Encounters in Swedish nursing homes: a hermeneutic study of residents’ experiences

Westin, Lars; Danielson, Ella

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04396.x

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“…In most of the studies, the average ages of the elderly patients and residents included in this literature review was between 78 and 86 years, respectively 20 27 29–32 35 36. One of the inclusion criteria that was often used was that the ‘elderly patient needs to be able to communicate, that he/she needs to have the necessary cognitive and/or physical skills to complete the questionnaire and to answer the questions’ 18 20 27 29–31 33–36.…”

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Elderly patients' and residents' perceptions of ‘the good nurse’: a literature review

Elst

Casterlé

Gastmans³

2011

J Med Ethics

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This article describes the findings of a mixed method literature review that examined the perceptions of elderly patients and residents of a good nurse in nursing homes, hospitals and home care. According to elderly patients and residents, good nurses are individuals who have the necessary technical and psychosocial skills to care for patients. They are at their disposal, promptly recognising the patients' needs. Good nurses like their job and are sincere and affectionate. They are understanding and caring. They do not hesitate to enter into a trust-based relationship with their patients. Knowing and understanding how elderly patients and nursing home residents perceive 'the good nurse' is crucial for providing quality care and for promoting better patient outcomes in geriatric care.

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“…Five studies were conducted in the USA,18 28 30 33 34 four in Sweden,20 27 29 36 two in Canada32 35 and one in Australia 31…”

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Elderly patients' and residents' perceptions of ‘the good nurse’: a literature review

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Casterlé

Gastmans³

2011

J Med Ethics

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“…Reflecting with colleagues on the relationship between existential loneliness and health care could open up discussions of alternative approaches. Westin and Danielson (2007) showed that encounters with nursing home staff influenced older people’s feelings of “being somebody” or “being nobody”. Both residents and professionals effected the encounters, although professionals were responsible for the outcomes.…”

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Encountering existential loneliness among older people: perspectives of health care professionals

Sundström

Edberg

Rämgård

et al. 2018

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Purpose: Existential loneliness is part of being human that is little understood in health care, but, to provide good care to their older patients, professionals need to be able to meet their existential concerns. The aim of this study was to explore health care professionals’ experiences of their encounters with older people they perceive to experience existential loneliness. Method: We conducted 11 focus groups with 61 health professionals working in home care, nursing home care, palliative care, primary care, hospital care, or pre-hospital care. Our deductive–inductive analytical approach used a theoretical framework based on the work of Emmy van Deurzen in the deductive phase and an interpretative approach in the inductive phase. Results: The results show that professionals perceived existential loneliness to appear in various forms associated with barriers in their encounters, such as the older people’s bodily limitations, demands and needs perceived as insatiable, personal shield of privacy, or fear and difficulty in encountering existential issues. Conclusion: Encountering existential loneliness affected the professionals and their feelings in various ways, but they generally found the experience both challenging and meaningful.

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“…According to Eriksson [13], suffering related to care is an unnecessary suffering that can largely be eliminated if a more humane perspective permeates the healthcare environment. According to Westin and Danielson [41], encounters based on confirmation-that is, seeing, listening to, and understanding others and taking them seriously-will evoke feelings of being valued and respected as unique individuals, which can increase feelings of well-being.…”

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Perspectives on Everyday Suffering among People with Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Concurrent Mental Disorders

Björk¹,

Rönngren²,

John³

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The aim of this study was to describe the perceptions of everyday suffering among adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comorbid mental disease. Directed content analysis guided by Eriksson's theory on human suffering was performed on data from 20 individual interviews. Expressions of both suffering and well-being were identified; the former centred on loneliness and related to life, illness, and care, which supported Eriksson's theory, whereas expressions of well-being related to ADHD diagnosis and supportive social relationships. Nevertheless, results indicate the need to expand those expressions in order to better contribute to developing a supportive rehabilitation regimen that can provide more interpersonal care.

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Encounters in Swedish nursing homes: a hermeneutic study of residents’ experiences

Abstract: The insights gained from the study can guide nurses in their encounters with residents in nursing homes so that they feel respected as unique human beings and part of a community.

Cited by 37 publications

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Elderly patients' and residents' perceptions of ‘the good nurse’: a literature review

Elderly patients' and residents' perceptions of ‘the good nurse’: a literature review

Encountering existential loneliness among older people: perspectives of health care professionals

Perspectives on Everyday Suffering among People with Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Concurrent Mental Disorders

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