Hvilken betydning har forebyggende hjemmebesök? - En kvalitativ studie av eldre menneskers
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Sammanfattning
Background: Extensive quantitative research literature related to health effects associated with
preventive home visits (PHV) already exists However, more qualitative research in order to
understand the significance of PHV on the lives of the elderly has been lacking.
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore the elderlies´ experiences related to PHV,
especially related to the importance of the visit for them. Method: We employed a qualitative method
using a phenomenological-hermeneutic approach. Fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted.
Twelve of the informants were married, while three were widows. The analysis of the material was
exploring and descriptive, and we used systematic text condensing.
Results: The results of the study show that PHV had been a positive experience for the participating
elderly, even though some of them initially did not see the usefulness of the visit. The analysis
resulted in four main themes: 1. Vague expectations, 2. The experience of being seen, 3. Useful
advice and reminders, and 4. The experience of increased safety through the assignment of contact
person from the municipality.
Conclusion: The study shows that the elderly have not understood the purpose of PHV or information
has been unclear. Despite this, the visits were seen as affirming and useful. Having a person at the
municipality to contact in the future also added a feeling of safety.