Expression of Social Workers' Skills in Promoting the Independence of Older Adults Living in Independent Living Homes

QUESTIONNAIRE

Dear Social Worker,

I am a master's student in Social Work at Mykolas Romeris University, and I am preparing my final thesis, the aim of which is to determine the expression of social workers' skills in promoting the independence of older adults living in independent living homes. Your opinion is very important for achieving the goals of this research, so I kindly ask you to participate in the study and share your thoughts.

The questionnaire is anonymous, and the information you provide will be used collectively only for the preparation of this master's thesis report. Your participation in the study is voluntary, and you can discontinue filling out the questionnaire at any time without any consequences. If you have any questions, please write to me at: [email protected]

Please answer all the questions below. There are no right or wrong answers; we are only interested in your personal opinion. Thank you in advance for your participation in the study.

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PART I. GENERAL INFORMATION

Your work experience in social work

Your work experience working with older adults

On average, how many residents do you have as a social worker?

PART II

SOCIAL WORKER'S PRACTICE IN PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you performed the following actions?

I discussed with the resident their possibilities for independence in daily activities.

I encouraged the resident to perform daily activities on their own.

I encouraged the resident to make decisions about their daily life.

I motivated the resident to take responsibility for their daily activities.

I helped the resident to plan their daily activities.

I encouraged the resident to solve daily problems independently.

I encouraged the resident to maintain social connections with other people.

I encouraged the resident to independently use social or health services.

PART III

INTERACTION AND COOPERATION IN PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE

In the past 4 weeks, how often:

Did you discuss with the resident the possibilities of strengthening their independence?

Did you discuss with the individual care worker how to promote the resident's independence?

Did you discuss the strengthening of the resident's independence with their relatives?

Did team meetings discuss issues related to promoting residents' independence?

Did you consult with colleagues about ways to strengthen the resident's independence?

Did you share your experiences with colleagues about independence development?

PART IV

TAKING OVER TASKS FROM THE RESIDENT

In the past 4 weeks, how often did you perform these actions on behalf of the resident?

I arranged the resident's living space instead of him, even though he could have done it himself.

I did household chores on behalf of the resident (e.g., tidying up, washing), even though he could have done it himself.

I prepared food for the resident instead of him, even though he could have done it himself.

I arranged the resident's documents instead of him, even though he could have done it himself.

I organized the resident's affairs (e.g., registration with a doctor) instead of him, even though he could have done it himself.

I solved the resident's financial issues instead of him, even though he could have done it himself.

I made decisions about the resident's daily life instead of him, even though he could have done it himself.

I performed actions on behalf of the resident, even though he could have done it himself, because it was faster.

PART V

SELF-ASSESSMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Assess your professional skills.

I can assess the level of independence of older adults.

I can set goals for strengthening independence.

I can prepare an individual support plan focused on strengthening the resident's independence.

I can motivate the resident to be more independent.

I can encourage the resident to make their own decisions.

I can help the resident solve problems.

I can encourage the resident to use services independently.

I can strengthen the resident's social ties.

I can empower the resident to independently plan daily activities.

I can maintain a balance between assistance and independence.

I can assess when assistance might reduce the resident's independence.

I can apply different working methods for different residents.

PART VI

ATTITUDE TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE DEVELOPMENT

Sometimes workers have to choose between a quick solution to a problem and the development of the resident's independence.

Due to the workload, workers sometimes have to perform activities for the residents.

There is not always enough time to consistently develop the residents' independence.

Residents' independence can increase when they are given more opportunities to make their own decisions.

PART VII

ORGANIZATION SUPPORT

In my workplace, promoting residents' independence is encouraged.

The administration of the institution supports employees' initiatives to strengthen residents' independence.

In my workplace, employees are encouraged to create conditions for residents to perform activities independently.

In my workplace, sometimes it is expected that employees will perform activities faster for the resident.

PART VIII

ROLE OF RELATIVES

Relatives encourage residents to be more independent.

Relatives sometimes help too much, which decreases independence.

Relatives sometimes hinder the development of independence.

Collaboration with relatives helps strengthen independence.

PART IX

KNOWLEDGE AND VALUE ATTITUDE TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE

I have sufficient theoretical knowledge about independence development in social work.

I know which methods are the most effective in strengthening the independence of older adults.

I understand how different factors (health, environment, social ties) affect independence.

I encourage residents' independence even when it takes more time.

I am committed to ensuring that the resident performs as many activities as possible by themselves.

I respect the resident's right to make decisions even when they seem inappropriate to me.

I aim not only to assist the resident but also to strengthen their independence.