SUSAN TESTER
Biographic Data
| ID | 6033129 |
|---|---|
| NAME | SUSAN TESTER |
| GIVEN NAMES | SUSAN |
| FAMILY NAME | TESTER |
| SIGNATURE | TESTER S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Stirling |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 47 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1991 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Enabling frail older people with a communication difficulty to express their views
The aim of the present study was to obtain the views of frail older people with communication impairments using an innovative interviewing method, Talking Mats. People with a communication disability are often omitted from qualitative research studies since they cannot respond to the more traditional methods of interviewing. However, their views are important and they may, in fact, have additional insights because of their communication situation…
Meaningful social interactions between older people in institutional care settings
This paper is a contribution to the developing understanding of social relationships in institutional care settings. It focuses on two areas that have been neglected in research: the reasons for and types of social interaction in institutional settings, and the ways in which the context of people's lives shapes social interaction. The paper draws on ethnographic observations conducted in four care settings in Scotland using a symbolic interaction…
Beyond words
Community Care for Older People
Introduction: Community Care - Funding of Pensions, Benefits and Community Care Services for Older People - Accommodation for Older People - Domiciliary Health and Welfare Services - Health Services Outside the Home - Day Care Services and Facilities, Leisure and Education Opportunities - Coordination of Community Care Services - Summary and Conclusions - Bibliography - Index
Implications of Subsidiarity for the Care of Older People in Germany
This paper examines definitions and origins of the principle of subsidiarity and its application to welfare systems of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) with particular reference to the care of older people. The German corporatist welfare system is influenced by conservative views about status relations and Catholic teachings on family responsibilities. Since unification of Germany in 1990 new care systems based on the principle of subsidiari…
Day Care in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands
The United Kingdom and the Netherlands differ significantly with respect to structure, policy, legislation and financing of their care delivery systems. Day care services for elderly people thus developed in considerably different policy and socio-historical contexts. In this article various aspects of day care in the two countries are compared. The most marked distinctions between the countries concern supply and distribution of services. The pr…
Beyond words
Meaningful social interactions between older people in institutional care settings
This paper is a contribution to the developing understanding of social relationships in institutional care settings. It focuses on two areas that have been neglected in research: the reasons for and types of social interaction in institutional settings, and the ways in which the context of people's lives shapes social interaction. The paper draws on ethnographic observations conducted in four care settings in Scotland using a symbolic interaction…
Enabling frail older people with a communication difficulty to express their views
The aim of the present study was to obtain the views of frail older people with communication impairments using an innovative interviewing method, Talking Mats. People with a communication disability are often omitted from qualitative research studies since they cannot respond to the more traditional methods of interviewing. However, their views are important and they may, in fact, have additional insights because of their communication situation…
Day Care in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands
The United Kingdom and the Netherlands differ significantly with respect to structure, policy, legislation and financing of their care delivery systems. Day care services for elderly people thus developed in considerably different policy and socio-historical contexts. In this article various aspects of day care in the two countries are compared. The most marked distinctions between the countries concern supply and distribution of services. The pr…
Day Care in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands
The United Kingdom and the Netherlands differ significantly with respect to structure, policy, legislation and financing of their care delivery systems. Day care services for elderly people thus developed in considerably different policy and socio-historical contexts. In this article various aspects of day care in the two countries are compared. The most marked distinctions between the countries concern supply and distribution of services. The pr…
Implications of Subsidiarity for the Care of Older People in Germany
This paper examines definitions and origins of the principle of subsidiarity and its application to welfare systems of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) with particular reference to the care of older people. The German corporatist welfare system is influenced by conservative views about status relations and Catholic teachings on family responsibilities. Since unification of Germany in 1990 new care systems based on the principle of subsidiari…
Community Care for Older People
Introduction: Community Care - Funding of Pensions, Benefits and Community Care Services for Older People - Accommodation for Older People - Domiciliary Health and Welfare Services - Health Services Outside the Home - Day Care Services and Facilities, Leisure and Education Opportunities - Coordination of Community Care Services - Summary and Conclusions - Bibliography - Index
Beyond words
Meaningful social interactions between older people in institutional care settings
This paper is a contribution to the developing understanding of social relationships in institutional care settings. It focuses on two areas that have been neglected in research: the reasons for and types of social interaction in institutional settings, and the ways in which the context of people's lives shapes social interaction. The paper draws on ethnographic observations conducted in four care settings in Scotland using a symbolic interaction…
Enabling frail older people with a communication difficulty to express their views
The aim of the present study was to obtain the views of frail older people with communication impairments using an innovative interviewing method, Talking Mats. People with a communication disability are often omitted from qualitative research studies since they cannot respond to the more traditional methods of interviewing. However, their views are important and they may, in fact, have additional insights because of their communication situation…
Medicine (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Economics (3 works) · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Aging and Gerontology Research (2 works) · Business (2 works) · Dementia (2 works)