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1 to 25 of 70 Research Studies DisplayedDesai AD, Wang G, Wignall J
User-centered design of a longitudinal care plan for children with medical complexity.
This study’s goal was to determine content priorities and design preferences for a longitudinal care plan (LCP) among caregivers and healthcare providers who care for children with complex medical conditions (CMC) in acute care settings. Thirty iterative one-on-one design sessions with 10 caregivers and 20 providers were conducted. There was high within-group variability in content preferences among caregivers compared to provider groups. The authors identified 6 design preferences: a familiar yet customizable layout, a problem-based organization schema, linked content between sections, a table layout for most sections, a balance between unstructured and structured data fields, and use of family-centered terminology.
AHRQ-funded; HS024299.
Citation: Desai AD, Wang G, Wignall J .
User-centered design of a longitudinal care plan for children with medical complexity.
J Am Med Inform Assoc 2020 Dec 9;27(12):1860-70. doi: 10.1093/jamia/ocaa193..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Chronic Conditions, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Care Coordination, Caregiving
Bogetz JF, Revette A, Rosenberg AR
"I could never prepare for something like the death of my own child": parental perspectives on preparedness at end of life for children with complex chronic conditions.
This study’s goal was to elucidate aspects important to preparedness at end of life (EOL) among bereaved parents of children with complex chronic conditions (CCCs). Participants answered 21 open-response queries on communication, decision-making, and EOL experiences as part of the Survey of Caring for Children with CCCs. Findings showed that most bereaved parents of children with CCCs described feeling unprepared for their child's EOL, despite palliative care and advance care planning, suggesting preparedness is a nuanced concept beyond "readiness." Recommendations included more research to identify supportive elements among parents facing their child's EOL.
AHRQ-funded; HS022986.
Citation: Bogetz JF, Revette A, Rosenberg AR .
"I could never prepare for something like the death of my own child": parental perspectives on preparedness at end of life for children with complex chronic conditions.
J Pain Symptom Manage 2020 Dec;60(6):1154-62.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.06.035..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Caregiving, Mortality, Chronic Conditions, Palliative Care
Wang S, Hanneman P, Xu C
Critical Care Recovery Center: a model of agile implementation in intensive care unit (ICU) survivors.
As many as 70% of intensive care unit (ICU) survivors suffer from long-term physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments known as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). In this study, the investigators described how the first ICU survivor clinic in the United States, the Critical Care Recovery Center (CCRC), was designed to address PICS using the principles of Agile Implementation (AI).
AHRQ-funded; HS024384.
Citation: Wang S, Hanneman P, Xu C .
Critical Care Recovery Center: a model of agile implementation in intensive care unit (ICU) survivors.
Int Psychogeriatr 2020 Dec;32(12):1409-18. doi: 10.1017/s1041610219000553..
Keywords: Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care, Health Status, Caregiving
Huth HB, Skeens R, Anders S
Health management in the home: a qualitative study of pregnant women and their caregivers.
This qualitative study examined how pregnant women and their caregivers managed health in their home. Participants filled out sociodemographic surveys and had semi-structured interviews about living situations, information needs, and technology use. The authors identified themes about health management, including the physical home, help at home, community, the virtual home, and largest concerns. Caregivers often did not know how to help expectant mothers and needed to learn new roles. Many expectant families did not trust online advice.
AHRQ-funded; HS021496.
Citation: Huth HB, Skeens R, Anders S .
Health management in the home: a qualitative study of pregnant women and their caregivers.
J Patient Exp 2020 Dec;7(6):1227-33. doi: 10.1177/2374373520948442..
Keywords: Pregnancy, Women, Home Healthcare, Caregiving
Garrity BM, Singer SJ, Ward E
Parent perspectives on short-term recovery after spinal fusion surgery in children with neuromuscular scoliosis.
