Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 19, 2026
07:40
Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design
Published on: May 31, 2021
Supervision as pedagogy and support in the Swedish eldercare - a developmental project
1School of Social Work, Lund University, Box 23, 221 00 Lund, Sweden. Ulla.MelinEmilsson@soch.lu.se
Journal of Gerontological Social Work
|October 26, 2006
Summary
Elderly care is increasing, but caregivers face challenges. Process-oriented supervision in Swedish eldercare showed limited success, with staff preferring organizational changes and improved leadership for better care.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Management
- Social Work
Background:
- Increasing elderly population necessitates enhanced eldercare services.
- Caregivers in eldercare frequently report significant work-related difficulties.
- Existing support methods for nurse aids and managers require evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate process-oriented supervision as a training and support method for Swedish eldercare staff.
- To explore the effectiveness of supervision in addressing caregiver challenges.
- To identify alternative strategies for improving eldercare quality.
Main Methods:
- A developmental project was referenced to analyze supervision practices.
- The study examined the interaction between supervisor methods and staff attitudes.
- Qualitative insights from caregivers regarding their needs were considered.
Main Results:
- A conflict was observed between the supervisor's process-oriented approach and staff's problem-oriented attitudes.
- Process-oriented supervision did not prove to be an inherently effective method for care reform.
- Caregivers indicated a preference for organizational improvements and leadership enhancements.
Conclusions:
- Process-oriented supervision may not be sufficient for reforming eldercare practices.
- Caregivers prioritize structural and leadership changes over specific supervisory techniques.
- Future interventions should focus on organizational development and leadership training in eldercare.
Related Concept Videos
01:29Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
Documentation in long-term care facilities and home healthcare settings is crucial for ensuring continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive care for patients. Each setting has its specific documentation processes and tools:
Long-Term Care Facilities
Long-Term Care Facilities
01:24Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching II: Planning and Implementation
Planning for learning involves the development of a teaching plan. Teaching plans are similar to nursing care plans—both follow the steps of the nursing process. Planning in the teaching process involves setting goals and outcomes. Here, goals identify what a patient needs to achieve to understand a healthcare topic better, whereas the outcomes are the action to be performed by the patient to achieve the goal within a timeframe. For example, if the goal is to educate the patient about insulin...
01:30Cognitive Development During Adulthood
Cognitive development continues throughout adulthood, undergoing significant shifts across early, middle, and late stages. Individual transition occurs from adolescent idealism to pragmatic and adaptable thinking in early adulthood. During this period, individuals learn to integrate personal beliefs with the recognition that other perspectives are equally valid. Exposure to the complexities of modern society, diverse experiences, and higher education contribute to this adaptive thought process,...
01:25Continuing Care
Continuing care describes the variety of health, personal, and social services provided over a prolonged period. The need for continuing care is increasing because people are living longer. Many people do not have families or others to care for them. Continuing care is mainly for patients who are disabled, functionally dependent, or suffering from a terminal disease. It is available within institutional settings or in homes. Examples include nursing centers or facilities, assisted living,...
01:29Planning Nursing Care II
A nursing care plan can present in two forms: informal and formal. Informal is a care plan for the individual use of the nurse and goals they wish to accomplish during their shift. Informal care plans are not included in the patient chart. A formal nursing care plan is a written or computerized guide that organizes patient care. It is further subdivided into two: standardized and individualized care plans. Standardized care plans are pre-populated care plans for specific patient populations,...
01:20Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching III: Evaluation and Documentation
Evaluation of the teaching process enables the nurse to determine if the patient's learning needs were met and if training was effective. If the expected outcomes are not met, the care plan is revised, and additional education or reinforcement is provided. Nurses can ask questions after the session or obtain feedback to assess the patient's understanding of the topic.
Nurses can use several methods to evaluate patient outcomes. For example, oral questions can assess cognitive learning, patient...
Nurses can use several methods to evaluate patient outcomes. For example, oral questions can assess cognitive learning, patient...