Integrating family caregivers in older adults' hospital stays: a needed cultural shift.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to examine perceived barriers and facilitators to caregiver inclusion in the hospital care of older adult family members or friends through the perspectives of (1) hospitalized older adults, (2) caregivers of a hospitalized older adult, (3) healthcare clinicians, and (4) policymakers.

Methods

This qualitative descriptive exploratory study utilized semi-structured interviews with N = 24 participants and was analyzed using a framework method.

Results

Eight codes arose that were categorized into four domains guided by the Social Ecological Model. Individual-level factors were determined both for the caregiver and for the clinician. Relationship-level factors were revealed pertaining to communication style and method. Hospital-level fact

SUBMITTER: Muntefering C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11579244 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature