Reasons for the Place of Care of the Elders: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Relocation is a very important event in people's lives in general, but really significant in old age. However, some predictors of relocation still need to be improved. The objective of this review was to synthesize qualitative evidence to understand the reasons of the participants to decide on the place of care of the older people.

Methods

Systematic review of qualitative studies was conducted in six databases: Scopus, SciELO, PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science and CINAHL, from its beginning until 29 November 2017. Qualitative or mixed studies, written in English or Spanish and addressing the decision-making process (already experienced by participants) on the place of care of older persons (65 years or older), were included in the review. PROSPERO (registration num

SUBMITTER: Serrano-Gemes G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7712302 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature