We found a match
Your institution may have rights to this item. Sign in to continue.
- Title
Moving our care home: A qualitative study of the views and experiences of residents, relatives and staff.
- Authors
Ibrahim, Kinda; Baron, Sophie; Lathlean, Judith; Bridges, Jackie; McGrath, Nuala; Roberts, Helen C.
- Abstract
Introduction: Involuntary relocation when care homes close can be detrimental to residents' health and well‐being and is associated with increased mortality. There is little formal evidence to support whether planning can mitigate the impact of such moves. This study aimed to understand the experiences of a whole care home relocation where staff and residents relocated together using existing published guidance. Methods: A longitudinal qualitative research study using individual face‐to‐face semi‐structured interviews was conducted between August 2018 and August 2019. Baseline interviews were conducted 6–8 weeks after relocation with follow‐up interviews 10–12 months later. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using framework analysis. Results: 27 interviews were conducted; 19 baseline interviews (4 residents, 7 family members, 8 staff) and 8 follow‐up interviews (2 residents, 2 family members, 4 staff). Participants' feelings about the relocation were mixed: some reported apprehension before the move but others excitement. Residents and families felt variably involved in planning the move, whereas staff expressed lack of involvement. Time, family support and continuity of care helped participants settle in. The new environment shaped participants' experiences and abilities to adjust, especially the lack of a homely feeling with the new home, the larger size and changes in staff organisation and management. Conclusions: Despite implementation of existing guidance, relocation was still challenging for residents, staff and family members. Future relocations should increase involvement of staff in the planning and design of the home; offer continuous support to those involved; and ensure continuity of care and management style.
- Subjects
STRATEGIC planning; SOCIAL support; HEALTH facilities; NURSING care facility administration; ATTITUDES of medical personnel; RESEARCH methodology; INTERVIEWING; EXPERIENCE; PATIENTS' attitudes; FAMILY attitudes; QUALITATIVE research; CONTINUUM of care; NURSING care facility design &; construction; DECISION making; COMMUNICATION; INTERPERSONAL relations; RELOCATION; PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation; LONGITUDINAL method; MEDICAL coding
- Publication
International Journal of Older People Nursing, 2022, Vol 17, Issue 6, p1
- ISSN
1748-3735
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/opn.12466