Abstract
Older adults in nursing homes were particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 morbidity and mortality worldwide. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, visitations in nursing homes were restricted. The present study examined the perceptions and experiences of family caregivers of nursing home residents during the COVID-19 crisis in Israel and their coping strategies. Online focus group interviews were held with 16 family caregivers of nursing home residents. Three main categories were identified through Grounded Theory techniques: (a) Anger and decreased trust in nursing homes; (b) Perception of the residents as victims of the nursing home policy; (c) Coping strategies at different levels. The outbreak redefined family caregivers' understanding of their role. Practical implications include making the voice of the family caregivers heard, identifying effective coping strategies, and creating a dialogue between family caregivers, nursing home managements, and staff.
| Original language | American English |
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| Article number | 101115 |
| Journal | Journal of Aging Studies |
| Volume | 64 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Mar 2023 |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- COVID-19
- Family caregivers
- Focus groups
- Nursing homes
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Health(social science)
- General Arts and Humanities
- General Social Sciences
- Life-span and Life-course Studies
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