Papers by rajini ramanathan
a. Background: The decision to place an older relative in institutionalised care is always a diff... more a. Background: The decision to place an older relative in institutionalised care is always a difficult one, regardless of cultural background. Despite the abundance in quantitative and qualitative research on attitudes towards placement, there is little understanding of cultural influences and outcomes of placement on caregiver burden and family relationships. In particular, little is known about caregiver perceptions in South-East Asian societies where traditionally held social expectations are increasingly challenged by demands of rapid industrialisation, modern economies and the changing family structure. b. Objectives: This abstract paper aims to review the literature on caregivers' decision to place an older relative in an institution and to understand the factors associated with caregiver involvement following placement. c. Methods: A. systematic review of the literature from 1990 to 2011 was performed using the search terms Caregivers and Institutionalisation via PsydNFO....
Clinical Gerontologist, 2016
Caregivers experience many difficulties and challenges with the process of providing care particu... more Caregivers experience many difficulties and challenges with the process of providing care particularly at times of transition, such as when the care recipient moves into a nursing home. This qualitative study aims to understand caregiver experiences of this important process. Twelve interviews were conducted with caregivers with an older relative in a nursing home. Thematic analysis identified five themes: Filial and cultural expectations shape caregivers' experience of pre-placement decisions and post-placement; View of the placement decision; Continued impact of caring; Engagement with the institution and Maintaining the relationship. The findings and the post-placement implications are discussed.
Caregivers experience many difficulties and challenges with the process of providing care particu... more Caregivers experience many difficulties and challenges with the process of providing care particularly at times of transition, such as when the care recipient moves into a nursing home. This qualitative study aims to understand caregiver experiences of this important process. Twelve interviews were conducted with caregivers with an older relative in a nursing home. Thematic analysis identified five themes: Filial and cultural expectations shape caregivers' experience of pre-placement decisions and post-placement; View of the placement decision; Continued impact of caring; Engagement with the institution and Maintaining the relationship. The findings and the post-placement implications are discussed.
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Papers by rajini ramanathan