Field research on psychological needs of independent old people in nursing homes
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2014.01.006
- VernacularTitle:养老机构自理区老年人心理需求的田野研究
- Author:
Feng XIAO
;
Qinghua ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nursing home;
Old people;
Psychological need;
Field research;
Qualitative research
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2014;30(1):17-20
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To understand the psychological needs of old people in nursing homes,so that more humanistic services will be supplied to old people,and hopefully to facilitate the management of the nursing home facilities.Methods Field research method was used in this paper in four nursing homes in Chongqing City.Data were collected by observation and interview.Results Data were coded and translated into three themes:wishing to be listened,especially the new resident; eager to be more respected and the feeling of being at home; the most important thing was happiness.Conclusions To concern the psychological needs of old people in nursing homes and supply corresponding service have a significant meaning for improving the survival state and their life quality,as well as increase service level.
