“It is meaningful; I feel that I can make a difference” -A qualitative study about GPs’ experiences of work at nursing homes in Sweden

Conclusion:
Working with NH patients was considered important and meaningful, with the GPs striving for the patient’s well-being with special consideration to the continuum of ageing. A continuous and well-functioning relationship between the GP and the nurse was crucial for the patients´ well-being.

Source: BMC Family Practice - August 28, 2015 Category: Primary Care Authors: Beata BolmsjöEva StrandbergPatrik MidlövAnnika Brorsson Source Type: research