The personnel's experiences with the implementation of an activity program for men in municipal health services.
The aim of this study was to explore the personnel's experiences with the implementation of an activity program for male residents in municipal care services. The design was inspired by a grounded theory approach. The data were collected by means of two focus group interviews with 11 participants in total. The findings showed that the personnel experienced that continuity was a prerequisite to being and remaining motivated when taking part in the activity program. Therefore, a lack of continuity was an obstacle. The categories 'to be prepared', 'to be responsible for a sense of fellowship', and 'to gain new perspectives' illuminate the personnel's experiences. Different conditions had an impact on how the personnel experienced the implementation of the activity program and whether they stayed motivated for being a part of the program in the future. More attention should be given to ward routines that, with only minor changes, may strengthen the activity leader role.
Faculty of Health- and Social Sciences, Østfold University College, 1757 Halden, Norway. Electronic address: vigdis.a.grondahl@hiof.no.
Vigdis Abrahamsen
VA
Grøndahl
Faculty of Health- and Social Sciences, Østfold University College, 1757 Halden, Norway.
Eli-Anne
EA
Skaug
Unit for Health and Care Haugvoll, Sarpsborg Kommune, 1700 Sarpsborg, Norway.
Marit Skaflestad
MS
Hornnes
Faculty of Health- and Social Sciences, Østfold University College, 1757 Halden, Norway.
Ann Karin
AK
Helgesen
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D066296:Grounded Theory; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D006296:Health Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D058992:Social Participation
Activities; Focus group interview; Healthcare personnel; Male residents; Municipal care services; Nursing home