Application of Discharge Plan Based on Timing Theory in Primary Caregivers of Elderly Patients with Hip Replacement
Objective To explore the application effect of discharge plan based on timing theory in primary caregivers of elderly patients with hip replacement,and to provide reference for the formulation of standardized discharge plan.Methods Using convenience sampling method,68 elderly patients who underwent hip replacement in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from April to August 2023 were selected,and the primary caregiver served as the research subject.They were divided into a control group and an observation group based on their admission time,with 34 patients in each group.The control group received routine care,while the observation group received a discharge plan based on timing theory on the basis of routine care.The readiness,caring ability,and disease benefit scores of the main caregivers in two groups were observed before and after intervention.Results After intervention,the caregiver readiness in the observation group was higher than that in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.001).The results of the generalized estimation equation showed that one month and three months after discharge,there was a statistically significant intergroup effect on the care ability of the two groups of primary caregivers(Wald x2 group=29.79,Pgroup<0.001),and the interaction effect was not statistically significant(Wald x 2interations=2.20,Pinteractions=0.14).The intergroup and interaction effects of disease benefit were statistically significant(Wald x2 group=232.91,Pgroup<0.001;Wald x2 interactions=1 13.42,Pinteractions<0.001).Conclusion Hospital discharge planning based on timing theory can improve caregivers'readiness and ability to care,reduce discharge care pressure,and enhance caregivers'sense of benefit from illness.