A Qualitative Study Exploring Rehabilitant and Informal Caregiver Perspectives of a Challenging Rehabilitation Environment for Geriatric Rehabilitation.

ABSTRACT: There is a trend toward formalization of the rehabilitation process for older rehabilitants in a Challenging Rehabilitation Environment (CRE). This concept involves the comprehensive organization of care, support, and environment in rehabilitation wards. So far, literature about the principles of CRE is scarce. This study aims to explore the opinions of rehabilitants and informal caregivers regarding CRE, through a qualitative study between 2019 and 2020. Three telephone interviews were conducted with informal caregivers, and also 3 focus groups with 15 rehabilitants and 3 informal caregivers, all with recent experience in rehabilitation. Nine themes emerged regarding the rehabilitation process: (1) rehabilitant (attention for resilience, motivation, cognitive and emotional aspects), (2) r

SUBMITTER: Tijsen LMJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9850128 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature