Nurses' and personal care assistants' role in improving the relocation of older people into nursing homes

Journal of Clinical Nursing
Julie M Ellis, Helen Rawson

Abstract

This article presents findings from a study that explored nurses' and personal care assistants' role in improving the relocation of older people into a nursing home. Suggestions for improving the relocation process for older people moving into a nursing home have been the outcomes of studies that have interviewed residents and their families. However, the views of nurses and personal care assistants working in nursing homes have not been previously explored. An exploratory, descriptive qualitative research design. Individual interviews were conducted with 20 care staff (seven registered nurses, five enrolled nurses and eight personal care assistants) employed at four nursing homes. Using thematic analysis, two key themes were identified: 'What it's like for them' - highlighted staffs' awareness of the advantages, disadvantages and meaning of relocation, and focused on staffing and nursing care; other services provided and the environment. The second theme - 'We can make it better', revealed suggestions for improving the relocation process, and included spending time with new residents and the importance of a person-centred approach to care. Care staff have an important role in improving the relocation process of older people in...Continue Reading

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