Lagacé Martine, Medouar Fouad, Loock Joséphine, Davignon André
Université d'Ottawa.
Observatoire vieillissement et société, Montréal.
Can J Aging. 2011 Jun;30(2):185-96. doi: 10.1017/S0714980811000092.
The aim of this exploratory study was to better understand interpersonal communication between frail elders and caregivers in the context of long-term care giving. In addition, in light of the Communication Accommodation Theory, the goal was to determine the extent to which communication can be a transmitter of ageism, particularly of implicit ageism. A total of 26 semi-structured interviews were conducted among elders and caregivers of a Quebec long-term care facility. Results suggest a close convergence between the perception of seniors and caregivers in regards to a quasi total absence of daily communication and moreover, in regards to the highly instrumental nature of this same communication. Finally, results of the content analysis also suggest that implicit ageism is indeed reflected in interpersonal communication between frail elders and caregivers.
这项探索性研究的目的是在长期护理的背景下更好地理解体弱老年人与护理人员之间的人际沟通。此外，根据沟通顺应理论，目标是确定沟通在多大程度上可能成为年龄歧视的传播者，尤其是隐性年龄歧视的传播者。对魁北克一家长期护理机构的老年人和护理人员进行了总共26次半结构化访谈。结果表明，老年人和护理人员在日常沟通几乎完全缺失以及这种沟通具有高度工具性这两方面的认知上存在密切趋同。最后，内容分析结果还表明，隐性年龄歧视确实体现在体弱老年人与护理人员之间的人际沟通中。
