scholarly journals Measuring positive caregiving experiences in family caregivers of nursing home residents: A comparison of the Positive Experiences Scale, Gain in Alzheimer Care INstrument, and Positive Aspects of Caregiving questionnaire

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanneke JA Smaling ◽  
Karlijn J Joling ◽  
Wilco P Achterberg ◽  
Anneke L Francke ◽  
Jenny T van der Steen
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Positive Experiences ◽  
Positive Aspects Of Caregiving ◽  
Positive Caregiving

Measuring positive caregiving experiences in family caregivers of nursing home residents

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kohei Kajiwara ◽  
Jun Kako ◽  
Masamitsu Kobayashi ◽  
Hiroko Noto ◽  
Ayako Ogata
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Positive Caregiving

scholarly journals Positive Aspects of Caregiving Among Family Caregivers of Individuals With Dementia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 358-359
Author(s):  
Mary Grace Asirot ◽  
Anna Papazyan ◽  
Yeonsu Song
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Care Recipient ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Negative Experience ◽  
Care Recipients ◽  
Positive Aspects Of Caregiving ◽  
Positive Caregiving ◽  
And Behavior

Abstract Traditionally, caregiving for individuals with dementia has been viewed as a negative experience. Understanding positive aspect of caregiving and related factors is important to improve health among family caregivers. We analyzed baseline data from an ongoing dyadic sleep education trial for individuals with dementia and their caregivers (N=21 dyads; mean age 70.8± 11.1 for caregivers, 80.5± 8.3 for care-recipients). The Positive Aspects of Caregiving (PAC 9-item) was used to assess subjective satisfaction with caregiving. Other measures included Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), SF-12 Health Survey (SF-12v2), Revised Memory and Behavior Problems Checklist (RMBPC), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Pearson correlations and t-tests were calculated for analyses. Caregivers most frequently endorsed that caregiving enabled them to appreciate life more (n=16 agreed a lot). Caregivers who began providing care within the first few months of the care-recipient needing care (n=16) had greater positive aspects of caregiving than those who started providing care sometime later (n=5) (36.37±7.33 versus 25.8±8.29, p=0.01). Caregivers with higher PAC scores had lower ZBI score (r=-0.49, p=0.02), better mental health on the SF-12v2 (r=0.53, p=0.01), less distress related to care-recipient behaviors on the RMBPC (r=-0.50, p=0.02), and lower PSQI subscale (perceived sleep quality) score (r= -0.46, p=0.04). Findings suggest that higher positive caregiving experience was associated with better mental health and sleep quality, and less burden and distress from the care-recipients behaviors. More research is needed to better understand this relationship and to determine possible interventions to increase positive aspects of caregiving.

scholarly journals FACTORS INFLUENCING AUTONOMY OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS WITH DEMENTIA: THE PERCEPTION OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 722-722
Author(s):  
L Hoek ◽  
H Verbeek ◽  
J Van Haastregt ◽  
E De Vries ◽  
R Backhaus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Factors Influencing

scholarly journals Nursing home quality of life in the Lebanon

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-156
Author(s):  
Marina Gharibian Adra ◽  
John Hopton ◽  
John Keady
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore perceptions, perspectives and meaning of quality of life for a sample of older residents, care staff and family caregivers in two nursing homes in Lebanon. Design/methodology/approach A classic grounded theory study was conducted between 2010 and 2011 in two nursing homes in Beirut. The semi-structured interviews were undertaken with a theoretical sample of 20 residents, 8 family caregivers and 11 staff. The constant comparative method was used to analyze the data. Findings Three distinct but interrelated properties of quality of life emerged from this process: “maintaining self,” “maintaining identity” and “maintaining continuity”. The dynamics that exist within and between each of these properties provide an indicator about shared and distinct meanings and the implications for care practice. Research limitations/implications The study was conducted in one city in Lebanon; accordingly, the transferability of findings may be challenging. Practical implications Implications for nursing and nursing policy – improving Lebanese national standards and regulations applicable to nursing home residents may help to enhance residents’ care needs and quality of life. Social implications There was limited guidance aimed at helping older residents to voice and increase their choice and control. Originality/value This paper provides new insights into the process of outlining the properties attached to the phenomenon of quality of life in nursing homes in Lebanon. It will be of interest to those in nursing home care as well as to policy makers.

