Quality improvements in resident mobility care: using person- and relationship-centered frameworks

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Nursing Practice
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Person- and relationship-centered care are crucial for quality nursing home practice.
• Implementing these care models requires practical frameworks for specific areas like mobility.
• Existing research lacks demonstrated applications of these care principles in nursing home settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify a suitable framework for person- and relationship-centered care in nursing home mobility.
• To demonstrate the application of such a framework to improve mobility care practices.

Main Methods:

• The study discusses mobility care, person- and relationship-centered care principles, and their importance.
• The Senses Framework was utilized to formulate objectives for enhancing mobility care.
• Hypothetical scenarios were used to illustrate the framework's application and potential impact.

Main Results:

• The Senses Framework provided a structured approach to developing mobility care objectives.
• Evaluation of hypothetical scenarios highlighted the framework's utility in practice improvement.
• The framework's application demonstrated its potential to address diverse stakeholder needs.

Conclusions:

• The Senses Framework effectively facilitates the development of improved mobility care objectives in nursing homes.
• This person- and relationship-centered approach ensures that the needs of all stakeholders are considered.
• The framework serves as a valuable tool for enhancing nursing home practice and resident well-being.