Challenging Behaviors as a Relational Phenomenon

Findings From a Qualitative Study in a Nursing Home in Norway

Datos Bibliográficos

ID15736628
AutoresMai Camilla Munkejord (0000-0002-5700-7639, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, autor de correspondencia), L Tingvold (0000-0003-0908-1743, Norwegian University of Science and Technology)
Año2022
Volumen9
Páginas23333936221123331-23333936221123331
Fecha de publicación2022-01-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaGlobal Qualitative Nursing Research (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2333-3936 • E-ISSN: 2333-3936
EditorialSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/23333936221123331
PMID36120533
OpenAlexW4295692846
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas30

Challenging behaviors are common in nursing homes. Drawing on rich qualitative data from fieldwork and in-depth interviews with staff in a nursing home in Norway, we will explore (a) how challenging behaviors unfolded, and (b) how such incidents were handled and talked about among staff. Our data is presented firstly through Anna's story as an introduction to discussing: (1) the problem of contrasting approaches to avoid challenging behaviors and (2) the importance of knowing the resident. Christopher's story then works as an introduction to discuss (3) the importance of understanding how to prioritize, (4) the importance of caring with connection and concern, and (5) the importance of sharing success stories among staff. In conclusion we argue that we should develop a more flexible organizational culture and a staffing practice in which care workers are empowered to use their discretion and thus to care for the residents with more connection and sensitivity than is currently the case

Discretion · Epistemology · Phenomenon · Political science · Qualitative research · Sociology · Staffing · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints · Medicine · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Nursing · Psychology