The Structure of Family Practices in Multifunctional Long

The aim of the present research was to extract the structure of family practices in multifunctional long-term care in a small group home by focusing on practices offered to families that are not present in conventional in-home support services. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 18 care providers and four users’ family members. Four categories and 16 subcategories were extracted. In multifunctional long-term care in a small group home, staff engaged in the practices of becoming a part of family life, drawing out the nursing care capabilities of family members, and constantly speaking about the future with office staff and family members so that elderly users with dementia could live while being respected as people