Author/Authors :
Cammilletti, Valentina Sapienza University of Rome, Italy , Forino, Fortunata Sapienza University of Rome, Italy , Palombi, Marina Sapienza University of Rome, Italy , Donati, Daniele University Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy , Tartaglini, Daniela University Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy , Di Muzio, Marco Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases - Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Abstract :
Aims: A highly functional continuity of patient care, which is linked to the reduction of the risk of long-term hospitalization, above all for ‘at-risk’ patients. Research into an objective, reliable instrument for redirecting individual results to organizational aims to extend the entire country, is a fundamental step to move from a reactive assistance approach to a pro-active one. Methods: An observational and descriptive ret-rospective study was carried out July - November 2014 in two Italian state hospitals, completing the BRASS Index within 48/72 hours of admission. Results: The study group consisted of 122 inpatients. A correlation presented itself, albeit low (ρ=0.05191), between age and the number of ‘revolving door’ admissions; a me-dium correlation (ρ=0.485131) between age and risk band (according to BRASS). Conclusions: The BRASS Index is straightforward and swift, and can prove a valuable tool in directing nurses’ attention to those patients most at risk of prolonged hospitalization. (www.actabiomedica.it)
Keywords :
BRASS Index , discharge planning , nursing care , continuity of patient care , validation study
