Barriers and facilitators to implementing interventions for reducing avoidable hospital readmission: systematic review of qualitative studies.

https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/barriers-and-facilitators-implementing-interventions-reducing-avoidable-hospital-readmission Peri-discharge interventions aim to reduce potential adverse events that can arise during and after hospital discharge. This systematic review of 13 qualitative studies identified common barriers and facilitators to implementing peri-discharge interventions. Frequently cited barriers included limited resources, poor team communication, and complicated intervention processes; common facilitators included leadership support, a positive organizational culture, and financial penalties.