<i>Difficult but achievable</i>
            : medical social workers’ experiences transiting older adults from hospital care to nursing home in Nigeria

Esther Oyebade, Olanike; Oyinlola, Oluwagbemiga; Asenjo Palma, Cristina

doi:10.1080/00981389.2024.2324859

Social Work in Health Care

2024

DOI: 10.1080/00981389.2024.2324859

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Difficult but achievable : medical social workers’ experiences transiting older adults from hospital care to nursing home in Nigeria

Olanike Esther Oyebade,

Oluwagbemiga Oyinlola,

Cristina Asenjo Palma

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Factors Associated with the Sense of Coherence Among Older Adults Attending a Geriatric Centre in Nigeria

Adebusoye,

Oyinlola,

Cadmus

et al. 2024

Ageing Int

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Factors Associated with the Sense of Coherence Among Older Adults Attending a Geriatric Centre in Nigeria

Adebusoye,

Oyinlola,

Cadmus

et al. 2024

Ageing Int

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Motivations and Impact of Training of Home Care Workers for Older Adults in Nigeria

Oyinlola,

Adekunle Adebusoye,

O Olowookere

et al. 2024

Compr Health Biomed Stud

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Background: The aging population in Nigeria presents a significant challenge to the healthcare system, particularly in providing adequate home care. This study addresses the urgent need for well-trained home care workers as traditional family-based care models become increasingly unsustainable due to urbanization and economic pressures. Objectives: The study explored the motivations and impacts of a two-week training program for home care workers, aimed at equipping participants with essential skills for caring for older adults in Nigeria. Methods: Using a descriptive qualitative approach, including semi-structured interviews with 20 participants, this study investigates the motivations for joining the training program and its impact on professional development and competency in elder care. Results: The findings reveal diverse motivations for participation, including aspirations for career advancement, personal growth, and a strong commitment to providing quality care. The training program significantly enhanced participants' skills, knowledge, and confidence, enabling them to manage complex caregiving situations more effectively and improve the overall quality of care. Conclusions: This research highlights the critical role of specialized training in improving the quality of life for older adults in Nigeria. It emphasizes the need for policy interventions to standardize training for home care workers, ensuring consistent quality of care for Nigeria's aging population and recognizing the profession's essential contribution to the healthcare system.

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Difficult but achievable : medical social workers’ experiences transiting older adults from hospital care to nursing home in Nigeria

Cited by 2 publications

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Factors Associated with the Sense of Coherence Among Older Adults Attending a Geriatric Centre in Nigeria

Factors Associated with the Sense of Coherence Among Older Adults Attending a Geriatric Centre in Nigeria

Motivations and Impact of Training of Home Care Workers for Older Adults in Nigeria

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