The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale (RHDS) was created to determine the patient's readiness for discharge to home from the hospital. The purpose of this study is to determine the scale's internal consistency and predictive validity in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting. Participants ( = 30) over the age of 65 were conveniently selected from 10 different SNFs in the Midwest to complete the RHDS prior to discharge. Cronbach's alpha for internal consistency was 0.917. Participants with higher RHDS scores, those who were male, respondents with less education, and participants with Medicare Advantage insurance were more likely to be rehospitalized within 30 days of discharge to home. The results indicate that the RHDS has a good internal consistency in the SNF setting.
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