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ArticleScandinavian journal of caring sciences2026

The Experiences of Family Caregivers Whose Relative Is Relocating From a Regular Nursing Home to an Innovative Living Arrangement: A Qualitative Study.

Mara Brouwers, Audrey Beaulen, Hilde Verbeek, Wim G Groen, Bram de Boer, RELOCARE Consortium

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Article in Scandinavian journal of caring sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Mara BrouwersDepartment of Health Services Research, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-5234-0208
Audrey BeaulenDepartment of Health Services Research, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Hilde VerbeekDepartment of Health Services Research, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Wim G GroenDepartment of Medicine for Older People, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Bram de BoerDepartment of Health Services Research, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
RELOCARE Consortium

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Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport 330436
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionDue to an ongoing culture change, relocations from regular nursing homes to innovative living arrangements are increasing. This affects not only residents but also their family caregivers. The perspective of family caregivers regarding the relocation processes that occur within the context of culture change is understudied. Therefore, this study examines the experiences of family caregivers concerning the relocation of their relatives from a regular nursing home to an innovative living arrangement.

methodsA qualitative study, using semi-structured interviews, was performed in the Netherlands. Three nursing homes offering 24-h care that were planning a relocation from a regular nursing home to an innovative living arrangement were selected. Twenty-two family caregivers were included in the study. Interviews took place 2 weeks to a month after the relocation day.

resultsFour themes were constructed from the data: (1) Family caregivers took on an active role throughout the relocation process; (2) Family caregivers were concerned about the emotional impact of relocating on their relative; (3) Lack of communication with family caregivers during the relocation process; and (4) The challenges of implementing the culture change. DISCUSSION: This study emphasizes the need to provide practical support when preparing for the move. Emotional support, information provision and optimal communication are important to support family caregivers. Furthermore, family caregivers appear to be hesitant regarding the intended culture change. Therefore, it is important to create a sense of innovation readiness in both staff and family caregivers by informing and involving them.

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CaregiversFamilyNursing HomesAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNetherlandsQualitative Researchcare environmentculture changedementiainformal caregiverinnovationinnovative housing with carelong‐term caremovenursingrelocations

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PMCPMC13135105

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