School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.
Scand J Occup Ther. 2022 Oct;29(7):555-562. doi: 10.1080/11038128.2020.1849393. Epub 2020 Nov 21.
Limitations in everyday activities are a risk factor for hospital readmission. Despite this, few studies have focussed on everyday activities of repeatedly readmitted older people. The experiences and specific needs of this group have been poorly described regarding their everyday activities at home. A deeper understanding may help occupational therapists and other health professions to facilitate readiness for this group at and after discharge. The aim of this study was, therefore, to describe the experiences of performing everyday activities of older people repeatedly readmitted to hospital and discharged to home.
A qualitative interview study was used to collect data from sixteen participants (75 years and older). Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis.
One theme 'trying to manage an unpredictable everyday life' and two categories describe experiences of everyday activities at home. The participants expressed the importance of continuing everyday activities after discharge where support from relatives and healthcare seemed to be of importance.
It was found that performance of everyday activities and contact with family members were of importance in their everyday life. Therefore, assessments and support were of particular importance for the group of older people who do not have close social relations at home.
日常生活活动的受限是导致患者再次住院的一个风险因素。尽管如此，很少有研究关注反复住院的老年人的日常活动。关于他们在家中的日常活动，该人群的经历和特定需求描述得很少。更深入的了解可以帮助职业治疗师和其他卫生专业人员在出院时和出院后为这一群体做好准备。因此，本研究的目的是描述反复住院后出院回家的老年人进行日常活动的体验。
采用定性访谈研究，从 16 名参与者（75 岁及以上）中收集数据。使用定性内容分析对数据进行分析。
一个主题“试图管理不可预测的日常生活”和两个类别描述了在家中的日常活动体验。参与者表示出院后继续进行日常活动的重要性，而亲属和医疗保健的支持似乎很重要。
研究发现，日常活动的表现和与家庭成员的接触对他们的日常生活很重要。因此，对于那些在家中没有密切社会关系的老年人来说，评估和支持尤为重要。
