Lien Van Malderen1, Patricia De Vriendt2, Tony Mets3, Dominique Verté3, Ellen Gorus4. 1. Department of Gerontology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium; Research Foundation Flanders, Brussels, Belgium. Electronic address: Lien.van.malderen@vub.ac.be. 2. Department of Gerontology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium; Artevelde University College, Ghent, Belgium. 3. Department of Gerontology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. 4. Department of Gerontology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium; Geriatric Department, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to examine the effects of introducing participatory action research (PAR) within the nursing home (NH) on residents' quality of life (QoL) and NH experience and participation, and to explore their experiences with PAR. DESIGN: A mixed methods design was chosen, including a clustered randomized controlled trial (RCT) and qualitative interviews. SETTING: For the RCT, 3 NHs were randomly allocated to 3 conditions: an intervention (weekly PAR activity), an active control (weekly reminiscence-activity), or passive control (care as usual). The qualitative study took place in the intervention NH. PARTICIPANTS: Within the RCT, about 30 residents were recruited for assessments per NH, including 9 PAR participants and 10 reminiscence participants. Qualitative interviews were held with all PAR participants (residents and internal moderator). INTERVENTION: PAR is a method to structurally involve residents in the NH operation. Weekly PAR sessions were held with 9 residents and 2 moderators. Here, residents critically analyzed and discussed the NH operation, identified possible problems, suggested improvements, which were further implemented by the NH and monitored by the PAR group. MEASUREMENTS: Residents' NH experience (NH Active Aging Survey), QoL (Anamnestic Comparison Self-Assessment), and experienced participation (Impact on Participation and Autonomy) were measured in the RCT at pre-test, post-test (6 months), and follow-up (12 months). The qualitative study took into account interviews with the PAR stakeholders after 6 months. RESULTS: The RCT showed residents' QoL improving more between pre-test and follow-up in the intervention and active control NH compared with the passive control NH. No other effects were observed. The qualitative data revealed a positive PAR experience. Participants enjoyed the activity and indicated various positive influences. Still, there was room for improvement, including communication toward other residents and between staff. CONCLUSIONS: Notwithstanding the modest quantitative effects, PAR led to positive experiences and can have a future in the NH when solving some limitations.
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OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to examine the effects of introducing participatory action research (PAR) within the nursing home (NH) on residents' quality of life (QoL) and NH experience and participation, and to explore their experiences with PAR. DESIGN: A mixed methods design was chosen, including a clustered randomized controlled trial (RCT) and qualitative interviews. SETTING: For the RCT, 3 NHs were randomly allocated to 3 conditions: an intervention (weekly PAR activity), an active control (weekly reminiscence-activity), or passive control (care as usual). The qualitative study took place in the intervention NH. PARTICIPANTS: Within the RCT, about 30 residents were recruited for assessments per NH, including 9 PAR participants and 10 reminiscence participants. Qualitative interviews were held with all PAR participants (residents and internal moderator). INTERVENTION: PAR is a method to structurally involve residents in the NH operation. Weekly PAR sessions were held with 9 residents and 2 moderators. Here, residents critically analyzed and discussed the NH operation, identified possible problems, suggested improvements, which were further implemented by the NH and monitored by the PAR group. MEASUREMENTS: Residents' NH experience (NH Active Aging Survey), QoL (Anamnestic Comparison Self-Assessment), and experienced participation (Impact on Participation and Autonomy) were measured in the RCT at pre-test, post-test (6 months), and follow-up (12 months). The qualitative study took into account interviews with the PAR stakeholders after 6 months. RESULTS: The RCT showed residents' QoL improving more between pre-test and follow-up in the intervention and active control NH compared with the passive control NH. No other effects were observed. The qualitative data revealed a positive PAR experience. Participants enjoyed the activity and indicated various positive influences. Still, there was room for improvement, including communication toward other residents and between staff. CONCLUSIONS: Notwithstanding the modest quantitative effects, PAR led to positive experiences and can have a future in the NH when solving some limitations.
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