scholarly journals 415 - Promoting empowerment for nursing homes residents with dementia: a feasibility study of the SPAN+ program

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. 38-39
Author(s):  
Charlotte T.M. Van Corven ◽  
Annemiek Bielderman ◽  
Mandy Wijnen ◽  
Ruslan Leontjevas ◽  
Peter Lucassen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Care Organization ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Sense Of Identity

Introduction:For feeling empowered, a sense of identity, usefulness, control, and self-worth is important for people living with dementia. We developed an empowerment intervention called the SPAN+ program to promote empowerment for nursing home residents with dementia. The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of the SPAN+ program for these residents.Methods:Healthcare professionals of two dementia special care units of one care organization worked with the SPAN+ intervention, which lasted for four months (September 2020 – December 2020). During the intervention, they reflected together on the four themes of empowerment for each resident, and set specific goals. Subsequently, they discussed and adjusted these goals with family caregivers and the person living with dementia (when possible). Furthermore, their personal professional development was targeted by specific exercises around the themes of empowerment.We used the method of Bowen and colleagues (2009) to evaluate the feasibility of the SPAN+program in terms of acceptability, demand, implementation, practicality, integration, and possible efficacy.Qualitative data was collected through interviews and a focus group discussion with participating healthcare professionals. Quantitative data was collected through standardized questionnaires filled in by healthcare professionals and family caregivers at baseline and at four- month follow-up.Results:Preliminary results show that the SPAN+ program supports healthcare professionals to increase attention for empowerment of residents living with dementia, by reflecting together with other healthcare professionals on what matters for each individual resident. Difficulties were reported in engaging family caregivers in the SPAN+ program.Conclusion:The SPAN+ program seems valuable to increase the focus of healthcare professionals on a sense of identity, usefulness, control, and self-worth of people living with dementia in a nursing home, and to promote their empowerment.

Family Involvement in Nursing Homes: Are Family Caregivers Getting What They Want?

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (8) ◽  
pp. 993-1015 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Colin Reid ◽  
Neena L. Chappell
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Family Caregiver ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Canadian Study ◽  
Person Centered Care ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
Caregiver Involvement

The provision of person-centered care for nursing home residents with dementia suggests the need for family caregiver involvement. In this article, we argue that optimal family involvement differs by family caregiver and therefore depends on the degree to which family caregivers consider their own involvement to be important. In this Canadian study, we compare the importance that 135 family caregivers of residents with dementia place on 20 kinds of involvement with the degree to which they perceive opportunities for involvement. Family Involvement Congruence Scores are calculated in three ways: those for whom involvement is important, those for whom involvement is not important, and an overall congruence score. Congruence scores varied by involvement type. These scores show promise for use in future research on family caregiver involvement and as tools for use by facilities as they endeavor to meet family caregiver expectations for involvement.

scholarly journals Partnerships in nursing homes: How do family caregivers of residents with dementia perceive collaboration with staff?

Dementia ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 147130122096223
Author(s):  
Linda JM Hoek ◽  
Jolanda CM van Haastregt ◽  
Erica de Vries ◽  
Ramona Backhaus ◽  
Jan PH Hamers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
Personal Connection ◽  
A Priority

Background Partnerships between family and nursing staff in nursing homes are essential to address residents’ needs and wishes. Collaboration is needed to create partnerships; nonetheless, challenges exist. Aim This study aimed to gain insights into the experiences of families collaborating with staff. Method Semi-structured interviews were held with 30 family caregivers of nursing home residents with dementia. Findings Data reflected three themes, which shaped collaboration with staff from families’ perspective, ‘communication’, ‘trust and dependency’ and ‘involvement’. Discussion Good communication appeared to be a requisite condition for having trust in staff and quality of involvement in residents’ life. Good communication was described as having informal contact with staff, which enabled family and staff to build a personal connection. Consequently, this seemed to increase trust and satisfaction regarding involvement. Conclusion Findings suggest that increasing informal contact and building a personal connection should be a priority for staff in order to improve collaboration and to create partnerships with families.

Examining trust in health professionals among family caregivers of nursing home residents with advanced dementia

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 2466-2471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jannie A. Boogaard ◽  
Perla Werner ◽  
Anna Zisberg ◽  
Jenny T. van der Steen
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Advanced Dementia
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