| Literature DB >> 31135935 |
Domingo Palacios-Ceña, Enrique León-Pérez, Rosa María Martínez-Piedrola, Jose Miguel Cachón-Pérez, Paula Parás-Bravo, Juan Francisco Velarde-García.
Abstract
The experience of nursing home (NH) admission has a significant impact on older adults and their relatives. The aim of the current study is to describe the life experiences of female family caregivers (N = 20) after long-stay NH admission of their relative. A qualitative phenomenological approach was followed with purposeful sampling. Data were collected over 18 months using unstructured interviews, letters, and diaries and were analyzed using systematic text condensation analysis. Three themes emerged: The Value of Experience: Deciding on Admission and Defending One's Criteria; Living on Two Sides of the Same Coin; and Maintaining Contact. Results provide insight into female caregivers' experiences of NH admission, which may improve relationships established between female family caregivers and NH staff and help inform the decision-making process. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 45(6), 33-43.]. Copyright 2019, SLACK Incorporated.Mesh：
Year: 2019 PMID： 31135935 DOI： 10.3928/00989134-20190430-01
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Gerontol Nurs ISSN： 0098-9134 Impact factor: 1.254