Navigating a Skilled Nursing Facility Stay Together: A Dyadic Qualitative Study of Dually Eligible Patients and Care Partners
This study identified multiple shared stressors that occur during SNF stays, as dyads must navigate changes to autonomy-support structures as well as the care environment, caregiving role, and existing relationship, together. We discuss implications for research, practice, and policy, including dyadic psychological intervention; care partner training for psychological, behavioral, and case management; cognitive symptom assessment, education, and management; and support for long-term care decision-making and transitions.
Authors
- Ana‐Maria Vranceanu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3994-6488)
- Cari Levy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7485-280X)
- M. E. Law (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6364-417X)
- Evan Plys (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7313-0015)
- Talea Cornelius (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7181-0981)
- Morgan Seward
Institutions
- Harvard University (US)
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center (US)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
- University of Colorado Denver (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Gerontologist
- Published
- 2025-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnaf094
- Primary Topic
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine