Care and caring culture as experienced by nurses working in different care environments: A phenomenological–hermeneutic study

Rytterström, Patrik; Cedersund, Elisabet; Arman, Maria

doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2008.12.005

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“…37 Study findings also revealed that when the desired outcome of recovery is not achievable, health care professionals can provide a need-based spiritual and psychological care to comfort patients, protect their dignity, and enhance their quality of life. As the essence of nursing, [19][20][21] care is a holistic and patient-centered approach that focuses on all physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects of patients' lives. 26,38 The aim of nursing is to provide care to patients in all situations even if there is little or no hope for recovery.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Nurses' Perceptions of Futile Care

Aghabarary

Nayeri²

2016

Holistic Nursing Practice

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Health care professionals believe that futile care must not be provided; however, there is no clear agreement over the definition and the manifestations of futile care. The aim of this study was to explore Iranian nurses' perceptions of futile care. In this qualitative exploratory study, the conventional content analysis approach was used for collecting and analyzing the study data. Three main themes were extracted from the data: nonfutility of care: care tantamount with outcome; sense of burnout; and subjectivity and relativity of medical futility concept.

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confidence: 99%

“…On the contrary, care is considered as the essence and the core of nursing and it differentiates nursing from other fields of health care delivery. [19][20][21] Consequently, exploring nurses' attitudes toward and perceptions of futile care can help clarify the existing ambiguities.…”

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Nurses' Perceptions of Futile Care

Aghabarary

Nayeri²

2016

Holistic Nursing Practice

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“…The informants had a desire to feel needed and have something meaningful to occupy themselves. Therefore, a major task for the network when establishing a caring culture is to invite older persons through someone who cares for them in a dignified way [51], so that the individual older person feels relaxed and secure in the caring situation [52]. In other words, the goal is to make things easier for other older people in the municipality who live at home, so that they, on basis of their own wishes and choice, can live their life as best they can [53].…”

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confidence: 99%

Older People’s Lived Experiences with Participation in Shareholding Networks for the Care of Older People in Rural Areas of Thailand: A Phenomenological Hermeneutic Study

Voraroon¹,

Meebunmak²,

Enmarker³

2017

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Background: Older people participating in shareholding networks are exposed to diverse situations, which may be associated with dignity. Aims: This study aimed to illuminate the meaning of lived experiences when participating in shareholding networks for the care of older people in rural areas. Methods: This qualitative study is based on individual interviews. Ten older Thai persons with at least 12 months of lived experiences participating in shareholding networks for older people in rural areas were interviewed. A phenomenological-hermeneutic approach, inspired by Ricoeur, was used to understand the meaning of the narrated text. Findings: The structural analysis resulted in four themes: 1) being satisfied with activities, 2) being valued as important, 3) being frustrated and feeling sad, and 4) being bored and feeling disinterest. The meaning of participation in a shareholding network for the elderly can be understood as a pathway to feelings of confidence and presence of others. Confidence and allowing the presence of others mean facing humanity and sensing vulnerability, because in a trusting relationship the person who gives confidence is susceptible to the other's betrayal. Conclusion: An individual's dignity should be a high priority in health and social care strategies. Therefore, it is important for healthcare professionals to initiate a dialogue with the shareholding participants for support and information. The narrations in this study can be used as a basis for developing cooperating care with older people in shareholding network focusing on their needs and dignity.

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“…One can be true to oneself in a way that mirrors one's 'caring ethos'. 4 Jakobsen and Sørlie believe working culture should be more open, especially when colleagues are concerned. They found that the ability to work under daily pressure was enhanced if the environment was open.…”

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confidence: 99%