Abstract
In this study the quality of care interactions was investigated using Self-Determination Theory. We explored to what extent professional caregivers support residents’needs of relatedness, autonomy and competence and how
this is related to residents’ well-being. Four nursing homes in the Netherlands participated. Three video-observations (with different caregivers) of each resident (n=20) were made during morning care and questionnaires were completed. The results show that residents’ needs were, on average, moderately fulfilled during care interactions. Higher resident well-being as observed during care was related to a higher level of needs being supported by professional caregivers. Resident and caregiver characteristics were explored, with the education and job function of caregivers being related to need support. Professional caregivers demonstrated many good quality interactions, but there was also a recognised need for improvement. Suggestions are presented for improving resident-centred care by taking the three psychological needs of relatedness, autonomy and competence into account.
this is related to residents’ well-being. Four nursing homes in the Netherlands participated. Three video-observations (with different caregivers) of each resident (n=20) were made during morning care and questionnaires were completed. The results show that residents’ needs were, on average, moderately fulfilled during care interactions. Higher resident well-being as observed during care was related to a higher level of needs being supported by professional caregivers. Resident and caregiver characteristics were explored, with the education and job function of caregivers being related to need support. Professional caregivers demonstrated many good quality interactions, but there was also a recognised need for improvement. Suggestions are presented for improving resident-centred care by taking the three psychological needs of relatedness, autonomy and competence into account.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 365-365 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | The Gerontologist |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue number | Suppl. 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 18 Nov 2011 |
| Event | 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Gerontological Society of America 2011: Lifestyle→Lifespan - Boston, United States Duration: 18 Nov 2011 → 22 Nov 2011 Conference number: 64 |