The Impact of Intra‐Hospital Transfers on Patient Outcomes and/or Hospital Costs: A Scoping Review

The findings from this review indicate the limited literature on this topic. While patient outcomes may be improved by reducing the number of intra-hospital transfers per hospitalisation, more research is needed on this topic.

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International Journal of Nursing Practice
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2025-12-26
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https://doi.org/10.1111/ijn.70093
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Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
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The Impact of Intra‐Hospital Transfers on Patient Outcomes and/or Hospital Costs: A Scoping Review

Joanne Spetz, Di Twigg, Gemma Doleman
International Journal of Nursing Practice
Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
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The Impact of Intra‐Hospital Transfers on Patient Outcomes and/or Hospital Costs: A Scoping Review

Joanne Spetz, Di Twigg, Gemma Doleman
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Abstract

The findings from this review indicate the limited literature on this topic. While patient outcomes may be improved by reducing the number of intra-hospital transfers per hospitalisation, more research is needed on this topic.

International Journal of Nursing PracticeVol. 32(1)
Edith Cowan University (AU), University of California, San Francisco (US), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (AU)
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