A Pilot Study of An Intervention to Increase Family Member Involvement in Nursing Home Care Plan Meetings
Year: 2020
Type: article
Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Many family members struggle to negotiate their aging relative's care with nursing home staff, potentially leading to depression and other negative outcomes for residents' families. This pilot study tested an intervention designed to empower residents' family members to attend and participate in nursing home care plan meetings. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: We conducted a small, randomized, controlled trial of the Families Involved in Nursing home Decision-making (FIND) intervention, which used web conferencing to facilitate family participation in care plan meetings. RESULTS: Overall, FIND was feasible and acceptable. Family members who received the FIND intervention were more likely to experience decreased depressive symptoms than those who did not. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: FIND is a promising approach to reduce depression among family members of nursing home residents. Findings support the need for a follow-up clinical trial.
Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology
Authors: Debra Parker Oliver, Abigail J. Rolbiecki, Karla Washington, Robin L. Kruse, Lori Popejoy, Jamie B. Smith, George Demiris
Institutions: University of Missouri, University of Pennsylvania
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: National Institute on Aging
Award: G71151653
OpenAlex ID: W3049066008