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Over 98 Irish patients stay in hospitals post-discharge due to care transition delays, driven by systemic gaps.
Some Irish patients remain in hospitals for over two years after being clinically discharged, with about 98 staying more than two months due to delays in transitioning to long-term or community care.
Systemic issues like limited placements, staffing shortages, and poor coordination between health and social services are driving the crisis.
A separate study found most patients are unaware of Advanced Healthcare Directives, despite strong interest in creating them with support.
Researchers are now launching a national guide to improve advance care planning education for healthcare staff.
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Más de 98 pacientes irlandeses permanecen en los hospitales después del alta debido a retrasos en la transición de atención, impulsados por brechas sistémicas.