This paper evaluates concerns of parents and families of children who had undergone spinal fusion for neuromuscular scoliosis. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 18 families within 3 months after spinal fusion performed August 2017 to January 2019 at a children’s hospital. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and coded line-by-line by 2 independent reviewers. Five themes emerged among families when reflecting on the postoperative recovery period: 1) communicating and making shared decisions regarding postoperative care in a patient- and family-centered manner, 2) setting hospital discharge goals and being ready for discharge, 3) planning for transportation from hospital to home, 4) acquiring supports for caregiving at home after discharge, and 5) anticipating a long recovery at home.
AHRQ-funded; HS024453.
Citation: Garrity BM, Singer SJ, Ward E .
Parent perspectives on short-term recovery after spinal fusion surgery in children with neuromuscular scoliosis.
J Patient Exp 2020 Dec;7(6):1369-77. doi: 10.1177/2374373520972570..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Surgery, Caregiving, Patient Experience
Burgdorf JG, Arbaje AI, Wolff JL
Training needs among family caregivers assisting during home health, as identified by home health clinicians.
This study’s objective was to estimate the proportion of family caregivers assisting older adults during Medicare home health who have an identified need for activity-specific training and identify characteristics associated with caregiver training needs. This nationally representative retrospective cohort study included 1758 Medicare beneficiaries who participated in the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) and received Medicare-funded home health care between 2011 and 2016. More than 1 in 3 family caregivers assisting older adults during Medicare home health had an identified training need with at least 1 caregiving activity. Training needs varied widely, from 8.6% among caregiving helping with advocacy to 48.2% among caregivers helping with medical procedures. Weighted analyses adjusted for older adults’ health and function showed family caregivers were less likely to have identified training needs when assisting older adults with ongoing disability or who received caregiver assistance before home health admission.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: Burgdorf JG, Arbaje AI, Wolff JL .
Training needs among family caregivers assisting during home health, as identified by home health clinicians.
J Am Med Dir Assoc 2020 Dec;21(12):1914-19. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.05.032..
Keywords: Caregiving, Home Healthcare, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Training
Mogul DB, Bowring MG, Lau J
Role for social media in pediatric liver disease: caregiver and provider perspectives.
This study examined the role of social media for caregivers of children with liver disease. A survey of caregivers was conducted as well as a survey of healthcare providers to understand the perceived benefits and harms of participation. Among 138 caregivers of children with liver disease, 97.8% agreed social media was a good place to learn and share patient experiences, and 88% agreed it was a good source of general information. Only 3% indicated they would use the information to change care without telling their provider. Among 217 healthcare providers, 55% believed social media may lead caregivers to change care management without telling their healthcare team.
AHRQ-funded; HS023876.
Citation: Mogul DB, Bowring MG, Lau J .
Role for social media in pediatric liver disease: caregiver and provider perspectives.
Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr 2020 Nov;23(6):548-57. doi: 10.5223/pghn.2020.23.6.548..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Social Media, Caregiving
Logan GE, Sahrmann JM, Gu H
Parental mental health care after their child's pediatric intensive care hospitalization.
Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) hospitalization is traumatic for parents, and PTSD, depression, and anxiety have all been found in parents of PICU survivors. This retrospective observational cohort study examined parents of PICU survivors using insurance claims data from 2006 to 2013. Rates of mental health diagnoses, outpatient mental health visits, and prescriptions for antidepressants and anxiolytics were looked at 6 months before and 6 months after their child’s PICU admission. Of the 95,070 parents identified, 9.5% received a new mental health diagnosis in the 6 months after PICU hospitalization with mothers twice as likely to receive a new mental health diagnosis or take new medication than fathers. Parental diagnosis of acute stress disorder or PTSD increased by 87% from the pre-PICU to the post-PICU period.
AHRQ-funded; HS019455.
Citation: Logan GE, Sahrmann JM, Gu H .
Parental mental health care after their child's pediatric intensive care hospitalization.
Pediatr Crit Care Med 2020 Nov;21(11):941-48. doi: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000002559..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Hospitalization, Caregiving, Behavioral Health, Family Health and History
Armstrong MJ, Gamez N, Alliance S
Research priorities of caregivers and individuals with dementia with Lewy bodies: an interview study.
