Nurses' Positive Experiences in Caring for Older Adults With Dementia A Qualitative Analysis

Abstract

A qualitative study was conducted to explore nurses' positive experiences in caring for older adults with dementia in South Korea. Researchers collected data through in-depth, face-to-face interviews, and the recorded interviews were analyzed using grounded theory. A total of 33 codes, 12 categories, and 21 sub-categories were derived, and the categories were further analyzed using the paradigm model. A conceptual framework, the Gratified in Caring Model, was developed by integrating and abstracting the core category from nurses' positive experiences, and can be used by nurses to provide effective care and educators to train nurses to care for older adults. Findings also emphasize the need for nurses to collaborate with family members, as collaboration has been found to influence nurses' positive experiences.