20 research outputs found
The recognition of and the response to dementia in primary care: lessons for professional development
The Prevalence of Visual Impairment in People with Dementia (the PrOVIDestudy): a cross-sectional study of people aged 60–89 years with dementia and qualitative exploration of individual, carer and professional perspectives.
The Nexus Between Equitable Land Distribution and Poverty Reduction: An Overview of the Zimbabwean Situation
The compassion of concealment: silence between older caregivers and dying patients in the AIDS era, northwest Tanzania
Hearing what older consumers say about participation in their care
A study exploring older people\u27s participation in their care in acute hospital settings reveals both consumers\u27 and nurses\u27 views of participation. Using a critical ethnographic design, data were collected through participant observation and interviews from consumers in acute care settings who were over 70 years old and nurses who were caring from them. Thematic analysis identified that older people equated participation with being independent. Importantly, consumers highlighted the complexity of the notion of participation when describing situations where they were unable to participate in their own care. The difficulties in communicating with health professionals and an inability to administer their own medications in inpatient settings were identified as barriers to participation. Understanding what consumers believe participation means provides a starting point for developing meaningful partnerships between health professionals and people receiving care.<br /