The Moderating Effect of Social Support Resources on Caregiving Burden and Life Satisfaction of Family Caregivers Performing Long-Term Care of the Elderly : A Focus on Using Home Care Services Under the Long-Term Care Insurance System

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 121-139
Author(s):  
Juhee Park ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Home Care Services ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Support Resources ◽  
Long Term Care Insurance

scholarly journals Hospital to Home: Supporting the Transition From Hospital to Home for Older Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 084456212110443
Author(s):  
Brittany Barber ◽  
Lori Weeks ◽  
Lexie Steeves-Dorey ◽  
Wendy McVeigh ◽  
Susan Stevens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Home Care Services ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Hospital To Home

Background An increasing proportion of older adults experience avoidable hospitalizations, and some are potentially entering long-term care homes earlier and often unnecessarily. Older adults often lack adequate support to transition from hospital to home, without access to appropriate health services when they are needed in the community and resources to live safely at home. Purpose This study collaborated with an existing enhanced home care program called Home Again in Nova Scotia, to identify factors that contribute to older adult patients being assessed as requiring long-term care when they could potentially return home with enhanced supports. Methods Using a case study design, this study examined in-depth experiences of multiple stakeholders, from December 2019 to February 2020, through analysis of nine interviews for three focal patient cases including older adult patients, their family or friend caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Results Findings indicate home care services for older adults are being sought too late, after hospital readmission, or a rapid decline in health status when family caregivers are already experiencing caregiver burnout. Limitations in home care services led to barriers preventing family caregivers from continuing to care for older adults at home. Conclusions This study contributes knowledge about gaps within home care and transitional care services, highlighting the importance of investing in additional home care services for rehabilitation and prevention of rapidly deteriorating health.

scholarly journals Emergencies in Long-Term Care Services for the Elderly in Korea: A Mixed-Methods Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Soon Ok Kim ◽  
Sun Hee Bae
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Home Care Services ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Care Services

This mixed-methods study explored ways to enhance the emergency response abilities of workers in long-term care services for the elderly. Based on different service types, we identify emergency situations and the response abilities of workers in long-term care services. Results indicated that there are more emergency situations in care facilities than in home care services. However, 71.3% of respondents in facilities said emergency response abilities were low compared to 44.2% of workers in home care services. Qualitative research identified six categories and 16 themes based on emotions experienced during emergencies and the challenges in determining solutions. The study confirms that there is a difference in emergency incidences and the coping abilities of workers in facilities and home services with high emergency incidence rates. Developing and applying guidelines for emergency response management by service type is recommended.

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