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Caring for Residents of Eldercare Facilities: A Concept Analysis
Author(s) -
Hwang Hueilih
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
international journal of nursing knowledge
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.545
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 2047-3095
pISSN - 2047-3087
DOI - 10.1111/2047-3095.12103
Subject(s) - nursing , gerontology , medicine , psychology
Purpose To report the results of an evolutionary concept analysis of caring in facilities that provide care for elders. Sources Cumulative indices for CINAHL , ERIC , Academic Search Complete, PsychINFO , Medline, and CEPTS . Results Caring is an interactive process characterized by seeing, helping, and communicating, which are analogous to two wheels with one axle. Caring is preceded by individuality and followed by well‐being. Conclusion The findings explicate the core components of caring in facilities that provide care for elders. Implications The metaphor of an axle and wheel can guide caregivers in delivering effective care as the demand for improved well‐being of residents of eldercare facilities increases.