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Issues in conducting research in nursing homes
Meridean L Maas1, Lisa S Kelley, Myonghwa Park
1University of Iowa College of Nursing, USA.
Western Journal of Nursing Research
|May 31, 2002
Summary
Geriatric nursing research is crucial for the growing elderly population. This article addresses challenges in nursing home research and offers strategies to improve ethical and rigorous studies for older adults.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Nursing
- Healthcare Research
- Long-term Care
Background:
- Increasing elderly population necessitates enhanced geriatric care.
- Chronic illnesses and functional deficits in older adults require specialized nursing support.
- Nursing research is vital for advancing best practices in geriatric care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify challenges in conducting ethical and rigorous research within nursing home settings.
- To explore factors influencing research in nursing homes, including resident dependency and institutionalization.
- To propose strategies for overcoming these research challenges.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of ethical considerations in nursing home research.
- Analysis of setting, staff, and resident characteristics impacting research.
- Identification of barriers to conducting high-quality research in long-term care facilities.
Main Results:
- Nursing home research faces unique ethical and logistical challenges.
- Resident dependency, institutionalization, and specific setting characteristics complicate research.
- Strategies are needed to facilitate ethically sound and methodologically robust research.
Conclusions:
- Addressing the challenges of nursing home research is essential for improving geriatric care.
- Implementing proposed strategies can enhance the quality and ethical integrity of research involving older adults.
- Further research is needed to support evidence-based geriatric nursing practices.
Keywords:
Biomedical and Behavioral Research