Long-Term Care Residents' Perceptions of Integrated Care From Physio-Psycho-Social Perspectives: A Qualitative Inquiry.

ABSTRACT: In response to the aging population, an integrated care policy has been put forward and implemented in China. The key aspect of this policy is the reform of services within long-term care facilities, representing a significant shift and innovation. This study aims to explore the perceptions and experiences of integrated care among older residents living in long-term care facilities. A descriptive qualitative design was applied in our study. Utilizing a purposive sampling method, 18 older adults from 5 long-term care institutions in Shanghai, China were selected. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews from October 2022 to April 2023, continuing until data saturation was reached. Directed content analysis was applied to analyze the interview data, guided by the Funda

SUBMITTER: Yuan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11375666 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature