Working experiences of nursing aides in nursing homes: A qualitative study

被引:1
作者
Wei, Yan-ping [1 ,2 ,3 ]
Hong Li [1 ,2 ,3 ]
Ping Chen [1 ,2 ,3 ]
Jing Li [1 ,2 ,3 ]
Chen, Huiying [1 ,2 ,3 ]
Chen, Li-Li [1 ,2 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Fujian Med Univ, Fujian Prov Hosp, Clin Med Coll, Fuzhou, Fujian, Peoples R China
[2] Fujian Prov Hosp, Fuzhou, Fujian, Peoples R China
[3] Fujian Med Univ, Sch Nursing, Fuzhou, Fujian, Peoples R China
来源
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING SCIENCES | 2015年 / 2卷 / 04期
关键词
Focus groups; Interviews; Nursing aides; Nursing homes; Qualitative research;
D O I
10.1016/j.ijnss.2015.10.006
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
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. Copyright (C) 2015, Chinese Nursing Association. Production and hosting by Elsevier (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
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页码:371 / 377
页数:7
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