Which factor is addressed by the 8 Ps in Project Boost Readmission Assessment?

• A. Poor Health Literacy
• B. Insurance Coverage
• C. Transportation Needs
• D. Medication Costs

Answer: (A)

Project BOOST’s Readmission Assessment uses eight factors that focus on how well a patient can understand and act on their discharge plan. The one that is most directly addressed is health literacy—the ability to comprehend discharge instructions, medication changes, follow-up steps, and warning signs. When health literacy is limited, patients may misinterpret instructions or dosing, or miss follow-up appointments, which increases the chance of returning to the hospital. The 8 Ps framework emphasizes clear communication, teach-back, and ensuring the patient and family truly grasp what to do after discharge, making poor health literacy the best fit.

The other barriers listed—insurance coverage, transportation needs, and medication costs—are important too but are typically handled through other parts of discharge planning or social work, not the core focus of the 8 Ps in the Readmission Assessment.