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Table 1 Frequencies of the PACT-M Time 1 responses

From: Developing a measure to assess the quality of care transitions for older people

  

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

Not applicable

1. I felt I could ask staff questions about what will happen after going home.

%

0

7

0

47

47

0

2. Before leaving the hospital I was confident I understood how to manage my medication.

%

0

7

0

47

47

0

3. While I was in hospital, staff helped me to prepare for things that I might find difficult when I go back home.

%

0

0

0

47

33

20

4. Before leaving the hospital, I understood how to get help from my community services.

%

0

0

0

33

33

33

5. Before leaving the hospital I knew what arrangements had been made to support me at home.

%

0

0

0

27

27

47

6. While I was in hospital, there was someone who I could talk to if I was worried.

%

0

0

0

40

27

33

7. Before leaving the hospital, I felt confident about what to do if my health became worse at home.

%

0

0

7

53

40

0

8. I feel that my concerns around my health had been addressed before I went home.

%

0

7

0

60

33

0