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Old people receiving municipal care, their experiences of what constitutes a good life in the last phase of life: A qualitative study

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This study confirms theories suggesting that the last phase of life in old age meant focusing inwards, reflecting on the entire life as a way of completing it as well as enjoying small things and also viewing oneself in the perspective of contributing to the future.
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This article is published in International Journal of Nursing Studies.The article was published on 2008-06-01. It has received 99 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Palliative care & Quality of life (healthcare).

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Social and Psychological Experiences of Senior Citizens to Cope with Their Lives

TL;DR: The issue of senior citizen and old a ge should be addressed appropriately as other social problems in society as this study focused on the experiences of senior citizens to cope with their lives.
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Stresses self- assessment among community dwelling older adults

TL;DR: In this paper, a study was carried out at elderly clubs and elderly homes affiliated to the Ministry of Insurance and Social Affairs in Damanhur City to identify the Stresses Self- Assessment among community dwelling older adults.
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A Sense of Control and Wellbeing in Older People Living with Frailty: A Scoping Review.

TL;DR: In this paper , the authors examined the literature on the sense of control and wellbeing in older people living with frailty within their everyday life and care service use, and highlighted three major themes: a) Control as conveyed in bodily expressions and daily activities, b) Sense of control, influence of place of residence, and c) Control within health and social care relationships.
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[Well-Being in old age – content validity of the Ryff Scale for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities].

Mariella Bernsteiner, +1 more
- 01 Jan 2016 - 
TL;DR: A modified scale was developed which was deemed appropriate by the experts for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities and now requires psychometric testing.
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Content analysis: an introduction to its methodology

TL;DR: History Conceptual Foundations Uses and Kinds of Inference The Logic of Content Analysis Designs Unitizing Sampling Recording Data Languages Constructs for Inference Analytical Techniques The Use of Computers Reliability Validity A Practical Guide
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Qualitative content analysis in nursing research: concepts, procedures and measures to achieve trustworthiness

TL;DR: An overview of important concepts related to qualitative content analysis is provided and measures to achieve trustworthiness (credibility, dependability and transferability) throughout the steps of the research procedure are proposed.
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Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a comprehensive review of the literature on content analysis in the field of qualitative research, focusing on the role of focus groups and focus groups in the research process.
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Nursing Research: Principles and Methods

TL;DR: Part I:The Scientific Research Process Introduction to Nursing Research Overview of the Research Process Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses Part II:Contexts for Nursing Research The Knowledge Contexts Conceptual and Theoretical Contexts The Ethical Context of Nursing Research.

ERIC/ECTJ Annual Review Paper Criteria for Assessing the Trustworthiness of Naturalistic Inquiries

Egon G. Guba
TL;DR: The ERIC/ECTJ Annual Review Paper as mentioned in this paper was published by the National Institute of Education (NIE), U.S. Department of Education, and was supported by the ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) Clearinghouse on Information Resources.
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