18th Annual Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference Docume

School of Nursing and Midwifery Scoil an Altranais agus an Chnáimhseachais

of being a welcoming and safe environment that was kept neat and clean. Despite this care providers need to address psychosocial concerns about adapting to living in long- term care environments particularly among the younger cohort of male residents (≤ 82 years of age). Conclusion: Results suggest that older people may prioritise different facets of person-centredness in long-term care. There is a need for review of approaches to Irish older adult long- term care delivery to provide person-centred care and support based on the individual’s right to self-determination, mutual respect and understanding.

Snuggle Stories

Author(s) Dr. Fiona McKeown Affiliation(s) Public Health Nursing, Waterford Community Services Abstract

Background: Under the Waterford Children and Young People’s Plan the Family support sub-committee of CYPSC identified the Snuggle Story action under the priority “Services for under 5’s and their families.” This action met the objective to support an increase in positive development outcomes for children through early intervention and prevention. We commenced strand 1 on 1st Sept 2016 and ongoing, Strand 2 has been completed in 4 sites to date. Aim: Strand 1 Provide a ‘book pack’ for all children in Waterford City and County – a universal approach- given at the 9 month developmental assessment by their registered public health nurse (Waterford Community Services PHN boundaries) commenced 1st Sept 16. Strand 2 (Family Literacy Classes) Provide a literacy support programme to an identified group of parents with babies born in two geographic areas per year. Results: Some feedback from PHNs and indirect feedback from Parents on receiving Snuggle Stories Pack “I find the Snuggle Stories are very well received by parents who think it is a great initiative, as many have said it’s lovely to get something that’s fun and useful for the children as mostly it is just information we are disseminating in books and leaflets”. “I got very positive feedback from parents when giving out the snuggle stories. Many parents admitted they had not thought they could read books to children so young.” Conclusion: Approximately 1700 children receive 9-month developmental check/year from Waterford Community Services PHN service and thereby receive Snuggle Stories book pack since 1st Sept 2016 .

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