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Caregivers' experiences in making placement decisions

J Penrod1, C Dellasega

  • 1Pennsylvania State University School of Nursing, USA. jlp198@psu.edu

Western Journal of Nursing Research
|December 8, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Caring for aging adults involves difficult decisions. This study explores caregivers' experiences placing older adults into nursing homes after hospitalization, highlighting themes of uncertainty and system pressures.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology and Healthcare Services
  • Qualitative Health Research
  • Sociology of Aging

Background:

  • Aging population demographics necessitate evolving healthcare services.
  • Nursing home placement is often perceived by caregivers as a last resort, not a seamless service progression.
  • Discharge from acute care presents complex challenges for older adults and their informal caregivers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experiences of informal caregivers during the process of placing an older adult into a long-term care facility post-hospitalization.
  • To understand the decision-making conflicts and emotional responses of caregivers navigating nursing home placement.
  • To identify key themes influencing caregivers' perspectives on nursing home admission for older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing grounded theory methodology.
  • In-depth exploration of experiences of caregivers actively involved in nursing home placement decisions.
  • Analysis of thematic elements within caregivers' narratives regarding hospitalization discharge and long-term care transitions.

Main Results:

  • Caregivers experience significant uncertainty throughout the placement process.
  • A sense of "surrendering to the system" emerged as a common perspective.
  • Themes of urgency and the need for validation were prevalent in caregivers' accounts.
  • The decision-making process was characterized by conflict and emotional distress.

Conclusions:

  • Informal caregivers face profound emotional and practical challenges when placing older adults in nursing homes after acute care.
  • The transition to long-term care is often perceived as a system-driven necessity rather than a desired outcome.
  • Understanding caregiver experiences is crucial for improving support during critical healthcare transitions for older adults.

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