A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal
Quality of interaction between the nursing personnel and the informal caregivers of people with memory disorders: A systematic review and metasummary of qualitative studies
Authors: Rannikko Johanna, Paananen Jenny, Stolt Minna, Suhonen Riitta
Publication year: 2023
Journal: Nursing Open
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.2029
Web address : https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/nop2.2029
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/181298412
Aim
To explore the factors that affect the quality of interactions between nursing personnel and the informal caregivers of people with memory disorders.
DesignSystematic review and metasummary of qualitative empirical research.
MethodsThe literature search targeted studies concerning the professional care interactions between nursing personnel and the informal caregivers of people with progressive memory disorders. The search in PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Scopus covered records from the earliest possible date up to December 2020. The data were summarised using a qualitative metasummary method. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist was used to validate the reporting process.
ResultsTen articles were included. As presented in 33 statements, the factors affecting the quality of interactions were related to (1) expectations, (2) memory disorders, (3) interaction strategies, (4) time and place of interactions and (5) organisational aspects. Meeting the individual interactional needs of informal caregivers is recommended. The results provide guidance for improving the quality of interactions between nursing personnel and informal caregivers.
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