Family Caregiver Satisfaction With the Nursing Home After Placement of a Relative With Dementia

Tornatore, Jane B.; Grant, Leslie

doi:10.1093/geronb/59.2.s80

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“…Families want to be acknowledged and asked to participate in the care of their relatives. If asked to participate in what they see as positive avenues, they may be more satisfied with the level of care being provided by the home (Tornatore & Grant, 2004). To encourage family involvement davis et al: dementia friendly environments it is appropriate to target activities in relation to the maintenance of family stability (family structure and behaviour patterns) and connectedness (family system attuned to its environment) (Haesler, Bauer, & Nay, 2006).…”

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Guiding design of dementia friendly environments in residential care settings: Considering the living experiences

Byers²,

et al. 2009

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In the past twenty years, the importance of the physical and social environments in supporting the person with dementia has gained a much higher profile in dementia care. Despite efforts to move aged care away from the medical model to a more balanced social model of care, we still struggle with the dominance of an institutional context which impedes individuality and choice. This article argues that the experience of the person with dementia should frame the perspective brought to built design and the philosophy of care -in essence, 'looking out from the inside'. Shifting the emphasis from condition to experience encourages the culture change needed to create environments that allow the person with dementia to be an active participant in everyday life rather than a passive recipient of care. Based on the development of a resource for residential and respite facilities in Australia, seven living experiences are identified: the presentation of self-experience, eating experience, personal enjoyment experience, bedroom experience, family and community connections experience, end-of-life experience and the staff experience. Each is discussed to show how consideration of the living experiences provides a way to focus thinking for design of the built environment to practically support the person with dementia, thereby addressing the wider spectrum of issues in creating a dementia friendly physical and social environment from the perspective of the person with dementia.Keywords dementia care; long-term care; person centred; physical environment; social environment de men tia d e m e n t i a

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Guiding design of dementia friendly environments in residential care settings: Considering the living experiences

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“…Although placement in LTC facilities requires a shift in family caregiving, the myth that families leave their relative with dementia to 'die in isolation' has been dispelled (Friedemann, Montgomery, Rice, & Farrell, 1999;Gaugler, 2005;Maas, Swanson, Buckwalter, Lenth, & Specht, 2000;Toranatore & Grant, 2004). In reality, families seek to play an active role in the care of their relative and believe that they not only provide beneficial support to staff but also enrich the person-centred, individualised care (Bramble et al, 2009;Nolan, Bauer, & Nay, 2009).…”

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A quasi-experimental design trial exploring the effect of a partnership intervention on family and staff well-being in long-term dementia care

Bramble

Moyle

Shum

2011

Aging & Mental Health

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Participation in the FIC intervention improved family caregiver knowledge. The major barrier to the success of the partnership intervention in achieving beneficial long-term psychosocial effects for family and staff caregivers was lack of resources and leadership required to support collaboration between family and staff, mainly due to environment and structural changes. This study contributes to our understanding of the importance of partnerships in promoting family involvement in dementia care.

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“…Resident care may be optimized when communication between families and staff is consistently effective and working relationships are strong. Meaningful participation in the care of a relative living in a nursing home has been shown to improve family members' satisfaction, well-being, and experience of care (Gaugler, Andersen, Zarit, & Pearlin, 2004;Greene & Monahan, 1982;Maas et al, 2004;Penrod, Kane, & Kane, 2000;Tornatore & Grant, 2004). Nursing homes with policies that reflect a strong family orientation have been linked to positive outcomes such as family involvement and cooperative staff relationships (Friedemann, Montgomery, Maiberger, & Smith, 1997).…”

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Partners in Caregiving in a Special Care Environment: Cooperative Communication Between Staff and Families on Dementia Units

Robison¹,

Curry²,

Gruman³

et al. 2007

The Gerontologist

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Purpose: This article reports the results of a randomized, controlled evaluation of Partners in Caregiving in a Special Care Environment, an intervention designed to improve communication and cooperation between staff and families of residents in nursing home dementia programs. Design and Methods: Participants included 388 family members and 384 nursing staff members recruited from 20 nursing homes, randomly assigned to treatment and control conditions. Project staff conducted training sessions on communication and conflict-resolution techniques with two groups at the intervention sites: staff and residents' family members, followed by a joint meeting with facility administrators. Results: Families, staff, residents, and facility programs in the intervention facilities all demonstrated positive outcomes from program participation. Families experienced significant improvement in communicating with staff and in staff behaviors toward them, and spouses of residents increased their care involvement. Staff reported reduced conflict with families and reduced depression; burnout for nurses increased for individuals in the control group but not those in the treatment group. Behavioral symptoms decreased for residents, and facilities implemented more family-focused programs. Implications: Effective staff and family partnerships are critical in caring for residents with dementia. The Partners in Caregiving in a Special Care Environment program is an evidencebased intervention that enables these partnerships to develop and thrive, translating into improved experiences for residents, families, and staff.

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Family Caregiver Satisfaction With the Nursing Home After Placement of a Relative With Dementia

Cited by 64 publications

References 32 publications

Guiding design of dementia friendly environments in residential care settings: Considering the living experiences

Guiding design of dementia friendly environments in residential care settings: Considering the living experiences

A quasi-experimental design trial exploring the effect of a partnership intervention on family and staff well-being in long-term dementia care

Partners in Caregiving in a Special Care Environment: Cooperative Communication Between Staff and Families on Dementia Units

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