A qualitative study of the relationships between residents and nursing homes nurses

Palacios‐Ceña, Domingo; Iglesias, Marta Elena Losa; Gómez‐Calero, Cristina; Cachón‐Pérez, José Miguel; Brea‐Rivero, Miguel; Fernández‐de‐las‐Peñas, César

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“…Another helpful strategy might be to encourage staff to dine with residents and function as conversation facilitators during the meal. Past research has shown, however, that residents perceive staff do not value socialising (Palacios‐Ceña et al., ). Making expectations explicit and even developing policies around socialising with residents at mealtimes may be important.…”

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Nursing home resident relationship types: What supports close relationships with peers & staff?

Roberts

2018

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Nursing home resident relationship types: What supports close relationships with peers & staff?

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“…Some of these strategies have been reported in prior research; in particular, avoiding conflict (Palacios-Ceña et al, 2013), not complaining (Palacios-Ceña et al, 2013), and using passive approaches to getting needs met (Fiveash, 1998) have been noted as important ways to manage relationships with staff. Consistent with ‘having fun’ in this study, using humor, jokes, and teasing has been found to support peer relationship development even among persons with dementia (Hubbard et al, 2003).…”

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“…However, the majority of studies have focused on the relationships residents develop with staff (Cook and Brown Wilson, 2010, Heliker and Nguyen, 2010, McGilton and Boscart, 2007, McGilton et al, 2003, McGilton et al, 2012, Medvene et al, 2006, Nakrem et al, 2011, Palacios-Ceña et al, 2013) rather than other residents (see exceptions (Bergland and Kirkevold, 2008, Hubbard et al, 2003, Powers, 1991)), and very few have explored the process by which residents develop relationships with both staff and other residents in a single study (see exception (Brown Wilson et al, 2009)). As relationships with both peers and staff are important to residents, exploring relationship development with both in a single study is needed to more clearly understand any important differences or similarities.…”

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How nursing home residents develop relationships with peers and staff: A grounded theory study

Roberts

Bowers

2015

International Journal of Nursing Studies

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Social support and social relationships have been repeatedly identified as essential to nursing home resident quality of life. However, little is known about ways residents develop relationships with peers or staff. Objective This study was conducted to explore the ways resident develop relationships with peers and staff in nursing homes. Design & methods Fifteen cognitively intact nursing home residents from two facilities were interviewed for this grounded theory study. Sampling, interviewing, and analysis occurred in a cyclical process with results at each stage of the study informing decisions about data collection and analysis in the next. Unstructured interviews and field observations were conducted. Data were analyzed with open, axial, and selective coding. Results Residents developed relationships with peers and staff largely as an unintended consequence of trying to have a life in the nursing home. Having a life was a two-step process. First, life motivations (Being Self and Creating a Positive Atmosphere) influenced resident preferences for daily activities and interaction goals and subsequently their strategies for achieving and establishing both. Second, the strategies residents used for achieving their required daily activities (Passing Time and Getting Needs Met) and interaction goals then influenced the nature of interaction and the subsequent peer or staff response to these interactions. Residents defined relationships as friendly or unfriendly depending on whether peers or staff responded positively or negatively. There was considerable overlap in the ways peer and staff relationships developed and the results highlight the role of peer and staff responsiveness in relationship development. Implications The results provide possible explanations for the success of interventions in the literature designed to improve staff responsiveness to residents. The results suggest that adapting these kinds of interventions for use with peers may also be successful. The conceptual model also presents a number of opportunities for developing interventions for residents.

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“…However, spending time with new residents to establish positive relationships that would help new residents adjust to their new environment is an important aspect of nursing care (Palacios‐Cena et al . ). Through the development of supporting relationships, care staff can help allay residents' fears and worries and present positive aspects of the nursing home environment (Tse ).…”

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Nurses' and personal care assistants' role in improving the relocation of older people into nursing homes

Ellis

Rawson

2015

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Aims and objectives. This article presents findings from a study that explored nurses' and personal care assistants' role in improving the relocation of older people into a nursing home. Background. Suggestions for improving the relocation process for older people moving into a nursing home have been the outcomes of studies that have interviewed residents and their families. However, the views of nurses and personal care assistants working in nursing homes have not been previously explored.Design. An exploratory, descriptive qualitative research design. Methods. Individual interviews were conducted with 20 care staff (seven registered nurses, five enrolled nurses and eight personal care assistants) employed at four nursing homes. Findings. Using thematic analysis, two key themes were identified: 'What it's like for them' -highlighted staffs' awareness of the advantages, disadvantages and meaning of relocation, and focused on staffing and nursing care; other services provided and the environment. The second theme -'We can make it better', revealed suggestions for improving the relocation process, and included spending time with new residents and the importance of a person-centred approach to care. Conclusion. Care staff have an important role in improving the relocation process of older people into a nursing home, as well as contributing to the discussion on this important clinical topic. Relevance to clinical practice. Challenging care staff to acknowledge the importance of their role in helping older people settle into a nursing home is a key requirement of nursing practice in aged care. Nursing practice guidelines, with a focus on person-centred care, on how to manage the relocation process for an older person and their family are required for this aspect of nursing home care. Education of staff on relocation policies and procedures is essential to ensure that residents and their families are supported through this process.

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A qualitative study of the relationships between residents and nursing homes nurses

Abstract: Dialogue and active listening with residents must be incorporated into the daily nursing care. It should be given the same attention to all residents, with special attention to residents with cognitive and functional difficulties.

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Nursing home resident relationship types: What supports close relationships with peers & staff?

Nursing home resident relationship types: What supports close relationships with peers & staff?

How nursing home residents develop relationships with peers and staff: A grounded theory study

Nurses' and personal care assistants' role in improving the relocation of older people into nursing homes

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