Abstract
M.Cur.
The purpose of the research study is to describe guidelines to counteract unethical
behaviour in homes for the aged by auxiliary nurses and care workers.
The objectives are to explore and describe the factors related to the unethical
behaviour in homes for the aged by auxiliary nurses and care workers by:
Exploring and describing the perceptions of the auxiliary nurses and care
workers relating to unethical behaviour of auxiliary nurses and care workers in
homes for the aged; and Exploring and describing the perceptions of the registered nurses relating to unethical behaviour of auxiliary nurses and care workers in homes for the aged.
The point of departure for the research was an uncovering of abuse in homes for
the aged by M-Net's Carte Blanche team and the observations of the researcher
over a long period of time