Expert nursing assistant care activities. 1998

M T Hartig
College of Nursing, University of Tennessee, Memphis, USA.

Expert nursing assistants (NAs) described a broad range of care activities provided for nursing home residents. Data from in-depth interviews were analyzed using a naturalistic inquiry approach. Functional care activities addressed activities of daily living. Seven types of psychosocial care activities promoted emotional and mental health. NAs also described activities beyond the scope of their training, yet delegated by licensed nurses. Identification of expert NA contributions to resident care, proposed as the highest level of NA care possible, can guide development of educational programs and evaluation instruments. Awareness of delegated activities can direct research regarding their safety and legality.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007587 Job Description Statement of the position requirements, qualifications for the position, wage range, and any special conditions expected of the employee. Position Description,Description, Job,Description, Position,Descriptions, Job,Descriptions, Position,Job Descriptions,Position Descriptions
D009728 Nursing Assistants Nurse Aide,Nurses' Aides,Nursing Auxiliaries,Aide, Nurse,Aides, Nurse,Aides, Nurses',Assistant, Nursing,Assistants, Nursing,Auxiliaries, Nursing,Auxiliary, Nursing,Nurse Aides,Nurse's Aides,Nurses Aides,Nurses' Aide,Nursing Assistant,Nursing Auxiliary
D009732 Nursing Care Care given to patients by nursing service personnel. Care, Nursing,Management, Nursing Care,Nursing Care Management
D009735 Nursing Homes Facilities which provide nursing supervision and limited medical care to persons who do not require hospitalization. Homes, Nursing,Nursing Home
D002983 Clinical Competence The capability to perform acceptably those duties directly related to patient care. Clinical Skills,Competence, Clinical,Clinical Competency,Clinical Skill,Competency, Clinical,Skill, Clinical,Skills, Clinical,Clinical Competencies,Competencies, Clinical
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D014481 United States A country in NORTH AMERICA between CANADA and MEXICO.

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