Working experiences of nursing aides in nursing homes: A qualitative study
Objective: To examine how nursing aides in nursing homes perceived their caring work. Methods: Twenty-four nursing aides from one public and one private nursing home in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China were selected and interviewed in focus groups. Phenomenological analysis was performed. Results: Two...
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2015-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Objective: To examine how nursing aides in nursing homes perceived their caring work. Methods: Twenty-four nursing aides from one public and one private nursing home in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China were selected and interviewed in focus groups. Phenomenological analysis was performed. Results: Two themes (positive and negative working experiences) and six sub-themes were drawn: companionship, happiness, trust, achievement, hard work, and grievance. Conclusion: A reasonable work arrangement, positive psychological intervention, and the strengthening of professional, medical and social supports are recommended to improve the work quality and satisfaction of nursing aides in elderly homes. |
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| Item Description: | 2352-0132 10.1016/j.ijnss.2015.10.006 |