Thomas Boggatz

BTU Cottbus Senftenberg, Health, Faculty Member

Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Nursing, Faculty Member

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I'm a nursing scientist. My main focus of research is gerontological nursing. I have completed research projects in Germany, Austria, and Egypt where I investigated care dependency, health promotion, and quality of life in old age.

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Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

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Carleton University

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Hamad Bin Khalifa University

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Chulalongkorn University

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Beni-Suef University

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Università Degli Studi Di Verona

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Validation bei Menschen mit Demenz: Innovation ohne Evidenz?

Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie, Dec 28, 2023

Review for "Person‐Centred Care for older people: Convergence and assessment of users’ relatives’ and staff's perspectives

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Die Beziehung zur Betreuungsperson

Altere Menschen im Betreuten Wohnen nehmen Betreuungspersonen zunachst als Dienstleiter wahr. Ein... more Altere Menschen im Betreuten Wohnen nehmen Betreuungspersonen zunachst als Dienstleiter wahr. Einige haben eine kritisch distanzierte Beziehung zu ihnen, andere bauen jedoch eine personliche Beziehung zu ihnen auf, die es ihnen erlaubt, sich auch im Krisenfall an sie zu wenden. Die Betreuungspersonen selbst bemuhen sich darum, durch den Aufbau einer zweckfreien Beziehung zu den Bewohnern, durch aktives auf sie Zugehen und aktives Zuhoren, ihr Vertrauen zu gewinnen. Dies ermoglicht es ihnen, im Bedarfsfall auf sie Einfluss zu nehmen. Das grundlegende Prinzip der Betreuungsarbeit besteht darin, eine Balance zwischen der Fursorge fur die Betreuungsempfanger und der Achtung vor ihrer Selbstbestimmung zu finden. Die Bedeutung der Beziehungsarbeit im Betreuten Wohnen spiegelt sich auch darin wieder, dass von den Bewohnern am haufigsten die Angebote zur Gestaltung des Soziallebens in Anspruch genommen werden. Diese sind ein wesentlicher Beitrag zur Forderung ihrer Lebensqualitat.

Factorial structure of the German Care Dependency Scale for self‐assessment among older adults in supported housing

Journal of Advanced Nursing, May 11, 2023

AimTo determine the factorial structure of the German Care Dependency Scale (CDS) for self‐assess... more AimTo determine the factorial structure of the German Care Dependency Scale (CDS) for self‐assessment in supported housing in Austria.BackgroundThe CDS is a well‐established tool for the assessment of care dependency. However, several versions of the scale showed different factorial structures depending on the country and the setting where they were applied. The factorial structure of the CDS, therefore, needed clarification prior to its application in supported housing.DesignCross‐sectional study.MethodsSelf‐assessments of care dependency were obtained from residents in supported housing in Austria. The factorial structure of the scale was determined by exploratory factor analysis. The resulting factor models were compared by confirmatory factor analyses with a single factor model regarding the best fit. CDS total score and sum scores of the identified factors were correlated with externally assessed care levels according to the Austrian care insurance.Results48.2% of the residents in supported housing participated, but some of them were younger than 60. Exploratory factor analysis resulted in a three‐factor model with two variants in the distribution of items, depending on whether people over 59 were included in the analysis or not. The second variant showed the best fit in confirmatory factor analysis. CDS total score and sum scores of the identified factors showed statistically significant correlations with externally assessed care levels.ConclusionThe three‐factorial structure differentiates between various aspects of support and results from the particular characteristics of the setting and the care recipients. Several cross‐loadings of items indicate an ambiguous understanding of support needs. It is suggested to modify the scale to adapt it to the target group and setting.Implications for the ProfessionSelf‐assessments with a modified version of CDS in supported housing can be useful to identify the various support needs in this setting.Patient or Public ContributionNo patient or public contribution.

