From: The Older Persons’ Transitions in Care (OPTIC) study: pilot testing of the transition tracking tool
Trigger event(s) | N (%) |
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Falls | 21 (30.9) |
Fractures and other fall related injuries | 4 (5.9) |
Hip/pelvis/leg pain | 1 (1.5) |
Change in physical condition | 10 (14.7) |
Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea | 8 (11.8) |
Change in mental status | 5 (7.4) |
Shortness of breath | 3 (4.4) |
Family/friend caregiver request | 3 (4.4) |
Chest Pain | 3 (4.4) |
Urinary symptoms | 3 (4.4) |
Change in behaviour | 2 (2.9) |
Respiratory symptoms | 2 (2.9) |
Other | 4 (5.9) |
# of trigger events | 68 |
Valid cases/missing | 50/4 |
Who was involved in decision to transfer? (Check all that apply) | |
Registered Nurse | 32 (38.1) |
Physician of record | 20 (23.8) |
LPN | 16 (19.0) |
Family/friend caregiver | 10 (11.9) |
Resident | 2 (2.4) |
Nurse practitioner | 2 (2.4) |
Physiotherapist | 1 (1.2) |
Healthcare Aide (HCA) | 1 (1.2) |
# involved | 84 |
Valid cases/missing | 50/4 |
Who made the final decision to transfer? | |
Physician of record for resident | 16 (33.3) |
Registered Nurse | 12 (25.0) |
Family/Friend | 9 (18.8) |
Licenced Practical Nurse | 7 (14.6) |
Resident | 2 (4.2) |
Nurse practitioner | 2 (4.2) |
Valid cases/missing | 48/6 |