Table 5.

Mapping of discharge preparation steps in research and policy documents

Discharge preparation steps	Research documents (N = 11) n [%]	Policy documents (N = 15) n [%]
Provide information to women and families on topics related to self-care of woman, care of newborn, danger signs, follow-up care and home, family and social support	9 [82%] [25–27, 64–69]	12 [80%] [2, 24, 34, 45, 46, 57, 58, 60–63]
Assess need or refer to services	5 [46%] [14, 36, 66–68]	12 [80%] [4, 24, 34, 37, 42, 46, 58–63]
Plan follow-up care	2 [18%] [66, 67]	5 [33%] [24, 34, 59, 62, 63]
Provide opportunity to talk about birth experience and ask questions about care received	0	4 [27%] [2, 4, 60, 62]
Complete home-based record for the woman and baby	0	3 [20%] [34, 60, 62]
Provide a discharge care plan	3 [27%] [14, 66, 67]	2 [13%] [59, 63]