Bathing adaptations in the homes of older adults and their carers (BATH-OUT): a qualitative extended follow-up study with concurrent nested outcome assessments.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We previously completed a nested qualitative interview study, as part of a feasibility randomised controlled trial with 21 older adults and five carers who had an accessible shower installed in their home. The objective of this study was to follow-up the participants approximately 24 months on.

Design

This was an extended follow-up study comprising semi-structured interviews to explore the longer-term experiences of the older adults. To elaborate and add breadth to the findings these were supplemented with concurrent nested outcome assessment measures.

Setting

The study was conducted within one local authority City Council housing adaptations service.

Participants

Thirteen older adults (mean age: 76; SD: 6.87) and three carers from the original study

SUBMITTER: Golding-Day M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7654108 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature