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Nursing home elderly. Social-environmental factors.

M T Gould

    Journal of Gerontological Nursing
    |August 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    Elderly nursing home residents' well-being is linked to independence and functional health. External social support can reduce reliance on internal nursing home resources, but fear of reprisal may silence resident feedback.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Well-being in elderly nursing home residents is influenced by multiple factors.
    • Potential barriers exist for residents to voice concerns about staff.
    • The role of external social support in supplementing internal resources requires examination.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the relationship between independence, cohesion, functional health, and well-being in nursing home residents.
    • To investigate the impact of fear of support withdrawal on residents' ability to criticize staff.
    • To assess how social support from external visitors affects the need for internal social support.

    Main Methods:

    • This study likely involved surveys or interviews with nursing home residents.
    • Data collection focused on perceived independence, social cohesion, functional health status, and overall well-being.
    • Qualitative or quantitative analysis was used to examine relationships between variables and identify barriers to feedback.

    Main Results:

    • Independence, social cohesion, and functional health were found to be significantly associated with the well-being of elderly residents.
    • A notable finding indicated that residents may refrain from criticizing staff due to fear of losing support.
    • Social support received from visitors outside the facility appeared to lessen residents' dependence on support from within the nursing home.

    Conclusions:

    • Maintaining resident independence and functional health is crucial for enhancing well-being in long-term care settings.
    • Addressing residents' fears regarding staff interactions is essential for fostering open communication and improving care quality.
    • Leveraging external social networks can be a valuable strategy to support residents and potentially reduce the burden on internal nursing home resources.

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