The Influence of Confucianism on the Perceptions and Process of Caring Among Family Caregivers of Persons With Dementia: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 104365962090589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hing Cheung Yiu ◽  
Yuli Zang ◽  
Jocelyn Han Shi Chew ◽  
Janita Pak Chun Chau
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Family Caregiving ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Chinese Family ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
Semistructured Interviews

Introduction: Scant evidence reveals the influences of Confucianism on family caregiving in dementia. The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of Confucianism on the perceptions and process of caring among the Chinese family caregivers. Method: A qualitative study was conducted using semistructured interviews with 15 Chinese family caregivers of persons with dementia in three elderly care centers in Hong Kong. The interviews were audiotaped and transcribed, while a thematic analysis was performed to analyze the transcript at the latent level. Results: Three themes emerged from the interviews: (a) setting family as a top priority, (b) growth and development in families, and (c) enhancing family relationships. Discussion: Our findings provided insights into how Confucianism influences the experience of family caregivers in caring persons with dementia in Chinese communities. These findings help develop culturally adapted interventions to improve the support for family caregivers of persons with dementia.

Exploring novice Indian school counsellors’ experiences collaborating with teachers and administrators

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Aashna Sadana ◽  
Aneesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
School Climate ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Indian School ◽  
School Counsellors ◽  
Improved Outcomes ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Collaboration Strategies

Abstract Previous studies have shown that collaboration between school counsellors and other stakeholders such as teachers and administrators leads to improved outcomes for students and a better school climate. The current qualitative study explored the experiences and perceptions of novice school counsellors in India regarding collaboration with teachers and administrators. The sample included 11 novice school counsellors working in five different cities who were recruited using purposive sampling. The thematic analysis of the data collected via semistructured interviews revealed six main themes: ‘Counsellors’ perceptions about collaboration’, ‘Collaboration with teachers’, ‘Collaboration with administrators’, ‘Challenges faced during collaboration’, ‘Strategies helpful in collaboration’ and ‘Impact of training’. Implications discussed include the need for school counsellors to advocate for their role, the need for training programs to prepare stakeholders for collaboration, and the need for policies to integrate the role of a school counsellor into schools.

Decision-Making in Dementia Care: a Qualitative Study of Chinese Family Caregivers in Singapore

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-267
Author(s):  
Lay Ling Tan ◽  
Pui Sim Ong ◽  
Li Ling Ng ◽  
Wei Fern Ng ◽  
Hon Khuang Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Chinese Family

Family caregivers and caregiving in dementia

2005 ◽  
Vol 15 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 263-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
LKP Yap ◽  
CCD Seow ◽  
LM Henderson ◽  
YNJ Goh
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Family Caregiving ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Economic Strain ◽  
Family Carers ◽  
Standard Definition ◽  
Early Stages ◽  
Definition Of

The alarming statistics of dementia are now widely acknowledged. The most recent estimates indicate 24.3 million suffer from this condition worldwide, with a new case being diagnosed every seven seconds. For the person afflicted, it robs him of his identity and, in the opinion of many, even his personhood. For family members, bereavement can begin from the early stages of the disease where a once-treasured relationship is gradually eroded. Family carers remain the main persons providing care, having to face much emotional, practical and economic strain in the process. Although there is no standard definition of family caregiving, it is understood to involve providing extraordinary care, often outside the bounds of what is usual in family relationships. Caregiving typically stretches over a prolonged period and entails significant expenditure of time, energy, finances, and tasks that may be unpleasant, emotionally stressful and physically exhausting.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study of Nursing Management in Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ahmad Kalateh Sadati ◽  
Seyed Taghi Heydari ◽  
Najme Ebrahimzade ◽  
Kamran Bagheri Lankarani
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
System Management ◽  
Current Investigation ◽  
Nursing Management ◽  
Nursing Managers ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Important Challenge

Background. Nursing managers have a critical role at the hospitals. The current study aims to investigate different experiences of nursing managers. Method. This is a qualitative study that investigates the experiences of 11 nursing managers in Shiraz, Iran. Semistructured interviews and thematic analysis were, respectively, applied for data collection and analysis. Results. It could be found from the current investigation that nursing managers have a critical role at the hospitals, and their creativities have more impacts on procedures compared to organizational orders. There are four major challenges faced by nursing managers including nursing shortage, structural deficiencies, lack of authorities, and burnout. Although shortage is considered as the most important challenge, there are more emphasizes on the improvement of their controlling power in order to prevent their fatigue and burnout. Conclusion. This study showed that creativity of nursing managers is the most important factor of system management; also, shortage and deficiencies are recognized as the most significant challenges faced by them. According to the current study, the shortage of nursing staff is the central issue that has to be considered.

scholarly journals Thematic Analysis of The Symbolic And Imaginary Play Indonesian Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 5066-5071
Author(s):  
Dewi Retno Suminar ◽  
Nido Dipo Wardana
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Empirical Relationship ◽  
Single Episode ◽  
Imaginary Play ◽  
Observation Method ◽  
The Right ◽  
As If

