scholarly journals Death and dying: elderly persons’ experiences of grief over the loss of family members

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Eucebious Lekalakala-Mokgele
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Women ◽  
Death And Dying ◽  
Family Members ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Age Group ◽  
The Family ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological ◽  
Depth Interviews

Background: Death is one of life’s few certainties and a universal experience for all individuals. When death occurs there is usually an impact on the family and friends of the deceased, the magnitude of which often depends on whether death was expected or unexpected. The grieving experiences of the elderly are rarely discussed. The purpose of this study was to describe experiences of grief and reactions to the death of family members amongst the elderly.Methods: A qualitative phenomenological approach was used to obtain data from elderly women in Ga-Rankuwa, Gauteng, to gain insight into the experiences of grief in this age group. Purposive sampling was used to conduct in-depth interviews with 10 elderly women whose family members had died. The data were analysed using a thematic approach.Results: The findings show that the elderly were exposed to multiple deaths of family members. The participants helplessly experienced with sorrow the death of family members, had experienced death anxiety, and relinquished control to God in terms of deaths.Conclusions: The response to death of the elderly affirms that it cannot be assumed that multiple death experiences establish their readiness or ability to handle these experiences and to grieve successfully. It can be concluded that the grieving process of the elderly is not different from any other age group and that they will also require the type of support and assistance considered for younger persons in times of grieving.

The Elderly as Family Caregivers

1984 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lotte Marcus ◽  
Valerie Jaeger
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Religious Beliefs ◽  
Family Members ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Supportive Services ◽  
Old People ◽  
High Burden ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

ABSTRACTThe experiences of elderly persons caring for elderly family members at home were examined by means of in-depth interviews with fourty-seven subjects in Montreal and seven in England. The analysis of the Montreal sample revealed that denial of fears and unwillingness to think about the future, as well as negative assessments of cared-for-person's health were more prevalent in women than in men. Women also mentioned more frequently that religious beliefs influenced their caregiving and seemed to feel more strongly the impact and burden caregiving placed on them. Experiences with old people in earlier life was associated with low burden scores; few visitors and a belief that cared-for-person was critical of them were associated with high burden scores. Suggestions for further research and recommendations for supportive services to caregivers are made.

scholarly journals PENGALAMAN KELUARGA DALAM MERAWAT DEKUBITUS

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Rita Sari
Keyword(s):  
Family Members ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Pressure Sores ◽  
The Family ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Written Questions ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
At Home

Immobilization is a problem faced by patients with chronic illness, the patients is very weak and paralyzed patients in a long time. This study have purpose  to gain a deep understanding of the experience of families in caring for family members is immobilized with pressure sores at home. This study used qualitative methods. Participants are families who care for patients at home who are immobilized with pressure sores. Collecting data with in-depth interviews by means of instrument is the researcher's own self, written questions as an interview, used recording devices and used field notes.  Criterion sampling by taking 6 participants. Analysis of data used a phenomenological approach. The results showed that the family had a positive experience; Can be more patient, and assume that caring for a sick family member has its own challenges, being able to be with other families in caring for patients, being able to give affection and obligation as a child to parents can help take care of it. There was also an unpleasant (negative) family experience during the care of sick family members, the family felt tired, not strong and bored during patient care. The conclusion of the study is that families have positive and negative experiences in caring for family members with decubitus

scholarly journals ASPEK EKONOMI PADA KEHIDUPAN PEREMPUAN LANJUT USIA: Studi Etnografi di Desa Demuk, Kecamatan Pucanglaban, Kabupaten Tulungagung

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Richa Meliza ◽  
Budiawati Supangkat Iskandar ◽  
Rini Susetyawati Soemarwoto
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Economic Independence ◽  
Interesting Issue ◽  
Economic Support ◽  
The Family ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Participatory Observation

Indonesia is predicted to enter the era of bonus demography which is an interesting issue now. This is related to the increasing productive and non-productive population. This phenomenon can benefit the population, both productive and non-productive residents who get less attention, especially economic dependence on nonproductive groups such as the elderly. Elderly are often said to be a burden on society, especially for women who are often associated with domestic work. This study raises the economic independence of elderly women. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach on elderly women in Demuk village, Pucanglaban sub-district, Tulungagung district. Data collection uses participatory observation techniques and in-depth interviews. The results of the study show that elderly women can meet the economic needs of their own family or household. They work in the domestic and public domains such as farmers, laborers, traders, and breeders. Thus elderly women are not burdens, but they become economic support for the family or household.

