Understanding the challenges and successes of implementing 'hybrid' interventions in healthcare settings: findings from a process evaluation of a patient involvement trial.
Hampton S, Murray J, Lawton R, et al. Understanding the challenges and successes of implementing ‘hybrid’ interventions in healthcare settings: findings from a process evaluation of a patient involvement trial. BMJ Qual Saf. 2024;Epub Aug 6. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2024-017268.
Transitions of care between the hospital and home can jeopardize patient safety for a myriad of reasons, such as communication gaps and poor care coordination. This article evaluates the implementation of hybrid “Your Care Needs You” (YCNY) intervention in the UK’s National Health Services (NHS), which aims to improve the safety of care transitions from hospital to home by supporting patients in (1) managing health and well-being, (2) medication management, (3) completing activities of daily living, and (4) anticipating needs and escalating care. Qualitative evaluations and observations found that YCNY goals resonated with patients, but that implementation was often hampered by time constraints and understaffing.