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SynthesisAge and ageing2021

Perceptions and experiences of residents and relatives of emergencies in care homes: a systematic review and metasynthesis of qualitative research.

Ffion Curtis, Withanage Iresha Udayangani Jayawickrama, Despina Laparidou, Dedunu Weligamage, Weerapperuma Kankanamge Wijaya Sarathchandra Kumarawansha, Marishona Ortega, Aloysius Niroshan Siriwardena

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Synthesis in Age and ageing, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Ffion CurtisLincoln International Institute of Rural Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK.
Withanage Iresha Udayangani JayawickramaCommunity and Health Research Unit and Lincoln Clinical Trials Unit, School of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK.
Despina LaparidouCommunity and Health Research Unit and Lincoln Clinical Trials Unit, School of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK.
Dedunu WeligamageCommunity and Health Research Unit and Lincoln Clinical Trials Unit, School of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK.
Weerapperuma Kankanamge Wijaya Sarathchandra KumarawanshaCommunity and Health Research Unit and Lincoln Clinical Trials Unit, School of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK.
Marishona OrtegaLibrary, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK.
Aloysius Niroshan SiriwardenaCommunity and Health Research Unit and Lincoln Clinical Trials Unit, School of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundthe perceptions and experiences of care home residents and their families are important for understanding and improving the quality of emergency care.

methodswe conducted a systematic review and metasynthesis to understand the perceptions and experiences of care home residents and their family members who experienced medical emergencies in a care home setting. The review protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020167018). We searched five electronic databases, MEDLINE, CINAHL, PubMed, Cochrane Library and PsycINFO, supplemented with internet searches and forward and backward citation tracking from included studies and review articles. Data were synthesised thematically following the Thomas and Harden approach. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme qualitative checklist was used to assess the quality of studies included in this review.

resultsof the 6,140 references retrieved, 10 studies from four countries (Australia, Canada, UK and USA) were included in the review and metasynthesis. All the included studies were assessed as being of good quality. Through an iterative approach, we developed six analytical themes: (i) infrastructure and process requirements in care homes to prevent and address emergencies; (ii) the decision to transfer to hospital; (iii) experiences of transfer and hospitalisation for older patients; (iv) good communication is vital for desirable outcomes; (v) legal, regulatory and ethical concerns and (vi) trusting relationships enabled residents to feel safe.

conclusionsthe emergency care experience for care home residents can be enhanced by ensuring resources, staff capacity and processes for high quality care and trusting relationships between staff, patients and relatives, underpinned by good communication and attention to ethical practice.

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EmergenciesFamilyCommunicationHumansPerceptionQualitative Researchcare homesemergenciesemergency medical servicesmetasynthesisolder peoplequalitativesystematic review

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PMID34591971
PMCPMC8581376

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