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Types, Aspects, and Impact of Relocation Initiatives Deployed within and between Long-Term Care Facilities: A Scoping Review

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  • Damien S. E. Broekharst

    (Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
    University Network for the Care Sector South Holland, Leiden University Medical Center, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands)

  • Mara P. J. Brouwers

    (Department of Health Services Research, Maastricht University, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
    Living Lab in Ageing and Long-Term Care, Maastricht University, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands)

  • Annerieke Stoop

    (Academic Collaborative Center Older Adults, Tranzo, Tilburg University, 5037 AB Tilburg, The Netherlands)

  • Wilco P. Achterberg

    (Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
    University Network for the Care Sector South Holland, Leiden University Medical Center, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands)

  • Monique A. A. Caljouw

    (Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
    University Network for the Care Sector South Holland, Leiden University Medical Center, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands)

Abstract

Relocation of residents within or between long-term care facilities occurs regularly. To mitigate potential negative consequences, supportive relocation initiatives have been developed. This scoping review addresses types, aspects, and impact of relocation initiatives developed to relocate residents between or within long-term care facilities. A total of 704 articles were identified in a systematic literature search of 11 databases between April and July 2021. Using predefined eligibility criteria, two researchers independently screened titles and abstracts, resulting in 36 articles for full-text screening. Finally, six articles were included. Analysis was performed using thematic coding. Three types of relocation initiatives were identified, namely, interventions ( n = 3), guidelines ( n = 2), and a plan ( n = 1). These initiatives described specific aspects of relocation, namely, spatial orientation ( n = 3), practical assistance ( n = 3), psychological support ( n = 3), staff preparation ( n = 2), and client engagement ( n = 2). Only three intervention studies reported the impact of relocation initiatives on residents, namely, improved mental health ( n = 3), spatial orientation ( n = 2), self-reliance ( n = 2), and social behavior ( n = 1). The scope of the found relocation initiatives was often limited as they focused on specific designs, aspects, and residents. Therefore, the complexity of relocation processes is often overlooked, and more comprehensive relocation initiatives should be developed.

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  • Damien S. E. Broekharst & Mara P. J. Brouwers & Annerieke Stoop & Wilco P. Achterberg & Monique A. A. Caljouw, 2022. "Types, Aspects, and Impact of Relocation Initiatives Deployed within and between Long-Term Care Facilities: A Scoping Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(8), pages 1-11, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:8:p:4739-:d:793641
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    1. Grant, Peter R., 1997. "The relocation of nursing home residents: An illustration of the advantages gained by planning a new program and designing an implementation evaluation together," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 20(4), pages 507-516, November.
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