Canham, S. L., Battersby, L., Fang, M. L., Sixsmith, J., Woolrych, R. and Sixsmith, A. (2017) From familiar faces to family: staff and resident relationships in long-term care. Journal of Aging and Health. 29(5), pp. 842-857. 0898-2643.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Abstract: | Objective: Long-term care (LTC) facilities are increasingly intent on creating a “homelike” atmosphere for residents. Although residential staff are integral to the construction of a home within LTC settings, their perceptions have been relatively absent from the literature. Method: Thirty-two LTC staff participants were interviewed about their experiences and perceptions of the physical environment and conceptualizations of home, and thematic analyses were conducted. Results: An overarching category—interpersonal relationships—emerged from our analyses emphasizing the importance of relationships in creating a homelike environment within institutional settings. Sub-themes that inform our understanding include the following: (a) Staff members’ perceptions of home; (b) “Their second home”: Adjustment to and familiarity in LTC; and (c) “We become family”: Relationality makes a home. Discussion: The study provides evidence to inform current policies and practices in LTC. Specifically, enough time and space should be given. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Caregiving, interpersonal relationships, nursing homes, gerontology |
| Subjects: |
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV1450 Aged H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Women > HQ1060 Aged. Gerontology (Social aspects). Retirement |
| Creators: | Canham, Sarah L, Battersby, Lupin, Fang, Mei Lan, Sixsmith, Judith, Woolrych, Ryan and Sixsmith, Andrew |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Northamptonshire and East Midlands: | Health |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Institute of Health and Wellbeing > Ageing Research Centre Research Centres > Centre for Health Sciences and Services Research Centres > Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences |
| Date: | 1 August 2017 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 842-857 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Aging and Health |
| Volume: | 29 |
| Number: | 5 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1177/0898264316645550 |
| ISSN: | 0898-2643 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/8578 |
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