The authors investigated the research priorities of individuals and caregivers living with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). Through telephone interviews, they found that individuals with DLB and caregivers identified research needs and highlighted DLB symptoms needing additional research. They recommended that funding be informed by the priorities of all relevant stakeholders and support research investigating causes, natural history, biomarkers, and treatment in addition to research targeting themes regarding living with disease.
AHRQ-funded; HS024159.
Citation: Armstrong MJ, Gamez N, Alliance S .
Research priorities of caregivers and individuals with dementia with Lewy bodies: an interview study.
PLoS One 2020 Oct 7;15(10):e0239279. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0239279..
Keywords: Caregiving, Dementia, Neurological Disorders, Patient and Family Engagement, Elderly, Research Methodologies
Ferguson MC, O'Shea KJ, Hammer LD
Can following formula-feeding recommendations still result in infants who are overweight or have obesity?
This study compares guidelines for formula feeding and whether current recommendations still result in infants who are overweight or have obesity. The researchers used their “Virtual Infant” agent-based model representing infant-caregiver pairs that allowed caregivers to feed infants each day according to guidelines from Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM), Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD), and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The WIC guidelines were found to be the best as opposed to JHM/CHOP/CHKD where infants still became overweight/obese by 6 months. The study recommended the minimum recommended amount of daily formula feeding should be made lower for JHM/CHOP/CHKD guidelines and that WIC guidelines may be a good starting point for caregivers.
AHRQ-funded; HS023317.
Citation: Ferguson MC, O'Shea KJ, Hammer LD .
Can following formula-feeding recommendations still result in infants who are overweight or have obesity?
Pediatr Res 2020 Oct;88(4):661-67. doi: 10.1038/s41390-020-0844-3..
Keywords: Newborns/Infants, Obesity: Weight Management, Obesity, Guidelines, Caregiving, Evidence-Based Practice
Wyse JJ, Ono SS, Kabat M
Supporting family caregivers of Veterans: participant perceptions of a federally-mandated caregiver support program.
The objective of this study was to understand patients' and caregivers' experiences with and perceptions of a federally-mandated program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that provides educational and monetary support to family caregivers of post-9/11 Veterans. Implications and policy recommendations for programs to support family caregivers, both within the VA and in the context of the broader national movement to support family caregivers, are discussed.
AHRQ-funded; HS026370.
Citation: Wyse JJ, Ono SS, Kabat M .
Supporting family caregivers of Veterans: participant perceptions of a federally-mandated caregiver support program.
Healthc 2020 Sep;8(3):100441. doi: 10.1016/j.hjdsi.2020.100441..
Keywords: Caregiving
Oates GR, Harris WT, Gutierrez HH
Tobacco smoke exposure in pediatric cystic fibrosis: a qualitative study of clinician and caregiver perspectives on smoking cessation.
This qualitative study identified barriers and facilitators of smoking cessation in caregivers to children with cystic fibrosis (CF) and outlined potential interventional approaches. Researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with CF familial caregivers who were current or former smokers, and with members of the CF care team, asking about experiences, practices, and prerequisites for a successful program. Findings revealed intrapersonal, interpersonal, and structural barriers to eliminating tobacco smoke exposure in children with CF, outlined opportunities to address these barriers, and made recommendations for a comprehensive tobacco cessation strategy.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Oates GR, Harris WT, Gutierrez HH .
Tobacco smoke exposure in pediatric cystic fibrosis: a qualitative study of clinician and caregiver perspectives on smoking cessation.
Pediatr Pulmonol 2020 Sep;55(9):2330-40. doi: 10.1002/ppul.24879..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Tobacco Use, Tobacco Use: Smoking Cessation, Caregiving, Respiratory Conditions
Callister C, Jones J, Schroeder S
Caregiver experiences of care coordination for recently discharged patients: a qualitative metasynthesis.
