Qualitative instruments involving clients as co-researchers to assess and improve the quality of care relationships in long-term care: an evaluation of instruments to enhance client participation in quality research.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Enhancing the active involvement of clients as co-researchers is seen as a promising innovation in quality research. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and usability of five qualitative instruments used by co-researchers for assessing the quality of care relationships in long-term care.

Design and setting

A qualitative evaluation was performed in three care organisations each focused on one of the following three client groups: frail older adults, people with mental health problems and people with intellectual disabilities. A total of 140 respondents participated in this study. The data comprised observations by researchers and experiences from co-researchers, clients and professionals.

Results

Two instruments scored best on feasibility and

SUBMITTER: Scheffelaar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7045080 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature