Rehabilitative approach in elderly care homes in Kathmandu, Nepal
Thapa, Binita (2020)
Thapa, Binita
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020120326069
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Abstract
This study was done on behalf of the partner organization's developmental plan to include a rehabilitative approach in their new elderly care home in Nepal. This study's objective was to collect information about older adults' living conditions and rehabilitative approaches in elderly care homes in Kathmandu, Nepal.
According to the Nepalese tradition, the family takes care of their older members. However, due to various reasons, some older adults move to live in care homes. In Nepal, older adult and elderly care homes are less on the priority list of the government. Whereas in developed countries like Finland, government support for the older adult and elderly care homes is strong. Rehabilitation for older adults will help them stay independent and enjoy life to the fullest. Inclusion of rehabilitation in elderly care homes is equally important. A qualitative method was used in this research. Data were collected from answers written to the open-ended questionnaire from four participants. Participants were required to be involved in older adults' direct care and from different care homes. The author herself made seven elderly care homes visits, and her observation notes played an essential role in developing findings. Answers written by the participants and authors' notes were analyzed. Following the data triangulation, textual interpretation was made to allow the study's interest to emerge. Applying codes helped to organize the patterns of the data.
Research findings showed care homes in desperate need of help with a never-ending list of shortages, including the essential human need for food, warmth. Despite a challenging situation, there were various rehabilitative approaches. Daily activities kept older adults busy, for example, knitting, making cotton wicks, helping care home staff with daily chores. Physical exercise, spiritual practice, festivals, and participating in social causes such as afforestation programs gave older adult happiness.
This study was done on behalf of the partner organization's developmental plan to include a rehabilitative approach in their new elderly care home in Nepal. This study's objective was to collect information about older adults' living conditions and rehabilitative approaches in elderly care homes in Kathmandu, Nepal.
According to the Nepalese tradition, the family takes care of their older members. However, due to various reasons, some older adults move to live in care homes. In Nepal, older adult and elderly care homes are less on the priority list of the government. Whereas in developed countries like Finland, government support for the older adult and elderly care homes is strong. Rehabilitation for older adults will help them stay independent and enjoy life to the fullest. Inclusion of rehabilitation in elderly care homes is equally important. A qualitative method was used in this research. Data were collected from answers written to the open-ended questionnaire from four participants. Participants were required to be involved in older adults' direct care and from different care homes. The author herself made seven elderly care homes visits, and her observation notes played an essential role in developing findings. Answers written by the participants and authors' notes were analyzed. Following the data triangulation, textual interpretation was made to allow the study's interest to emerge. Applying codes helped to organize the patterns of the data.
Research findings showed care homes in desperate need of help with a never-ending list of shortages, including the essential human need for food, warmth. Despite a challenging situation, there were various rehabilitative approaches. Daily activities kept older adults busy, for example, knitting, making cotton wicks, helping care home staff with daily chores. Physical exercise, spiritual practice, festivals, and participating in social causes such as afforestation programs gave older adult happiness.