View/Open - ARAN - National University of Ireland, Galway

4.10.3.1 Coding
154
Chapter 4 Research Method
For exploratory case studies such as this, Yin (2003) recommends that the study
purpose and objectives direct the analysis and that a coding guide or “start list”
(Table 4.9) can be used to guide the first phase of analysis. The coding guide or
“start list” for this research study was developed from the concept analysis of
resident autonomy which had also informed the interview and observation guides.
The coding guide had 10 initial codes defined and explained by 10 initial proposition
statements.
Table 4.9: Coding guide/start list
Initial Code Initial Proposition Statement
Routine versuss
Flexibility
Refers to an atmosphere of openness and flexibility in the residential
unit. It refers to how much routine exists in the day and can that
routine be altered when required? It looks at who dictates the routine.
Self-Determination Refers to “Self-governing, self-ruling, self-determining” which is
about the automatic right to live your life as you choose based on UN
Rights of Older People (therefore residents are consulted and asked)
while “Residents delegate care needs” is delegating the action of that
choice - in other words, they may know what they want to do but
may be physically unable to do it so it is delegated.
Role of Family Refers to family or significant others being included when resident is
cognitively impaired. What role do families play in care provision?
Do they visit often?
Maintaining Dignity Refers to an ethos of maintaining resident dignity. Staff are nonpaternalistic.
Positive attitudes and values for older people are
evident.
Residents Delegate Refers to “Self-governing, self-ruling, self-determining” which is
about the automatic right to live your life as you choose based on UN
Rights of Older People (therefore residents are consulted and asked)
while “Residents delegate care needs” is delegating the action of that
choice - in other words, they may know what they want to do but
may be physically unable to do it so it is delegated.
Making Decisions Refers to residents’ involvement in decision-making.
Knowing the Resident Refers to how staff get to know who the residents are and what the
residents can and can’t do for themselves. Are care plans used? When
and where does writing occur?
Resident Capactiy Resident capacity is a factor in experiencing autonomy and is
enhanced when it is encouraged and maintained.
Communication This refers to all types of communication: verbal, non-verbal, staff
communicating with each other, with residents and with family. It
also refers to residents communicating with each other and with staff
and visitors.
Defining Autonomy Refers to what staff, residents and residents’ families think about
autonomy - how do they define it?