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Chart 5.15: Element 7
5.7.9 Summary
Recognition of past and present life, which may
shape resident's wishes
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Chapter 5 Findings
This section described the case study site. It also reported the findings from the
documentary analysis which served as one source of evidence to inform the case
study. The documents analysed included the staff rosters, the residential unit’s
philosophy of care, and the residents’ sets of documentation. The next section
will report the findings from the interviews and observations.
5.8 Findings from Interviews and Observations
This section describes the findings from the interviews and observations
undertaken in phase one of this study. Firstly, an overview of the residents and
staff in the research unit on the days the observations were undertaken is
provided. Secondly, the findings from the analysis of the interview and
observation data are reported.
5.9 Observations Day One
One CNM2, one CNM1 and four staff nurses were rostered on duty. Four HCAs
were rostered. The staff ranged in age from 29 years to 57 years. The length of
time working on the unit ranged from two years to 12 years and the contracted
hours of each staff member on duty were a mix of those working reduced hours
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(n=3) and those working full-time hours (n=7).
Evident
Not evident