Impact of a codesigned and coproduced patient-centred discharge form on communication and understanding

This 2024 article by Aiden Cushnahan and colleagues assesses a coproduced and codesigned patient-centred discharge form. Researchers found that use of the form is associated with improved patient understanding with respect to their hospital management and post-discharge instructions. It is also associated with high levels of satisfaction as assessed by measures of patient experience. improves patients' understanding of their discharge diagnosis, in-hospital treatment, and post-discharge plan.