Profile of Older Adults Who Received Wound Care by a Family Caregiver: The NHATS-NSOC 2017. (16th December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hathaway, Zachary; Granche, Janeway; Coates, Martha; Sefcik, Justine; Neidrauer, Michael; Lewin, Peter; DiMaria-Ghalili, Rose Ann
• Is Part Of: Innovation in aging. Volume 4(2020)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 794
• Page End: 794
• Publication Date: 2020-12-16
• Subjects: Aging -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Periodicals; 612.67
• DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2877
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2399-5300

Abstract

Abstract: A gap in knowledge exists related to the socio-demographic and health characteristics of older adults receiving wound care from a family caregiver in the home. We created a cohort (N=992) of older adults from NHATS who lived in the community or residential care (non-nursing home) and had a family caregiver complete the NSOC question "provides help with skin care related to wounds or sores". Approximately one third (32%) of these older adults received wound care from a family caregiver. These older adults were more likely to be men, live with others, have lower levels of physical function, be malnourished (OR = 1.63 [95% CI = 1.02-2.60]), and have inflammation (hsCRP > median 1.89), P < .05. These findings can inform the needs of older adults receiving wound care from a family caregiver and lead to development of additional supports for caregivers (e.g., multi-component interventions).