"Ideally, getting discharged from the hospital should be a happy time for most patients. However, transitioning to outpatient care is often challenging-and all too often, there are gaps that keep patients from getting the level of support they need. For example, a recent study of patients discharged from psychiatric hospitals found that 37.1 percent experienced depression, 56.4 percent experienced anxiety, and 48.3 percent reported poor overall well-being."
"For many patients, the feeling that they're no longer truly being adequately cared for starts well before they ever leave the hospital. Studies show that when patients aren't given results or receive follow-up about biopsies and lab testing, they feel vulnerable and uncertain about their discharge. A separate study found that up to 30 percent of critically ill patients are readmitted within 90 days."
Many patients leave the hospital feeling anxious, depressed, and uncertain about managing their care. Gaps in follow-up, unclear instructions, and poor discharge planning increase readmission risk. A study of psychiatric hospital discharges found 37.1 percent experienced depression, 56.4 percent experienced anxiety, and 48.3 percent reported poor overall well-being. Up to 30 percent of critically ill patients are readmitted within 90 days. Hospital staff must bridge support gaps to ensure patients feel seen, supported, and guided after discharge. Regular check-ins by phone, telehealth, or AI-driven care management improve adherence and patient confidence. AI-driven platforms combine design research, advanced AI training, and caregiver experience to identify practical ways to support patients after discharge.
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