Moreover, patients were asked how often staff effectively explained the meaning and side effects of the medicine being distributed. When assessing how often staff “Always” explained about medication before giving them to patients, the Scripps Mercy figure reflected a 61%, the California average showed a 61% and the national average displayed a 65%. The “Always” category also yielded a mean number of 62.333 and a SD of 2.309. The response of “Usually” reflected a 19% from Scripps Mercy, a 20% from the California average and a 17% from the national average. This category also showed a mean number of 18.667 and a SD of 1.528. Finally, the response of “sometimes” or “never” garnered a 20% from Scripps Mercy, a 19% from the California average and an 18% from the national average. The “Sometimes” or “Never” response has reflected a mean number of 19.000 and a SD of 1.000. With a p-value …show more content…
Furthermore, an emphasis was placed on the necessary care that the individuals would need after leaving the hospital, as well as a clear understanding of the necessary responsibilities that the patients would have to assume to care for themselves upon their discharge from the hospital. Finally, respondents were asked to report if they knew what medications they would be taking and why they would be consuming the particular medications after leaving the