Related Experiment Video
Updated: Dec 20, 2025

Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit
Published on: September 30, 2020
The Adaptation of Older Adults' Transition to Nursing Homes in Mainland China: A Qualitative Study
Changxian Sun1,2, Rong Zhou1, Yan Cui1
1Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Abstract:
Introduction: An increasing number of older adults have moved to nursing homes in China. This study was to explore the adaptation of older adults' transition to nursing homes in mainland China. Method: A qualitative study was conducted in two nursing homes in Nanjing, China. Data were collected from 11 residents and 5 staff members through purposeful sampling with semistructured interviews, and content analysis was performed. Results: Three themes were identified: Chinese culture, policy, and adaptation (staying modest and prudent, feeling shy to speak with males, familism suppressing the inner voice, and the new policy "combination of medical service and care" bringing benefits); the adaptation to nursing homes (poor quality of sleep and catering, relationship development, and emotional reactions); and needs of residents (emotional support, more interactions, and self-realization). Discussion: Health care providers consider cultural assessments. Further work is expected to develop programs that help older adults adjust to nursing homes.
Related Concept Videos
Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
Long-Term Care Facilities
Drug Dosing: Geriatric Patients
Pharmacodynamics in Geriatric Patients: Effects of Age
Current Trends in Nursing I
Cognitive Development During Adulthood
Pharmacokinetics in Geriatric Patients: Effect of Age on Drug Absorption

