Good care to older persons: Perceptions of managers, nurses, caregivers and older persons.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Different studies have been conducted regarding the quality of care provided to older persons. However, at the onset of this study in South Africa, a developing country, it was not clear what the perceptions are of managers, nurses, caregivers, and older persons regarding good care to older persons. The following research question, indicating the need and unique contribution of this study, was formulated: What are the perceptions of managers, nurses, caregivers, and older persons, regarding good care to older persons in residential facilities in South Africa?

Methods

A qualitative descriptive design was followed. Demographic information was obtained from managers (n = 7), nurses and caregivers (n = 35), and older persons (n = 48) in residential facilities (n = 3)

SUBMITTER: Benade P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12797758 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature