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Korean Society of Nursing Science (한국간호과학회)
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Development and Evaluation of a Transitional Care Program for Patients Discharged from Military Hospitals

군병원 퇴원환자의 전환관리 프로그램 개발 및 효과 평가

  • 조순영 (국군간호사관학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2009.09.29
  • Accepted : 2010.08.20
  • Published : 2010.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a transitional care program for patients discharged from military hospitals. The study consists of two phases: developing the program and evaluating its effectiveness. Methods: The conceptual framework used to guide the development of the program was Meleis's transition theory. A quasiexperimental design was employed for this study. Participants were recruited from patients discharged from one military hospital, 72 in the control group and 56 in the experiment group. Data were analyzed using SPSS WIN 12.0 program with chi-square, Fisher's exact test, independent t-test, and mixed model. Results: Participants in the transitional care program reported promoting a positive personal condition, and more healthy patterns of response in the first week after being discharged and a smoother discharge transition. Conclusion: The transitional care program developed for discharge patients from military hospital promoted discharge readiness and promoted smooth discharge transition.

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