Everyday doings in a nursing home – described by residents and staff

Abstract

Receiving care and being forced to adjust to the context at the nursing home had a significant impact on the residents' daily doings. Most of the residents needed help to be able to continue performing their activities or to find new ones. The social environment consisting of other residents and staff also influenced the residents' activities.

Influencing everyday activities in a nursing home setting: A call for ethical and responsive engagement

“…This dilemma could be seen, for example, by the nurse assistant of not doing ‘ what we are here for’ in the sense of providing responsive care to the residents. Lack of time and short staffing (Benjamin et al., 2016; Gustavsson, et al., 2015; Salzmann‐Erikson, 2016; Stabell, Eide, Solheim, Solberg, & Rustøen, 2004) are examples of organizational conditions hindering influence enactment in everyday activities. These dilemmas can be seen as being understood and accepted to different degrees by all parties involved as follows: management staff, significant others, and even the residents.…”

“…The facilitation of meaningful activities and relationships that promote quality of life and thriving (Bergland & Kirkevold, 2006, 2008 Edvardsson, Petersson, Sjögren, Lindkvist, & Sandman, 2014; Edvardsson et al, 2017;Patomella, Sandman, Bergland, & Edvardsson, 2016;Zingmark, Sandman, & Norberg, 2002) is highlighted as a relevant dimension of person-centered care practices in NHs. There has been particular attention in research on the role and meaning that activities have for older adults living in NHs (Gustavsson, Liedberg, & Larsson Ranada, 2015;McCormack, Karlsson, et al, 2010, 2011Van't Leven & Jonsson, 2002). Doing tasks, such as watering plants, doing laundry or setting the table, has been addressed as meaningful for older adults living in NHs (Edvardsson, Petersson, et al, 2014;Harnett, 2014).…”

“…There has been particular attention in research on the role and meaning that activities have for older adults living in NHs (Gustavsson, Liedberg, & Larsson Ranada, 2015; McCormack, Karlsson, et al., 2010, 2011; Van't Leven & Jonsson, 2002). Doing tasks, such as watering plants, doing laundry or setting the table, has been addressed as meaningful for older adults living in NHs (Edvardsson, Petersson, et al., 2014; Harnett, 2014).…”

An integrative review of physical activity/exercise intervention effects on function and health-related quality of life in older adults with heart failure

“…46–48 Additionally, regardless of physical function level many older adults rate their health based on perceptions of their quality of life. 49 Studies assessing functional and/or quality of life outcomes not only address areas that are important to the older heart failure population, but also address key elements in the Healthy People 2020 initiative, specifically the goals of reducing functional burden and increasing physical activity engagement by older adults.…”

Problems identified by dual sensory impaired older adults in long-term care when using a self-management program: A qualitative study

“…Problems such as loneliness and aimless days may occur among both DSI and non-sensory impaired older adults, but some participation problems identified in this study show a connection with their DSI, so there is a need for an LTC to be cautious when addressing these participation problems. Whereas hearing and sighted older adults can benefit from an LTC environment that offers stimulating group activities to support participation [31], our study shows that DSI older adults may encounter serious barriers when meeting other people, which increases the risk of heightening their feelings of not belonging.…”