Bern-Klug Mercedes, Forbes-Thompson Sarah
School of Social Work, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242, USA.
J Gerontol Nurs. 2008 Feb;34(2):43-52. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20080201-02.
Findings from this qualitative study indicate that family members of nursing home residents hold themselves responsible for overseeing the care of their loved one, representing the resident's perspective and history, and keeping the family connections. These role expectations can be assets to nursing homes. Nursing and social work staff are called on to be leaders among all staff to maximize constructive family involvement and minimize the stress families may experience if they are not able to fulfill their role expectations.
这项定性研究的结果表明，养老院居民的家庭成员认为自己有责任监督其亲人的护理情况，代表居民的观点和经历，并维系家庭关系。这些角色期望对养老院来说可能是有益的。护理和社会工作工作人员被要求成为所有工作人员中的领导者，以最大限度地促进家庭的建设性参与，并尽量减少如果家庭无法履行其角色期望可能会经历的压力。
