Keywords

elderly, nursing home, placement, satisfaction, transition

 

Authors

  1. Morin, Diane PhD, RN
  2. Saint-Laurent, Louise PhD
  3. Dallaire, Clemence PhD, RN
  4. Boucher-Dancause, Gisele MSc, RN
  5. Lalancette, Sylvie MPs, Psy
  6. Leblanc, Nancy PhD, RN

Abstract

This qualitative study took place in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The main objective was to evaluate satisfaction with a transitional program aimed at keeping seniors in the community while waiting for admission to a public long-term care facility. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 4 types of informants: seniors, family members, facility managers, and hospital or community care coordinators. Results show that satisfaction varies according to groups of informants but seniors are the most satisfied of all.