In:
International Journal of Human Caring, Springer Publishing Company, Vol. 6, No. 3 ( 2002-04), p. 55-62
Abstract:
This article presents findings from a literature review concerning grandparenting in healthcare. Using qualitative content analysis, data were collected from CINAHL and organized in three categories: transition to grandparenthood; grandparental roles; and grandparental health and well-being due to transitions and roles. The review demonstrated a growing number of studies on grandparents rearing grandchildren and sparse studies on other issues. Grandparenting is discussed in a human caring paradigm as a phenomenon based on love and care, and as containing suffering that gives health problems. Directions for future research encompass how nurses include grandparents in the care of the sick grandchild.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1091-5710
,
2578-2304
DOI:
10.20467/1091-5710.6.3.55
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date:
2002
