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Forced relocation between nursing homes: residents' health outcomes and potential moderators

Holder, Jacquetta, Jolley, David (2012) Forced relocation between nursing homes: residents' health outcomes and potential moderators. Reviews in Clinical Gerontology, 22 (4). pp. 301-319. ISSN 0959-2598. (doi:10.1017/S0959259812000147) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:32428)

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Abstract

That transfer of older people from one institution to another is detrimental to well-being, health and survival has been reported for 50 years. This has led to fear, anger and legal challenges when closures occur. Previous reviews identified accounts of relocation followed by adverse outcomes and others where problems were avoided or benefits claimed. This paper reviews the last twelve years of literature on health outcomes following involuntary relocation between nursing homes. Reports of post-move mortality, physical or psychological health suggest and confirm that relocation without preparation carries higher risk of poor outcomes than moves that are orderly and include preparation. The literature on the care home closure process, admissions and individual transfers offers insights into practices that might help minimize adverse outcomes. A number of agencies have produced helpful guidelines. How these are implemented needs to be monitored and linked to in-depth studies of sample closures.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1017/S0959259812000147
Uncontrolled keywords: nursing home; relocation; mortality; outcomes; health
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research > Personal Social Services Research Unit
Depositing User: Jane Dennett
Date Deposited: 13 Dec 2012 15:35 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:10 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/32428 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Holder, Jacquetta.

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