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
2000
Preferences for CPR among the elderly: the influence of attitudes and values.
Hansdottir H, Gruman C, Curry L, Judge J. Preferences for CPR among the elderly: the influence of attitudes and values. Connecticut Medicine 2000, 64: 625-30. PMID: 11100634.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiopulmonary resuscitationIndividuals age 65Cardiopulmonary resuscitation decisionsMean ageFunctional statusTreatment preferencesResuscitationClinical sitesAge 65Resuscitation decisionsGeriatric programsOlder individualsAdvance directivesLower chanceStrongest predictorOutcomesFamily issuesWomenOpen-ended questionsPositive outcomesHealthLife treatment