A Case Study Approach to Nursing Home Placement: Smooth and Difficult Cases and Implications for Nursing.
Nursing home placement is one of the most challenging aspects of the caregiving journey. A case study approach was used to understand the experiences of caregivers during the first few months following nursing home placement. Two caregivers were selected from a larger qualitative descriptive study because their experiences exemplified smooth and difficult transitions for both themselves and their older family member. The caregivers were interviewed shortly after placement and 3 months post-placement. Four major contextual issues were identified that indicated the similarities and differences between the two cases, including (a) the caregiver's relationship with the older adult during the home caregiving time and post nursing home placement, (b) the circumstances surrounding placement, (c) support systems, and (d) continued involvement in care post-placement. Nursing home staff who understand these issues and address concerns through family-centered care can ease the transition and promote successful collaborations between staff and families.
Sarah M
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Koplow
Agatha M
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Gallo
Kathleen A
KA
Knafl
Catherine
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Vincent
Olimpia
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Paun
Valerie
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Gruss
D000368:Aged; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009736:Nursing Process; D019982:Organizational Case Studies