Waiting for home: The experience of delayed discharge for people with dementia.

Implications for nursing practice include the need to acknowledge and foster the abilities of people with dementia. The behaviour narrative and labelling prevalent in hospitals must also be challenged. Lastly, nurses need to recognise the significant transition that is the delayed discharge experience, especially for people with dementia. This study advocates for person-centred and inclusive nursing care, where ongoing needs are recognised and addressed, particularly for people with dementia experiencing delayed discharge, who are waiting for home.