2007
Partners in Caregiving in a Special Care Environment: Cooperative Communication Between Staff and Families on Dementia Units
Robison J, Curry L, Gruman C, Porter M, Henderson CR, Pillemer K. Partners in Caregiving in a Special Care Environment: Cooperative Communication Between Staff and Families on Dementia Units. The Gerontologist 2007, 47: 504-515. PMID: 17766671, DOI: 10.1093/geront/47.4.504.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvaluation of partnersEvidence-based interventionsFamilies of residentsResidents' family membersFamily-focused programsReduced depressionEffective staffConflict resolution techniquesPositive outcomesBehavioral symptomsControl conditionStaff behaviorCare environmentFamily membersTraining sessionsNursing staff membersCaregivingReduced conflictIntervention facilitiesTreatment groupsIntervention sitesNursing homesCare involvementControl groupDementia unit
2004
Intended use of informal long‐term care: the role of race and ethnicity
Bradley EH, Curry LA, McGraw SA, Webster TR, Kasl SV, Andersen R. Intended use of informal long‐term care: the role of race and ethnicity. Ethnicity And Health 2004, 9: 37-54. PMID: 15203464, DOI: 10.1080/13557850410001673987.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term careRace/ethnicityInformal long-term carePsychosocial factorsRace/ethnicity-related differencesLong-term care useFrail older populationHealth service useEthnicity-related differencesLong-term care needsCross-sectional surveyCare useService useCare needsLogistic regressionOlder populationPsychosocial differencesWhite eldersHealthcare decision makingOlder adultsCareFamily caregivingAndersen modelFamily membersAfrican American respondents