"Keep dignity intact": exploring desires for quality long-term care among midlife women.

摘要: The purpose of this qualitative study was to provide in-depth descriptions preferences for receipt long-term care among a small sample information-rich cases. participants in study, women late midlife caring parent or parent-in-law, expressed where they would prefer receive care, who want and personal traits that be important caregiver. A major theme centered characteristics these caregiver, such as empathy, sensitivity, knowledgeable about elder care. Implications social work practice are discussed.