Perspectives of Nursing Professionals Regarding The Care of Patients with Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2979-2983
Author(s):  
Stephanie Hurado Hinojoza ◽  
Doris Ortiz Morales ◽  
Maria Olalla Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
The Family ◽  
Nursing Professionals ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Nursing Professional

Introduction: Currently the responsibilities and role of each nursing professional has been put to the test with the need to care for thousands of Covid-19 patients, whose demands for technical, cognitive and personal care have exceeded the capacities of many healthcare professionals. Aims & Objective: To know the perspectives of nursing professionals regarding the care of patients diagnosed with Covid-19. Material & Method: the qualitative method was applied with a phenomenological approach, with the consensual participation of 10 HANM professionals, for convenience. The information was collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed in the atlas ti software. V9, using 6 core categories and 11 subcategories with which the hermeneutical unit was built. Results: Nursing care in the time of Covid-19 has faced uncertainty and fear, not knowing accurately the procedures and treatments due to the lack of information in this regard, despite this they maintain the humanization in the treatment of the patient and the Family members, through emotional intelligence, manage their feelings and fears to provide support to their patients. Conclusions: Despite the limited accessibility to protection barriers and biosafety standards, mechanisms were established to provide comprehensive care, considering the needs of the patient and their families, and accompanying them throughout the disease process. The greatest impact for nursing professionals has been to be in constant contact with death, increasing their fear of catching it and bringing the disease to their family members. Keywords: Covid-19, nursing, care, patients.

scholarly journals Relation between family functionality and the household arrangements of the elderly

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 562-569
Author(s):  
Henrique Ciabotti Elias ◽  
Tatiana Silveira Marzola ◽  
Nayara Paula Fernandes Martins Molina ◽  
Luiza Maria de Assunção ◽  
Leiner Resende Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Functionality

Abstract Objective :to verify the association between family functionality and the household arrangements of the elderly in an urban area of Minas Gerais. Method: a quantitative, household survey type study that was analytical, cross-sectional and observational in nature was carried out with 637 elderly persons. The Mini Mental State Examination, a characterization of sociodemographic and economic data and the Family Apgar test were used. Descriptive analysis was performed by absolute and relative frequencies for the categorical variables. The Chi-squared test (p <0.05) was used to identify relationships between household arrangements and family functionality. Results: elderly women (66.6%), aged 60 to 70 years (42.1%), who were married (42.7%), and received the minimum wage (45.1%), with up to four years of education (51%) predominated. It was found that the majority of the elderly persons interviewed (87.8%) considered their family as a unit of care with good functionality. There was a significant association between poor family functionality and elderly individuals who lived alone (p = 0.007). Conclusion: it is important to understand the family dynamics of the elderly so that multidisciplinary teams can promote actions and interventions aimed at the needs of each family, helping to strengthen family relationships.

Communicative practices in talking about death and dying in the context of Thai cancer care

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-271
Author(s):  
Pairote Wilainuch
Keyword(s):  
Conversation Analysis ◽  
District Hospital ◽  
Death And Dying ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Religious Support ◽  
Communicative Practices ◽  
Health Centres ◽  
Third Person ◽  
Thai People ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article explores communicative practices surrounding how nurses, patients and family members engage when talking about death and dying, based on study conducted in a province in northern Thailand. Data were collected from three environments: a district hospital (nine cases), district public health centres (four cases), and in patients’ homes (27 cases). Fourteen nurses, 40 patients and 24 family members gave written consent for participation. Direct observation and in-depth interviews were used for supplementary data collection, and 40 counselling sessions were recorded on video. The raw data were analysed using Conversation Analysis. The study found that Thai counselling is asymmetrical. Nurses initiated the topic of death by referring to the death of a third person – a dead patient – with the use of clues and via list-construction. As most Thai people are oriented to Buddhism, religious support is selected for discussing this sensitive topic, and nurses also use Buddhism and list-construction to help their clients confront uncertain futures. However, Buddhism is not brought into discussion on its own, but combined with other techniques such as the use of euphemisms or concern and care for others.

scholarly journals Nurses and care delivery to elderly women: a social phenomenological approach

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 888-895 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastião Caldeira ◽  
Miriam Aparecida Barbosa Merighi ◽  
Luz Angelica Muñoz ◽  
Maria Cristina Pinto de Jesus ◽  
Selisvane Ribeiro da Fonseca Domingos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
Action Strategies

OBJECTIVE: To understand how nurses see care delivery to elderly women. METHODS: In this phenomenological study, ten nurses working at Primary Health Care Units were interviewed between September 2010 and January 2011. RESULTS: In care delivery, nurses consider the elderly women's knowledge background and biographical situation, and also value the family's participation as a care mediator. These professionals have the acuity to capture these women's specific demands, but face difficulties to deliver care to these clients. Nurses expect to deliver qualified care to these women. CONCLUSION: The theoretical and methodological approach of social phenomenology permitted revealing that the nurse designs qualified care to elderly women, considering the possibilities in the context. This includes the participation of different social actors and health sectors, assuming collective efforts in action strategies and professional training, in line with the particularities and care needs of elderly women nurses identify.

scholarly journals Regulasi Diri dalam Belajar pada Mahasiswa yang Memiliki Peran Banyak

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Dwi Nur Rachmah
Keyword(s):  
Self Regulation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Multiple Roles ◽  
Related Individual ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study aimed at identifying and understanding more deeply the self-regulated learning of students with high GPA, who had multiple roles (as housewife and worker also). The approach employed in this study was qualitative-phenomenological approach. The subjects of the study were selected by purposive sampling technique and the data were collected using techniques of observations and in-depth interviews. The results indicated that the four subjects conducted self-regulation in learning through regulating the cognition, motivation, behavior and emotion. Moreover, the subjects performed context regulation in order to achieve certain learning objectives. Self-regulated learning performed by the subjects was influenced by specific precipitating situations and the characteristics of each related individual. It was also strengthened by social support given to them. Keywords: self-regulated learning, student, many roles Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan memahami lebih mendalam bagaimana regulasi diri dalam belajar (self regulated learning) mahasiswa yang memiliki banyak peran (sebagai ibu rumah tangga dan bekerja) dengan indeks prestasi tinggi. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah dengan pendekatan kualitatif-fenomenologi. Subjek penelitian dipilih dengan teknik purposive sampling dan teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan adalah meng¬gunakan observasi dan wawancara mendalam. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa empat orang subjek menggunakan regulasi diri dalam belajar berupa regulasi kognitif, regulasi motivasi, regulasi perilaku dan regulasi emosi. Selain itu subjek juga melakukan regulasi konteks agar tujuan pembelajaran dapat dicapai. Regulasi diri dalam belajar yang dilakukan oleh para subjek dipengaruhi oleh situasi pencetus dan karakteristik tiap individu bersangkutan. Regulasi diri dalam belajar yang dilakukan juga tidak terlepas dari dukungan sosial yang diberikan kepada mereka. Kata kunci: regulasi diri dalam belajar, mahasiswa, peran banyak

Analysis of progeny–parents family travel process from perspective filial piety: driving factors, intergenerational interaction and tourism evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guoqun Fu ◽  
Chenghu Zhang ◽  
Jia'jing Hu
Keyword(s):  
Filial Piety ◽  
Adult Child ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cultural Resources ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Filial Generation ◽  
The Family ◽  
Two Generations ◽  
Intergenerational Interaction ◽  
Depth Interviews

PurposeThis paper attempts to explore why adult progeny initiate progeny–parents family travel, how two generations interact and deal with intergenerational conflicts during travel and how they evaluate their travel experiences from the perspective of filial piety.Design/methodology/approachBased on in-depth interviews with both parents and their adult progeny, it is found that “repayment” or “compensation” of filial piety is the most important driving force to family travel with parents, and in many cases an adult child exhibits “overspending” by showing filial obedience. On the other hand, parents occasionally utilize filial piety as cultural resources to fulfill their personal goals and to evaluate their interactions with adult children. Finally, the authors offer an exploratory explanation to why filial generation has a relatively low evaluation while parent generation has a higher evaluation of family trip.FindingsThe authors suggest that future study in this particular area should attach much more importance to the “filial piety tool boxes” paradigm, which is in parallel with the paradigm of “concept (values) affecting behavior”.Originality/valueThe contribution of this study is to investigate the family travel process of “taking the elderly people to travel” from the perspective of interaction and filial piety.

