Validity and Reliability of the Perceived Readiness for Discharge After Birth Scale

The Perceived Readiness for Discharge After Birth Scale performed well in psychometric testing. Assessing mothers' perceptions of readiness for discharge is important for measuring outcomes of hospitalization and for identifying mothers at risk for postdischarge problems. JOGNN, 35, 34-45; 2006.DOI: 10.1111/J.1552-6909.2006.00020.x