eCite Digital Repository
The impact of a participatory care model on work satisfaction of care workers and the functionality, connectedness, and mental health of community-dwelling older people
Citation
Bernoth, M and Burmeister, OK and Morrison, M and Islam, MZ and Onslow, F and Cleary, M, The impact of a participatory care model on work satisfaction of care workers and the functionality, connectedness, and mental health of community-dwelling older people, Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 37, (6) pp. 429-435. ISSN 0161-2840 (2016) [Refereed Article]
Copyright Statement
Copyright 2016 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
DOI: doi:10.3109/01612840.2016.1149260
Abstract
This study describes and evaluates an innovative program designed to reduce functional decline among seniors, using a participatory care approach and integrated health teams. The evaluation provides older people and community support workers (CSWs) with the opportunity to share their experiences of being involved with an innovative program to reduce functional decline (mobility, skin integrity, nutrition, mental health, continence) of older, community dwelling adults implemented by a Nursing Service in a major capital city in Australia. As part of the program, CSWs were trained to provide care that aimed to reduce functional decline, and improve the quality of life for the care recipients. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with older people receiving care and a focus group (FG) was conducted with CSWs. Seven themes emerged during data analysis: 1) functionality/independence; 2) prevention; 3) confidence; 4) connection; 5) the approach; 6) care plans; and 7) the role of the CSWs. The relationship built between care giver and receiver and the mutual respect facilitated through adopting a participatory care approach was crucial. This relationship-focused care contributed to improved functionality and consequently quality of life for the older person, and for the CSW professional it contributed to their development, improved satisfaction with their role, and increased pride in the difference they make in the lives of their clients. Opportunities for improvement of the program included ensuring that participants understood the rationale for all aspects of the program, including regular reminders, as well as the use of regular reviews of individual outcomes.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | mental health, research, older people |
| Research Division: | Medical and Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Public Health and Health Services |
| Research Field: | Mental Health |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) |
| Objective Field: | Mental Health |
| UTAS Author: | Cleary, M (Professor Michelle Cleary) |
| ID Code: | 109637 |
| Year Published: | 2016 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 5 |
| Deposited By: | Health Sciences |
| Deposited On: | 2016-06-24 |
| Last Modified: | 2017-12-22 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
Repository Staff Only: item control page