Non-spouse companions accompanying older adults to medical visits: a qualitative analysis

Non-spouse companions accompanying older adults to medical visits: a qualitative analysis

Abstract Background Medical Visit Companions (MVCs) are encouraged for older adults’ routine medical encounters. Little data exist on the experiences and contributions of non-spouse companions for the growing population of older adults without a living spouse. Methods We conducted six focus groups w...

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Main Authors: Orla C. Sheehan, Anita L. Graham-Phillips, John D. Wilson, Deidra C. Crews, Cheryl L. Holt, Jennifer Gabbard, Katherine C. Smith, Jennifer L. Wolff, David L. Roth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Medical visit companion
Qualitative research
Older persons
Family caregiver
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-019-1098-y

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