Living with companion animals after stroke: experiences of older people in community and primary care nursing.
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Summary, in English
Older people often have companion animals, and the significance of animals in human lives should be considered by nurses-particularly in relation to older people's health, which can be affected by diseases. The incidence of stroke increases with age and disabilities as a result of stroke are common. This study aimed to explore older people's experiences of living with companion animals after stroke, and their life situation with the animals in relation to the physical, psychological and social aspects of recovery after stroke. The study was performed using individual interviews approximately 2 years after stroke with 17 participants (10 women and 7 men) aged 62-88 years. An overarching theme arising from the content analysis was contribution to a meaningful life. This theme was generated from four categories: motivation for physical and psychosocial recovery after stroke; someone to care for who cares for you; animals as family members; and providers of safety and protection. The main conclusion was that companion animals are experienced as physical and psychosocial contributors to recovery and a meaningful life after stroke.
Avdelning/ar
- Older people's health and Person-Centred care
- Aktivt och hälsosamt åldrande
Publiceringsår
2014
Språk
Engelska
Sidor
578-584
Publikation/Tidskrift/Serie
British Journal of Community Nursing
Volym
19
Issue
12
Fulltext
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Dokumenttyp
Artikel i tidskrift
Förlag
MA Healthcare Ltd
Ämne
- Gerontology, specializing in Medical and Health Sciences
Status
Published
Forskningsgrupp
- Older people's health and Person-Centred care
- Active and Healthy Ageing Research Group
ISBN/ISSN/Övrigt
- ISSN: 1462-4753