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Linking nursing home working conditions to organizational performance
Jill Scott-Cawiezell1, Deborah S Main, Carol P Vojir
1University of Missouri-Columbia, Sinclair School of Nursing, USA. scottji@missouri.edu
Health Care Management Review
|November 18, 2005
Summary
This study identifies high and low performing nursing homes by examining working conditions. Both quantitative and qualitative data are essential for accurate performance assessment.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Home Administration
Background:
- Nursing home performance is critical for elder care quality.
- Understanding the impact of working conditions on performance is essential.
- Existing research often focuses on single data types, potentially limiting comprehensive assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between working conditions and nursing home performance.
- To determine if nursing homes can be classified as high or low performers.
- To investigate the utility of combined quantitative and qualitative data in performance evaluation.
Main Methods:
- Selection of specific nursing homes for analysis.
- Assessment of selected working conditions within these facilities.
- Application of both quantitative metrics and qualitative observations.
Main Results:
- High and low performing nursing homes were identified.
- Performance classification was achievable using a mixed-methods approach.
- Working conditions were found to be significant factors influencing performance outcomes.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive approach combining quantitative and qualitative findings is effective for assessing nursing home performance.
- Identifying high and low performers based on working conditions can inform quality improvement initiatives.
- Further research into specific working conditions and their impact is warranted.
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