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Caring for Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease in Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Content Analysis

عنوان مقاله: Caring for Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease in Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Content Analysis
شناسه ملی مقاله: JR_JQRI-1-3_008
منتشر شده در در سال 1391
مشخصات نویسندگان مقاله:

Shahrzad Yektatalab - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences/College of Nursing and Midwifery
Mohammad hossein Kaveh - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences/Faculty of Health and nutrition/ Shiraz University of Medical sciences
Farkhondeh Sharif - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences/College of Nursing and Midwifery
Masoud Falahi khoshknab - Nursing Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Peyman Petramfar - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences/Neurology department

خلاصه مقاله:
Introduction: Gradual and inevitable deterioration of mind and self causes wide ranges of somatic, emotional, and financial needs in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Nurses have a main role in preparing a suitable environment and care for patients. The aim of this research was to understand caring experience and perspective of staff in nursing homes. Method: In a qualitative study, ۱۰ female and three male caregivers in Iranian nursing homes were selected based on purposeful sampling. The subjects were interviewed and data was analyzed using content analysis method. After data immersion, interview texts were transcribed verbatim and initial codes were extracted. These initial codes were re-evaluated and categorized. Results: Nearly ۸۵۰ initial codes were extracted and categorized as three main themes of aspects, bases, and characteristics of care. In addition, ۱۷ sub-themes were identified. Conclusion: Caring for patients’ with Alzheimer’s disease consists of physical routines. Other aspects of care receive limited attention and are provided unprofessionally, based on common sense and personal experience. Employing and continuous education of trained staff in assessment and caring of patients with Alzheimer’s disease can improve the environment of nursing homes, the quality of the provided care, and patients’ quality of life..

کلمات کلیدی:
Alzheimer’s disease, Care, Nursing home, qualitative research, Experience

صفحه اختصاصی مقاله و دریافت فایل کامل: https://civilica.com/doc/2041477/