Art, authenticity and citizenship for people living with dementia in a care home

Abstract This paper reports on a study which examined the notions of authenticity and citizenship for people living with cognitive impairment or dementia in a care home in the North-East of England. We demonstrated that both notions were present and were encouraged by engagement with an artist, where this involved audio and visual recordings and the creation of a film. The artist's interactions were observed by a non-participant observer using ethnographic techniques, including interviews with the residents, their families and the staff of the care home. The data were analysed using grounded theory and the constant comparative method of qualitative analysis. Our findings suggest that participatory art might help to maintain and encourage authenticity and citizenship in people living with dementia in a care home. Certainly, authenticity and citizenship are notions worth pursuing in the context of dementia generally, but especially in care homes.

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The Constant Comparative Method of Qualitative Analysis

Social Problems ◽

10.1525/sp.1965.12.4.03a00070 ◽

1965 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 436-445 ◽

Cited By ~ 193

Author(s):

Barney G. Glaser

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Analysis ◽

Comparative Method ◽

Constant Comparative Method ◽

Constant Comparative

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YUKAGIR GEOGRAPHICAL TERMS IN TOPONYMY OF THE KOLYMA RIVER BASIN

EurasianUnionScientists ◽

10.31618/esu.2413-9335.2020.9.73.717 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (4(73)) ◽

pp. 29-33

Author(s):

N.S. Bagdaryyn

Keyword(s):

River Basin ◽

Semantic Analysis ◽

Comparative Method ◽

Linguistic Analysis ◽

Word Formation ◽

Morphological Features ◽

North East ◽

The North ◽

First Time ◽

Kolyma River

The article continues the author's research on the toponymy of the North-East of the Sakha Republic, in particular the Kolyma river basin, in the aspect of the interaction of related and unrelated languages. The relevance of this work is defined in the description of local geographical terminology of Yukagir origin, as a valuable and important material in the further study of toponymy of the region. For the first time, the toponymy of the Kolyma river basin becomes the object of sampling and linguistic analysis of toponyms with local geographical terms of Yukagir origin in order to identify and analyze them linguistically. The research was carried out by comparative method, word formation, structural, lexical and semantic analysis. As a result of the research, phonetic and morphological features are revealed, the formation of local geographical terms and geographical names of Yukagir origin is outlined, and previously unrecorded semantic shifts and dialectisms are revealed. The most active in the formation of terms and toponyms is the geographical term iилil / eҕal 'coast‘, which is justified by the representation of the Yukagirs’ coast' home, housing

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Μία έρευνα-δράσης για την προώθηση της συμπεριληπτικής εκπαίδευσης, μέσω της καθολικής σχεδίασης για μάθηση και της ολικής ποιότητας, στην πρωτοβάθμια εκπαίδευση της Ελλάδας

10.12681/eadd/46201 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Ιωάννα Μπακιρτζή

Keyword(s):

Grounded Theory ◽

Comparative Method ◽

Constant Comparative Method ◽

Constant Comparative

Η παρούσα διατριβή πραγματεύεται τρόπους προώθησης της Συμπεριληπτικής Εκπαίδευσης στην Πρωτοβάθμια Εκπαίδευση στην Ελλάδα. Ειδικότερα προτείνει την εφαρμογή της Καθολικής Σχεδίασης για Μάθηση και της Ολικής Ποιότητας στην Εκπαίδευση ως ένα δομημένο πλαίσιο στο οποίο προάγεται η φιλοσοφία της συμπερίληψης και οι αρχές της. Η μέθοδος που ακολουθήθηκε για τη διεξαγωγή της έρευνας εντάσσεται στους κόλπους της ποιοτικής ερευνητικής μεθόδου και συγκεκριμένα της έρευνας – δράσης. Επιπρόσθετα, αξιοποιήθηκαν στοιχεία της θεμελιωμένης θεωρίας (grounded theory), στην οποία βασίστηκε η ανάλυση και επεξεργασία των δεδομένων, που έγινε μέσω της συνεχούς συγκριτικής μεθόδου (constant comparative method). Όσον αφορά στη μεθοδολογία, έγινε χρήση του photovoice, της παρατήρησης, της συνέντευξης καθώς και του αναστοχαστικού ημερολογίου. Για την επίτευξη της εμπιστευσιμότητας εφαρμόστηκε μία πληθώρα στρατηγικών, η οποία στόχευε στην αξία της αλήθειας, στη μεταφερσιμότητα, στην αληθοφάνεια και την επιβεβαιωσιμότητα. Η έρευνα διεξήχθη σε ένα ελληνικό δημόσιο δημοτικό σχολείο και συμμετέχοντές της ήταν μαθητές του σχολείου, οι γονείς τους, οι εκπαιδευτικοί των αντίστοιχων τάξεων και η διευθύντρια.Η έρευνα χωρίστηκε σε τρία στάδια, με το καθένα να προκύπτει λόγω αναγκαιότητας από το προηγούμενο. Έτσι, διαμορφώθηκε το στάδιο της αρχικής αξιολόγησης της υπάρχουσας κατάστασης στο σχολείο με στόχο τη διερεύνηση του βαθμού ανάπτυξης της συμπεριληπτικής εκπαίδευσης, το στάδιο της παρέμβασης με βάση τις αρχές των φιλοσοφιών της καθολικής σχεδίασης για μάθηση και της ολικής ποιότητας και αυτό της τελικής αξιολόγησης της παρέμβασης.Τα αποτελέσματα φανέρωσαν τη δυναμική των δύο παραπάνω φιλοσοφιών για την προώθηση της συμπεριληπτικής εκπαίδευση. Η κάθε μία ξεχωριστά αλλά και σε συνδυασμό με την άλλη οδήγησαν στην εξάλειψη φαινομένων περιθωριοποίησης των μαθητών, στην αύξηση της συμμετοχής τους στο καθημερινό μάθημα και τις σχολικές δραστηριότητες, στην υπερπήδηση των εμποδίων και στην απόδοση ισότιμων ευκαιριών προς όλους. Θετικό αντίκτυπο είχε η παρέμβαση και προς τους γονείς οι οποίοι ήρθαν πιο κοντά στο σχολείο και είδαν τις ανάγκες τους να ικανοποιούνται, όπως και προς τους εκπαιδευτικούς, που ανέπτυξαν σχέσεις συνεργασίας και είδαν την αλλαγή τόσο στους μαθητές τους όσο και στο σύνολο του σχολείου.

