scholarly journals Exploring the Experienced Impact of Studentification on Ageing-in-Place

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debbie Lager ◽  
Bettina Van Hoven
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Services ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Negative Experiences ◽  
Ageing In Place ◽  
Neighbourhood Change ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Depth Interviews

In this qualitative study we explore the experienced impact of studentification on ageing-in-place (i.e., ageing in one’s own home and neighbourhood for as long as possible). Studentification, which refers to concentrations of students in residential neighbourhoods, has been associated with deteriorating community cohesion by several authors. This can negatively affect existing neighbourhood support structures. In examining this topic, we draw on in-depth interviews with 23 independently living older adults (65+) which were conducted in a studentified urban neighbourhood in the Netherlands. Our results show how the influx of students in the neighbourhood negatively affected older adults’ feelings of residential comfort. In spite of this, none of the participants expressed the desire to move; they experienced a sense of familiarity and valued the proximity of shops, public transport and health services, which allowed them to live independently. To retain a sense of residential mastery, our participants dealt with negative impacts of studentification, at least in part, by drawing on accommodative coping strategies that weigh in broader experiences of physical and social neighbourhood change. In doing so, they rationalised and reassessed their negative experiences resulting from studentification. We discuss the implications of our findings for the development of age-friendly neighbourhoods.

scholarly journals Understanding the Occupational Adaptation Process and Well-Being of Older Adults in Magallanes (Chile): A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (19) ◽  
pp. 3640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Palma ­Candia ◽  
Hueso­Montoro ◽  
Martí-García ◽  
Fernández-Alcántara ◽  
Campos-Calderón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Adaptation Process ◽  
Occupational Adaptation ◽  
Use Of Time ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Interpretative Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

Background: Aging and longevity are important topics nowadays. Purpose: To describe how older adults perform the occupational adaptation process in the extreme region of Magallanes (Chile), and to identify the factors that might contribute to successful occupational adaptation and well-being. Method: Qualitative study, with a phenomenological interpretative approach. In-depth interviews were carried out with 16 older adults, with high or low levels of well-being, assessed with the Ryff Scale. An inductive content analysis according to Elo and Kyngäs was performed. Findings: Resilience, self-esteem and interdependence with significant others are key elements that promote well-being. Participants develop strategies to minimize the effects of environmental factors. The occupation’s function in terms of socialization, use of time, and social participation is revealed as a conditioning factor of occupational adaptation. Implications: Interventions with older people to achieve a successful occupational adaptation process must take into consideration the commitment to meaningful activities.

scholarly journals INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG OLDER ADULTS AND GRANDCHILDREN: SUPPORTIVE AND CONFLICTUAL RELATIONSHIPS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S179-S179
Author(s):  
Sofia von Humboldt ◽  
Ana Monteiro ◽  
Isabel Leal
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Intergenerational Relationships ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Interaction Quality ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
At Home

Abstract Objectives: To analyze how older adults conceptualize these intergenerational relationships. Methods: In this qualitative study, in-depth interviews were carried out with 316 older adults, aged 65-102, from three different nationalities who lived at home. Verbatim transcripts were examined. Results: Data analysis generated six themes representing intergenerational relationships: affection and reward; interest and integration; grandparent-grandchild interaction quality; privacy and boundaries definition; provision of support; and obligation of providing childcare, on two dimensions of ambivalence concerning their intergenerational relationships (supportive and conflictual). Conclusions: The empirical findings from this research indicate how ambivalence in intergenerational relationships is experienced by older adults and stress the contradictory expectations of older adults with grandchildren. Keywords: Ambivalence; conflict; intergenerational relationships; older adults; support.

scholarly journals The meaning of bereavement following spousal loss - a qualitative study of the experiences of older adults

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Lise Holm ◽  
Elisabeth Severinsson ◽  
Astrid Berland
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Spousal Loss ◽  
The Third ◽  
Health Decline ◽  
Hermeneutic Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

<p>Bereavement and spousal loss lead to emotional and practical problems, especially for those in failing health. The aim of this study was to explore the meaning of bereavement in older adults after the death of their spouse. The participants took part in in-depth interviews. The themes and sub-themes were identified using a hermeneutic approach. One overall theme, Struggling to maintain pride and dignity, three themes and six sub-themes emerged. The first theme, Understanding health decline, included one sub-theme; The difficulty asking for help. The second theme, A painful struggle, had three sub-themes: Striving to avoid feeling sorry for oneself, Searching for meaning when life becomes meaningless and Sensing that one’s spouse is present. In the third theme, Feeling misunderstood in the dialogue with others, two sub-themes emerged: Longing for support to achieve inclusion and Togetherness is the best medicine. It is vital to prevent older adults from carrying a permanent state of grief with them for the rest of their life.</p>

scholarly journals Local experience of using traditional medicine in northern Rwanda: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengxin Tan ◽  
Yuko Otake ◽  
Teisi Tamming ◽  
Valerie Akuredusenge ◽  
Beatha Uwinama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Universal Health Coverage ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Universal Health

Abstract Background The popular use of traditional medicine in low-income settings has previously been attributed to poverty, lack of education, and insufficient accessibility to conventional health service. However, in many countries, including in Rwanda, the use of traditional medicine is still popular despite the good accessibility and availability of conventional health services. This study aims to explore why traditional medicine is popularly used in Rwanda where it has achieved universal health coverage. Methods The qualitative study, which included in-depth interviews and participant observations, investigated the experience of using traditional medicine as well as the perceived needs and reasons for its use in the Musanze district of northern Rwanda. We recruited 21 participants (15 community members and 6 traditional healers) for in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis was conducted to generate common themes and coding schemes. Results Our findings suggest that the characteristics of traditional medicine are responding to community members’ health, social and financial needs which are insufficiently met by the current conventional health services. Participants used traditional medicine particularly to deal with culture-specific illness – uburozi. To treat uburozi appropriately, referrals from hospitals to traditional healers took place spontaneously. Conclusions In Rwanda, conventional health services universally cover diseases that are diagnosed by the standard of conventional medicine. However, this universal health coverage may not sufficiently respond patients’ social and financial needs arising from the health needs. Given this, integrating traditional medicine into national health systems, with adequate regulatory framework for quality control, would be beneficial to meet patients’ needs.

scholarly journals The psychosocial adaptability of independently living older adults to COVID‐19 related social isolation in the Netherlands: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evi M. Kremers ◽  
Jeroen H. M. Janssen ◽  
Minke S. Nieuwboer ◽  
Marcel G. M. Olde Rikkert ◽  
G. M. E. E. (Geeske) Peeters
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Social Isolation

‘Patients come with two garbage bags full of problems and we have to sort them.’ A qualitative study of the experiences of healthcare professionals on patients admitted to short-term residential care in the Netherlands

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith H van den Besselaar ◽  
Linda Hartel ◽  
Joost D Wammes ◽  
Janet L MacNeil-Vroomen ◽  
Bianca M Buurman
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
General Health ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Patient Journey ◽  
Return Home

Abstract Background Short-term residential care (STRC) facilities were recently implemented in the Netherlands to provide temporary care to older adults with general health problems. The aim of STRC is to allow the individual to return home. However, 40% of patients are discharged to long-term care facilities. In-depth data about characteristics of patients admitted and challenges in providing STRC are missing. Objective To obtain perspectives of STRC professionals on the patient journey from admission to discharge. Design Qualitative study. Setting Eight nursing homes and three hospitals. Subjects A total of 28 healthcare professionals. Methods A total of 13 group interviews with in-depth reviews of 39 pseudonymised patient cases from admission to discharge. Interviews were analysed thematically. Results Many patients had complex problems that were underestimated at handover, making returning to home nearly impossible. The STRC eligibility criteria that patients have general health problems and can return home do not fit with current practice. This results in a mismatch between patient needs and the STRC that is provided. Therefore, planning care before and after discharge, such as advance care planning, social care and home adaptations, is important. Conclusions STRC is used by patients with complex health problems and pre-existing functional decline. Evidence-based guidelines, appropriate staffing and resources should be provided to STRC facilities. We need to consider the environmental context of the patient and healthcare system to enable older adults to live independently at home for longer.

