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Article on family perspectives on the hospice experience in adult family homes.
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12 p.
Notes
Abstract: Growing numbers of terminally ill older adults receive hospice services in adult family homes (AFHs); however, little is known about the provision and receipt of end-of-life care in such environments. This article reports findings from a qualitative exploration of family members' perspectives of the hospice experience in AFHs. Analysis of data obtained during interviews of 15 residents' family members exposed significant challenges associated with transition to an AFH, highlighted the importance of AFH and hospice staff in family members' assessment of overall quality of care, and emphasized the critical nature of communication in AFH settings.
Publication Title:
Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Volume:
54
Issue:
2
Page Start:
159
Page End:
174
Peer Reviewed:
Yes
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Washington, Karla T.; Oliver, Debra Parker; Demiris, George; Wittenberg-Lyles, Elaine & Shaunfield, Sara.Family Perspectives on the Hospice Experience in Adult Family Homes,
article,
January 13, 2011;
[New York, New York].
(https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc276278/:
accessed March 16, 2025),
University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu;
crediting UNT College of Arts and Sciences.
