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Perspectives on residential involvement and engagement in everyday life–a qualitative study.

Authors :
Morgan, Sarah
Hansen, Tania E. A.
Nørgaard, Birgitte
Source :
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy; Oct2023, Vol. 30 Issue 7, p1143-1152, 10p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Background: Worldwide, the population is ageing, and the need for nursing homes is increasing. institutionalization and a culture change from task-orientated care delivery towards increased involvement and engagement in a meaningful everyday life are evolving and, thus, contributing to nursing home residents' quality of life and well-being. Aims/Objectives: To explore nursing home staff's and local managers' perspectives on everyday life with a specific focus on involvement and engagement. Material and Methods: Positioned within interpretivism and hermeneutics, a qualitative exploratory design was applied using individual and group interviews for data generation and abductive thematic analysis as the analytical method. Results: Through the analyses, three main themes appeared—A good day–Everyday life in a nursing home, Doing together–involvement in Everyday life and Involvement in Everyday life–difficult to practice—together with four subthemes—Home and people within, Knowing and relating to the person, If they can - they must and Service and Habits. Conclusions: Fulfilling the needs of both residents and the institution was found to be challenging by nursing home staff and local managers. Significance: A different approach to care, facilitated by, for example, occupational therapists, might be required to enable increased involvement and engagement in everyday life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
11038128
Volume :
30
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
171997585
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2023.2218570