Journal of nursing management
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The aim of this study is to test the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the readiness for hospital discharge scale/short form. ⋯ If readiness for hospital discharge scale/short form is valid and reliable, patients who are unready for discharge can be determined with this scale. Thus, nurse managers can determine what kind of measures should be taken for patients who are not ready for discharge, can control nursing practices related to these patients and can provide cooperation between the nurses and other health professionals.