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Open Access 01-12-2020 | Research article

Attendant’s experience with the personalized citizen assistance for social participation (APIC)

Authors: Karine Gagnon, Mélanie Levasseur

Published in: BMC Geriatrics | Issue 1/2020

Abstract

Background

To promote healthy aging, the social participation needs of older adults must be better met. Previous studies have shown the benefits of the Personalized citizen assistance for social participation (APIC), but few explored its influence on attendants. This study explored the assistance experience of attendants in providing the APIC to older adults with disabilities.

Methods

A qualitative design inspired by a phenomenological approach was used with six female attendants who participated in individual interviews.

Results

The APIC attendants felt useful, developed meaningful relationships with their older adults, and improved their self-knowledge. Attendants had the opportunity to reflect on their lives and self-aging. They contributed to older adults’ functional independence, motivation, and participation in social activities. Attendants encountered challenges related to withdrawn behavior in older adults, such as refusing to participate in activities.

Conclusions

Considering the identified benefits of the APIC for attendants, further studies should explore personalized assistance to preserve older adults’ health.

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Title: Attendant’s experience with the personalized citizen assistance for social participation (APIC)
Authors: Karine Gagnon
Mélanie Levasseur
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Geriatrics / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2318
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01897-x

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