Choosing a holistic care approach for the elderly
Bamfo, Esther Asantewaa; Hagin, Joan Elorm (2011)
Yrkeshögskolan Novia
2011
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2011102514014
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2011102514014
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The concept of holistic care in today’s nursing helps to enhance the total well-being of the patient. Portraying the human being only by his present needs is insufficient. Every individual is unique and should be cared for as an entity comprising of body, soul and spirit.
The objective of this thesis is to gain more knowledge and to shed additional light on the concept Holistic Home care for the elderly within the home setting from the perspective of the care givers.
Six groups of homecare givers participated in an interview study. Open individual semi-structured and group focused interview were conducted. A qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the interviews. The findings were summarized into six categories and one overarching theme. The results indicate that, the perceived possibility of being treated with dignity and respect is closely connected to how the caregivers cared for their elderly patients. In addition, caring for the elderly in totality is also the paramount desire of most of the participants.
The objective of this thesis is to gain more knowledge and to shed additional light on the concept Holistic Home care for the elderly within the home setting from the perspective of the care givers.
Six groups of homecare givers participated in an interview study. Open individual semi-structured and group focused interview were conducted. A qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the interviews. The findings were summarized into six categories and one overarching theme. The results indicate that, the perceived possibility of being treated with dignity and respect is closely connected to how the caregivers cared for their elderly patients. In addition, caring for the elderly in totality is also the paramount desire of most of the participants.