Table 2.
Results of scoring patients with PACT-M
| PACT-M | Item | Score
|
|---|---|---|
| PACT-M 1 | Patients’ experiences in the preparation for transition | 30.69 ± 7.87 |
| Perceived health management support at the hospital | 3.54 ± 0.88 | |
| 1. I felt I could ask staff questions about what would happen after going home | 3.76 ± 1.13 | |
| 2. Before leaving the hospital, I was confident I understood how to manage my medication | 3.90 ± 0.95 | |
| 3. While I was in hospital, there was someone who I could talk to if I was worried | 3.82 ± 0.83 | |
| 4. Before leaving the hospital, I felt confident about what to do if my health became worse at home | 3.26 ± 1.21 | |
| 5. I feel that my concerns regarding my health were addressed before I went home | 3.10 ± 1.30 | |
| 6. I felt prepared to be at home | 3.37 ± 1.36 | |
| Received information and support at the hospital | 3.16 ± 0.99 | |
| 1. While I was in the hospital, staff helped me to prepare for things that I might find difficult when I go back home (such as walking, cooking, showering, shopping, or being in pain) | 3.29 ± 1.10 | |
| 2. Before leaving the hospital, I understood how to get help (or support) from my community services (e.g., doctors, nurses, and home care staff) | 3.09 ± 1.16 | |
| 3. Before leaving the hospital, I knew what arrangements had been made to support me at home (for example, home care or community care visits) | 3.10 ± 1.27 | |
| PACT-M 2 | Patients’ experiences with managing their health and care at home | 27.59 ± 7.14 |
| Perceived health management support at home | 3.29 ± 0.93 | |
| 1. I feel I have the support I need from community health services (e.g., doctors, nurses, and home care staff) | 2.78 ± 1.26 | |
| 2. I feel confident about managing my health at home | 3.09 ± 1.24 | |
| 3. I feel that there is someone I can talk to about my worries (for example, health care staff or my family) | 3.82 ± 0.81 | |
| 4. I know what to do and who to contact if my health gets worse | 3.70 ± 1.01 | |
| 5. I feel I can now manage my care safely at home | 3.03 ± 1.23 | |
| Home health management | 3.72 ± 0.93 | |
| 1. I know who to contact if I have any questions about my health and healthcare | 3.73 ± 1.16 | |
| 2. I know how to manage my medications | 3.81 ± 1.03 | |
| 3. I have the necessary support to manage everyday activities (e.g., cooking, cleaning, buying food, showering, walking, and dressing) | 3.62 ± 1.06 | |
| PACT-M | 58.29 ± 14.06 |