Patients' readiness for discharge: Predictors and effects on unplanned readmissions, emergency department visits and death.

Aim: To determine the variables that affect patients' perceptions about their readiness for discharge and to elucidate the effects of these perceptions on patient outcomes such as unplanned readmission to the hospital, emergency department visits and death within 30 days after discharge.

Background: In recent years, it has become even more important to assess patients' readiness for discharge as patients tend to be discharged more quickly.

Methods: For the determination of patients' self-assessment, the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale/Short Form was utilized.

Violence Against Doctors and Nurses in Hospitals in Turkey.

Purpose: This study shows the rates of violence experienced by doctors and nurses and their ensuing responses including reporting rates and any effects experienced because of the violence.

Method: The Survey for Investigating the Violence on Medical Employees was administered to 254 doctors and nurses. Data were analyzed using chi-square and logistic regression analysis.