Improving Dementia Care for Gitxsan First Nations People
This project originated from nursing staff’s learning need for knowledge, approach, attitude, and skills in dementia care that was identified by the Gitxsan Health Society. In collaboration with the First Nations Health Authority, the Gitxsan Health Society sought to educate nurses on how to provide...
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ftunitorontoojs:oai:jps.library.utoronto.ca:article/33225 2023-05-15T16:16:00+02:00 Improving Dementia Care for Gitxsan First Nations People McAtackney, David Gaspard, Gina Sullivan, Debbie Sebastian, Mavis For the Gitxsan Health Society and First Nations Health Authority 2021-01-28 application/pdf https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/ijih/article/view/33225 https://doi.org/10.32799/ijih.v16i1.33225 eng eng Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/ijih/article/view/33225/27340 https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/ijih/article/view/33225 doi:10.32799/ijih.v16i1.33225 Copyright (c) 2021 Gina Gaspard, David McAtackney, Debbie Sullivan, Mavis Sebastian https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 CC-BY-NC-ND International Journal of Indigenous Health; Vol 16 No 1 (2021): Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples 2291-9376 2291-9368 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion 2021 ftunitorontoojs https://doi.org/10.32799/ijih.v16i1.33225 2021-03-01T10:03:53Z This project originated from nursing staff’s learning need for knowledge, approach, attitude, and skills in dementia care that was identified by the Gitxsan Health Society. In collaboration with the First Nations Health Authority, the Gitxsan Health Society sought to educate nurses on how to provide culturally appropriate care to older Gitxsan persons living with dementia, and also to increase the understanding of nurses, family caregivers, and the wider community about dementia as a chronic condition. This project involved a mixed-methods approach (multiple qualitative approaches, as well as a quantitative component). The team was guided at each stage by a Cultural Advisory Council of four Elders recognized as Knowledge Holder from the community. The project involved a strong element of reciprocal co-learning and knowledge exchange. From discussions and exchange with community members, three large interlinking themes emerged to guide the researchers: (a) loss and grief; (b) relationality; and (c) access and connection. These themes gave voice to the gaps and needs in care, but also highlighted the potential areas of strength that can be built on to improve care for the older Gitxsan person living with dementia. Family and other community members identified the need for more information regarding dementia, the need to access in-community and external supports, and the need to inform nurses about what considerations are required when caring for Gitxsan people living with dementia. A better understanding of the Gitxsan ways of knowing about dementia can help nurses incorporate more culturally safe practices into the care of persons living with dementia. Article in Journal/Newspaper First Nations University of Toronto: Journal Publishing Services International Journal of Indigenous Health 16 1 |
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This project originated from nursing staff’s learning need for knowledge, approach, attitude, and skills in dementia care that was identified by the Gitxsan Health Society. In collaboration with the First Nations Health Authority, the Gitxsan Health Society sought to educate nurses on how to provide culturally appropriate care to older Gitxsan persons living with dementia, and also to increase the understanding of nurses, family caregivers, and the wider community about dementia as a chronic condition. This project involved a mixed-methods approach (multiple qualitative approaches, as well as a quantitative component). The team was guided at each stage by a Cultural Advisory Council of four Elders recognized as Knowledge Holder from the community. The project involved a strong element of reciprocal co-learning and knowledge exchange. From discussions and exchange with community members, three large interlinking themes emerged to guide the researchers: (a) loss and grief; (b) relationality; and (c) access and connection. These themes gave voice to the gaps and needs in care, but also highlighted the potential areas of strength that can be built on to improve care for the older Gitxsan person living with dementia. Family and other community members identified the need for more information regarding dementia, the need to access in-community and external supports, and the need to inform nurses about what considerations are required when caring for Gitxsan people living with dementia. A better understanding of the Gitxsan ways of knowing about dementia can help nurses incorporate more culturally safe practices into the care of persons living with dementia. |
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McAtackney, David Gaspard, Gina Sullivan, Debbie Sebastian, Mavis For the Gitxsan Health Society and First Nations Health Authority |
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Improving Dementia Care for Gitxsan First Nations People |
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Improving Dementia Care for Gitxsan First Nations People |
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Improving Dementia Care for Gitxsan First Nations People |
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Improving Dementia Care for Gitxsan First Nations People |
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Improving Dementia Care for Gitxsan First Nations People |
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improving dementia care for gitxsan first nations people |
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Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health |
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International Journal of Indigenous Health; Vol 16 No 1 (2021): Honouring the Sacred Fire: Ending Systemic Racism toward Indigenous Peoples 2291-9376 2291-9368 |
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