Caregivers of patients often provide key support for patients after hospitalization. This qualitative metasynthesis described caregiver perspectives about care coordination for patients discharged from the hospital. A literature search of Ovid Medline and CINAHL completed on May 23, 2018, identified 1,546 studies. Twelve articles were included in the final metasynthesis. Caregiver perspectives about care coordination were compiled into overall themes.
AHRQ-funded; HS024569.
Citation: Callister C, Jones J, Schroeder S .
Caregiver experiences of care coordination for recently discharged patients: a qualitative metasynthesis.
West J Nurs Res 2020 Aug;42(8):649-59. doi: 10.1177/0193945919880183..
Keywords: Caregiving, Care Coordination, Hospital Discharge, Home Healthcare
Merrilees JJ, Bernstein A, Dulaney S
The Care Ecosystem: promoting self-efficacy among dementia family caregivers.
The authors illustrated specific psychosocial interventions aimed at improving self-efficacy among family caregivers enrolled in the Care Ecosystem, a model of navigated care designed to support persons with dementia and their primary caregivers. They identified three categories of Care Team Navigator intervention: emotional, informational, and instrumental support, which are consistent with a psychosocial approach to building self-efficacy. They concluded that their findings demonstrated how a model of navigated care can positively impact self-efficacy among dementia family caregivers.
AHRQ-funded; HS022241.
Citation: Merrilees JJ, Bernstein A, Dulaney S .
The Care Ecosystem: promoting self-efficacy among dementia family caregivers.
Dementia 2020 Aug;19(6):1955-73. doi: 10.1177/1471301218814121..
Keywords: Elderly, Caregiving, Dementia
Casillas A, Cemballi AG, Abhat A
An untapped potential in primary care: semi-structured interviews with clinicians on how patient portals will work for caregivers in the safety net.
Researchers used qualitative methods to explore safety net providers' perspectives on portal use among caregivers for their patients. They found that providers recognized the potential for portals to improve information delivery and communication by helping caregivers assist socially and medically complex patients in the safety net. Providers in safety net sites also discussed a clear need for better ways to keep in touch with patients and connect with caregivers, yet security and privacy are perhaps of higher importance in these settings and may pose challenges to portal adoption. Further, caregivers of patients in the safety net likely face similar communication barriers as patients, especially with respect to digital literacy, health literacy, and English proficiency.
AHRQ-funded; HS022408; HS022561.
Citation: Casillas A, Cemballi AG, Abhat A .
An untapped potential in primary care: semi-structured interviews with clinicians on how patient portals will work for caregivers in the safety net.
J Med Internet Res 2020 Jul 20;22(7):e18466. doi: 10.2196/18466..
Keywords: Primary Care, Caregiving, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT)
Berridge C, Wetle TF
Why older adults and their children disagree about in-home surveillance technology, sensors, and tracking.
Researchers compared preferences of older adult women and their adult children for three remote monitoring technologies. They found that adult children preferred each technology more than their mothers did and underestimated both their mothers' ability to comprehend the functions of the technologies and the importance of engaging them fully in decision making. For both groups, privacy was the most-cited concern, and participants perceived significant overlap between values of privacy, independence, identity, and freedom. They recommended shared decision-making tools to promote remote monitoring use consistent with older adults' values and to prevent conflict and caregiver overreach.
AHRQ-funded; HS000011.
Citation: Berridge C, Wetle TF .
Why older adults and their children disagree about in-home surveillance technology, sensors, and tracking.
Gerontologist 2020 Jul 15;60(5):926-34. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnz068..
Keywords: Elderly, Caregiving, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Home Healthcare
Amar-Dolan LG, Horn MH, O'Connell B B
"This is how hard it is". family experience of hospital-to-home transition with a tracheostomy.
This study explores the experience of family caregivers of children and young adults with a tracheostomy during the transition from hospital to home care. Researchers sought to identify the specific unmet needs of families to direct future interventions. Using semi-structured interviews, they found a need for family-centered discharge processes including coordination of care and teaching focused on emergency preparedness.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Amar-Dolan LG, Horn MH, O'Connell B B .
"This is how hard it is". family experience of hospital-to-home transition with a tracheostomy.
