Abstract

Aim

Inefficient management is one of the major barriers to development of in-home care in the society. Accordingly, the present study aims to identify the barriers to efficient management of home care nursing using a qualitative approach.

Design

The present study is a qualitative-descriptive work of research.

Method

Data were collected using semi-structured, in-depth, individual interviews with ۱۹ nurses from November ۲۰۲۰ to May ۲۰۲۱. The collected data were analysed using Graneheim and Lundman's method.

Results

The findings of the study were categorized into four main themes, namely lack of effective standards, ineffective interactions, inappropriate cultural/social context and professional issues, and ۱۵ subthemes.

Conclusion

In-home care nurses in Iran experience various problems in their practice. Creating an appropriate cultural/social context in Iranian societies, providing the necessary infrastructure, including insurance, providing comprehensive, clear guidelines for in-home care, encouraging teamwork and organizing workshops to promote effective interactions between the personnel and patients can improve the quality of in-home care nursing.

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