Family involvement in long-term care facilities for older adults: A scoping review on resident, family, staff and organizational factors
These findings highlight that family involvement in LTCFs does not solely depend on older adults' characteristics, but is also shaped by relationship quality as well as emotional and physical proximity. Recognizing families as essential care partners, and embedding this perspective into policies, training, and care routines, may enhance residents' quality of life and support family well-being.
Authors
- Ralph de Vries (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2075-7495)
- Marleen Prins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7540-2870)
- Bernadette Willemse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3890-8159)
- Eva S. van der Ploeg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8074-9374)
- Anne Margriet Pot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2917-4322)
Institutions
- Vaal University of Technology (ZA)
- North-West University (ZA)
- IVO Addiction Research Institute (NL)
- Stichting tot Steun VCVGZ (NL)
- University of Southampton (GB)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Psychogeriatrics
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inpsyc.2026.100200
- Primary Topic
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00