The aim is to describe nursing home nurses' perceptions around emergency transfers to
hospital. Transfers are costly and traumatic for residents, and efforts are underway to avoid
hospitalization. Nurses play a key role in transfers, yet their views are underreported. A
systematic review of qualitative studies was undertaken, guided by Joanna Briggs Institute
methods. From seven reviewed studies, it was clear nursing home nurses are challenged by
the complexity of the transfer process and understand their need for appropriate clinical …