Older persons' experiences of adapting to daily life at home after hospital discharge: a qualitative metasummary.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Researchers have shown that hospitalisation can decrease older persons' ability to manage life at home after hospital discharge. Inadequate practices of discharge can be associated with adverse outcomes and an increased risk of readmission. This review systematically summarises qualitative findings portraying older persons' experiences adapting to daily life at home after hospital discharge.

Methods

A metasummary of qualitative findings using Sandelowski and Barroso's method. Data from 13 studies are included, following specific selection criteria, and categorised into four main themes.

Results

Four main themes emerged from the material: (1) Experiencing an insecure and unsafe transition, (2) settling into a new situation at home, (3) what would I do withou

SUBMITTER: Hestevik CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6460679 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature