Den nationella värdegrunden inom äldreomsorgen
några enhetschefers intryck
SamhällsvetenskapSocial sciences - educationEmpiriReflektionTransformativt lärandeUtvecklingVärdegrundäldreomsorg.
The aim of this text is to study how sectional managers in the care of the
elderly work so as to promote basic human values. Semi-structured interviews
generated qualitative data from five sectional managers. A hermeneutical
approach was applied for interpreting the interviews. The result shows that the
respondents are conscious of the fact that it takes a lot of long term work
before a change in current procedures will happen. Also, the common everyday
principles of work and basic values will continue to be part of the care of the
elderly. Here the basic value that ?ombudsmen? represent is an asset for future
work and development. Sectional managers say they apply pedagogical principles
in the way they fulfill their tasks. They create coherence and a common
approach which in turn leads to care based on basic values. Consciousness about
the significance of combining word and action is the case. However such
processes may deepen by means of individual reflection and contribute to
learning, development and change.