Elderly clients' perceptions of caring of a home‐care nurse

Abstract

This descriptive multiple case study examined elderly home-care clients' perceptions of caring behaviours of the nurse within the context of the nursing relationship. Five clients were nursed over a 2-5 month period, during which time data were collected. Client perceptions of nurse caring behaviours were collected through one semi-structured interview at the termination of the nursing relationship. Results from this study support the perception of nurse attributes as caring, consistent with previous research. Moreover, the results suggest that these nurse attributes form the basis of caring in nursing interventions. A model of caring is proposed. Implications for nursing practice and future research are addressed.

Elderly patients' and residents' perceptions of ‘the good nurse’: a literature review

“…Two studies described patient satisfaction and main care activities in geriatric hospital care 20 28. Home care was examined in two studies that focused on the elderly home care user's perception of the quality of care and of the nurse's caring behaviour 29 32. Nursing homes were the research settings of most of the studies, which examined the patients' perceptions of nurses' behaviour or the importance attached to contact with a nurse 18 30 31 33–36.…”

“…Five studies were conducted in the USA,18 28 30 33 34 four in Sweden,20 27 29 36 two in Canada32 35 and one in Australia 31…”

“…The sampling was made up of three purposive samples34–36 and two convenience samples 32 33. All qualitative studies used verbatim transcription and thick description.…”

“…Furthermore, all studies, except for one,32 reported that their studies were approved by an ethics committee and/or described the application of the informed consent procedure.…”

“…Good nurses are individuals who have the necessary technical competences and knowledge. They coordinate care, know what to do when problems occur, follow doctors' orders, and efficiently administer medication (eg, administering intravenous medicines) 18 20 28 30 32 33…”