Review for "Experiences of participating in intergenerational interventions in older people's care settings: A systematic review and meta‐synthesis of qualitative literature

Die Methoden der Untersuchungen

Zur Beantwortung der Frage, welche Erfahrungen altere Menschen und Betreuungspersonen, im Betreut... more Zur Beantwortung der Frage, welche Erfahrungen altere Menschen und Betreuungspersonen, im Betreuten Wohnen machen, wurden drei aufeinanderfolgende Studien durchgefuhrt. In einer qualitativen Studie wurden zunachst die Bewohner zu ihren Erwartungen bezuglich des Betreuten Wohnens und der Inanspruchnahme von Pflege sowie zu ihren Beziehungen zu Mitbewohnern, Angehorigen, Freunden, Bekannten und der Betreuungsperson befragt. In einer weiteren qualitativen Studie wurden dann die Betreuungspersonen gebeten, von ihrer Wahrnehmung der Bewohner und ihren Erfahrungen mit der Betreuungsarbeit zu berichten. In dritten Studie wurde schlieslich eine quantitative Erhebung zum Ausmas der Pflegebedurftigkeit, der sozialen Kontakte und der Nutzung von sowie Zufriedenheit mit der Betreuungsleistung durchgefuhrt. Dieses Kapitel beschreibt die Durchfuhrung und Auswertung der Studien sowie die Charakteristika ihrer Teilnehmer. Die Resultate der Studien werden thematisch geordnet in den Kapiteln 4–7 vorgestellt und diskutiert.

Einstellung zum Betreuten Wohnen

Vergleich-113 5.1.4 Einstellungen im Vergleich zu quantitativen Studien aus dem deutschsprachigen... more Vergleich-113 5.1.4 Einstellungen im Vergleich zu quantitativen Studien aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum-115 5.1.5 Einstellungen im Vergleich zu qualitativen Studien-116 5.2 Erwartungen des Betreuungspersonals an die Bewohner-119 5.3 Einstellung der Zielgruppe und Erwartungen von Betreuungspersonen im Vergleich-123 5.4 Fazit-125 Literatur-125 5.1 • Die Perspektive der älteren Menschen Erwartung ans Wohnangebot Ungenaue Vorstellung

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Auseinandersetzung mit Pflegebedürftigkeit

Befragt man altere Menschen danach, welche Vorstellungen sie fur den Fall ihrer Pflegebedurftigke... more Befragt man altere Menschen danach, welche Vorstellungen sie fur den Fall ihrer Pflegebedurftigkeit haben, bringen sie zumeist negative Erwartungen zum Ausdruck. Fur sie ist dieser Fall mit der Erwartung verbunden, in ein Pflegeheim ziehen zu mussen, wo sie ihre Privatsphare und Selbstbestimmung verlieren. Sie zeigen dabei eine Tendenz, die Auseinandersetzung mit moglicher Pflegebedurftigkeit zu vermeiden. Diese Tendenz wird auch von Betreuungspersonen wahrgenommen. Durch Vertrauensbildung und nicht-direktive Beratung versuchen sie, die Akzeptanz von Pflege zu fordern, ohne das Selbstbestimmungsrecht der alteren Menschen zu verletzen. Pflegebedurftigkeit ist im Betreuten Wohnen bislang gering ausgepragt, es lasst sich aber eine Tendenz zur Zunahme mit steigendem Alter erkennen. Auch wenn in Einzelfallen eine Versorgung pflegebedurftiger Personen erfolgen kann, stellt sich die Frage, wo die durchschnittliche Grenze fur die Toleranz von Pflegebedurftigkeit im Betreuten Wohnen liegt.

