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Title: | Seeking admission into residential care : social, psychological and ecological dimensions |
Authors: | Cutajar, Sharon (2003) |
Keywords: | Gerontology Geriatrics Old age homes Older people -- Services for |
Issue Date: | 2003 |
Citation: | Cutajar, S. (2003). Seeking admission into residential care : social, psychological and ecological dimensions (Diploma long essay). |
Abstract: | The aim of this study is to explore the social, psychological and ecologic /I difficulties that induce older persons living in the community to seek admission into residential A qualitative approach was used in exploring the area chosen. A semi - structured interview method was utilised, where set questions were used as a guide. This method encouraged spontaneous and effective answers. The interviews were tape - recorded and later uninscribed according to thematic relevance. Discussion of the resits indicates that older persons are a heterogeneous group and these are multiple issues that prompt an application of admission. However, a recurrent reason is that many of them have decided to take this decision as a pre-emptive move to possible deteriorate. Their major toucan is to avoid becoming a burden on their relatives. The study concluded that the degree and intensity of formal support seniors is not a major issue but rather, many older persons wanted the peace of mind offered by residential home. |
Description: | DIP.GER. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/98869 |
Appears in Collections: | Dissertations - FacSoW - 1997-2010 Dissertations - FacSoWGer - 1997-2015 |
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