Key element in the cross-level educational intervention programme ‘Meeting Point’
| Elements | Approximate time (min) | Contents | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction by a member of the research team | 15 min | Seminar 1: Project presentation ‘Quality and safety in transitional care of the elderly’ Seminars 2 and 3: Welcome and summary of previous seminar, participant evaluations and identified measures | Introduce the participants to the research project, its main purpose and current status Keep focus during the intervention and track recent activities at the ‘Meeting Point’ and in the wards |
| Teaching sessions held by one or several of the research team members | 45 min | Three thematic areas: Risk factors Patient perspectives System perspectives | Increase awareness and competencies of quality and safety in transitional care of the elderly Introduce evidence and tools to improve quality in transitional care |
| Scenarios developed by the research team and the regional health authority | 15 min | Text-based patient case of risks factors Film illustrating the patient perspective Film illustrating the system perspective | Focus attention to the three thematic areas to stimulate individual reflection and group activity |
| Group activity in mixed groups across professions, wards, and care levels | 1 h | Focus on 2–3 questions developed by the research theme in relation to the scenarios. Identify measures to improve transitional care at the ward level | To stimulate cross-unit, cross-level and inter-professional learning and knowledge exchange between the participants |
| Plenary discussion led by members of the research team | 45 min | Group presentations of improvement measures identified and agreed upon | Discussion and agreement of measures for implementation at the wards |
| Follow-up meeting with healthcare professionals at the nursing home and hospital wards | 1 h | Group interview with 4–5 key questions to assess if and how improvement measures have been implemented at the wards | Identification of drivers and barriers to implementation of measures to improve quality in transitional care |