"Treat people with human dignity": the perspective of older adults on the quality of geriatric rehabilitation.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this study was to gain insight into the perspectives of older adults on the quality of geriatric rehabilitation (GR) during the trajectory of GR from admission until six weeks after discharge.

Methods

We conducted a longitudinal qualitative study. Participants were interviewed three times: at the start of rehabilitation, at discharge, and six weeks after discharge. The data were analysed using a thematic analysis.

Results

In total, 50 interviews were conducted, with 18 participants being interviewed multiple times. The following themes emerged: 1. A bond of trust with health care professionals (HCPs), 2. Being prepared and informed at all stages of GR, 3. Participants emphasise physical and occupational therapy rather than other aspects of care as c

SUBMITTER: Lubbe AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11631986 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature