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Residents' perspectives of their first 2 weeks in a long-term care facility
Author(s)	Carroll Iwasiw, Dolly Goldenberg, Elsie MacMaster
Journal title	Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 5, no 4, 1996
Pages	pp 381-388
Keywords	Residents [care homes] ; House removal ; Adjustment ; Nursing homes ; Attitude ; Social surveys ; Canada.
Annotation	This study investigated residents' perspectives of their first two weeks in a long-term care facility (LTCF) in Canada. Twelve residents were interviewed to determine their experiences during the first two weeks, their needs, priorities and expectations, and their views about how relocation from home could have been made easier. Qualitative analysis of audiotaped interviews revealed four main categories: emotional reactions, transition activities, reflecting on their situation, and connecting with a personal philosophy. Residents' responses indicated that if they had actively participated in the decision to be admitted, the adjustment to the LTCF was easier. Connecting with a personal philosophy was also a significant factor. Nursing implications include recognising the importance of preparing residents for admission, involving them in the decision, and listening to their perspectives throughout the relocation experience. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-980108216 A
Classmark	KX: TNH: DR: LHB: DP: 3F: 7S *
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