Table 1 Health staffs’ perception of factors that should be considered in older individuals’ discharge planning (N = 20)
Discharge Needs | Social Worker % (n) | Primary Nurse % (n) | % Agreement | κ | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chronic illness | 65 (13) | 80 (16) | 65 | 0.146 | .482 |
Cognitive limitations | 65 (13) | 65 (13) | 70 | 0.341 | .128 |
Physical limitations | 55 (11) | 55 (11) | 70 | 0.394 | .078 |
Mental health challenges | 60 (12) | 55 (11) | 65 | 0.286 | .199 |