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The Decision: A Creative Autoethnographic Account with Poetry
1a Institute for Writing and Rhetoric , Dartmouth College.
Health Communication
|January 18, 2017
Summary
This study explores the transition to continuing-care facilities through resident narratives. It highlights the decision-making process and the meaning of health for individuals in these communities.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Healthcare Studies
Background:
- The decision to move a parent to a continuing-care facility is complex.
- Understanding the lived experiences of residents is crucial for improving care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the personal experiences and decision-making processes of individuals moving into continuing-care facilities.
- To present diverse narratives on health and adaptation within these communities.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative narrative inquiry.
- Inclusion of 32 residents from two continuing-care communities.
- Presentation of stories through poetry, conversation, and monologue.
Main Results:
- Poetic exploration of the concept of health among residents.
- A conversational depiction of a couple's decision-making journey.
- A monologue illustrating a single individual's or widow's transition.
Conclusions:
- Narrative forms offer profound insights into the resident experience in continuing-care facilities.
- The study emphasizes the multifaceted nature of health and adaptation in later life.
- Personal stories are vital for understanding the emotional and practical aspects of relocating to care communities.
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