Creating a Place for Dying: Gerontopia

Tofle, Ruth Brent

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“…Related to this principle, it has also been proposed that the environmental aspects of quality of life for patients affected by cancer include a strong focus on design, with examples such as windows with a view; acoustics that facilitate reflection, spiritual meditation, and intimate discussion; close links to nature; and sensory stimulation (Bakker et al, 2012; Tofle, 2009). A recent review of evidence-based design found that a conscious design adapted to patient needs had impact on a decrease in infection spreading, length of stay, pharmacological needs, and perceived stress among patients.…”

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Patients’ experience of important factors in the healthcare environment in oncology care

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Koinberg

Falk

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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Background and objectiveThe aim of this study was to describe what factors of the healthcare environment are perceived as being important to patients in oncology care.DesignA qualitative design was adopted using focus group interviews.Setting and participantsThe sample was 11 patients with different cancer diagnoses in an oncology ward at a university hospital in west Sweden.ResultsAnalysis of the patients’ perceptions of the environment indicated a complex entity comprising several aspects. These came together in a structure consisting of three main categories: safety, partnership with the staff, and physical space. The care environment is perceived as a complex entity, made up of several physical and psychosocial aspects, where the physical factors are subordinated by the psychosocial factors. It is clearly demonstrated that the patients’ primary desire was a psychosocial environment where they were seen as a unique person; the patients wanted opportunities for good encounters with staff, fellow patients, and family members, supported by a good physical environment; and the patients valued highly a place to withdraw and rest.ConclusionsThis study presents those attributes that are valued by cancer patients as crucial and important for the support of their well-being and functioning. The results show that physical aspects were subordinate to psychosocial factors, which emerged strongly as being the most important in a caring environment.

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Patients’ experience of important factors in the healthcare environment in oncology care

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Falk

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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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“…Así, se señala que los elementos del paisaje natural son parte de su identidad personal, elevando de manera positiva la satisfacción con el entorno cotidiano (Tofle, 2009). También, los atributos ambientales, como el tiempo meteorológico (días soleados y…”

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“…Así, la identidad ambiental en el envejecimiento puede ser definida como el sentido de conexión o conectividad que se establece entre los lugares o ambientes naturales, donde la persona adulta mayor desarrolla su vida cotidiana, a partir de relaciones emocionales, experiencias y de pertenencia del individuo a determinados entornos (Cuba y Hummon, 1993). También, la identidad ambiental en la vejez puede ser entendida como la interacción, exposición y percepción de los entornos naturales asociados al reconocimiento del lugar, donde se generan valores que contribuyen positivamente al estado de ánimo del adulto mayor y, de manera simbólica, a su identidad personal (Butz y Eyles, 1997, Stedman, 2002, Rowles, 2006, Tofle, 2009. Dicha identidad se genera a partir de una interacción simbiótica entre el entorno natural y las experiencias espaciales de la persona mayor, contribuyendo al desarrollo e integración de las comunidades que envejecen.…”

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Paisaje natural y envejecimiento saludable en el lugar: el caso del Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey (México)

Sánchez-González¹,

Rivera²,

Rodríguez-Rodríguez³

2018

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Este trabajo se publica bajo una licencia de Creative Commons Reconocimiento-NoComercial 4.0 Internacional. encuestas y Sistemas de Información Geográfica. Los resultados indican que la exposición a elementos naturales del paisaje, como árboles y flores, contribuye al envejecimiento saludable en el lugar, favoreciendo las actividades cotidianas, como relaciones sociales y ocio, mejoran la percepción de la salud y disminuyen las necesidades de ayuda. Asimismo, se muestra que el paisaje natural cotidiano, como elemento simbólico de la identidad ambiental, está asociado a la presencia de recuerdos y vivencias del parque, frecuencia de visitas, grado de conservación de la vegetación autóctona, la proximidad al parque, la práctica de ocio y las relaciones sociales.También, el estudio confirma la importancia de las implicaciones de los paisajes naturales en la calidad de vida de la población, en especial, de las personas mayores, por sus beneficios terapéuticos y simbólicos. Además, se propone impulsar esta línea investigación y generar políticas sostenibles de calidad de vida para favorecer el desarrollo y protección de los paisajes naturales en la región.Palabras clave: paisajes naturales; envejecimiento saludable; identidad ambiental; calidad de vida; Gerontología Ambiental. AbstractThe research analyzes the factors of daily natural landscape that support healthy aging in place and the quality of life of elderly residents in the limits of the National Park "Cumbres" of Monterrey (México). The methodology involved the use of methods such photovoice and mental maps applied to discussion groups of elderly, surveys and Geographic Information Systems. The results indicate that exposure to natural landscape features such as trees and flowers, contributes to healthy aging in place, favoring quotidian activities such as leisure and social relations, improve the perception of health and reduce the need for aid. It also shows that the daily natural landscape as a symbolic element of the environmental identity, is associated with the presence of memories and experiences of the park, visit frequency, degree of conservation of native vegetation, proximity to the park, practicing leisure and social relations. Also, the study confirms the importance of the implications of natural landscapes in the quality of life of the population, especially the elderly, for their therapeutic and symbolic benefits. In addition, it aims to boost this line research and generate sustainable quality of life policies to encourage the development and protection of natural landscapes in the region.

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“…More than death itself, the surroundings in which death occurs is one of the most significant issues for people (Tofle ). Dying in prison is often very different from dying in the free world (Dawes ; O'Conner ; Ratcliff ).…”

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Older Prisoners’ Experiences of Death, Dying and Grief Behind Bars

Aday

Wahidin

2016

Howard J Crime Justice

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Prison populations are experiencing rapid increases and many more offenders are dying in prison. This article draws on research that was conducted by the authors in the US and in England and Wales. The study interrogates the meanings older prisoners give to the prospect of dying in prison. The themes identified during data analysis included general thoughts about death and dying, accounts of other prisoners' deaths, availability of end‐of‐life services, contact with social relations, and wishes to die outside of prison.

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Creating a Place for Dying: Gerontopia

Cited by 12 publications

References 15 publications

Patients’ experience of important factors in the healthcare environment in oncology care

Patients’ experience of important factors in the healthcare environment in oncology care

Paisaje natural y envejecimiento saludable en el lugar: el caso del Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey (México)

Older Prisoners’ Experiences of Death, Dying and Grief Behind Bars

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