Dimensions and progression in the interaction between bilingual/monolingual caregivers and bilingual demented immigrants: analysis of video-recorded morning care sessions in institutions coded by means of the Erikson theory of "eight stages of man"

Int J Aging Hum Dev. 1995;41(1):29-45. doi: 10.2190/3TJC-32DN-3QF2-38MH.

Abstract

Seven demented Finnish immigrants were video-recorded during morning care together with bilingual and monolingual Swedish-speaking caregivers. A phenomenological-hermeneutic analysis of the video-recordings inspired by Ricoeur's philosophy was performed. The structural analysis was made by means of the Erikson theory of "eight stages of man." A statistical analysis was done in order to study dimensions and progression of interaction and compare the communication seen in relation to how caregivers supported the patients' integrity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Alzheimer Disease / psychology
  • Caregivers / psychology*
  • Dementia / psychology*
  • Dementia, Multi-Infarct / psychology
  • Emigration and Immigration*
  • Female
  • Finland / ethnology
  • Homes for the Aged
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Language*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Nursing Homes
  • Patient Care Team
  • Social Support
  • Sweden
  • Verbal Behavior*