The operational experience of private owners of small-sized care homes in China: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Private small-sized care homes (<50 beds)  have proliferated across China, however, until recently little was known about the characteristics of such institutions, and the challenges and the problems faced by their owners. This study aimed to explore the characteristics of small-sized, privately-owned care homes in the People's Republic of China; and to understand the motivation and challenges faced by their owners.

Methods

This study used an interpretative phenomenological analysis approach of qualitative research. Owners of eight small-sized private care homes located in two cities of Henan Province, China, were interviewed using semi-structured interviews.

Results

Four themes and eight subthemes were identified: 1. Motivation for establishing a care home

SUBMITTER: Xiuxiang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10559394 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature