Working experiences of nursing aides in nursing homes: A qualitative study

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• 作者：Yan-ping Wei^a ; ^b ; ^c ; Hong Li^a ; ^b ; ^c ; ^{leehong99@126.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author} ; Ping Chen^a ; ^b ; ^c ; Jing Li^a ; ^b ; ^c ; Huiying Chen^a ; ^b ; ^c ; Li-Li Chen^a ; ^b ; ^c
• 关键词：Focus groups ; Interviews ; Nursing aides ; Nursing homes ; Qualitative research
• 刊名：International Journal of Nursing Sciences
• 出版年：2015
• 出版时间：December 2015
• 年：2015
• 卷：2
• 期：4
• 页码：371-377
• 全文大小：353 K

文摘

To examine how nursing aides in nursing homes perceived their caring work.

Methods

Twenty-four nursing aides from one public and one private nursing home in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China were selected and interviewed in focus groups. Phenomenological analysis was performed.

Results

Two themes (positive and negative working experiences) and six sub-themes were drawn: companionship, happiness, trust, achievement, hard work, and grievance.

Conclusion

A reasonable work arrangement, positive psychological intervention, and the strengthening of professional, medical and social supports are recommended to improve the work quality and satisfaction of nursing aides in elderly homes.