Recognizing expressions of thriving among persons living in nursing homes: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thriving has emerged as a contemporary and health-promoting concept for older people living in nursing homes; however, there has been limited research to explore how nursing home staff identify thriving in their everyday practice. The aim of this study was to explore how staff recognize expressions of thriving among persons living in nursing homes.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 nurses working at a nursing home in Victoria, Australia. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and analyzed using qualitative content analysis.

Results

The analysis resulted in six sub-categories and three main categories. Expressions of thriving were recognized in relation to how staff understood thriving, observed thriving and sensed thriving.

SUBMITTER: Baxter R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7786504 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature