Development of Indicators to Measure Health Literate Discharge Practices

J Nurs Care Qual. 2017 Apr/Jun;32(2):157-163. doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000215.

Abstract

Health literate discharge practices meet the health literacy needs of patients and families at the time of hospital discharge and are associated with improved patient outcomes and reduced readmission. A Delphi panel consisting of nurses, other health care providers, and researchers was used to develop a set of indicators of health literate discharge practices based on the practices of Project RED (Re-Engineered Discharge). These indicators can be used to measure and monitor the use of health literate discharge practices.

MeSH terms

  • Continuity of Patient Care / standards
  • Delphi Technique
  • Health Education / methods*
  • Health Education / standards*
  • Health Literacy / standards*
  • Humans
  • Patient Discharge / standards*
  • Quality Improvement