Psychosocial changes following transition to an aged care home: qualitative findings from Iran.

Aims And Objectives: The study explored the psychosocial effects of transitioning from home to an aged care home for older Iranian people.

Background: Moving from one's own home to a communal aged care home is challenging for older people and may give rise to numerous psychosocial responses. The extent and intensity of such changes have rarely been explored in Middle Eastern countries.