The aim of this study was to find answers about how the empirical relationship between the  theme of the playing process with the background of the children. What themes emerge when children play symbolic and imaginary. Symbolic and imaginary play involves symbolism, where the children can interpret symbols and show imagination and play acting "as if". Symbolic and imaginary play is divided into two, playing the role of the macro when the children themselves play a role in accordance with the theme and the micro is when the child uses dolls to represent themselves or through a process of personification. This research kind is qualitative and the process of assessment is done during play. A qualitative study using observation method is the right method in research on playing process, which the process is more important than the results. Data were collected through natural observation. The subjects in macro symbolic and imaginary play were two girls age 5 and 6 years who play in a single episode  “mother and children”. The subjects in micro symbolic and imaginary play were two girls 5 years old and 5 months and was conducted in two episode. This research showed that the symbolic and the imaginary play can reveal the background of the child. Themes that emerged at macro symbolic and imaginary play is the birthdays. The theme that emerged at micro symbolic and the imaginary play is about house situation, habits, hopes, family relationships, likes and dislikes.

scholarly journals ALWAYS TRY TO DO MY BEST: A THEMATIC ANALYSIS OF CHINESE AMERICAN DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S676-S676
Author(s):  
Jinyu Liu ◽  
Bei Wu ◽  
Ada Mui ◽  
Yifan Lou ◽  
Wenxing Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Course ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Chinese American ◽  
Chinese Americans ◽  
The United States ◽  
Life Course Perspective ◽  
Chinese Family ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
The Life Course

Abstract Objectives: Given the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) in the United States and the rapid growth of the older Chinese American population, many older Chinese Americans are expected to need intensive care because of cognitive impairment. Prior studies on Chinese ADRD caregivers lack comprehensive examinations from a life course perspective that emphasizes the importance of time, context, process and meaning on human development. Using the life course perspective, this study aims to identify challenges and strength of caregiving experience for this population. Methods: We conducted semi-structured face-to-face interviews with 28 Chinese family caregivers of persons with ADRD in New York City. Thematic analysis method was used to assess the interview data. Results: Seven life-course themes emerged from the data. In the domain of challenges, four themes were identified: (1) physical and emotional exhaustion, (2) limited understanding on cognitive health, (3) difficulty in accessing effective and culturally-sensitive health care services for care recipients, and (4) caregivers’ inability to do self-care. Other three themes were found in the domain of strengths: (1) commitment to care due to cultural and religious values, (2) emotional closeness as resource to sustain caregiving, and (3) family support and cohesion. Conclusion: This study indicates that the life course perspective is an important lens to understand challenges and strengths of Chinese American caregivers. This study also suggests that health professionals could incorporate the life course perspective into assessment and intervention development when working with minority and immigrant ADRD family caregivers.

A Qualitative Study of Rugby Coaches’ Opinions about the Display of Moral Character

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippe Romand ◽  
Nathalie Pantaléon
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Moral Character ◽  
Performance Level ◽  
Lexical Analysis ◽  
Rule Following ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
High Performance Level

The purpose of this study was to attain a deeper understanding of youth coaches’ attitudes toward the display of moral character (e.g., the values they try to teach their players, the concrete means they use to teach game rules, and prosocial norms) and to examine how they make rule abidance compatible with intensive efforts to achieve success. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 16 coaches of adolescent rugby teams. The interviews dealt with how values are taught to players and how rule following is enforced during practice and competition. A lexical analysis (Alceste software) and a thematic analysis were performed on the interview answers. The findings illustrate the complexity of the coaching role—coaches must impart a certain number of rules and ways of acting to their athletes while simultaneously inciting them to a high performance level that can lead players to go overboard in competitive situations.

The experiences of well-being of family caregivers in palliative care: A qualitative study using thematic analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Tan Seng Beng ◽  
Yeoh Kee Ying ◽  
Cheah Ai Xin ◽  
Lim Ee Jane ◽  
Dong Chooi Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Well Being

scholarly journals Maternal perceptions on Well Child Care

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 274-281
Author(s):  
Yolanda Flores-Peña ◽  
Rosario Edith Ortiz-Félix ◽  
Velia Margarita Cárdenas-Villarreal
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Well Child Care ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Systematic Direct Observation ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
User Centered

The aim was to analyze well child nursing care (WCC) and to distinguish if the care is procedure or user centered. The concepts of the nursing work process and the micro-politics of health work supported this qualitative study. Systematic direct observation of 87 WCC consultations was accomplished at one Family Medicine Unit and semistructured interviews were held with 25 mothers who attended WCC consultations with their child. Data saturation and understanding of the meaning were the criteria used to determine the number of observations and interviews. Thematic analysis was applied. The activity was focused on procedures, which cannot be considered WHCC. The mothers value comprehensive care and request information on the growth and development of their children. Educative topic should be addressed and trust relations should be established with a view to user-centered care delivery.

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