A qualitative exploration of older people’s experience of discharge from mental health inpatient settings
This is one of the first studies to explore older people's experiences of being discharged from mental health hospitals. It provides insight of the factors that patients believe are important for a positive experience of discharge. Suggestions for service improvements and recommendations on how patients are supported appropriately in the process are discussed.
Authors
- Georgia Smith
- David J. Grinter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8135-3114)
- Blair Hanlon
Institutions
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GB)
- University of Glasgow (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being
- Published
- 2025-11-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2025.2581398
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Glasgow