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- Horttana, Britt Marie, et al.
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Experiences of relocation in dementia care from the perspective of six care workers.
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Ingår i: International journal of older people nursing. - : Wiley. - 1748-3743 .- 1748-3735. ; 6:2, s. 93-101
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Experiences of relocation in dementia care from the perspective of six care workers. International Journal of Older People Nursing6, 93-101 doi: 10.1111/j.1748-3743.2010.00246.x Background. Relocation of persons with dementia might be considered when quality of care cannot be sustained due to increasing needs. Relocation has been studied from the aspects of mortality and morbidity. Aim. To explore the thoughts and experiences of care workers when relocating a person with dementia within municipal sheltered housing. Method. This qualitative study was conducted in Sweden and based on interviews with six care workers involved in the relocation of two persons with dementia. Latent content analysis was applied. Results. The findings of one narrative are summarised in the theme 'Walking the tightrope: trying to balance conflicting needs'. In the other narrative the theme 'Balancing closeness and distance' emerged. Eight sub-themes were identified illustrating the relocation time-line. Conclusion. Relocation from the care workers' perspective is a complex process with conflicting values and practical issues that hinder the provision of good care and security. Implications for practice. Supporting next of kin in the relocation decision-making process presupposes time for reflection in dialogue with staff. The risk of moral distress should be observed and support for care workers could be provided in the form of supervision, ethical consultations and local guidelines.
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- Pettersson, Ingvor, 1950-, et al.
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Roles of assistive devices for home care staff in Sweden : a qualitative study
- 2010
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Ingår i: Disability and rehabilitation: assistive technology. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1748-3107 .- 1748-3115. ; 5:5, s. 295-304
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- PURPOSE: To explore home care staff experiences in relation to assistive devices and the use of assistive device at work. METHOD: Individual conversational interviews with 14 home care staff were used. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyse the data. RESULTS: A broad meaning attached to the use of assistive devices at work emerged in three themes. In 'staff's role at work in relation to assistive devices', their different roles emerged in relation to knowledge and instruction as well as safeguarding the user. 'Assistive devices as a product and their significance for staff' showed that devices were an integrated part of staff work in the users' home. Devices influenced staff cooperation, feelings and were significant in relation to time and finance. Regarding 'assistive devices and their significance for the user from the staff's perspective', the staff felt that devices were a prerequisite for the user coping with everyday life and they also had an emotional significance. CONCLUSION: Assistive devices play a significant and important role for home care staff. An increased understanding among prescribers and other health care staff about home care staff knowledge about, work with and experience from assistive devices could contribute to a better care and rehabilitation for home care recipients.
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