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Title: Leading Through Loss: Experiences of Nursing Home Administrators-in-Training During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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]
Copyright of Omega: Journal of Death & Dying is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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