Table 1 Sample of interview questions
Questions for all participants | Questions for residents and relatives | Questions for staff |
|---|---|---|
• Could you describe what information you might want, to help prepare for residential care? | • Can you describe what it was like planning the move? | • If you were to put yourself in a resident’s shoes, what sort of things do you think would influence the experience, positively or negatively? |
• What was it like for you/them, when they moved in? What sort of help did you/they get to settle in? | • Could you describe the most useful information you received before the move? | • How could you, in your role, help to reduce residents’ ‘relocation stress’? |
• Can you tell me about the most challenging part of a move into residential care? | • Were you/they given any information or support about looking after their mental health? | • How might you respond if a resident raised concerns about their mental health? |
• If you were to give someone else advice about moving into residential care, what are the main points you’d make? | • What information or strategies do you think might help to reduce any anxiety, depression, loss or loneliness associated with the move? | • Could you describe any additional support that may reduce residents’ anxiety or depression, or any sense of loss or loneliness? |