scholarly journals Nursing Staff’s Knowledge and Attitudes towards Dementia in an Indian Nursing Home: A Qualitative Interview Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
Benedicte Sørensen Strøm ◽  
Hilde Lausund ◽  
Anne Marie  Mork Rokstad ◽  
Knut Engedal ◽  
Alka Goyal
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Science Data ◽  
Residential Care Facilities ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Care Facilities

Background: Despite the increased prevalence of dementia in India, there is reported to be little awareness of the disease. This could lead to a late diagnosis, a reduced number of choices regarding future care, and misinterpretation of the symptoms or neglect. Taking into consideration that most nurses caring for older people in the future will work with people with dementia, there is concern that they may not be able to meet the needs of this group of patients unless they have the necessary knowledge and a positive attitude. Aim: To explore the knowledge about and attitude towards dementia among nursing staff working in residential care facilities for older people in India. Method: An explorative and descriptive qualitative design was used. Two semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted with nursing staff working in 6 nursing homes in India. Qualitative content analysis was used. Ethical approval was granted by the Norwegian Social Science Data Services. Findings: The participants highlighted the following 3 dimensions in relation to their knowledge of and attitudes toward dementia in residential care facilities in India: (1) people with dementia – a walking mystery; (2) we need to go along with them, but it is challenging; and (3) if we know, we can care for them in a better way. Conclusion: The findings revealed a wide range of differences in attitude towards and inadequate knowledge of dementia among nursing staff. However, their overall attitudes toward people with dementia was positive.

scholarly journals The adaptation of older adults’ transition to residential care facilities and cultural factors: a meta-synthesis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Changxian Sun ◽  
Yaping Ding ◽  
Yan Cui ◽  
Shuqin Zhu ◽  
Xianwen Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Older People ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Residential Care Facilities ◽  
Care Facilities

Abstract Background The transition to residential care facilities can be stressful for older people, entailing numerous challenges. Many qualitative studies focused on the adjustment and the experiences associated with older adults’ admission to residential care facilities. However, there have been few studies to synthesize qualitative studies and pay attention to the cultural factors influencing adaptation. The aim is to appraise the adaptation of older people’ s transition to the residential care facilities. Methods We followed the method of Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). Six databases (CINHAL, Cochrane, Embase, Pubmed, PsycInfo, and Web of Science) were searched systematically from their inception until April 2020 using Medical Subject Headings (MSH) or Subject Headings plus free-text words. The CASP evaluation for qualitative studies was used for quality appraisal and meta-aggregation was used in the data analysis. Results Ten studies (from 7 countries on 3 continents) were included in this review. We synthesized two main findings: the impacts of culture on adaptation and the transition process. Conclusions Understanding the cultural factors helps nursing staff to gain new insight into older adults’ transition to residential care facilities. The consideration of cultural factors might be incorporated into tailored interventions for residents during transition. Nursing staff is advised to pay attention to the decision-making process before residents’ admission to the residential care facilities, and care plans are best made by residents, family members, and staff members together at the beginning of the decision-making process.

scholarly journals “Well it is for their sake we are here”: meaningful work tasks from care workers’ view

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Åsa Vidman ◽  
Annika Strömberg
Keyword(s):  
Sick Leave ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Meaningful Work ◽  
Qualitative Interview ◽  
Interview Study ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Residential Care Facilities ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study ◽  
Work Tasks ◽  
Care Facilities

Purpose Employees in elderly care have a high rate of sick leave. One explanation is that employees that experience a low level of meaning of work are at a higher risk for long-term sick leave. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach This qualitative interview study aims to examine what employees in residential care facilities experience as the meaningful aspects of their work tasks. Interviews with 14 persons employed in residential care facilities were conducted. Findings The findings show that meaningful work tasks are about organizing the work to make use of the creativity and knowledge of the staff in order to support relations with older people. Originality/value The knowledge about what constitutes a healthy work environment is not as comprehensive as it is about what constitutes health risks. Furthermore, these issues have been considered by only a few qualitative studies about social care in the field of sick leave. Therefore, this qualitative interview study examines what employees in residential care facilities experience as meaningful aspects of their work tasks.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Quality of Life of People with Dementia in Residential Care Facilities

2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kosuke Nakanishi ◽  
Tokiji Hanihara ◽  
Hitoshi Mutai ◽  
Shutaro Nakaaki
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Residential Care Facilities ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Care Facilities
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