Using the knowledge-to-action framework with joint arthroplasty patients to improve the quality of care transition: a quasi-experimental study

Table 2 Comparison of the quality of care transition between the two groups with joint arthroplasty via the CTM-C

Groups	Number	Dimension 1 (mean rank)	Dimension 2 (mean rank)	Dimension 3 (mean rank)	Dimension 4 (mean rank)	Total factor (mean rank)
CG	90	64.55	58.81	66.58	67.45	63.56
OG	51	82.38	92.51	78.80	77.26	84.14
Z		− 2.537	− 4.872	− 1.839	− 1.394	− 2.882
P		0.011*	0.000*	0.066	0.163	0.004*

Dimension 1, general self-care preparation; dimension 2, written plan; dimension 3, doctor–patient communication; dimension 4, health monitoring
P values calculated using the Mann–Whitney U test
CTM-C The Chinese version of Care Transition Measure, CG control group, OG observation group
*Significant difference among groups (P < 0.05)

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