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Theoretical sampling process in a Straussian Grounded Theory study

Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP ◽

10.1590/1980-220x-reeusp-2021-0212 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 55 ◽

Author(s):

Mayckel da Silva Barreto ◽

Bruna Sodré Simon ◽

Veronica Francisqueti Marquete ◽

Rebeca Rosa de Souza ◽

Nara Marilene Oliveira Girardon-Perlini ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Grounded Theory ◽

Comparative Method ◽

Field Research ◽

Substantive Theory ◽

Grounded Theory Study ◽

Sampling Process ◽

Constant Comparative Method ◽

The Family ◽

Theoretical Sampling ◽

Depth Study

ABSTRACT Objetive: Describing the theoretical sampling process in the development of a Grounded Theory based on the Straussian strand. The objective of the field research, used as an example, was to develop a substantive theory, based on the theoretical framework of Symbolic Interactionism, about the perceptions and experiences of patients, family members, and health professionals regarding the presence of the family during emergency care. Method: In the theoretical sampling, 42 participants were recruited, divided into nine sample groups, constituted based on the constant comparative method. Results: The description of this example allowed to identify how theoretical sampling guided data collection, which occurred through the in-depth study of concepts and the search for answers to questions arising from the data. Final Considerations: It is expected that the readers find subsidies to understand how theoretical sampling is conducted in a Grounded Theory study, based on the Straussian strand, and thus be able to apply it.

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The experience of family caregivers of patients with cancer in an Asian country: A grounded theory approach

Palliative Medicine ◽

10.1177/0269216319833260 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 33 (6) ◽

pp. 676-684 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Martina Sinta Kristanti ◽

Christantie Effendy ◽

Adi Utarini ◽

Myrra Vernooij-Dassen ◽

Yvonne Engels

Keyword(s):

Grounded Theory ◽

Family Caregivers ◽

Comparative Method ◽

Asian Country ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Patients With Cancer ◽

The Core ◽

Constant Comparative Method ◽

Will Power ◽

Grounded Theory Approach

Background: Strong family bonds are part of the Indonesian culture. Family members of patients with cancer are intensively involved in caring, also in hospitals. This is considered “normal”: a societal and religious obligation. The values underpinning this might influence families’ perception of it. Aim: To explore and model experiences of family caregivers of patients with cancer in Indonesia in performing caregiving tasks. Design: A grounded theory approach was applied. The constant comparative method was used for data analysis and a paradigm scheme was employed for developing a theoretical model. Setting/participants: The study was conducted in three hospitals in Indonesia. The participants were family caregivers of patients with cancer. Results: A total of 24 family caregivers participated. “Belief in caregiving” appeared to be the core phenomenon. This reflects the caregivers’ conviction that providing care is an important value, which becomes the will power and source of their strength. It is a combination of spiritual and religious, value and motivation to care, and is influenced by contextual factors. It influences actions: coping mechanisms, sharing tasks, and making sacrifices. Social support influences the process of the core phenomenon and the actions of the caregivers. Both positive and negative experiences were identified. Conclusion: We developed a model of family caregivers’ experiences from a country where caregiving is deeply rooted in religion and culture. The model might also be useful in other cultural contexts. Our model shows that the spiritual domain, not only for the patient but also for the family caregivers, should be structurally addressed by professional caregivers.

