Testing the psychometric properties of the readiness for hospital discharge Scale among residents in skilled nursing facilities: A pilot study
Smith, Justin Turner, Akiva Alfonso, Moya Clark, Nicole Smith, Barbara
Smith, Justin
Turner, Akiva
Alfonso, Moya
Clark, Nicole
Smith, Barbara
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2024-08-26
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Cronbach’s alpha,Readiness for hospital discharge scale,Binary logistic regression,Internal consistency,Predictive validity,Skilled nursing facility
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Smith, J., Turner, A., Alfonso, M., Clark, N., & Smith, B. (2024). Testing the Psychometric Properties of the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale Among Residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Pilot Study. Journal of nursing measurement, JNM-2024-0031.R1. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1891/JNM-2024-0031
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Background and Purpose: The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale (RHDS) was created to determine the patient's readiness for discharge to home from the hospital. The purpose of this study is to determine the scale's internal consistency and predictive validity in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting. Methods: Participants (N = 30) over the age of 65 were conveniently selected from 10 different SNFs in the Midwest to complete the RHDS prior to discharge. Results: Cronbach's alpha for internal consistency was 0.917. Participants with higher RHDS scores, those who were male, respondents with less education, and participants with Medicare Advantage insurance were more likely to be rehospitalized within 30 days of discharge to home. Conclusions: The results indicate that the RHDS has a good internal consistency in the SNF setting.
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Springer Publishing
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Journal of Nursing Measurement
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1945-7049
1061-3749
1061-3749