Investigation of the Optimal Length of Discharge Summaries in Care Transitions: A Cross-Sectional Study
A structured discharge summary of approximately two A4 pages is generally preferred for care transitions, although the optimal length may vary depending on patient complexity and clinical context. Future research should investigate the ideal format, taking into account provider needs, patient engagement, and the integration of artificial intelligence.
Authors
- Seitaro Iguchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2420-2200)
- Taku Harada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8794-6744)
- Shintaro Kosaka
- Aki Morishima
Institutions
- Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo Hospital (JP)
- Nerima General Hospital (JP)
- Kishokai Medical Corporation (JP)
- Niigata University (JP)
- Dokkyo Medical University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
- Published
- 2025-09-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.55729/2000-9666.1537
- Primary Topic
- Scheduling and Timetabling Solutions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00