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AUTHOR
Gitte Garvik
Experiences with the use of complementary and alternative medicine in nursing homes: A focus group study.
Abstract Introduction The use of complementary and alternative medicine is increasing outside the Norwegian public health service. The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the experiences of nurses and auxiliary nurses with the use of CAM in care for nursing home residents. Method Focus group interviews with a total of thirteen nurses and auxiliary nurses from three nursing homes were conducted. Data were analyzed using systematic text condensation. Results Participants had experiences from aromatherapy, plant medicine, music therapy and pet therapy. They experienced the use of CAM as effective, exciting and rewarding, but also challenging and dependent on supportive leaders. CAM …
Jakten på det gode øyeblikk : fokusgruppeintervju med ansatte om erfaringer med bruk av alternative og komplementære behandlingsmetoder i sykehjem
Masteroppgave i folkehelsevitenskap – Universitetet i Agder 2013 Background: The number of patients diagnosed with dementia may double in the next 35 years. The health authorities meet the challenge with innovation and competence. Some nursing homes have started using alternative and complementary methods in caring for patients with dementia. Purpose: What methods are applied? How do the employees experience the use of complementary and alternative methods? This study will explore the possibilities associated with such methods. Methods: The study has a descriptive, explorative and interpretive design. Data were collected in focus group interviews, with a total of 12 employees from three nur…