A café on the premises of an aged care facility: more than just froth?

Andrew, Alexa; Wilson, Linda

doi:10.3109/11038128.2013.868034

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“…The staff interviewed identified the value of the café for themselves as well as for the residents and their families. The value of the café for residents from the perspectives of staff demonstrated considerable similarity to the results of phase one of this research and have been discussed in a previous publication [2]. Therefore, the remaining interview data which summarized the findings of the value for staff are presented according to three key themes; 'Creating and supporting relationships', 'Space and place' and 'Staff celebrations and functions'.…”

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confidence: 64%

“…However, the researcher acknowledges her bias due to professional enculturation and was interested in discovering the value from the café users' perspectives. This article reports on phase two of a research project; the first phase explored the value of the café from the perspective of the residents and their family and friends [2].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Therefore it is difficult to determine whether environmental innovations or approaches to care are instrumental. Evaluations of the impact of individual environmental innovations on residents have included; renovation of outdoor spaces [12], dining areas [13] and inclusion of a cafe [2].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Staff Perspectives of a Café on the Premises of an Aged Care Facility

Andrew

McKay²,

Ritchie³

2018

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Aim: To explore the value of a café at an aged care facility from staff members' perspectives.Background: A contemporary approach in residential aged care known as 'person centered care', acknowledges the resident as a person who has individual needs, desires, interests and values who is part of a family and wider social network. At the heart of 'person centered care' is the relationship between the staff member and the resident which is encouraged to be meaningful, empathetic and reciprocal. A focus on the relational aspects of care indicates that the environment of residential aged care facilities needs to offer social and interactive spaces designed to provide a more homelike environment and facilitate the development of meaningful relationships. A café environment and the activity of going to a café are inherently social and have the potential to contribute to the fulfilment of 'person centered care' where relationships are valued. The café, which was the subject of this research, is part of a large aged care facility and was established during a process of major renovation. The café was designed to be used by residents, their family and friends, the staff and the public.Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine staff members from a variety of work roles in 2015. The study employed qualitative descriptive methodology and data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Result:The findings of the participants' narratives illustrated that the café has become an integral part of their daily lives at work. Three key themes were established; "Creating and supporting relationships". "Space and place", and "Staff celebrations and functions". The relational aspects of care are fostered and enhanced by the social opportunities facilitated by the café. Staff meet with residents, families and other staff to carry out work responsibilities as well as taking the opportunity to socialize informally. The physical and social environment of the café generates an atmosphere which provides opportunities for staff to experience relaxation, rejuvenation and feel a sense of belonging. Staff lives are valued when events to celebrate achievements and milestones are held. Conclusion:The inclusion of a café in an aged care facility has the potential to facilitate positive benefits for the staff that work there and therefore improve their experience of work and sense of job satisfaction.

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Staff Perspectives of a Café on the Premises of an Aged Care Facility

Andrew

McKay²,

Ritchie³

2018

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“… 36 For inpatients, it is a de‐institutionalised space that allows people to interact without the rules and requirements that may occur on the ward. For aged care residents, it provides an opportunity for inter‐generational engagement allowing the resident ‘respite’ in the café environment, 37 and young family members to feel more comfortable and less constrained than they would be in a room on an aged care ward. This may be contingent on the purpose of the café being consistent with the purpose of the setting; however, the presence of an international fast‐food chain in Melbourne 38 and Auckland 39 paediatric hospitals has caused controversy with many patients, staff and members of the public.…”

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A mixed‐methods evaluation of a health‐promoting café located in a small health service in rural Victoria, Australia

Whelan

Love

Aitken

et al. 2022

Australian J Rural Health

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“…To date, the FOJ has primarily been applied to populations for which potential occupational discrimination has been largely documented, such as prisoners, substance users, or ethnic minority groups (Benjamin-Thomas & Laliberte Rudman, 2018). With seniors, the FOJ or the occupational justice theory has generally been applied to those living in care homes (Andrew & Wilson, 2013;Causey-Upton, 2015;Morgan-Brown et al, 2017;O'Sullivan & Hocking, 2013), or as it relates to a specific topic, such as technology use (Kottorp et al, 2016), or for a specific population (Brown, 2008;Lim & Stapleton, 2016;Orellano-Colón et al, 2015). However, the FOJ offers a promising perspective to analyze the barriers and inequalities of participation in a diverse population of community-dwelling seniors, potentially resulting in the creation of policies aimed at reducing existing inequities in health.…”

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