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A Heideggerian Hermeneutic Phenomenological Approach To Understanding Residents' Perceptions Of Meaningful Care In Nursing Homes, Nila Reimer
Nila Reimer
Background It is well known that quality of care in nursing homes has been an unrelenting concern; however, plans for major improvements are evolving. A move toward care for residents where residents are respected and heard is finally emerging. Although the focus on resident-centered care is currently recognized, meaningful care from residents’ perceptions deserves further examination. Improvement in overall care for residents relies on deep understanding about meaningful care through the eyes of the residents which is severely under-reported. Purpose The purpose of this study is to share understanding about meaningful care for residents in nursing homes. This study serves …
Evaluating Predictors Of Aging And Function Related To Exercise In The Aging Population, Nila Reimer
Evaluating Predictors Of Aging And Function Related To Exercise In The Aging Population, Nila Reimer
Nila Reimer
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Evaluation Of The Aging Process And Exercise, Nila Reimer
Evaluation Of The Aging Process And Exercise, Nila Reimer
Nila Reimer
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Residents' Descriptions Of What Makes Meaning In Nursing Homes, Nila Reimer
Residents' Descriptions Of What Makes Meaning In Nursing Homes, Nila Reimer
Nila Reimer
A move toward care of residents in nursing homes where they are respected and heard is finally emerging. While a focus on individualizing care for residents is now recognized, research reveals there remains a lack of understanding about what befitting care is for these residents. Two common strategies used in an attempt to determine what is meaningful for residents in nursing homes include measuring their responses to satisfaction surveys and implementing person-centered care. Although satisfaction surveys and approaches of integrating person-centered care have served as valuable methods to measure nursing home quality, these strategies have not revealed what residents consider …