Promoting a Culture of Community in Lebanese Care Homes through Forging Partnerships. A Constructivist Case Study Approach

Webinar on Global Summit on Geriatrics & Aging

December 02, 2021 | Webinar

Marina Gharibian

Lebanon

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Aging Sci

Abstract:

Background: Care homes can create a culture of community where residents, their families and staff are supported to develop positive relationships with one another, to interact and explore ideas together in an informal way. This concept is reported in the literature as a Westernized construct and so far, little is known about its meanings from a Middle Eastern cultural perspective and context. Aim: The aim of this study was to contribute to the understanding of how partnership between the three stakeholders may contribute to changing the organization and focus of nursing home care, supporting a transition to the development of a culture of community. Method: Constructivist case study method, following Stake’s collective case study model. Two care homes were chosen purposively to capture the experience of residents, families and staff working in different types of care homes. Data collection methods included interviews, focus groups, field observations with triangulation of methods and data. Data collection and data analysis occurred simultaneously.