ABSTRACT

This qualitative study compares perspectives of nurses (n = 5) and social workers (n = 12) about their role in caring for patients with dementia with behavioral and psychological problems in an acute care setting. A thematic qualitative analysis was conducted using the Rigorous and Accelerated Data Reduction Technique (RADaR). Three themes emerged: engagement of the patient and coordination with family and professionals, treatment and medical management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in the hospital, and barriers to care. Barriers to care are identified by both professions, with each having its own care niche. Social workers and nurses work as a team with the understanding that they face care challenges. Person centered care is a successful approach for the care team working with patients with BPSD.

摘要

这项定性研究比较了护士 (n = 5) 和社会工作者 (n = 12) 对他们在急性护理环境中照顾有行为和心理问题的痴呆症患者的作用的看法。使用严格和加速的数据缩减技术 (RADaR) 进行了主题定性分析。出现了三个主题：患者的参与以及与家人和专业人员的协调、痴呆症行为和心理症状 (BPSD) 在医院的治疗和医疗管理，以及护理障碍。两个职业都确定了护理障碍，每个职业都有自己的护理领域。社会工作者和护士作为一个团队工作，理解他们面临护理挑战。对于与 BPSD 患者一起工作的护理团队来说，以人为本的护理是一种成功的方法。