COVID-19 Experiences of Relatives of Nursing Home Residents.
Clin Nurs Res
; 31(8): 1399-1404, 2022 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2009289
ABSTRACT
Nursing home residents comprise a disproportionate share of coronavirus-related deaths in the United States. Additionally, lockdown restrictions disrupted residents' relationships with their family members to an unknown extent. This study explored family members' perceived family role and interactions with nursing home residents and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, 10 family members were interviewed using a semi-structured guide. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim, and data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's Reflexive Thematic analysis. Themes and subthemes indicated that family members accounted for residents' care in new ways, found existing relationships becoming amplified under stress, maintained connections through creative alternatives, and also felt powerless to provide care, despite their knowledge and experience. Family members increasingly relied on staff to meet residents' care needs and provide updates, and often desired to provide assistance and companionship beyond what policy permitted, representing a major opportunity for improving experiences.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
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Nursing Homes
Type of study:
Observational study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin Nurs Res
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
10547738221121028
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