The experience of entering residential aged care: The views of residents, family members and staff—an Appreciative Inquiry
Frances Anne Larkey,
Mark Hughes,
Susan Nancarrow
Abstract:ObjectivesTo understand resident, family and staff perspectives of older people's transition to residential aged care and initiatives that support this transition.MethodsA qualitative Appreciative Inquiry was undertaken with residents, family members and staff in residential aged care. It included semistructured interviews (n = 40), three focus groups (n = 17) and an organisational summit (n = 72). Each stage sought to build on the previous one, deepening understanding of the issues experienced and identifying… Show more
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