Psychometric properties of the German version of the multidimensional perceived social support scale

International Journal of Older People Nursing, Apr 14, 2023

BackgroundSocial support can help older persons to cope with stressful situations. Sheltered hous... more BackgroundSocial support can help older persons to cope with stressful situations. Sheltered housing facilities in German speaking countries therefore aim to promote social support for their residents. The MSPSS is a brief instrument to measure perceived social support, but its psychometric properties have not yet been investigated in a sample of German speaking older persons.ObjectivesTo determine the psychometric properties of the German version of the MSPSS for older personsMethodsIn a cross‐sectional study, residents of sheltered housing in Austria were asked to complete the MSPSS and to indicate the frequency of contacts to family and friends. Validity of the scale was investigated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis as well as by their correlations with frequency of contacts to family and friends. Reliability was determined by Cronbach's Alpha and intraclass correlations for repeated measurements.ResultsExploratory factor analysis yielded a three‐factor solution for the MSPSS, which was, however, only partially supported by confirmatory factor analysis. Correlations with frequency of contact to family and friends partly confirmed the assumptions about the relationships between these factors and the corresponding groups of persons. Cronbach's Alpha was high, and intraclass correlations for most items ranged from fair to good.ConclusionsThe incomplete congruence between the theoretical assumptions regarding the scale and the results of the factor analysis is presumably due to overlapping content between the dimensions of the MSPSS, which can be remedied by reformulating some items.Implications for PracticeA slightly modified version of the MSPSS should be used to assess social support in sheltered housing.

Quality of Life in the Process of Dying

Springer eBooks, Nov 16, 2019

The process of dying is the final crisis in human life. Older persons can die in different places... more The process of dying is the final crisis in human life. Older persons can die in different places: at home, in a hospital, a long-term care facility, or in a hospice. Although the environment influences the process of dying, the basic experience is the same: life irrevocably ends and its meaning is called into question by death. Furthermore, possibilities of life prolongation force older persons to decide about their end-of-life care and to think about death in advance. This chapter summarizes the findings of 93 qualitative studies that explored older persons’ experiences with advance care planning and their process of dying. Quality of life in the process of dying will depend on how older persons are able to cope with this final crisis. They may die with inner peace and serenity if they find an appropriate balance between an attachment to and a detachment from life, between denial and awareness of impending death, and between scepticism and hope. Nurses and caregivers can accompany them in this process by attentive listening which allows the dying persons to communicate their final needs.

Quality of Life and Person-Centered Care for Older People

Springer eBooks, 2020

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Growing Old in Egypt: The Supply and Demand of Care for Older Persons

Review for "Person‐Centred Care for older people: Convergence and assessment of users’ relatives’ and staff's perspectives

Person-Centred Care and Quality of Life

The final chapter of this book summarizes the meaning of quality of life as understood by the old... more The final chapter of this book summarizes the meaning of quality of life as understood by the older persons in order to outline how caregivers and nurses may respond to their needs. Care is provided within the framework of the relationship between caregivers and care recipients. The way how they shape this relationship depends on their attitude towards giving or receiving care. On both sides there are different attitudes, which influence each other mutually. Caregivers and care recipients try to adapt to each other by searching their inner balance in the relationship to the other person. The influence that each side tries to exert on the other can result in a harmonious relationship, but also in a power struggle. Their interaction is influenced by the institutional framework. Economic constraints, low qualification of caregivers, and a hierarchical organization of work can impede person-centred care. Person-centred care is an open process based on a dialogue in which both sides are willing to learn from each other until they come to a mutual understanding.

Health Promotion and Quality of Life in Old Age

Health promotion is considered to contribute to quality of life in old age. Programs are designed... more Health promotion is considered to contribute to quality of life in old age. Programs are designed to encourage physical activities and lifestyle changes. They are, however, unlikely to achieve their aims if they fail to understand how they interfere with quality of life as it is perceived by older persons. This chapter summarizes the findings of 49 studies that investigated how older persons promote their health or try to prevent diseases and how they experience programs aimed at supporting them in this matter. Health promotion programs are likely to succeed if their focus is not restricted on disease prevention and physical fitness. When older persons participate in such programs their desire for physical activity and physical integrity always involves the satisfaction of their social, identity related and developmental needs. Programs that fail to address these needs are unlikely to meet the needs of their target group.

