Table 5 Mapping of discharge preparation steps in research and policy documents

Provide information to women and families on topics related to self-care of woman, care of newborn, danger signs, follow-up care and home, family and social support

9 [82%]

[25,26,27, 64,65,66,67,68,69]

12 [80%]

[2, 24, 34, 45, 46, 57, 58, 60,61,62,63]

Assess need or refer to services

5 [46%]

[14, 36, 66,67,68]

12 [80%]

[4, 24, 34, 37, 42, 46, 58,59,60,61,62,63]

Plan follow-up care

2 [18%]

[66, 67]

5 [33%]

[24, 34, 59, 62, 63]

Provide opportunity to talk about birth experience and ask questions about care received

0

4 [27%]

[2, 4, 60, 62]

Complete home-based record for the woman and baby

0

3 [20%]

[34, 60, 62]

Provide a discharge care plan

3 [27%]

[14, 66, 67]

2 [13%]

[59, 63]