Family members' experiences with the nursing home placement of an older adult.
Although there is substantial literature available on a variety of aspects of nursing home placement, relatively little is known about the experiences of family members confronted with this challenge. This study involved in-depth interviews with nine adult family members within 2 weeks of the relocation of the older adult relative. Factors related to recognition of the need for placement, selection of a facility, managing the relocation, and effects of placement on the family decision-makers were explored. Results have significant implications for nursing practice related to the lack of advanced planning, needs for time and information, and supportive interventions.
Rodgers
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School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53201, USA.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003657:Decision Making; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009735:Nursing Homes; D010343:Patient Admission; D014922:Wisconsin