Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 School of Nursing and Midwifery, Department of Pediatric and Neonatal Nursing, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2 Department of Pediatrics and intensive neonatal Nursing department, Razi faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
3 School of Nursing and Midwifery, Care Research Center, Department of Nursing Management, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4 Department of Community Health Nursing, Razi Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Abstract
Abstract
Background: The aging of the population and an increase in the number of older adults require long-term care and a greater number of nursing homes. Consequently, identifying relevant cultural factors in nursing homes may contribute to meeting care needs. This study aimed to explore the culture of nursing care for older adults in nursing homes in Iran.
Methods: This interpretive ethnographic study was conducted in two nursing homes in Kerman. The data were collected through fieldwork, participant observations, field notes, and semi-structured in-depth interviews with 26 staff and 7 residents. The collected data were analyzed through content analysis.
Results: The culture of care in nursing homes revolves around 3 themes including “task-oriented care”, “care deficiency”, and “enthusiastic care”.
Conclusion: The results emphasized the value of the cultural atmosphere embedded in nursing homes. The provided care mostly met the physical and immediate needs of older adults (task-oriented care). In addition, establishing an emotional relationship with older adults can help them better accept care and reduce illness and disability in them.
Keywords: Culture, Care, Nursing home, Elderly, Ethnography.
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