Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to clarify the concept of discomfort identification by concept development in the nursing home. METHODS: The Schwartz–Barcott and Kim's hybrid model was used. FINDINGS: The identification of discomfort can be explained as an interactive and confirmative process of sympathetically responding to patients with dementia's problem behavior expressions that communicate unmet needs. CONCLUSIONS: The identification of discomfort has the potential to improve the detection of multidimensional discomfort related to nursing diagnosis as a holistic and patient-centered approach. IMPLICATION FOR NURSING PRACTICE: The findings could help nursing home nurses have a better understanding of identification of discomfort and can improve nurses and interdisciplinary caregivers' knowledge for developing appropriate comfort caring activities.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 274-285 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | International journal of nursing knowledge |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 Oct |
Keywords
- Discomfort, patients with dementia, nursing home
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Research and Theory
- Fundamentals and skills