Person‐centredness and its association with resident well‐being in dementia care units

Sjögren, Karin; Lindkvist, Marie; Sandman, Per‐Olof; Zingmark, Karin; Edvardsson, David

doi:10.1111/jan.12085

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“…In contrast, the rationing of documentation is related to a better perception of quality of care, probably because less time is spent with administrative tasks, allowing more time to be spent with residents. The development of personal care workereresident relationships and person-centered care has been repeatedly linked with high quality of care, 63 as well as residents' well-being 64,65 and care workers' job satisfaction and retention. 57,66,67 An unexpected finding was the positive relationship between care workers reporting more frequent stress due to lack of preparation for their job and better ratings of quality of care.…”

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Are Staffing, Work Environment, Work Stressors, and Rationing of Care Related to Care Workers' Perception of Quality of Care? A Cross-Sectional Study

Zúñiga

Ausserhofer

Hamers

et al. 2015

Journal of the American Medical Directors Association

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Are Staffing, Work Environment, Work Stressors, and Rationing of Care Related to Care Workers' Perception of Quality of Care? A Cross-Sectional Study

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Hamers

et al. 2015

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“…Sjogren et al . (2013) reported no correlations between PCC and levels of agitation. However, Rokstad et al .…”

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A qualitative study of professional caregivers' perceptions of processes contributing to mealtime agitation in persons with dementia in nursing home wards and strategies to attain calmness

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AimDescribe professional caregivers' perceptions of factors and processes contributing to mealtime agitation and strategies for attaining and maintaining calm mealtimes.DesignQualitative and descriptive.MethodsA convenience sample of professional caregivers working in two wards for residents with dementia was used. Data were collected during two focus‐group interviews and supplemented with field notes from six reflection groups. Thematic content analysis was conducted. Data collection occurred from 2010–2011.ResultsProfessional caregivers perceived agitation during mealtime as resulting from negative feelings in residents triggered by a lack of or negative social interaction, too much or ambiguous stimuli or demands exceeding residents' capacity. Strategies for attaining calm mealtimes involved thorough planning beforehand. During mealtime, professional caregivers focused on establishing a positive community around the table, helping residents focus on eating and continuously observing residents for subtle signals indicating that agitation was about to develop. The prerequisites to succeed with the strategies were knowledge of the residents' preferences and abilities, knowledge sharing within the team and awareness of one's own communication style. Thus, the professional caregivers operationalized person‐centred care in a mealtime context.

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“…The present findings show a strong indication that such relationships were established with the dementia sufferers and the next of kin. Sjögren et al20 have shown, in a study in dementia care units, a relationship between person-centered care and the dementia sufferers’ ability to perform daily activities. The residents gained, for example, a higher ability to eat, drink, and manage toileting, and a higher quality of life compared to other residents in units with a lower level of person-centered care.…”

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Participation in physical and social activities among home-dwelling persons with dementia – experiences of next of kin

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Eriksen³

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IntroductionTo be next of kin to a home-dwelling person with dementia is known to be a heavy burden, especially early in the process. Studies have revealed a need for information and support during the disease process. Likewise, there is support for the positive impacts of physical and social activities for wellbeing in home-dwelling people with dementia. It is important to obtain experiences from next of kin whose spouses or parents participate in such physical and social activities.AimThe aim of this study was to elucidate the experiences of next of kin to home-dwelling persons in an early stage of dementia who had an opportunity to participate in organized physical and social activities.MethodThe study has a qualitative design. Focus group interviews were conducted with ten next of kin to home-dwelling dementia sufferers, who participated in physical and social activities in an activity center. The interview texts were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.FindingsIn the analysis, two categories emerged: “a break in the everyday” and “being attended and cared about.” Two sub-categories identified in each of the two main categories were: “need of relief ” and “meaningful activities;” and “being confirmed” and “sharing experiences and getting advice and help,” respectively. These categories were interpreted in an overall theme: “contentment with adapted activities and group meetings provided with a person-centered approach.”ConclusionAdapted physical and social activities led by highly qualified personnel can provide needed relief and support to the next of kin, and meaningful activities to the dementia sufferers. However, it is crucial that the personnel provide person-centered care and are able to meet the needs of the dementia sufferers and their next of kin, to help to give them a new everyday life.

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Person‐centredness and its association with resident well‐being in dementia care units

Cited by 67 publications

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Are Staffing, Work Environment, Work Stressors, and Rationing of Care Related to Care Workers' Perception of Quality of Care? A Cross-Sectional Study

Are Staffing, Work Environment, Work Stressors, and Rationing of Care Related to Care Workers' Perception of Quality of Care? A Cross-Sectional Study

A qualitative study of professional caregivers' perceptions of processes contributing to mealtime agitation in persons with dementia in nursing home wards and strategies to attain calmness

Participation in physical and social activities among home-dwelling persons with dementia – experiences of next of kin

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Person‐centredness and its association with resident well‐being in dementia care units

Cited by 67 publications

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Are Staffing, Work Environment, Work Stressors, and Rationing of Care Related to Care Workers' Perception of Quality of Care? A Cross-Sectional Study

Are Staffing, Work Environment, Work Stressors, and Rationing of Care Related to Care Workers' Perception of Quality of Care? A Cross-Sectional Study

A qualitative study of professional caregivers' perceptions of processes contributing to mealtime agitation in persons with dementia in nursing home wards and strategies to attain calmness

Participation in physical and social activities among home-dwelling persons with dementia &ndash; experiences of next of kin

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