The Burden of ADHD in Older Adults: A Qualitative Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 591-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Michielsen ◽  
J. Th. C. M. de Kruif ◽  
H. C. Comijs ◽  
S. van Mierlo ◽  
E. J. Semeijn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Attention Problems ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Thematic Approach ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

Objective: To explore how ADHD may have affected the lives of older adults who meet the diagnostic criteria of ADHD, but are unaware of their diagnosis. Our second aim was to examine whether the reported symptoms change over the life span. Method: A qualitative study was conducted. Seventeen Dutch older people (>65 years) diagnosed in this study with ADHD participated in in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed according to techniques of thematic approach. Results: Seven themes emerged from the analyses. Four themes correspond to ADHD symptoms: “being active,” “being impulsive,” “attention problems,” and “mental restlessness.” In addition, the themes “low self-esteem,” “overstepping boundaries,” and “feeling misunderstood” emerged. The impact of ADHD symptoms seems to have declined with age. Conclusion: ADHD has a negative impact on late life, and older adults with the disorder may benefit from treatment. Moreover, this study’s findings call for early detection and treatment of ADHD in children and adults.

“Calm . . . Satisfied . . . Comforting”: The Experience and Meaning of Rabbit-Assisted Activities for Older Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (12) ◽  
pp. 1564-1575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie Pitheckoff ◽  
Sara J. McLaughlin ◽  
Kate de Medeiros
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Residential Facility ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Negative Experiences ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Depth Interviews

Animal-assisted activity programs are commonly used in long-term care facilities to enhance the well-being of older residents. Although research suggests that older adults benefit from these programs, little is known about the experience from the perspective of older adults themselves. In this qualitative study, we used direct observation and in-depth interviews to gain an understanding of the experience of participating in a unique rabbit-assisted activity program delivered in a Midwestern residential facility. Several benefits were identified, with no negative experiences articulated by the participants. In addition to finding the rabbits soothing, the rabbits served as a source of social support for some participants and encouraged social interaction. Participants generally felt that rabbits are good animals to use for this type of activity, but expressed a desire for more frequent, longer, and more interactive visits. Facilities considering animal-assisted activities (AAA) programs should consider these factors when designing their programs.

scholarly journals Subjective Experiences of Older Adults Practicing Taiji and Qigong

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Yang ◽  
Sharon DeCelle ◽  
Mike Reed ◽  
Karl Rosengren ◽  
Robert Schlagal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
T'ai Chi ◽  
Felt Sense ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article presents a qualitative study following a 6-month Taiji (T'ai Chi)/Qigong (Ch'i Kung) intervention for older adults. The researchers conducted in-depth interviews of eight selected participants who elected to continue practicing Taiji after the intervention ended, in order to explore their subjective experiences of Taiji's effects and their motivations for continuing to practice. We created a Layers Model to capture the significance and meaning of the multidimensionality of their reported experiences. Participants not only reported simple benefits along five dimensions of experience (physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual) but also described complex multidimensional experiences. Overall findings indicate that participants derived a very wide variety of perceived benefits, the most meaningful being a felt sense of body-mind-spirit integration. Our results support the important role of qualitative studies in researching the effects of Taiji and Qigong.

scholarly journals The Meaning of Bereavement Following Spousal Loss: A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Older Adults

SAGE Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 215824401989427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Lise Holm ◽  
Elisabeth Severinsson ◽  
Astrid Karin Berland
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Spousal Loss ◽  
The Third ◽  
Health Decline ◽  
Hermeneutic Approach ◽  
Depth Interviews

Bereavement and spousal loss lead to emotional and practical problems, especially for those in failing health. The aim of this study was to explore the meaning of bereavement in older adults after the death of their spouse. The participants took part in in-depth interviews. The themes and sub-themes were identified using a hermeneutic approach. One overall theme, Struggling to maintain pride and dignity; three themes; and six sub-themes emerged. The first theme, Understanding health decline, included one sub-theme: Difficulty asking for help. The second theme, A lonely painful struggle, had three sub-themes: Striving to avoid feeling sorry for oneself, Searching for meaning when life becomes meaningless, and Sensing that one’s spouse is present. In the third theme, Feeling misunderstood in the dialogue with others, two sub-themes emerged: Longing for support to achieve inclusion and Togetherness is the best medicine. It is vital to prevent older adults from carrying a permanent state of grief with them for the rest of their life.

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