Relational interactions preserving dignity experience

Tranvåg, Oscar; Petersen, Karin Anna; Nåden, Dagfinn

doi:10.1177/0969733014549882

Cited by 67 publications

(107 citation statements)

References 40 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

103

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…As this group of persons are at risk of becoming objectified and seen as non-persons, especially as the disease progresses [11, 20], the use of life stories should be considered an important element of the care in order to preserve and enhance the dignity and well-being of the person with dementia. The latter has been highlighted as particularly important with regard to dementia care in several studies [20, 54, 55]. As no medical curative treatment of dementia exists [2, 7], individually tailored care is crucial in order to offer the increasing number of persons with dementia and their relatives [1] high-quality professional care in the future.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The use of life stories and its influence on persons with dementia, their relatives and staff – a systematic mixed studies review

et al. 2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BackgroundDementia is an important predictor of nursing home admissions. Due to progressive dementia symptoms, over time it becomes difficult for persons with dementia to communicate their wishes and participate in decisions concerning their everyday lives. Their well-being, sense of dignity, integrity and personhood are at risk. The persons’ life stories have been highlighted as particularly important in dementia care and are referred to as seeing the person beyond the dementia. The aim of this study was to explore and describe the use of life stories and its influence on persons with dementia living in nursing homes, their relatives and staff.MethodsA systematic mixed studies review was conducted. The literature searches were performed in the following databases: CINAHL, PubMed and PsycINFO and the Cochrane library, as well as by hand searching references in the studies included. An updated search was performed eight months after the first search. Data was synthesised inspired by integrative analysis.ResultsThree studies using quantitative design and two studies (presented in three papers) using qualitative design representing research from 2006 to 2015 were included in the review. Life stories generally had a positive influence on the persons with dementia, their relatives, and staff. The use of life stories might contribute to ‘Maintenance of the person with dementia as a whole person rather than a demented patient’. On the other hand, enabling persons with dementia to tell their own story could be a challenge. For the staff it could be challenging when sensitive information emerged uninvited. Involving relatives could also be difficult as to whose story were uncovered.ConclusionsThe use of person’s life story might be of significance, but there is not enough evidence to make any statement about its importance as the research is scarce. Studies, including randomised controlled trials, are needed to measure the impact of life story work on the physiological and psychological aspects of persons with dementia, and also how it influences their relatives and staff.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The use of life stories and its influence on persons with dementia, their relatives and staff – a systematic mixed studies review

et al. 2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Dignity is a concept that applies to all patients. However, older patients can be particularly vulnerable to experiencing a loss of dignity (Gallagher, Li, Wainwright, Jones, & Lee, 2008;Nordenfelt, 2009;Tranv ag, Petersen, & N aden, 2015), especially in hospital (Calnan et al, 2013). There have been ongoing concerns about standards of hospital care for older people in England, resulting in recommendations for improving care quality and dignity for older people (Age UK, 2012;Francis, 2013;Health Service Ombudsman, 2011).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development of tools to measure dignity for older people in acute hospitals

Tauber-Gilmore

Norton

Procter

et al. 2018

Journal of Clinical Nursing

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

We have developed a simple format for a dignity survey and observations. Overall, most patients reported electronically that they received dignified care in hospital. However, observations identified a high percentage of interactions categorised as neutral/basic care, which, while not actively diminishing dignity, will not enhance dignity. There is an opportunity to make these interactions more positive.

show abstract

“…Situations involving vulnerability and difficult symptoms are challenging to manage not only for someone with AD but also for the caregivers (Gates, Fitzwater, & Succop, 2003; Pulsford & Duxbury, 2006). Therefore, being involved in meaningful activities is important for the dignity and identity of people with dementia (Tranvåg, Petersen, & Nåden, 2013). …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Stepping out of the shadows of Alzheimer’s disease: a phenomenological hermeneutic study of older people with Alzheimer’s disease caring for a therapy dog

Swall

Ebbeskog

Hagelin

et al. 2017

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose: Living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can involve a person being unable to recall and convey information in daily life. There are several ways to provide person-centred care to older people with AD, e.g. by empowering them in a situation. The use of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) with a therapy dog in the care of people with dementia is increasing, with the presence of a therapy dog being described as improving, among other things, the well-being and socialization of the person. The aim of this study was to illuminate meanings of care for people with AD in their encounters with a therapy dog.Method: The study used video-recorded observations of the person with AD and the dog. Data were transcribed and analysed using a phenomenological hermeneutic method.Results: The main theme was “Using one’s own resources and abilities as a human being”, which meant being the person one can be and distancing oneself from the symptoms of AD during the time with the dog.Conclusions: The feelings evoked in the people with AD included empathy and altruism, which allowed for a sense of joy and tenderness, which may induce a sense of self-worth, of being needed, and of being meaningful.

show abstract

Relational interactions preserving dignity experience

Cited by 67 publications

References 40 publications

The use of life stories and its influence on persons with dementia, their relatives and staff – a systematic mixed studies review

The use of life stories and its influence on persons with dementia, their relatives and staff – a systematic mixed studies review

Development of tools to measure dignity for older people in acute hospitals

Stepping out of the shadows of Alzheimer’s disease: a phenomenological hermeneutic study of older people with Alzheimer’s disease caring for a therapy dog

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About