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Any volunteers?

Pauline McMahon1, Denis McMahon2

  • 1For older people in Northern Ireland currently based in Minnesota.

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|October 12, 2016
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Geriatric nurses face challenges balancing physical, psychological, and social care needs for older adults. Observing volunteering revealed its significant potential to support holistic patient wellbeing.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Psychosocial Care
  • Volunteerism Studies

Background:

  • Nurses caring for older adults often struggle to balance physical care with essential psychological and social needs.
  • This imbalance can be frustrating, impacting the holistic wellbeing of patients.
  • The study was motivated by the need to find solutions for comprehensive geriatric care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of volunteering as a supplementary resource in geriatric care.
  • To understand how volunteer interventions can address the multifaceted needs of older individuals.
  • To identify best practices for integrating volunteers into nursing care settings.

Main Methods:

  • Observational study of a volunteering initiative in the USA.

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  • Analysis of the interplay between nursing care and volunteer support.

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    • Volunteering demonstrated significant potential in addressing psychological and social needs unmet by traditional nursing time constraints.
    • Integration of volunteers can enhance the holistic care experience for older adults.
    • The observed model highlighted a feasible approach to augmenting nursing capacity.

    Conclusions:

    • Volunteering offers a valuable, yet often untapped, resource for improving the quality of life for older adults.
    • Healthcare providers should consider incorporating structured volunteer programs to support comprehensive geriatric care.
    • Further research is warranted to optimize volunteer engagement in clinical settings.