Using Life History Narratives To Educate Staff Members About Personhood In Assisted Living

Keywords

assisted living; biographical; person-centered care; personhood; reminiscence

Abstract

Oral life history narratives are a promising method to promote person-centered values of personhood and belonging. This project used resident oral history interviews to educate staff members in an assisted-living setting about personhood. A single group pre-post test design evaluated impacts on 37 staff members to assess their use of resident videotaped oral history interviews and impacts on their perceived knowledge of residents. Perceived knowledge of residents declined (p =.003) between pretest and posttest. Older staff members were less likely to view a video. Staff members are interested in resident oral history biographies and identify them as helpful for delivering care. Oral history methods might provide an opportunity for staff members to promote personhood by allowing them to expand their understanding of resident preferences, values, and experiences.

Publication Date

4-3-2015

Publication Title

Gerontology and Geriatrics Education

Volume

36

Issue

2

Number of Pages

109-123

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2014.925888

Socpus ID

84940273294 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84940273294

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