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What is an autonomy supportive environment in geriatric care units? Focus group interviews with healthcare professionals
Author(s) -
Souesme Guillaume,
Ferrand Claude
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of older people nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.707
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1748-3743
pISSN - 1748-3735
DOI - 10.1111/opn.12221
Subject(s) - focus group , autonomy , health care , nursing , grounded theory , health professionals , psychology , qualitative research , perception , gerontological nursing , medicine , sociology , social science , neuroscience , anthropology , political science , law , economics , economic growth
Objectives Grounded in Self‐Determination Theory (SDT), the aim of the study was to define an autonomy supportive environment through the perceptions of different healthcare professionals in three geriatric care units within French public and private hospitals. Study design Four focus groups were conducted with healthcare professionals. Each focus group was videotaped and audio‐recorded and transcribed verbatim. Methods An inductive approach was used, and data analysis was carried out using NVivo 10 software for Mac‐QSR International. Results Three themes were highlighted (a) building a relationship of trust with older people; (b) encouraging them to express themselves and (c) promoting progress. Conclusion The present study provides some information and a reflection for healthcare professionals who might be interested in using a more autonomy‐supportive motivating style in their practice.