In:
Pflege, Hogrefe Publishing Group, Vol. 27, No. 6 ( 2014-12-01), p. 369-380
Abstract:
Background: A fundamental aim of social science and for practitioners is the improvement of the quality of life of inpatients residing in long term care homes. Health, as a vital part of quality of life, gains in subjective importance with rising age. Aim: This paper aims to analyse the aspects of «Intact mental abilities» and “Mobility” thorough in terms of the subjective quality of life of nursing home residents. Materials and method: nine male and 33 female inpatients of eight independent nursing homes within Berlin and surrounding regions have been interviewed using narrative guidance questions. The interviewees were selected by the interviewer participating in their day to day life and through the means of direct conversations with the respective persons. The following analysis is based on Bohnsack's documentary method. Results: Findings suggest that it is important for the interviewees to retain their mental abilities up until old age to be capable of acting autonomously and independently controlling their own life. The respondents not only perceive the loss of their own cognitive abilities as problematic, but also that of their cohabitants, as such impedes social contacts. Another key component of well-being deems to be the ability “to walk”, in other words, mobility is basis for retaining self-determination and facilitates to participate in activities within the nursing homes. Conclusion: Nursing home residents should receive tailored support in cognitive abilities. In addition, interested residents should receive enhanced information about the disease of dementia. The mobility should be largely preserved more close to everyday life movement offers available towards the residents.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1012-5302
,
1664-283X
DOI:
10.1024/1012-5302/a000390
Language:
German
Publisher:
Hogrefe Publishing Group
Publication Date:
2014
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2077531-3
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645005-2
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