Dementia Care Partner Preparedness and Long-Term Care Seeking
Author Information
Author(s): Kuzmik Ashley
Primary Institution: The Pennsylvania State University
Hypothesis
The study explores how patient clinical factors mediate the relationship between care partner preparedness and the desire to seek long-term care for dementia patients at hospital discharge.
Conclusion
The study found that delirium severity and physical function partially mediate the relationship between care partner preparedness and the desire for long-term care admission.
Supporting Evidence
- Delirium severity and physical function were found to partially mediate the relationship between care partner preparedness and desire for long-term care admission.
- The study emphasizes the need for clinical interventions targeting delirium severity and physical function to support caregivers.
Takeaway
When someone with dementia is discharged from the hospital, their caregivers often feel unprepared, which can lead to the patient needing long-term care. This study shows that improving certain health factors can help caregivers feel more ready.
Methodology
The study used a multiple mediation model to analyze the effects of care partner preparedness on the desire for long-term care admission, considering various patient clinical factors.
Participant Demographics
The sample included patient and care partner dyads, specifically those involved in the Fam-FFC trial.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% bootstrap CI=-.015, -.001 for delirium severity; 95% bootstrap CI=.002,.007 for physical function
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