The importance of aged care policies in assisting older adults transition from home to permanent residential aged care: a focused ethnographic study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (RCAC) recommended a redesign of the Australian aged care system to ensure high quality care, respect, and dignity for residents. Responding to the RCAC recommendations, the Aged Care Quality Standards have been strengthened and continue to guide the delivery of safe, high quality care in Australia. This study investigated the experiences of new residents transitioning into an Australian residential care-facility, concentrating on how their experiences aligned with the core principles of the Aged Care Quality Standards.

Methods

A focused ethnographic approach was used to address the aim of this study. The research was conducted in a residential care-facility located in a major city in Australia. New residents

SUBMITTER: M Scott S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12661685 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature