Leading Through Loss: Experiences of Nursing Home Administrators-in-Training During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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| Title: | Leading Through Loss: Experiences of Nursing Home Administrators-in-Training During the COVID-19 Pandemic. |
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| Authors: | Hawes, Frances M.1 (AUTHOR) HawesFM@uwec.edu |
| Source: | Omega: Journal of Death & Dying. Dec2025, Vol. 92 Issue 2, p798-811. 14p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Thanatology, *Qualitative research, *Psychological adaptation, *Discussion, *Research methodology, *Grief, *COVID-19 pandemic, *Vocational guidance, Attitudes toward death, Health facility administration, Intensive care nursing, Research funding, Leadership, Statistical sampling, Interviewing, Descriptive statistics, Nursing care facilities, Health services administrators, Attitudes of medical personnel, Terminal care, Social support |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | End-of-life care is a critical aspect of long-term care, yet there is limited understanding of nursing home staff's experiences and preparation in this area, particularly among facility administrators. To address this gap, two cohorts of Administrators-in-Training (2021 & 2022) were interviewed about their knowledge and practices regarding end-of-life care in skilled nursing facilities. Interviews focused on involvement in end-of-life discussions, coping strategies, grief support, and personal perspectives on death. The findings revealed a significant lack of training on death management and end-of-life care for Administrators-in-Training (AITs), with limited grief support mechanisms in place within skilled nursing facilities. Personal experiences with death influenced AITs' approach to end-of-life care, and various coping strategies were observed. The results highlight the need for comprehensive training programs and improved support for AITs to enhance end-of-life care delivery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | End-of-life care is a critical aspect of long-term care, yet there is limited understanding of nursing home staff's experiences and preparation in this area, particularly among facility administrators. To address this gap, two cohorts of Administrators-in-Training (2021 & 2022) were interviewed about their knowledge and practices regarding end-of-life care in skilled nursing facilities. Interviews focused on involvement in end-of-life discussions, coping strategies, grief support, and personal perspectives on death. The findings revealed a significant lack of training on death management and end-of-life care for Administrators-in-Training (AITs), with limited grief support mechanisms in place within skilled nursing facilities. Personal experiences with death influenced AITs' approach to end-of-life care, and various coping strategies were observed. The results highlight the need for comprehensive training programs and improved support for AITs to enhance end-of-life care delivery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00302228 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/00302228231189847 |
