Long term care placement: The female resident's perspective
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1998
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Nursing
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the "lived" experience of the female resident in a long-term care
facility. A qualitative phenomenoIogical approach was
utilized. Data were collected from nine female residents living
in Wicomico Nursing Home. Unstructured taped interviews
were conducted. Transcription of the data followed the
interviews and resulted in coding of participant statements
into groups of similar content. Four categories evolved
containing sixteen total codes. Validation of the code and
category analysis was achieved through follow up interviews
with three of the participants. The four categories that arose were as follows:
beginning the experience, activity involvement, home versus
alternative, and relationships. Viewing the nursing home
as "home" was the predominant feeling in this study. It was noted that all of the categories and corresponding
codes contributed to this feeling of "home."
The female resident's perspective on long-term care
placement is of significance as there is currently minimal
data available on this subject. Further research that
expands upon the findings in this study is needed to
increase the knowledge base of the "lived" experience of
the female resident in a long-term care facility.