The Preservation of Spousal and Partner Relationships Among Nursing Home Residents.

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q3 GERONTOLOGY Journal of Gerontological Social Work Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2023-09-05 DOI:10.1080/01634372.2023.2252877

Shanae Shaw, Ellen Csikai

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Abstract

Deciding to seek placement in a nursing home can be difficult for both older adults and their families, but especially so for spouses or partners of potential nursing home residents. Disruption of the attachment relationship following placement is likely to influence the psychosocial well-being of nursing home residents. This mixed-method study explored services and activities offered that emphasize the preservation of spousal and partner relationships among nursing home residents. A survey was administered to nursing home social workers in the states of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Survey results reveal that approximately 49% of respondents reported having a written policy to preserve these relationships, however, only 22% reported having a program to carry out the facility's written policy. Both survey respondents and interview participants highlighted privacy and outings as ideal relationship-preserving practices. Nursing home social workers can utilize the study results in the design and implementation of specific services to preserve relationships between residents and their spouses/partners.

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养老院住户中配偶和伴侣关系的维护。

决定入住养老院对于老年人及其家人来说都是一件困难的事情，尤其是对于可能入住养老院的老年人的配偶或伴侣来说更是如此。安置后依恋关系的中断很可能会影响养老院居民的社会心理健康。这项混合方法研究探讨了为养老院居民提供的强调维护配偶和伴侣关系的服务和活动。我们对阿拉巴马州、佐治亚州、密西西比州和田纳西州的养老院社工进行了一项调查。调查结果显示，约 49% 的受访者表示有维护这些关系的书面政策，但只有 22% 的受访者表示有执行设施书面政策的计划。调查对象和访谈参与者都强调隐私和外出活动是理想的维护关系的做法。疗养院社会工作者可以利用研究结果来设计和实施具体的服务，以维护住户与其配偶/伴侣之间的关系。

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期刊介绍： With over 30 years of consistent, quality articles devoted to social work practice, theory, administration, and consultation in the field of aging, the Journal of Gerontological Social Work offers you the information you need to stay abreast of the changing and controversial issues of today"s growing aging population. A valuable resource for social work administrators, practitioners, consultants, and supervisors in long-term care facilities, acute treatment and psychiatric hospitals, mental health centers, family service agencies, community and senior citizen centers, and public health and welfare agencies, JGSW provides a respected and stable forum for cutting-edge insights by experts in the field.