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[Attitudes towards assisted living inAustria-A qualitative study]
Thomas Boggatz1, Cornelia Lechner
11 Studiengang Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege, Fachhochschule Salzburg GmbH.
Pflege
|August 6, 2015
Summary
Older adults’ decisions about assisted living involve more than just expectations. Factors like available information, social influence, and facility availability significantly shape their choices.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology of Aging
- Healthcare Decision-Making
Context:
- Understanding older adults' perspectives on assisted living is crucial for effective elder care planning.
- Previous research in German-speaking countries identified motives but lacked depth on decision-making dynamics.
Purpose:
- To identify distinct attitudinal profiles towards assisted living among older adults in Austria.
- To explore how individual motives interact to form these attitudes.
Summary:
- A qualitative study in Austria involving semi-structured interviews with assisted living residents and home-dwelling older adults.
- Analysis revealed 'proactive users' and 'external circumstance movers' among residents, and 'conditional acceptance,' 'rejection,' and 'indecisiveness' among community-dwelling older adults.
- Vague perceptions about assisted living hindered informed decision-making.
Impact:
- Assisted living choices are influenced by a combination of specific expectations, information access, social support, and practical considerations.
- Findings can inform policy and practice to better support older adults in their housing decisions.
