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Table 3 Caregivers perception of perceived reality of quality of care in community care

From: Formal caregivers’ perceptions of quality of care for older people: associating factors

PRa

X

(SD)

Total

2.9

(0.47)

Medical-technical competence

3.3

(0.64)

 The older people receives best possible help with their hygiene, as for example shower/bath

3.47

(0.71)

 The older people receives best possible help with dental care

3.02

(0.86)

 The older people receives best possible help with hair care

3.25

(0.79)

 The older people receives best possible help with toileting

3.44

(0.72)

 The older people receives best possible help to sit and lie down comfortably

3.39

(0.70)

 The older people receives best possible help with meals

3.38

(0.71)

Physical technical conditions

3.2

(0.55)

 The older people receive food and drink that they like

2.70

(0.92)

 The older people have access to the help aid they need, such as a wheelchair, walker, etc.

3.75

(0.50)

Identity-oriented approach

2.7

(0.63)

 The caregivers seem to understand how the older people experience their situation

2.87

(0.75)

 The caregivers meet the older people with respect

3.13

(0.76)

 The caregivers show commitment; “show that they care about the older people”

3.16

(0.76)

 The older people get good information about changes in help; for example who and when somebody is coming

1.91

(1.16)

 The older people have good opportunities to participate in the nursing care

2.25

(1.03)

Socio-cultural atmosphere

2.7

(0.64)

 The older people have the opportunity to do the things they wish to do

1.97

(0.97)

 The older peoples’ care are determined by their own requests and needs rather than the caregivers’ procedures

2.45

(0.94)

 The older peoples’ relatives are treated well

3.35

(0.77)

 There is a pleasant atmosphere on the ward

2.85

(0.91)

Context specific

2.8

(0.50)

 The older people get best possible help with training

2.24

(0.94)

 The older people get best possible help to get outdoors

1.92

(1.00)

 The caregivers have a soft and gentle touch

3.03

(0.75)

 The caregivers have time for the help they carry out- they do not have to rush

2.33

(0.86)

 The older people get help from people they recognize

2.88

(0.84)

 The older people have the opportunity to sometimes wish special food

1.66

(1.21)

 The older people have a room of their own

3.56

(0.87)

 The older people have room enough to have their own personal belongings that are important to them

3.56

(0.88)

 The older people have possibilities to receive visits from their relatives in their accommodation

3.70

(0.74)

  1. aPerceived reality (PR) scale; 1 = do not agree at all to 4 = fully agree