Background: Being readmitted to hospital soon after discharge affects patients, families, and healthcare professionals globally and is often considered a performance indicator of hospital-based healthcare. Older adults are at high risk of readmission and targeting interventions to reduce readmissions is a priority. The UCD / Ireland East Practice Based Research Network conducted a study to assess the feasibility, acceptability and likely effectiveness of a primary care intervention to reduce hospital readmissions for older adults.
Aim: The aim of this research is to conduct an anonymous online survey and semi-structured interviews with GPs to evaluate their experience of implementing the UCD / Ireland East Practice Based Research Network intervention study to reduce hospital readmissions for older adults.
Methods: An anonymous online survey will be conducted with GPs who implemented the intervention to assess the feasibility, acceptability and likely effectiveness of the study. A purposive sample of GPs who implemented the intervention will also be invited to participate in a 15-minute semi-structured interview to evaluate their experience of implementing the intervention.
Anticipated Results: The findings from this study will inform key stakeholders including, Sláintecare, the Irish College of General Practitioners, Irish Medical Organisation, Medisec, Medical Protection Society and HSE Primary Care on GPs’ experiences of implementing a primary care intervention to reduce hospital readmissions among older adults.