The Elderly Expectations of the Caregiver’s Sociodemographic Preferences: a Qualitative Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Gondodiputro ◽  
Dahlia Santika Hutasoit ◽  
Lina Rahmiati
Keyword(s):  
Mental State ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
Family Members ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Community Volunteer ◽  
The Family ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
State Examination

Prevalence of chronic diseases and disability will increase at the advancing age. In the future, the need for the caregiver will increase. Only few studies about the expectations of the elderly towards the sociodemographics status of the caregiver found. Unfulfilled expectations of the elderly towards their caregivers may cause both health and non-health issues. The purpose of this study was to explore the elderly expectations of the caregiver’s sociodemographic preferences. A qualitative study was carried out to 7 elderly aged 64–77 years old from July to August 2018 in Bandung city. These elderly selected from 7 integrated care posts (pos pembinaan terpadu/posbindu) that met the inclusion criteria: aged 60 years old and above; male or female; capable of communicating adeptly, and no dementia by undergoing the mini-mental state examination (MMSE). A one-on-one interview was conducted at the residence of the elderly using an interview guide consisted of several opened questions related to the caregiver’s sociodemographic preferences. A content analysis was carried out. This study discovered that the elderly preferred their family members or relatives whom they can trust to become their caregivers (their children and grandchildren). Most of these elderly also preferred daughters who live with them and has a decent income. If the family members could not become their caregiver then their neighbor or a community volunteer/cadre, they knew well, and trust to be their caregiver. It concluded that the elderly prefer their daughters who live with them and has a decent income to be their caregivers. EKSPEKTASI USIA LANJUT TERHADAP STATUS SOSIODEMOGRAFI CAREGIVER: SUATU PENDEKATAN KUALITATIFPrevalensi penyakit kronis dan disablilitas akan meningkat dengan pertambahan usia. Hal ini berdampak pada kebutuhan terhadap caregiver akan meningkat pula. Penelitian tentang ekspektasi usia lanjut terhadap status sosiodemografi caregiver belum banyak dilakukan. Ekspektasi usia lanjut merupakan faktor penting karena bila ekspektasi tersebut tidak terpenuhi maka akan berisiko timbul masalah kesehatan dan nonkesehatan. Tujuan penelitian ini mengeksplorasi ekspektasi usia lanjut terhadap status sosiodemografi caregiver. Studi kualitatif dilakukan terhadap 7 orang usia lanjut berusia 64–77 tahun pada Juli hingga Agustus 2018 di Kota Bandung. Para usia lanjut berasal dari 7 pos pembinaan terpadu (posbindu) yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi, yaitu usia ≥60 tahun, laki-laki atau perempuan, dapat berkomunikasi dengan baik, dan tidak demensia dengan dilakukan mini-mental state examination (MMSE). Wawancara dilakukan di kediaman informan masing-masing menggunakan panduan wawancara terkait pertanyaan dengan preferensi sosiodemografi caregiver. Analisis konten dilakukan. Studi ini menemukan bahwa usia lanjut lebih memilih anggota keluarga mereka yang dapat dipercaya untuk menjadi caregiver terutama anak dan cucu. Anak perempuan yang tinggal bersama usia lanjut dan memiliki penghasilan layak menjadi pilihan utama. Jika anggota keluarga tidak dapat menjadi caregiver maka tetangga atau kader yang mereka kenal baik dan dipercaya menjadi pilihan. Simpulan, pilihan utama caregiver bagi usia lanjut, yaitu anak perempuan mereka yang tinggal bersama dan memiliki penghasilan layak.

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