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ArticleJournal of aging research2025

The Experiences and Expectations of Older Adults and Close Family in Nursing Home and Emergency Department Transitions: A Qualitative Study.

Elin Høyvik, Malcolm Bray Doupe, Gudmund Ågotnes, Frode Fadnes Jacobsen

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Article in Journal of aging research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Elin HøyvikCentre for Care Research, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Årstadveien 17, Bergen 5009, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2672-8553
Malcolm Bray DoupeMax Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3E 3P5, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6889-9097
Gudmund ÅgotnesDepartment of Welfare and Participation, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Inndalsveien 28, Bergen 5063, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0489-5692
Frode Fadnes JacobsenCentre for Care Research, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Årstadveien 17, Bergen 5009, Norway.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9395-2574

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Abstract

Aim: To identify the experiences, expectations, and preferred transitional care expressed by nursing home residents and close family, thus mapping perceived barriers and facilitators to improve this identification process. Design: In this study, a qualitative design was employed. Methods: Individual, semistructured interviews were conducted. Data Sources: Interviews of 12 participants (3 residents and 9 close family) were conducted. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify underlying themes. Results: The following three themes were identified: (1) changes in life situations, (2) dimensions of transfer quality, and (3) interactions with staff. Conclusion: Nursing home residents and close family emphasize that proper medical care is necessary. However, this is insufficient without addressing multiple ongoing life changes of individuals transitioning between nursing homes and emergency departments. Yet, this effort to manage life changes is significantly insufficient without the support of healthcare professionals.

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emergency departmentnursing homeresidenttransition

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