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Dignity in care survey in North Wales

Dignity in care survey in North Wales Purpose – This paper aims to report on a survey conducted within North Wales regarding the perceptions of older people on dignity in care issues in the services received. Design/methodology/approach – The North Wales Dignity in Care Forum did a survey, driven by the question: What one change today could make a difference to you tomorrow? National Health Service and local authority organisations participated in the survey. In total, 499 responses were received. Findings – Some key themes were identified, particularly relating to keeping independence, individual respect and personal care. National Health Service and local authority responses had some differences. Research limitations/implications – Limitations include an absence of demographic data, an open sampling frame, so a response rate was difficult to measure and an inability to validate or further explore issues raised. This survey shows the value of a rapid and simple method of collecting information from older people accessing services. Originality/value – The findings of the North Wales survey may help in taking forward new models of working for older people, especially for the most vulnerable. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Working with Older People Emerald Publishing

Dignity in care survey in North Wales

Gareth Morgan
Working with Older People , Volume 16 (4): 5 – Jan 1, 2012
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2012 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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1366-3666
DOI
10.1108/13663661211286701
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Abstract

Purpose – This paper aims to report on a survey conducted within North Wales regarding the perceptions of older people on dignity in care issues in the services received. Design/methodology/approach – The North Wales Dignity in Care Forum did a survey, driven by the question: What one change today could make a difference to you tomorrow? National Health Service and local authority organisations participated in the survey. In total, 499 responses were received. Findings – Some key themes were identified, particularly relating to keeping independence, individual respect and personal care. National Health Service and local authority responses had some differences. Research limitations/implications – Limitations include an absence of demographic data, an open sampling frame, so a response rate was difficult to measure and an inability to validate or further explore issues raised. This survey shows the value of a rapid and simple method of collecting information from older people accessing services. Originality/value – The findings of the North Wales survey may help in taking forward new models of working for older people, especially for the most vulnerable.

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Working with Older People – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jan 1, 2012

Keywords: Dignity; Surveys; Care; Older people; Wales; Vulnerable; Individual perception; Attitudes; Elderly people; Social care

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