The elderly coping at home: a study of continuity of nursing care.
Thirty-three elderly clients who had been hospitalized and required continued care at home were studied for 3 months, with 836 visits made. Coping at home was studied in relationship to their certainty/uncertainty scores, perceived level of health, and perceived satisfaction with nursing care services. The relationship between coping and certainty/uncertainty was significant at P less than 0.001 and P less than 0.005 (first and second visits); the relationship between coping and perceived level of health was significant at P less than 0.001 and P less than 0.05 (first and second visits); and the relationship between coping and perception of care was not significant. This study presents significant data to contribute to nursing knowledge in the care of elderly people at home.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009732:Nursing Care; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011320:Primary Health Care