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Resident-to-resident aggression in nursing homes: results from a qualitative event reconstruction study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Despite its prevalence and negative consequences, research on elder abuse has rarely considered resident-to-resident aggression (RRA) in nursing homes. This study employed a qualitative event reconstruction methodology to identify the major forms of RRA that occur in nursing homes.

Design and methods

Events of RRA were identified within a 2-week period in all units (n = 53) in nursing homes located in New York City. Narrative reconstructions were created for each event based on information from residents and staff who were involved as well as other sources. The event reconstructions were analyzed using qualitative methods to identify common features of RRA events.

Results

Analysis of the 122 event reconstructions identified 13 major forms of RRA, grouped under five themes. The resulting framework demonstrated the heterogeneity of types of RRA, the importance of considering personal, environmental, and triggering factors, and the potential emotional and physical harm to residents.

Implications

These results suggest the need for person-centered and environmental interventions to reduce RRA, as well as for further research on the topic.

SUBMITTER: Pillemer K

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3265555 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Resident-to-resident aggression in nursing homes: results from a qualitative event reconstruction study.

Pillemer Karl K Chen Emily K EK Van Haitsma Kimberly S KS Teresi Jeanne J Ramirez Mildred M Silver Stephanie S Sukha Gail G Lachs Mark S MS

The Gerontologist 20111101 1

<h4>Purpose</h4>Despite its prevalence and negative consequences, research on elder abuse has rarely considered resident-to-resident aggression (RRA) in nursing homes. This study employed a qualitative event reconstruction methodology to identify the major forms of RRA that occur in nursing homes.<h4>Design and methods</h4>Events of RRA were identified within a 2-week period in all units (n = 53) in nursing homes located in New York City. Narrative reconstructions were created for each event bas ...[more]

PMID: 22048811

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Project description:BACKGROUND:The culture shift in nursing homes from task-oriented to person-centered care has created a need to assess clients' experienced quality of care (QoC), as this corresponds best with what matters to them. This study aimed to gain insight into how to assess experienced QoC in nursing homes from the client's perspective. METHOD:A qualitative study was performed consisting of a focus group with client representatives (n?=?10), a focus group with nursing home staff (n?=?9) and a world café with client representatives and staff recruited from the Living Lab in Ageing & Long-Term Care (n?=?24). Three questions about assessing experienced QoC from the client's perspective were addressed during data collection: 1) What content needs to be assessed? 2) What assessment procedures are needed? and, 3) Who needs to be involved in the assessment? Semi-structured questions, photo elicitation and creative writing were used to answer these questions. Conventional content analysis was used to analyze the data. RESULTS:Participants indicated that experienced QoC mostly occurs within the interactions between clients, family and staff, highlighting the impact of relationships. They suggested assessments should focus on three aspects: 1) knowledge about the client, 2) a responsive approach, and 3) a caring environment. These can be assessed by having conversations with clients, their families and staff, and additionally observing the clients in their living environments. Sufficient time and resources are prerequisites for this. Additionally, the person performing the quality assessments needs to possess certain communication and empathy skills. CONCLUSION:It is important to include the perspectives of the client, family and staff when assessing experienced QoC, in line with the principles underlying relationship-centered care. In order to be feasible, it is recommended to incorporate quality assessments into the nursing homes' daily routines. Further research with clients, family and staff in nursing homes is needed to develop a feasible, reliable and valid method that assesses experienced QoC from the client's perspective.

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Resident-to-resident aggression in nursing homes: results from a qualitative event reconstruction study.

Purpose

Design and methods

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Resident-to-resident aggression in nursing homes: results from a qualitative event reconstruction study.

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