Conflicts Between Older Adults and Their Caregivers During Hospitalization
Author Information
Author(s): Band-Winterstein Tova, Masarwa Malek, Zisberg Anna, Shadmi Efrat, Gur-Yaish Nurit, Shulyaev Ksenya
Primary Institution: University of Haifa
Hypothesis
What are the predictors of conflicts between hospitalized older adults and their family caregivers?
Conclusion
The study found that female patients and fewer visitors are associated with lower conflict, while certain caregiver characteristics increase conflict likelihood.
Supporting Evidence
- 29.3% of older adults reported conflicts during hospitalization.
- 27.4% of caregivers reported conflicts during hospitalization.
- Female patients' gender was identified as a protective factor against conflict.
- An increased number of visitors was associated with a higher likelihood of conflict.
- Family involvement in instrumental care increased the likelihood of conflict.
- Being an immigrant from the ex-USSR was linked to an increased risk of conflict.
Takeaway
When older people are in the hospital, they might argue with their family caregivers, and some things can make these arguments more likely.
Methodology
The study used data from the HOPE-MORe Study and involved logistic regression analysis to identify predictors of conflict.
Limitations
The study may not account for all factors influencing conflicts, and the sample is limited to cognitively intact older adults.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 583 cognitively intact older adults aged 65 and older and 73 family caregivers.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
[.409,.901], [1.001,1.089], [1.018,1.466], [1.069,2.679], [1.593,34.287], [1.029,2.578]
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