Table 3 Summary of the studies included in the review
Authors | Country | Sampling | Research Purpose | Method | Collection | analysis | Classification of the Findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tracy [17] | USA | No.28, Gender:9 M/19F Age:68–93, | To explore feelings about their transitional experience and recall situations in their adjustment process | Hermeneutic phenomenology | Group interview | Van Manen’s method | 1Self-motivated move versus familial encouragement; 2Ties to the past versus starting a new; Independence versus dependence; 3Affection versus disdain; 4Adjustment versus maladjustment; |
Wilson [7] | USA | No.15, Gender:4 M/11F Age:76–97 | To identify variance in the initial responses of older adults whose move to a nursing home is either planned or unplanned | Grounded theory | In-depth semi-structure Interviews, observation | Constant comparative method | 1Overwhelmed phase 2Adjustment 3 Initial accept phase |
Heliker [18] | USA | No.10 Gender:Not describe Age: Not describe | To describe the phenomenon of being admitted and living in a nursing home;to explicating their experience of transition | Hermeneutic phenomenology | Interviews observation | Heideggerian | 1Becoming homeless; 2Getting settled and learning the ropes; 3Creating a place; |
Koppitz [19] | Switzerland | No.31 Gender:8 M/23F Age:83.1 ±6.2 | To examine the process of an uplanned admission into a nursing home and its impact on the individuals’ adaptation | Descriptive phenomenology | semi-structure Interviews | Mayring’s approach of content analysis | 1Being cared for; 2Moving on; 3Being cut off; 4Being restricted; |
Lee [10] | Hongkong China | No.18 Gender:9 M/9F Age:70–96 | To describe the process through which residents in Hongkong adjust nursing home placement | Grounded theory | In-depth Interviews | Constant comparative method | 1Orienting 2Normalizing 3Rationalizing 4Stabilizing |
Guevara [20] | Philippines | No.20 Gender:7 M/13F Age:69–84 | To examine the process of acclimatization of Filipino elderly in a nursing care facility | Grounded theory | In-depth unstructured Interviews | Constant comparative method | 1Reminiscing phase 2Recommencing phase 3Reinforcing phase 4Recapturing phase 5 Renewing 6Rekindling Phase |
Iwasiw [9] | Canada | No.12 Gender:2 M/10F Age:67–96 | To investigate the experience of this early phase of relocation | Not describe | interviews | Constant comparative method | 1Emotional reactions 2Transition activities 3Reflecting on their situation 4Connecting with a personal philosophy |
Lee [21] | UK | No.8 Gender:Not describe Age:65–97 | To explore old pepole’s experience of transition into residential care | Exploratory design | interviews | Narrative | 1Reflecting key plots of ‘control’, ‘power’, ‘identity’ and ‘uncertainty’ interwoven throughout their narratives; 2Experiencing some difficulties in incorporating this transition into their life stories.; 3Not feeling confident in their decision to move; 4Living in constant fear of losing their memory; 5Limited expectations for their future |
Kahn [22] | USA | No.21 Gender:2 M/19F Age:66–93 | To describe the process successfully used to adapt to nursing home environment | Ethographic study | interviews observations | Narrative | 1Recognizing the ambivalence 2Downplaying the negative 3No other Options 4An act of will |
Križaj [23] | Republic of Slovenia | No.6 Gender:3 M/3F Age:74–92 | To explore Slovenian older people’s experiences of transition into a care home | Phenomenological approach | Semi-structured, in-depth interviews | Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis | 1This is who I am, 2Adjusting my daily occupations, 3The value of health |