Improving Quality of Life for Older People in Long-Stay Care ...

Appendix FourStaff Interview ScheduleThe interview guides were used flexibly. The researcher followed the lead of thestaff member. Questions were not asked in the order listed below.268DomainQuality of lifeEthos of careChoice andcontrolPrivacyFeeling caredfor/feelingsecureSense of selfMeaningfulactivityCue questionsWhat do you think is important for good quality of life for residents?How would you rate residents’ quality of life here? Why?What would make it better (if appropriate)?What would you describe as the focus of care?How would you describe care, e.g. task-centred, individualised,person-centred, routinised?Is there an individualised plan of care for each patient?Can you provide the level of care that you would wish withincurrent staffing levels?To what extent is it possible to give residents a choice with respectto their care?Do residents have opportunities to influence their care?Are their opinions sought, e.g. resident forum etc.?When they express an opinion about their care does it count?Could you give me an example?Do you think residents have enough privacy?What are the issues for you in providing quality of care forresidents?Would you say that residents feel safe and secure here?In general, how would you describe the relationship between staffand residents? Examples.Do you think residents are treated as individuals here? Examples.Do you think it is homely here? Is that important for residents?What helps with that/what would help?What kinds of recreational activities are available for residentsto take part in?Is there anything else you think should be made available?Improving Quality of Life for Older People in Long-Stay Care Settings in Ireland