TY - GEN
T1 - Nurses' perceptions of their role in rehabilitation of the older person
AU - Burke, Kathleen G.
AU - Doody, Owen
PY - 2012/2
Y1 - 2012/2
N2 - Aim: The aim of the study was to explore nurses' perceptions of their role in rehabilitation of the older person. Method: Nine participants were interviewed in two rehabilitation units in Ireland. Data were transcribed and analysed using Colaizzi's (1978) framework. Findings: Three main themes emerged: care delivery, collaboration and autonomy/empowerment. Conclusion: Nurses have an important role in the rehabilitation of older people, which is often undervalued and ill-defined. Nurses need to recognise and articulate their contribution and value.
AB - Aim: The aim of the study was to explore nurses' perceptions of their role in rehabilitation of the older person. Method: Nine participants were interviewed in two rehabilitation units in Ireland. Data were transcribed and analysed using Colaizzi's (1978) framework. Findings: Three main themes emerged: care delivery, collaboration and autonomy/empowerment. Conclusion: Nurses have an important role in the rehabilitation of older people, which is often undervalued and ill-defined. Nurses need to recognise and articulate their contribution and value.
KW - Patient-focused care
KW - Rehabilitation nursing
KW - Research
KW - Role perceptions
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84860801685&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.7748/nop2012.03.24.2.33.c8956
DO - 10.7748/nop2012.03.24.2.33.c8956
M3 - Article
C2 - 22474833
AN - SCOPUS:84860801685
SN - 1472-0795
VL - 24
SP - 33
EP - 38
JO - Nursing Older People
JF - Nursing Older People
ER -