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Care home menus in the north east exceed the dietary reference values for total fat, saturated fat and sodium whilst providing insufficient carbohydrate, non-starch polysaccharides, vitamin D and selenium

Proceedings of The Nutrition Society ◽

10.1017/s002966511300311x ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 72 (OCE4) ◽

Author(s):

T. W. George ◽

M. H. Thompson ◽

C. L. Marshall

Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Reference Values ◽

Care Home ◽

Saturated Fat ◽

North East ◽

The North ◽

Dietary Reference Values ◽

Total Fat

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Psychosocial Intervention Use in Long-Stay Dementia Care

Qualitative Health Research ◽

10.1177/1049732316632194 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 26 (14) ◽

pp. 2024-2034 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Andrew Hunter ◽

John Keady ◽

Dympna Casey ◽

Annmarie Grealish ◽

Kathy Murphy

Keyword(s):

Grounded Theory ◽

Psychosocial Intervention ◽

Nurse Managers ◽

Comparative Method ◽

Staff Nurses ◽

Personal Factors ◽

Classic Grounded Theory ◽

Core Category ◽

Data Collection And Analysis ◽

Constant Comparative Method

The objective of this study was to develop a substantive grounded theory of staff psychosocial intervention use with residents with dementia in long-stay care. “Becoming a person again” emerged as the core category accounting for staffs’ psychosocial intervention use within long-stay care. Interview data were collected from participants in nine Irish long-stay settings: 14 residents with dementia, 19 staff nurses, one clinical facilitator, seven nurse managers, 21 nursing assistants, and five relatives. Constant comparative method guided the data collection and analysis. The researcher’s theoretical memos, based on unstructured observation, and applicable extant literature were also included as data. By identifying the mutuality of the participants’ experiences, this classic grounded theory explains staff motivation toward psychosocial intervention use within long-stay care. It also explains how institutional factors interact with those personal factors that incline individuals toward psychosocial intervention use.

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A Grounded theory study of the intention of nurses to leave the profession

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/1518-8345.1638.2894 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 25 (0) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Leyla Alilu ◽

Vahid Zamanzadeh ◽

Leila Valizadeh ◽

Hosein Habibzadeh ◽

Mark Gillespie

Keyword(s):

Grounded Theory ◽

Comparative Method ◽

Intention To Leave ◽

Self Control ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Grounded Theory Method ◽

Psychosocial Concerns ◽

Constant Comparative Method ◽

Bedside Nursing ◽

Organizational Expectations

ABSTRACT Objective: this study explores the process of the development of an intention to leave bedside nursing. Method: the process was studied from the perspective of 21 nurses using the grounded theory method. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and the constant comparative method of Corbin and Strauss was used for data analysis. Results: according to the participants, the two main categories, "social image of nursing", and "culture and structure of the bedside", were the contextual factors that influence why nurses are leaving bedside care provision. Disappointment with a perceived lack of progress or improvement in the clinical experience formed primary psychosocial concerns for the participants. Competence and a process of self-control were steps taken by the participants. These, associated with interventional conditions produced the outcomes of the loss of professional commitment and desire to leave bedside nursing. "Failure to integrate personal expectations with organizational expectations: in search of escape" was the central category of the study that linked the categories together. Conclusion: the findings of this study provide useful information about the needs of nurses for overcoming the intention to leave bedside care. The identification of this process can help in recognizing emerging problems and providing solutions for them.

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What Counts as an Apology? Exploring Stakeholder Perceptions in a Hypothetical Organizational Crisis

Management Communication Quarterly ◽

10.1177/0893318917722635 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 202-232 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Joshua M. Bentley

Keyword(s):

Grounded Theory ◽

Crisis Communication ◽

Comparative Method ◽

Two Dimensions ◽

Organizational Crisis ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Constant Comparative Method ◽

To Receive ◽

Grounded Theory Approach

Many scholars have studied the role of organizational apologies in crisis communication, but they have defined and operationalized apologies inconsistently. This study uses a grounded theory approach to explore what constitutes an effective organizational apology from the perspective of organizational stakeholders. One hundred participants were asked to imagine being the victims of a data breach at an online retailer and to write the kind of apology they would like to receive from the organization. One hundred more participants were asked to write suggestion lists for how the organization could make its apology effective. These data were analyzed using a constant comparative method. Fifteen apology elements were identified and organized along two dimensions: (a) whether the element involved primarily words or behavior and (b) whether the element focused on fixing the problem or rebuilding relationships. Based on the data, these elements must be combined to make an apology effective with stakeholders.

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