Table 1.

Examples of Questions Guiding the Interviews

Describe the RN role in Discharge Planning

What would you consider a routine discharge?

What would you consider a non-routine discharge?

What are the kinds of activities you can do on your own, and what are some discharge planning activities you need help with?

Please describe things that facilitate discharge planning.

What resources do you use to help you with discharge planning?

Describe the characteristics of a discharge planning experience that went well for you.

What are some resources available to nurses when planning a patient’s discharge?

In what situations would you call in a Social Worker (or Discharge Planning Nurse) for help?

What do you see as barriers to successful discharge plan?

What do you think the characteristics of a successful discharge plan are?