RESIDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES ON PREFERENCES: EXPLORING HOW NURSING HOME RESIDENTS EXPRESS AND ACHIEVE PREFERENCES
2024
Nursing Home Residents' Preferences and Care
Sample size: 11
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Laura Block, Caroline Madrigal, Tonya Roberts
Primary Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Hypothesis
How do nursing home residents express and achieve their preferences?
Conclusion
Nursing home residents have varied strategies for expressing their preferences and face challenges in having those preferences met.
Supporting Evidence
- Residents expressed a range of preferences regarding daily care routines.
- The study highlights the challenges nursing homes face in meeting residents' preferences.
- Residents used various strategies to communicate their preferences to staff.
Takeaway
Nursing home residents want to have a say in their care, but sometimes it's hard for them to communicate what they want.
Methodology
Qualitative study with semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis.
Limitations
The study focuses on a small sample size and may not represent all nursing home residents.
Participant Demographics
Nursing home residents, specific demographics not provided.
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