Ann Am Thorac Soc 2020 Jul;17(7):860-68. doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.201910-780OC..
Keywords: Transitions of Care, Home Healthcare, Caregiving, Patient Experience, Care Coordination, Hospital Discharge, Hospitals, Children/Adolescents, Patient-Centered Healthcare
Riley AR, Walker BL, Hall TA
Development and initial validation of a measure of parents' preferences for behavioral counseling in primary care.
There is a significant need to understand the factors that contribute to parents' consumer preferences for behavioral health services in pediatric primary care; however, no validated measure of such preferences exists. In this article, the investigators discuss the development of the BIPS (Behavioral Information Preferences Scale), a measure of parents' preferences for delivery of behavioral guidance in pediatric primary care and assessed its psychometric properties.
AHRQ-funded; HS022981.
Citation: Riley AR, Walker BL, Hall TA .
Development and initial validation of a measure of parents' preferences for behavioral counseling in primary care.
Fam Syst Health 2020 Jun;38(2):139-50. doi: 10.1037/fsh0000481..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Caregiving
Collins SA, Couture B, Smith AD
Mixed-methods evaluation of real-time safety reporting by hospitalized patients and their care partners: the MySafeCare application.
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a real-time safety reporting tool by hospitalized patients and their care partners compared with other reporting mechanisms. The study used mixed methods including 20-month preimplementation and postimplementation trials evaluating MySafeCare, a web-based applications which allows real time reporting by hospitalized patients/care partners. Submission rates to MySafeCare in three hospital units (oncology acute care, vascular intermediate care, medical intensive care) were compared to submission rates to the Patient Family Relations (PFR) Department, a hospital service to address family/patient concerns. Thirty-two MySafeCare submissions were received during the study period with an average rate of 1.7 submissions per 1000 patient-days. MySafeCare submission rates were significantly higher than PFR submission rates during the postintervention period on the vascular unit. PFR submissions decreased after MySafeCare implementation for all units.
AHRQ-funded; HS023535.
Citation: Collins SA, Couture B, Smith AD .
Mixed-methods evaluation of real-time safety reporting by hospitalized patients and their care partners: the MySafeCare application.
J Patient Saf 2020 Jun;16(2):e75-e81. doi: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000493..
Keywords: Patient Safety, Hospitalization, Inpatient Care, Health Information Technology (HIT), Caregiving
Latulipe C, Mazumder SF, Wilson RKW
Security and privacy risks associated with adult patient portal accounts in US hospitals.
The authors sought to identify the proportions of hospitals that provide proxy accounts to caregivers of adult patients, endorse password sharing with caregivers, and enable patients to restrict the types of information seen by their caregivers. They found that almost half of surveyed hospital personnel recommended password sharing and that few hospitals enabled patients to limit the types of information seen by those with proxy access. They concluded that hospitals and electronic health record vendors need to improve the availability and setup process of proxy accounts in a way that allows caregivers to care for patients without violating their privacy.
AHRQ-funded; HS021679.
Citation: Latulipe C, Mazumder SF, Wilson RKW .
Security and privacy risks associated with adult patient portal accounts in US hospitals.
JAMA Intern Med 2020 Jun;180(6):845-9. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.0515..
Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Caregiving, Hospitals
Poppert Cordts KM, Wilson AC, Riley AR
More than mental health: parent physical health and early childhood behavior problems.
The impacts of parental physical or mental health problems on early childhood behavior is discussed. This study uses data from 375 parents with a child between 18 months and 5 years. The authors found that higher levels of parent self-reported physical and mental health concerns indirectly influence child behavior symptoms. Impaired parent physical health was associated with poorer parental self-efficacy and disruptive child behavior. Mental health concerns were associated with a more negative parenting style and lower self-efficacy which was related to more child behavior symptoms.
AHRQ-funded; HS022981.
Citation: Poppert Cordts KM, Wilson AC, Riley AR .
More than mental health: parent physical health and early childhood behavior problems.
