Factors related to Readiness for Hospital Discharge among Patients with Lower Limb Fracture
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Discharge readiness is important for the self-care ability of patients with lower extremity fractures. This descriptive correlational study aimed to examine discharge readiness and factors related to discharge readiness of patients with lower extremity fractures, using Meleis et al., 2000 Transition Theory as a framework. The sample consisted of 90 patients with lower extremity fractures, aged 18 years or older, able to communicate in Thai, diagnosed with fractures of the hip, femur, knee, tibia, or ankle, and with a plan for discharge to homes. The research instruments included a demographic data record form, a quality of discharge teaching questionnaire, and a perception of discharge readiness questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Spearman's rank correlation coefficient, and point-biserial correlation. The results showed that the sample had a high level of overall discharge readiness (x̅ = 7.67, S.D. = 0.86). The overall quality of discharge teaching was high (x̅ = 132.66, S.D. = 25.12). Discharge readiness was significantly correlated with the quality of discharge teaching and previous experience hospitalization experience (r = 0.52, p < 0.01; r = 0.72, p < 0.01). However, readiness for hospital discharge was not associated with the length of hospital stay. These research findings can be used as basic information about discharge readiness and related factors in patients with lower extremity fractures to promote discharge readiness.
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