The Challenges of Moving from Regular Nursing Homes toward Innovative Long-Term Care Settings

An Interpretative Description Study of Staff Experiences

Bibliographic Data

ID6152907
AuthorsMara Brouwers (0000-0001-5234-0208, Maastricht University, corresponding author), Bram De Boer (0000-0002-1156-1327, Maastricht University), Wim G Groen (0000-0002-6300-5189, Amsterdam University Medical Centers), H Verbeek (0000-0002-3740-5162, Maastricht University)
Year2024
Volume39
Issue2
Pages212-230
Publication date2024-03-22
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Aging and Environment (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2689-2618 • E-ISSN: 2689-2626
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/26892618.2024.2329868
OpenAlexW4393070672
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited48

This study examined how staff experiences a relocation from a regular to an innovative living arrangement and what procedures are followed. Semi-structured interviews and observations were conducted. Staff (N = 41) were included if they worked at the selected locations (N = 3). Staff reported feeling lost physically and emotionally. They stressed the importance of constructive communication and collaboration and having a say in the physical environment. Staff acknowledged the opportunities of the new environment, but also experienced several challenges when relocating and working in an innovative environment. This study showed that relocating is a stressful undertaking for staff. The help they needed in adjusting to a new environment, and to a new way of working, was underestimated

Long-term care · Nursing homes · Term (time · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Medicine · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies · Nursing · Psychology

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