title: Family members' roles in long-term care.
abstract: A qualitative study was conducted using a participation-observation methodology to determine the role and function of family members visiting in long-term care. Observations, interactions, tasks, and family responses are reported and discussed. Recommendations for nurses to assist families are provided.
authors.forename: E H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Tickle
authors.forename: K V
authors.initials: KV
authors.lastname: Hull
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D012380:Role