nurses' experiences of home care: a qualitative study

Background: addressing the challenges of home care is crucial for transforming traditional care models into modern healthcare systems. objectives: the current study aimed to explore nurses’ experiences of home care challenges.methods: the study was designed using a qualitative approach to explore the experiences of twenty-two iranian nurses across three cities in 2022-2023. data collection was performed using semi-structured interviews based on exploring the nurses’ experiences. data analysis was conducted using the lundman and graneheim content analysis method.results: the study revealed five main categories of challenges, including the need for improved education, political support, professional resources, social acceptance, and financial models.conclusion: it is crucial to establish a foundation of academic programs, comprehensive legislation, political support, and financial models to develop home care services. this study provides worthwhile insights into the challenges nurses face in-home care and highlights the necessity of addressing insufficiencies to improve the quality and accessibility of homecare services.