Work

Family involvement in residential long-term care: A synthesis and critical review

Year: 2005

Type: review

Abstract: The objective of this review is to critically synthesize the existing literature on family involvement in residential long-term care. Studies that examined family involvement in various long-term care venues were identified through extensive searches of the literature. Future research and practice must consider the complexity of family structure, adopt longitudinal designs, provide direct empirical links between family involvement and resident outcomes, and offer rigorous evaluation of interventions in order to refine the literature.

Source: Aging & Mental Health

DOI: 10.1080/13607860412331310245

Author: J. E. Gaugler

Institution: University of Kentucky

Language: English

Topic: Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

Subfield: Geriatrics and Gerontology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Mental Health