A Meta-synthesis of Qualitative Research on the Adaptation Experience of Elderly People Moving to the Institutionson

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Abstract Objective The proportion of elderly people who relocated to institutions for elderly care is gradually increasing.They will face various challenges and pressures after moving to pension institutions.At present, qualitative research focuses on the life experience of the elderly in institutions. However, comprehensive qualitative research focuses on the adaptation process of the elderly after moving to pension institutions.Thus, the aim of the study to evaluate published qualitative research evidence related to the adaptation process of older people after moving to a pension institution. Methods We have followed the methodology of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA).Computer searches of Whiley Online Library, Cochrane Library, CINHAL, Medline, EMbase, Pubmed, Web of Science, China Academic Journal Full Text Database (CNKI), China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), Wanfang Database ( Wanfang Data) and VIP database to collect qualitative studies on the processes, experiences and feelings of elderly people moving to residential care institutions, all searched from the establishment of the database to April 1, 2022. Qualitative studies were evaluated qualitatively using JBI, and data were analysed using meta-aggregation. Results A total of 12 literatures were included, and three new themes were summarized. The first theme was the load stage, the second theme was the adjustment stage, and the third theme was the acceptance stage.The results are integrated into the process of relocation and adaptation of the elderly in Nursing Home. Conclusions This study explores and extends the existing evidence and findings, which can help caregivers in nursing home staffs to understand the stages of the process of adaptation and provide new perspectives on the nature of adaptive change and adaptive interventions by medical and nursing staff for older people in nursing facilities.