The aim of this study was to describe how the concept of everyday rehabilitation (ER) is perceived in municipal elderly care. Data was collected through individual interviews with nurses assistans, occupational therapists, department managers and politicians, five to six respondents in each group of professionals. The study design was qualitative and based on content analysis inspired by phenomenography. The analysis resulted in two categories: 1) ER implies communication, co-operation and resources, and 2) ER implies that in all situation enable and support training by activity. All respondents stated that the concept of ER means that the elderly within municipal long-term care should have the opportunity to perform activities according to their own ability. Other significant aspects were that ER is considered to imply good communication and be an obvious approach not in need not be discussed. Finally, education is considered important but not a prerequisite to be able to work according to everyday rehabilitation. / <p>Validerat; 20120613 (anonymous)</p>
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:ltu-49243 |
| Date | January 2012 |
| Creators | Guldbrandsson, Lena, Sjöberg, Katrin |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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