Older surgical patients’ preferences for follow-up care after hospital discharge: A multi-method qualitative study into their underlying needs

Background: Almost 30 % of older patients suffer from functional decline during hospital stay which often makes follow-up care decisions necessary. However, little is known about the topics that are relevant to these patients and their families to address in discharge conversations. Objective: This...

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Main Authors: Aafke J de Groot, Marike E de Boer, Elizabeth M Wattel, Cees MPM Hertogh, Marja FIA Depla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-12-01
Series:International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666142X25000992
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