@article{bdc475622018409a855e6f5523cff081,
title = "Family caregivers' experiences of within-hospital handoffs for older adults in acute care",
abstract = "Family caregivers' experiences during within-hospital handoffs between acute care units are not well understood. Qualitative description methodology was employed to describe family caregivers' experiences during their loved ones' handoffs. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 caregivers of hospitalized older adults. Three themes emerged: Lack of care coordination, Muddling through handoffs alone, and Wariness toward the care delivery system. Findings can help clinicians shape their interactions with caregivers to maximize their involvement in post-hospital care.",
keywords = "Acute care, Communication, Family caregivers, Handoffs, Older adults, Transitions",
author = "Bristol, {Alycia A.} and Crist, {Janice D.} and Phillips, {Linda R.} and Shea, {Kimberly D.} and Cheryl Lacasse",
note = "Funding Information: As caregivers observed handoffs occurring within the hospital setting, caregivers reported numerous instances of feeling left alone to figure out their role. From these experiences, the theme “Muddling through handoffs alone” emerged. This theme was supported by 2 subthemes: “Uncertain role” and “Room-to-room micro-handoffs.” Funding Information: The theme, “Wariness toward care deliv ery system” came from caregivers{\textquoteright} experiences upon entry to the hospital. Caregivers reported confronting unfamiliar care environments and conflicting interactions with various health care professionals. This theme was supported by 2 subthemes: “Need for trust” and “Opposition toward presence.” Publisher Copyright: 2018 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright: Copyright 2018 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.",
year = "2018",
doi = "10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000306",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "33",
pages = "368--374",
journal = "Journal of Nursing Care Quality",
issn = "1057-3631",
publisher = "Lippincott Williams and Wilkins",
number = "4",
}