Socio-demographic factors related care dependency among older Egyptians

Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2010

Demenz

Review for "Person‐Centred Care for older people: Convergence and assessment of users’ relatives’ and staff's perspectives

Validation bei Menschen mit Demenz: Innovation ohne Evidenz?

Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie, Dec 28, 2023

Review for "Person‐Centred Care for older people: Convergence and assessment of users’ relatives’ and staff's perspectives

Review for "Experiences of participating in intergenerational interventions in older people's care settings: A systematic review and meta‐synthesis of qualitative literature

Review for "Person‐Centred Care for older people: Convergence and assessment of users’ relatives’ and staff's perspectives

Die Beziehung zur Betreuungsperson

Factorial structure of the German Care Dependency Scale for self‐assessment among older adults in supported housing

Journal of Advanced Nursing, May 11, 2023

Review for "Experiences of participating in intergenerational interventions in older people's care settings: A systematic review and meta‐synthesis of qualitative literature

Die Methoden der Untersuchungen

Einstellung zum Betreuten Wohnen

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Auseinandersetzung mit Pflegebedürftigkeit

Psychometric properties of the German version of the multidimensional perceived social support scale

International Journal of Older People Nursing, Apr 14, 2023

Quality of Life in the Process of Dying

Springer eBooks, Nov 16, 2019

Quality of Life and Person-Centered Care for Older People

Springer eBooks, 2020

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Growing Old in Egypt: The Supply and Demand of Care for Older Persons

Review for "Person‐Centred Care for older people: Convergence and assessment of users’ relatives’ and staff's perspectives

Person-Centred Care and Quality of Life

Health Promotion and Quality of Life in Old Age

Socio-demographic factors related care dependency among older Egyptians

Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2010

Demenz

Review for "Person‐Centred Care for older people: Convergence and assessment of users’ relatives’ and staff's perspectives

Betreutes Wohnen

Betreutes Wohnen - Perspektiven zur Lebensgestaltung bei Bewohnern und Betreuungspersonen, 2019

Betreutes Wohnen ist eine Wohn- und Versorgungsform für ältere Menschen, die ein selbständiges Le... more Betreutes Wohnen ist eine Wohn- und Versorgungsform für ältere Menschen, die ein selbständiges Leben auch bei entstehendem Unterstützungsbedarf ermöglichen soll. Durch das Zusammenwohnen mit Gleichaltrigen können soziale Kontakte im Alter gefördert werden. Trotz der zunehmenden Verbreitung dieser Wohnform ist bislang kaum etwas darüber bekannt, wie die Nutzer ihren dortigen Alltag erleben
und in welchem Umfang das Betreute Wohnen die selbst gesetzten Ziele erreichen kann. Dieses Buch gibt einen guten Überblick zur dortigen Lebensgestaltung und untersucht dabei die Erfahrungen von Bewohnern und Betreuungspersonen im Betreuten Wohnen am Beispiel von Einrichtungen im Bundesland Salzburg. Dabei kommen erstmalig im deutschsprachigen Raum Bewohner und Betreuungspersonen zu Wort, um aus ihrer jeweiligen Perspektive vom Zusammenleben und dem Umgang mit der entstehenden Pflegebedürftigkeit zu berichten. Das Buch geht dabei den Fragen nach, welche Erwartungen ältere Menschen an das Betreute Wohnen haben, wie sie sich ihre Betreuung und Pflege vorstellen, welche Möglichkeiten es zur Gestaltung von sozialen Beziehungen gibt und wie Betreuungspersonen sie in ihrer Lebensgestaltung unterstützen können.

Inhalt
•• Betreutes Wohnen und verwandte Wohnformen
•• Einstellung zum Betreuten Wohnen
•• Auseinandersetzung mit Pflegebedürftigkeit
•• Soziale Kontakte
•• Beziehung zur Betreuungsperson

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