Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 13, Issue 4 , Pages 183-193 , November 2009

Development and evaluation of a Continuity of Care Checklist for improving orthopaedic patient discharge from hospital

  • Heather D. Hadjistavropoulos, PhD (Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Psychology, University of Regina, Regina, Canada S4S 0A2
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Department of Psychology, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada S4S 0A2. Tel.: +1 306 585 5133; fax: +1 306 585 5429.
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  • Sharon Garratt, RN MBA (Director)

      Affiliations

    • System Wide Admission and Discharge Department, Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region, Regina, Canada S4S 0A2
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  • Jennifer Amy Janzen, MA (Doctoral Student)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Psychology, University of Regina, Regina, Canada S4S 0A2
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  • Michelle D. Bourgault-Fagnou, MA (Doctoral Student)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Psychology, University of Regina, Regina, Canada S4S 0A2
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  • Kerry Spice, BA (Master’s Student)

      Affiliations

    • Educational Psychology Program, Faculty of Education, University of Regina, Regina, Canada S4S 0A2

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☆ This study was made possible by a Grant (FRN 73183) funded by three partners: the Canadian Institute of Health Research, the Canada Health Services Research Foundation and Saskatchewan Learning. In-kind costs were also contributed by the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region.

PII: S1361-3111(09)00117-4

doi: 10.1016/j.joon.2009.05.006

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 13, Issue 4 , Pages 183-193 , November 2009

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