On the threshold: older people's concerns about needs after discharge from hospital
| Autor: | Per Nilsen, Felicia Gabrielsson-Järhult |
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| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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media_common.quotation_subject 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Nursing Activities of Daily Living Hospital discharge Humans Medicine Gerontologi medicinsk/hälsovetenskaplig inriktning Gerontology specialising in Medical and Health Sciences 030212 general & internal medicine Patient participation Aged media_common Aged 80 and over Sweden Health Services Needs and Demand 030504 nursing Social work Hospitals Public business.industry Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Continuity of Patient Care After discharge Patient Discharge Independence Content analysis care pathways clinical decision-making communication discharge planning elder care patient participation Female 0305 other medical science business Older people Theme (narrative) |
| Zdroj: | Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 30:135-144 |
| ISSN: | 0283-9318 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/scs.12231 |
| Popis: | Discharge from hospital is often strenuous for older people and requires adjustments from living an independent life to being in need of care and support. This study aims to explore older people’s concerns about their needs after discharge. Twenty-seven observations recorded at hospital discharge planning meetings were analysed with content analysis. An overarching theme emerged: being in a life transition, which reflected the older person’s vulnerable and ambiguous situation in the discharge process. The theme was developed from three categories: obtaining a secure life situation, need of continuous care and support, and influencing and regaining independence. The findings highlight that older patients want to influence their care after discharge. They strive to regain independence and express their concerns about how to obtain a secure life situation through care organized to fit their individual needs. Knowledge about older people’s concerns is important for health care providers and social workers involved in planning and individualized care and services. Free Editor's Choice article. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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