Common Behavior Patterns of Residents in Public Areas of Nursing Homes

Brent, Ruth Stumpe; Brent, Edward; Mauksch, Roberta K.

doi:10.1093/geront/24.2.186

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“…and last but not the least the social climate (support to residents, independence, openness, spontaneity and resident autonomy) might affect the level of participation among residents with different personal and facility characteristics. Personal factors like health status, functional mobility and cognitive status, gender, educational level and age may also influence the level of involvement (Brent, Brent & Mauksch, 1984;George, 1978;Lawton, 1985;Lemke& Moss, 1989;Robertson, 1978). Further, the level of involvement in productive activities, engagement in social occupations, performing everyday activities, extent of social participation and volunteering in old age have beneficial effects on the health and overall well-being of older adults (Bambrick & Bonder, 2005;Bukov et al, 2002;Menec, 2003;Rozario et al, 2004;Stevens-Ratchford & Cebulak, 2004;Wahrendorf et al, 2006).…”

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“It Keeps Me Busy”: Social Engagement among Women in a Nursing Home

Sehrawat¹

2015

IJHS

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This paper explored the personal and environmental factors of activity involvement among women, living in a nursing facility in the United State. Facility and individual characteristics were assessed through informal interviews with staff and residents. A thematic analysis of the data was performed. Three themes emerged from the data are: Promoters and inhibiters of activity involvement, resident and facility driven activities and improved quality of life. Passion for life and nursing facility as a place to live came across as strong motivating factors to stay involved in different activities. Consideration of lifestyles and individual preferences along with supportive environment is desired to enhance social engagement among residents of a nursing home.

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“It Keeps Me Busy”: Social Engagement among Women in a Nursing Home

Sehrawat¹

2015

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“…The physical capacities of residents also might influence this dynamic. Changes in sight, hearing, balance, and mobility affect the extent to which elderly people interact with their surroundings (Brent, Brent, & Mauksch, 1984;Felt, 1992;Lawton, 1975;Lemke & Moos, 1989;Retsinas & Guarrity, 1985).…”

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“…Lawton (1975) explained that older, more dependent residents display more watching behavior than do other residents. Brent et al (1984) and Lemke and Moos (1989) demonstrated that mobility and mental status were significantly related to behavior patterns of residents in social areas of nursing homes.…”

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Distance and the Use of Social Space by Nursing Home Residents

Pinet

1999

Journal of Interior Design

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OBJECTIVEThis study focuses on how far and under what circumstances nursing home residents walk to access social spaces within the home. Its findings provide information on nursing home design to be used by design researchers and practitioners. RESEARCH DESIGNA sample of 960 residents served as a pool for 30 days of behavior observations in five nursing homes. Data were collected on how many and in what context residents were observed in social spaces. Fifty residents were interviewed and kept diaries to provide data on (a) when they went out of their bedroom, (b) where they went, (c) what prompted their travel. ANALYSISA log-linear analysis and t-tests (N=378) served to assess whether the use of social spaces was correlated with the distance between bedrooms and social spaces and to uncover factors influencing this dynamic. Qualitative data were classified through a content analysis. Interjudge agreements, means, and percentages served to summarize results. K E Y FINDINGSThe study identified factors influencing the decisions of nursing home residents about their travel through nursing homes to access social spaces. Such factors included whether residents go to social spaces to take a walk and exercise, to see a new bronze sculpture, or to participcie in an activity. CONCLUSIONThe study highlights an array of positive behaviors among the residents, benefiting design theory and practice. By providing the right settings, features, and context, designers can encourage walking and the use of social spaces among residents.

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Computer Interaction: Effect on Attitudes and Performance in Older Adults

Ansley

Erber

1988

Educational Gerontology

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Common Behavior Patterns of Residents in Public Areas of Nursing Homes

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“It Keeps Me Busy”: Social Engagement among Women in a Nursing Home

“It Keeps Me Busy”: Social Engagement among Women in a Nursing Home

Distance and the Use of Social Space by Nursing Home Residents

Computer Interaction: Effect on Attitudes and Performance in Older Adults

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