Experiences of home and institution in a secured nursing home ward in the Netherlands:A participatory intervention study

Nursing homes have been criticised for not providing a home for their residents. This article aims to provide insight into (I) the features of home and institution as experienced by residents and caregivers of a secured ward in a nursing home, and (2) how interventions implemented on the ward can contribute to a more home-like environment. For this purpose, a participatory intervention study, involving both caregivers and residents, was carried out. We collected data through qualitative research methods: observations, in-depth interviews and diaries to evaluate the interventions over time. We... Mehr ...