More than just a task: intimate care delivery in the nursing home

Purpose: Intimate care procedures, such as bathing and toileting, are often regarded as simple, humble tasks. However, the provision of such care transforms a very private, personal activity into a social process. Understanding this complex process and the psychological impact it has on those provid...

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Main Authors: Genevieve N. Thompson, Susan E. McClement, Sheryl Peters, Thomas F. Hack, Harvey Chochinov, Laura Funk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2021.1943123

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