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Carrying on life at home or moving to a nursing home: frail older people's experiences of at-homeness.
- Source :
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International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being [Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being] 2022 Dec; Vol. 17 (1), pp. 2082125. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Aims and Objectives: The aim was to explore frail older people's lived experiences of managing life at home on the verge of moving to a nursing home.<br />Background: As people age, their reserve capacity decreases, increasingthe risk of morbidity and frailty.. The experience of frailty extends beyond declining health and physical well-being and encompasses various dimensions, including familiarity with both the place and the people around.<br />Design: A phenomenological study.<br />Methods: We interviewed ten frail people aged 72-90 years in-depth in their homes. We used phenomenological hermeneutical analysis inspired by van Manen and followed the COREQ checklist.<br />Results: We identified three main themes: (1) being home with cherished people and possessions, (2) giving the nursing home a go and (3) attuning to the natural rhythms.<br />Conclusions: Our study gives insight into the lived experiences with frailty related to at-homeness. The experience of being lost in transition represents a uniquely significant experience for frail older people, foregrounding existential issues and carrying the potential of at-homeness.<br />Relevance to Practice: To unleash frail older people's potential for at-homeness, health professionals mustmeet the needs of frail older people individually. Going beyond signs and symptoms to reveal people's concrete everyday experiences is crucial to understanding frailty .
- Subjects :
- Aged
Health Personnel
Humans
Nursing Homes
Frail Elderly
Frailty
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1748-2631
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35634736
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2022.2082125