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Resident abuse: an insider's perspective.

S P Hirst1

  • 1Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|February 19, 2000
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Resident abuse in long-term care facilities is perceived as causing hurt to older residents. This perception is voiced by residents or staff, always within the context of institutional life.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Long-term care institutions house vulnerable older populations.
  • Understanding perceptions of resident abuse is crucial for quality care.
  • Institutional context significantly influences experiences within care facilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the perceptions of resident abuse among various stakeholders in a long-term care institution.
  • To explore how different groups within the institution understand and define resident abuse.
  • To examine the role of the institutional environment in shaping views on resident abuse.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study utilizing individual interviews and focus groups.
  • Inclusion of diverse participant groups: registered nurses, nonprofessional staff, older residents, and significant others.

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  • Data collection focused on understanding subjective experiences and viewpoints.

    • Main Results:

    • Resident abuse is consistently perceived as an experience causing hurt to older residents.
    • Perceptions of abuse are articulated by residents directly or by institutional members on their behalf.
    • All views on resident abuse are intrinsically linked to and framed by the institutional setting.

    Conclusions:

    • The perception of hurt is central to defining resident abuse in long-term care.
    • The institutional environment plays a critical role in how resident abuse is understood and experienced.
    • Addressing resident abuse requires a holistic approach that considers the institutional context and stakeholder perspectives.