Unpaid caregivers' process of collaborating with others during older adult hospital-to-home transitions: A grounded theory study.

ABSTRACT: Unpaid/family caregivers provide support critical to older adult hospital-to-home transitions, but lack time and preparation. There is limited evidence regarding important collaboration for caregivers during the transition. The objective was to examine caregivers' process of collaborating with others, including other family members, healthcare professionals, and community, social, and professional networks, during older adult hospital-to-home transitions. This study utilized grounded theory methodology. One-on-one interviews were conducted with unpaid/family caregivers of an older adult during a hospital-to-home transition. Data were analyzed using open, axial, and selective coding. Participants (N = 16) relationship to the older adult included: partners (n = 8), friends (n = 4), children

SUBMITTER: Liebzeit DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11548721 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature