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Seeking what's best during the transition to adult day health services.
- Source :
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Qualitative health research [Qual Health Res] 2008 May; Vol. 18 (5), pp. 597-605. Date of Electronic Publication: 2008 Mar 05. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Family caregivers provide more than 80% of the long-term care for elders in the United States and experience a variety of transitions that are intertwined with those of their elders. Previous research on health care transitions documents problems elders and family caregivers encountered following hospitalization, following nursing home admission, and in adjusting to home health care. Little is known about the transition to adult day health services (ADHS). The purpose of this study was (a) to examine family caregivers' perspectives on the transition to ADHS and (b) to develop a situation-specific theory to guide interventions for elders and their family caregivers during the transition. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 16 family caregivers 1 month and 3 months following the elder's enrollment in ADHS. The constant comparative method was used in analyzing the data. The findings indicate that family caregivers consistently sought what was best for elders throughout the transition.
- Subjects :
- Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Day Care, Medical organization & administration
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Professional-Family Relations
Qualitative Research
Social Adjustment
Social Environment
Caregivers psychology
Day Care, Medical psychology
Health Services for the Aged organization & administration
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1049-7323
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Qualitative health research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 18322266
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732308315174