Background Family inclusion in nursing homes is central to the provision of individualized
care for people with dementia. Although positive effects can be recognized, barriers have …

Background Family involvement in nursing homes is generally recognized as highly
valuable for residents, staff and family members. However, family involvement continues to …

Although descriptions of family involvement in residential long-term care (RLTC) are
available in the scientific literature, how family involvement is optimized in nursing homes or …

Aim The policy enforcing visiting restriction during the COVID‐19 pandemic may cause
feelings of social isolation among residents in long‐term care facilities. This study aimed to …

Family members and friends provide significant support for older relatives in long-term
residential care (LTRC). Yet, they occupy ambiguous positions in these settings, and their …

Background Partnerships between family and nursing staff in nursing homes are essential to
address residents' needs and wishes. Collaboration is needed to create partnerships; …

Background With a growing nursing home population suffering from chronic progressive
illnesses and evolving patterns of comorbidities, end‐of‐life communication takes on a …

Background Family caregivers may experience difficulty maintaining meaningful contact with
a relative with advanced dementia. Nevertheless, some family caregivers prefer to remain …

Objectives To determine whether antibiotic prescribing can be reduced in nursing homes
using a quality improvement (QI) program that involves providers, staff, residents, and …

The aim of the study was to examine staff and family members' perceptions of each other's
roles and responsibilities in the Australian residential aged care setting. Data was collected …