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P W A Reniers1, R Leontjevas2, I J N Declercq2

  • 1Faculteit Psychologie, Open Universiteit, Heerlen, Nederland. peter.reniers@ou.nl.

Tijdschrift Voor Gerontologie En Geriatrie
|December 12, 2023
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Pets are important for older adults, including those receiving long-term home care. This study found pets hold similar significance for both groups, impacting care relationships and presenting unique challenges for home care clients.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology and Social Sciences
  • Human-Animal Interactions
  • Healthcare and Social Support Systems

Context:

  • Pets play a significant role in the lives of community-dwelling older adults.
  • The importance of pets extends to individuals receiving long-term home care (LTZ).
  • Understanding pet-related challenges and their influence on care relationships in LTZ is crucial.

Purpose:

  • To explore the meaning of pets for community-dwelling older adults.
  • To investigate if these meanings apply to long-term home care clients.
  • To examine pet-related challenges and their impact on care relationships within LTZ.

Summary:

  • A systematic literature review identified 28 roles of pets across seven categories.
  • Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) and an online survey confirmed pets hold similar significance for community-dwelling older adults and LTZ clients.

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  • Participants reported both positive and negative effects of pets on care relationships, alongside specific pet-related challenges in LTZ.

    • Impact:

    • Pets provide comparable value to older adults, whether living independently or receiving long-term home care.
    • The findings highlight the need to acknowledge and address pet-related challenges within long-term home care settings.
    • Integrating pet considerations into LTZ planning can enhance client well-being and optimize care relationships.