Journal article
Experiences of Older Adults in Transition from Hospital to Community*
Abstract
This study examined how patients experience transitions to community from hospitals, inclusive of daily living problems and medical concerns. Analysing qualitative data from interviews with 36 individuals including 17 high-risk older adults with multiple chronic health conditions recently discharged from hospital, and 19 family members who provided the patients with ongoing care, we asked (1) What are the challenges that patients experience in …
Authors
Neiterman E; Wodchis WP; Bourgeault IL
Journal
Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 90–99
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date
March 2015
DOI
10.1017/s0714980814000518
ISSN
0714-9808