivers supporting individuals with traumatic brain injury are a specific focus due to the potential impact of adequate discharge preparation on patient recovery and post-discharge outcomes.

Objective: This research aimed to evaluate the preparedness of caregivers for the discharge of patients with moderate or severe traumatic brain injury from the hospital.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in a tertiary hospital in Indonesia from January to April 2023 using the Indonesian adaptation of the Preparedness for Caregiving Scale. The study comprised seventy-four caregivers of individuals with traumatic brain injury, chosen through a purposive sampling approach based on pre-established inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data collection involved a questionnaire covering caregiver information (gender, age, education level, income, and psychological status) and discharge readiness. Descriptive statistics and correlation analyses, employing Pearson and chi-square, were conducted.

Results: Most caregivers were female (83.8%), spouses of patients (50%), and had a moderate education level (52.7%). The average age of caregivers was 43.7 ± 8.7 years, with an average duration of patient care of 4.22 ± 1.2 days and a monthly income of 220 US dollars. The mean score for readiness for hospital discharge was low (10.08 ± 1.91), indicating that caregivers were not adequately prepared for discharge. Age and education were significant factors (p <0.05) related to hospital discharge readiness.

Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of assessing caregiver readiness for the discharge of patients with traumatic brain injury from the hospital. Findings indicate a concerning trend of inadequate preparedness among caregivers, with factors such as age and education level significantly influencing readiness. The predominance of female caregivers, often spouses of patients, indicates the need for tailored support strategies. Prioritizing caregiver preparation and support, especially by nurses, is crucial for optimizing patient recovery and post-discharge outcomes.

脑外伤患者护理人员对出院准备情况的感知:一项横断面研究。
背景:人们越来越重视对出院准备情况进行评估,尤其是对那些参与过渡时期患者护理的人员。由于充分的出院准备对患者康复和出院后效果的潜在影响,为脑外伤患者提供支持的护理人员是一个特别关注的焦点:本研究旨在评估护理人员在中度或重度脑外伤患者出院前的准备情况:这项横断面研究于 2023 年 1 月至 4 月在印度尼西亚的一家三甲医院进行,采用了印度尼西亚改编的护理准备量表。研究对象包括74名脑外伤患者的护理人员,他们是根据预先确定的纳入和排除标准,通过有目的的抽样方法选出的。数据收集包括一份调查问卷,内容涉及照顾者的信息(性别、年龄、教育程度、收入和心理状态)和出院准备情况。采用皮尔逊和卡方进行描述性统计和相关分析:大多数护理人员为女性(83.8%)、患者配偶(50%)和中等教育水平(52.7%)。护理人员的平均年龄为(43.7±8.7)岁,护理病人的平均时间为(4.22±1.2)天,月收入为 220 美元。出院准备的平均得分较低(10.08 ± 1.91),表明护理人员没有为出院做好充分准备。年龄和教育程度是重要因素(P 结论:该研究强调了评估出院准备情况的重要性:本研究强调了评估护理人员为脑外伤患者出院做好准备的重要性。研究结果表明,护理人员准备不足的趋势令人担忧,年龄和教育水平等因素对准备程度有很大影响。女性护理人员占绝大多数,她们通常是患者的配偶,这表明有必要制定有针对性的支持策略。优先考虑护理人员的准备和支持,尤其是护士的准备和支持,对于优化患者康复和出院后效果至关重要。
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