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Dynamic process of movement in residential settings
1Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Department of Health and Human Services, Rockville, MD 20857.
American Journal of Mental Retardation : AJMR
|September 1, 1993
Summary
Residential facility populations show significant internal movement, with 16% of residents relocating in 1987. Most moves were between similar facilities, indicating hidden mobility not reflected in overall population changes.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Services
- Gerontology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Residential facilities provide care for diverse populations.
- Understanding population dynamics within these facilities is crucial for resource allocation and care planning.
- Annual population counts may mask significant resident turnover.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the extent and patterns of residential mobility among individuals using residential care facilities.
- To determine if observed population stability masks underlying resident movement.
- To compare the type of residential facility at the beginning and end of the year for individuals who moved.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 1987 National Medical Expenditure Survey.
- Tracked individuals who resided in a facility at any point during 1987.
- Analyzed residential moves and types of facilities occupied.
Main Results:
- Nearly 16% of individuals in residential facilities moved to different living arrangements in 1987.
- A smaller proportion experienced multiple moves within the year.
- Most movement occurred between facilities of the same type, with individuals largely remaining in similar settings.
Conclusions:
- Residential populations exhibit higher mobility than annual statistics suggest.
- Focusing solely on net population change overlooks significant resident transitions.
- Further research into the drivers and implications of this internal mobility is warranted.