Older adult immigrants' experiences of being hospitalized: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Access to equal health services is a key issue in most European countries. In the coming years, immigrants will constitute an increasing proportion of older adults in Europe, and their need for healthcare services will likely increase. Healthcare services must prepare for such encounters to make them equitable. Older immigrants' hospitalization experiences require elucidation. Their patient experiences can provide important knowledge when the healthcare system is working toward equal and equitable healthcare services.

Methods

This study employed an exploratory qualitative design. Data were collected through narrative interviews with a purposive sample of eight older adult immigrants, aged 61-79 years. Patient narratives were analyzed using thematic analysis with a

SUBMITTER: Vestgarden LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11555928 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature