Mean scores on the discharge care experiences survey (modified) (n=487)
| Factors with items | Mean (SD) |
| Coping after discharge | |
| 1.I have felt stressed* | 4.07 (1.07) |
| 2.I have felt blue*† | 3.84 (1.12) |
| 3.I have experienced problems in performing daily activities (eg, personal hygiene, getting dressed, cooking)a | 3.91 (1.33) |
| 4.I have experienced problems in getting sufficient nutrition* | 4.07 (1.21) |
| Participation in discharge planning | |
| 5.In connection with being discharged, I had an opportunity to notify hospital personnel about what I thought was important | 3.35 (1.26) |
| 6.When I was discharged from the hospital, I understood thoroughly the purpose of taking my medication | 3.94 (1.30) |
| 7.I got information about effects and side effects of my medications‡ | 2.59 (1.44) |
| 8.When I was discharged from the hospital, I had a good understanding of my responsibility in terms of looking after my health | 3.58 (1.10) |
| Adherence to treatment | |
| 9.I have experienced problems in understanding the instructions I received when I was discharged from hospital* | 4.43 (0.98) |
| 10.I have experienced problems in following the instructions I received when discharged from the hospital* | 4.45 (0.96) |
| 11.I felt I was discharged too early* | 4.20 (1.20) |
| Total sample mean score | 3.90 (0.72) |
*Negative statements were inverted to a positive scale.
†Item was formulated as I have felt depressed in the original version of the DICARES-M.
‡Item not included in the original version of DICARES-M.
DISCARES-M, Discharge Care Experiences Survey Modified.