Investigation of Discharge Readiness and Influencing Factors in Post-Surgical Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome.

AIM: To investigate the current status of discharge readiness in post-surgical patients with obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) and analyse the influencing factors.

DESIGN

A cross-sectional survey.

METHODS

The study was conducted on 99 postoperative patients with OSAHS who were hospitalised in our department from October 2022 to November 2023. Data were collected using a general information questionnaire, the Chinese version of the Discharge Readiness Scale, the Chinese version of the Discharge Guidance Quality Scale and the Social Support Rating Scale.

RESULTS

The total score for discharge readiness in OSAHS post-surgical patients was 98.63 ± 9.08, with the highest scores in the dimensions of adaptive capacity (8.38 ± 0.77), anticipatory support (8.34 ± 1.21) and personal status (7.80 ± 1.10). Factors influencing discharge readiness scores included living arrangements, quality of discharge guidance, educational level and social support.

PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: On the day of discharge, OSAHS post-surgical patients fill in the questionnaire required by our study under the premise of informed consent.

TRIAL REGISTRATION: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR) identifier: ChiCTR2600122402.