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Differing perceptions in defining safe independent living for elders.

K G Mastrian1

  • 1Pennsylvania State University, Shenango Campus, Sharon, Pennsylvania, USA. kgm1@psu.edu

Nursing Outlook
|October 26, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Nurses and non-nurses perceive elder safety differently. While nurses focus on disease impact, others prioritize daily living and home maintenance for safe independent living.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Healthcare Studies

Background:

  • Understanding factors contributing to safe independent living for elders is crucial for effective healthcare and support.
  • Perceptions of safety may differ across demographic groups, impacting care planning and elder well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore differences in perceptions of safe independent living arrangements for elders among elders, younger/middle-aged adults, and nurses.
  • To identify key factors influencing these perceptions, including functional abilities, environmental aspects, and disease interference.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 335 participants, including elders, non-nurses, and nurses.
  • Participants rated the importance of situation factors (e.g., activities of daily living skills, environmental factors) and the interference of diseases/symptoms with independent living.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences were found in perceptions of factors constituting safe independent living for elders.
  • Nurses identified diseases and symptoms as more interfering, while non-nurses focused on bathing, mobility, and home maintenance.
  • Age, education, gender, and race were significant predictors of perception.

Conclusions:

  • Fundamental differences exist in how various groups perceive the safety of elder independent living arrangements.
  • Further research is needed to validate these findings in real-world elder living situations.

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