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Enhancing relationships in long-term care: through story sharing
1University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA. dheliker@utmb.edu
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
|June 20, 2009
Summary
The Story Sharing intervention improved nurse aide (NA) and resident relationships in long-term care. This approach fostered deeper connections and highlighted best practices like restoring the reciprocity of care.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Staff-resident relationships are crucial for quality of life in long-term care (LTC).
- Nurse aides (NAs) provide most personal care but their relationships with residents are under-researched.
- Understanding how NAs connect with residents is key to improving care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how a Story Sharing intervention initiates and enhances the NA-resident relationship.
- To identify patterns and themes in daily interactions between NAs and residents.
- To uncover innovative best practices in NA-resident care.
Main Methods:
- Interpretive phenomenological study design.
- Interviews with 84 volunteer NAs and 54 residents across six nursing homes.
- 6-month data collection period following the Story Sharing intervention.
Main Results:
- Analysis revealed 9 patterns and 25 themes detailing NA-resident interactions.
- Identified innovative NA best practices, including 'Restoring the Reciprocity of Care'.
- The intervention demonstrated a positive impact on relationship dynamics.
Conclusions:
- The Story Sharing intervention effectively initiates and enhances NA-resident relationships.
- Findings provide insights into daily interactions and best practices for improved LTC.
- The Story Sharing Program has been expanded for all LTC staff.
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