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Storytelling in person-centred care
1Tall Pines Long Term Care Centre, USA.
Perspectives (Gerontological Nursing Association (Canada))
|January 30, 2007
Summary
Storytelling enhances learning and understanding in nursing education and patient care. Sharing resident stories helps caregivers provide personalized, person-centered care by understanding individual needs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Geriatric Care
- Healthcare Communication
Background:
- Storytelling is an effective pedagogical method for knowledge transfer.
- Understanding a resident's personal history is crucial for effective caregiving.
- Person-centered care emphasizes individual uniqueness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the utility of storytelling in nursing education.
- To examine the role of narrative in understanding residents for personalized care.
- To highlight storytelling's contribution to person-centered care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of narrative-based learning and care practices.
- Review of literature on storytelling in healthcare and education.
- Conceptual framework development for person-centered care through narrative.
Main Results:
- Nursing concepts are more readily understood and remembered when taught through stories.
- Resident histories, shared via storytelling, foster deeper caregiver understanding of individuals.
- Storytelling facilitates the development of tailored care plans and improves inter-caregiver communication.
Conclusions:
- Storytelling is a valuable tool for enhancing nursing education and patient care.
- Narrative approaches support the core principles of person-centered care.
- Integrating storytelling can improve the quality and personalization of care for residents.
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