Journeying Home: Elderly Patients' Experiences and Needs During Hospital Discharge- A Meta-Synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The discharge of elderly patients with multi-morbidity can be complex. Clarifying their perspectives and experiences during discharge is important to support their needs. However, a unified and thorough understanding of patients' experiences and needs is lacking.

Objective

To identify and synthesise knowledge of the experiences and needs of elderly patients with multi-morbidity during discharge from hospital to home.

Method

A qualitative meta-synthesis was conducted using Sandelowski and Barroso's method. In December 2022, relevant studies applying appropriate criteria were searched in Embase, PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and PROQUEST. A follow-up search was conducted in October 2024.

Results

Nine studies were included, and four analytical theme

SUBMITTER: Shamim S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12477315 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature