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Time ethics for persons with dementia in care homes
Veslemøy Egede-Nissen1, Rita Jakobsen, Gerd S Sellevold
1Lovisenberg Diaconal University College, Norway. Veslemoy.egede-nissen@ldh.no
Nursing Ethics
|August 25, 2012
Summary
Flexible time cultures and sovereign time rhythms in nursing homes enhance good care for dementia patients. This approach prioritizes patient well-being over clock time, reducing stress for caregivers.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing
- Sociology
Background:
- Nursing homes face challenges like heavy workloads and time strain, particularly in dementia care.
- Understanding the temporal experiences of healthcare providers is crucial for improving care quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of healthcare providers in nursing home settings.
- To investigate the role of time culture in the quality of care provided to persons with dementia.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study involving 12 healthcare providers from two nursing homes.
- Individual interviews were conducted using a narrative approach.
- Analysis employed a phenomenological-hermeneutical method to understand life experiences.
Main Results:
- Good care situations arise when time culture is flexible and caregivers operate on a sovereign time rhythm.
- Avoiding clock time as a stressor is key to positive care experiences.
- Flexible time cultures support a mature, responsible, and adaptable nursing approach.
Conclusions:
- Time ethics in dementia care requires a mature, responsible, and flexible nursing approach.
- Flexible and sovereign time cultures positively impact care quality in nursing homes.
- Anthropological and sociological theories on time as event and action inform these findings.
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