Unmet Social Needs of Older Adults With Mobility Limitations Following Inpatient Rehabilitation Discharge in Nigeria: A Qualitative Narrative Inquiry Study
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Approximately, 30% to 60% of older adults experience functional decline following hospitalization, which has implications for their ability to meet social needs after discharge. Exploring the unmet social needs of older adults following discharge is warranted to rethink the elements of hospital discharge in low-resource countries. This study explored the unmet social needs of older adults with mobility limitations following discharge from an inpatient rehabilitation unit in a state hospital in Northern Nigeria. METHODS: This narrative qualitative study is based on the social constructivism paradigm guided by the 3-Dimensional Narrative Inquiry Space (3-D NIS) methodology. We purposively selected and conducted telephone interviews with 12 older adults, aged 55 years and older, with mobility limitations and discharged from inpatient rehabilitation units. The 3-D NIS guided the thematic analysis of the data. Two author coders independently conducted a thematic analysis of the transcripts. Reflexivity was maintained throughout the research process. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS: Two related themes [6 sub-themes] emerged: "limitations in social functioning" [leisure activity, religious engagement, and instrumental activities of daily living modifications]; and "accepting the status quo" [Care/support from relatives, friends, and strangers, regrets and aspirations, and adaptation to psychological needs]. Seven tensions from the participants' transcripts were embedded in emotions, focused on belief, well-being, and spirituality, COVID-19 pandemic impact, desire to be "normal," limited finance, non-age-friendly homes and community settings, and undetailed rehabilitation discharge planning. CONCLUSION: This study highlights the substantial unmet social needs of older adults with mobility limitations following discharge from inpatient rehabilitation units in Northern Nigeria, underscoring the importance of a holistic approach to hospital discharge planning. Future research in low-resource countries should delve deeper into developing comprehensive discharge strategies that integrate social workers and rehabilitation professionals to effectively address these multifaceted social needs.
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