Behavioral Characteristics of Nurses Working in Nursing Multifunctional In-home Long-term Care Service

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  • 看護小規模多機能型居宅介護で活躍する看護師の行動特性
  • カンゴ ショウキボ タキノウガタ キョタクカイゴ デ カツヤク スル カンゴシ ノ コウドウ トクセイ

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<p>Purpose: To identify the behavioral characteristics of nurses working in nursing multifunctional in-home long-term care service (Kantaki).</p><p>Methods: Semi-structured personal face-to-face interviews based on Behavioral Event Interview were conducted with 29 nurses who were rated as excellent job performers by the director of Kantaki, followed by qualitative descriptive analysis of the interview data.</p><p>Results: Two categories were extracted as desired care outcomes: “improvement of the quality of life of patients and their families” and “improvement of the quality of care provided to patients and their families.” Additionally, eight subcategories were extracted. Organizing the content that was thought to lead to these outcomes, the following seven categories and 37 subcategories were extracted as the caregiving practices of the nurses: 1) remain close to the care receiver, 2) draw out the strengths of the care receiver and their family and encourage them to use those strengths to improve life, 3) provide flexible care tailored to the individual’s needs, 4) protect life, 5) support end-of-life care, 6) create a comfortable space for the care receiver, and 7) mobilize a team to support the care receiver.</p><p>Conclusion: Nurses’ behavioral characteristics were expected to promote the role of Kantaki which enables the elderly to continue living in their own homes and communities until the end of their lives.</p>

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