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Aim: To explore and synthesise findings from qualitative studies on adult patients' experiences of day surgery and the processes of recovery. Background: There has been a shift in the practice of elective surgery, from inpatient to ambulatory treatment. Accordingly, more patients are undergoing day surgery and expected to care for themselves at home. To our knowledge, an updated metasynthesis on patients' experiences of day surgery across diverse contexts and continents is lacking. Design: Meta‐ethnography. Methods: MEDLINE, EMBASE and CINAHL were systematically searched for qualitative research in English published between 2006 and 2023. Noblit and Hare's meta‐ethnographic approach guided the synthesis of findings from 12 qualitative studies, and the eMERGe Reporting Guidance was used in the writing of this article. Results: Four themes were revealed: (1) requests for tailored information, (2) challenges of recognising and understanding postoperative symptoms, (3) being dependent on continuous professional and personal support and (4) calling for individual adaptation. Conclusion: Our meta‐ethnography indicates there is a need to improve information provision to better prepare patients for the processes of day surgery and recovery and promote their self‐care abilities. Our findings highlight the importance of ensuring adequate levels of individualised care and support throughout the treatment process. Relevance to Clinical Practice: To improve quality of care in day surgery practice, implementation of interventions to enhance information provision and promote self‐care during recovery at home may be considered. Pre‐admission appointments that incorporate provision of tailored information and assessment of the patients' individual needs of care and support, home conditions and access to assistance from family/friends can be recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Most people with mental health problems want a paid job, but experience difficulties in obtaining one. In-depth knowledge from service users is needed about what supports their work capacity and potentials. This qualitative study aimed to explore the occupational history of people with severe mental-health problems and experiences of being candidates in a transitional employment course. Two in-depth interviews with five candidates of this course were conducted. Four themes were developed: "all it takes to have a life", "being on the right track", "asking for feedback", and "candidates--for what"? The participants in this study experienced this course as a possibility for exploring themselves, their everyday lives and work potentials. However, they perceived some of the program's philosophy as unhelpful which highlights the significance of listening to the service users' preferences. These findings suggest that further standardization of vocational-rehabilitation programs in mental health may be counter-productive. (Contains 1 table.)

Purpose: The number of psychosocial Clubhouses is growing rapidly in Norway. However, more knowledge is needed about the subjective experience of Clubhouse members in terms of their recuperation processes and experiences in the Clubhouse context. Therefore, this qualitative study explored what it is like to be a Clubhouse member in Norway, and further discuss it in light of the theory of Salutogenesis on successful pathways to coping and well-being. Methods: Using a hermeneutic–phenomenological approach, the present study included in-depth, semi-structured individual interviews with 18 Clubhouse members from three accredited Norwegian Clubhouses. Analysis was conducted using systematic text condensation. Results: Three main themes emerged from the analysis: "Finally, I belong somewhere I can be proud of," "I feel more like an ordinary citizen, just different," and "I feel somewhat equal to others." Overall, the participants experienced improved mental and social well-being owing to their membership of a Clubhouse. Conclusions: Our findings correspond with previous international research. Owing to the positive effect participation in the Clubhouse seem to have on members' motivation, Salutogenesis might help explain helpful processes within the model. Moreover, the model might be a relevant example for policy and service development in mental health care and the labour market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]