Unmet Social Needs of Older Adults With Mobility Limitations Following Inpatient Rehabilitation Discharge in Nigeria: A Qualitative Narrative Inquiry Study
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.
Authors
- Michael Kalu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2070-2213)
- Chigozie Donatus Ezulike (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7883-5679)
- Ernest C Nwachukwu
- Blessing Ugochi Ojembe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4406-9697)
- Chuwkuenyegom Joesph Egbumike
- Oluwagbemiga Oyinola
Institutions
- University of Nigeria (NG)
- City University of Hong Kong (HK)
- York University (CA)
- McGill University (CA)
- McMaster University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Published
- 2025-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1519/jpt.0000000000000419
- Primary Topic
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00