Abstract:Objective To investigate the level of family involvement behavior for the elderly lived in nursing homes and analyze its influencing factors.Methods From July 2021 to May 2022,a total of 128 family members of the elderly from 5 nursing home were randomly selected as the research objects.The general situation questionnaire and the family involvement behavior scale of institutionalized care were used.Results The items average score of family involvement behavior of institutionalized care was(3.36±0.74)points,which was at a medium level.The"involvement in life care"dimension scored lowest,followed by the"involvement in guidance and advice"and"involvement in decision support"dimension.The"involvement in economic support"dimension scored highest.Multiple linear stepwise regression analysis showed that the the elderly's living situation (β=-0.220,95%CI: -19.565 to -4.693, t=3.224, P=0.002) and marital status (β=0.296,95%CI:7.746-19.977,t=4.480,P<0.001),family members'distance from the institution (β=-0.427,95%CI:-16.117 to-8.804,t=6.735, P<0.001),the per capita monthly household income (β=0.212,95%CI: 2.279-10.276, t=3.103, P=0.002) and the relationship with the elderly(β=0.333,95%CI:6.831-15.340,t=5.150,P<0.001)were the main influencing factors of family involvement behavior of institutionalized care(P<0.05),explaining 44.10%of the total variation.Conclusion Family involvement behavior of institutionalized care still to be improved.For the elderly who are not living alone and have no partner,family members living far away,have low family per capita monthly income and are not children of the elderly,institutional managers should strengthen communication and guidance to promote family members'participating behavior.
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