J Dev Behav Pediatr 2020 May;41(4):265-71. doi: 10.1097/dbp.0000000000000755..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Behavioral Health, Family Health and History, Caregiving
Greenzang KA, Al-Sayegh H, Ma C
Parental considerations regarding cure and late effects for children with cancer.
The purpose of this study was to learn how parents and physicians consider late-effects risks against a potential survival benefit when making treatment decisions. Parents of children with cancer and physicians at Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center were surveyed. Investigators found that avoidance of severe neurocognitive impairment was the predominant driver of parent and physician treatment preferences, even over an increased chance of cure. They concluded that their study highlights the importance of exploring parental late-effects priorities when discussing treatment options.
AHRQ-funded; HS022986.
Citation: Greenzang KA, Al-Sayegh H, Ma C .
Parental considerations regarding cure and late effects for children with cancer.
Pediatrics 2020 May;145(5):e20193552. doi: 10.1542/peds.2019-3552..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Cancer, Decision Making, Caregiving, Risk
Links AR, Callon W, Wasserman C
Parental role in decision-making for pediatric surgery: perceptions of involvement in consultations for tonsillectomy.
This study examined the parental role in decision-making for pediatric surgery, in particular perceptions of involvement in consultations for tonsillectomy. The investigators analyzed consults between 63 parents and 8 otolaryngologists. Over a third (37%) of clinicians and parent ratings showed inadequate agreement of preferred roles. Parents perceived greater involvement when clinicians discussed reasons to have or not have the surgery. There was less perception of parental involvement when clinicians used jargon, parents trusted clinicians, or experienced greater decisional conflict.
AHRQ-funded; HS022932.
Citation: Links AR, Callon W, Wasserman C .
Parental role in decision-making for pediatric surgery: perceptions of involvement in consultations for tonsillectomy.
Patient Educ Couns 2020 May;103(5):944-51. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2019.12.012..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Decision Making, Surgery, Caregiving
Ramirez-Zohfeld V, Seltzer A, Xiong L
Use of electronic health records by older adults, 85 years and older, and their caregivers.
Healthcare providers may not offer patient portal (PP) access to electronic health records (EHRs) to their patients older than 85 years, due to the false impression that they do not utilize technology. It is imperative that older adults be given equal opportunity to use technology in regard to their healthcare. The objective of this study was to characterize the content and frequency of use of PP messaging tethered to EHRs by older adults, aged 85 years and older, and their caregivers.
AHRQ-funded; HSO24071.
Citation: Ramirez-Zohfeld V, Seltzer A, Xiong L .
Use of electronic health records by older adults, 85 years and older, and their caregivers.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2020 May;68(5):1078-82. doi: 10.1111/jgs.16393..
Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Elderly, Caregiving
Fuller TE, Pong DD, Piniella N
Interactive digital health tools to engage patients and caregivers in discharge preparation: implementation study.
This clinical trial studied implementation of a suite of EHR-integrated digital health tools to engage patients, caregivers, and clinicians in discharge preparation during hospitalization. Patients who were enrolled agreed to watch a discharge video, complete a checklist assessing discharge readiness, and request postdischarge text messaging with a physician 24 to 48 hours before their expected discharge date. Out of 752 patient admissions, from December 2017 to July 2018, 510 participated, 416 watched the video and completed the checklist, and 94 completed only the checklist. Most patients endorsed the tools, but felt that the video and checklist would be more useful closer to the actual discharge date. Clinicians participating in focus groups perceived the value for patients but felt that there were a number of limitations including low awareness and variable workflow regarding the intervention. A number of strategies were offered by the authors to address implementation barriers and promote adoption of these tools.
AHRQ-funded; HS024751.
Citation: Fuller TE, Pong DD, Piniella N .
Interactive digital health tools to engage patients and caregivers in discharge preparation: implementation study.
J Med Internet Res 2020 Apr 28;22(4):e15573. doi: 10.2196/15573..
Keywords: Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient and Family Engagement, Caregiving, Hospital Discharge, Transitions of Care, Hospitals