THE ROLE OF HOUSING IN LONG-TERM NURSING HOME UTILIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW
2024
The Role of Housing in Nursing Home Use
Sample size: 16
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Marissa Bergh, Jasmine Travers
Primary Institution: New York University
Hypothesis
How does housing impact nursing home utilization in the United States?
Conclusion
The review shows that housing significantly influences nursing home utilization through various pathways, but the evidence quality is weak.
Supporting Evidence
- Housing can be a financial asset or burden affecting nursing home placements.
- Access to affordable housing influences the ability of nursing home residents to return to community living.
- Functional needs can change rapidly, leading to housing transitions and nursing home placements.
- Systemic inequities in housing access lead to disparities in nursing home placement for marginalized older adults.
Takeaway
This study looks at how where people live can affect whether they end up in a nursing home, showing that housing matters a lot.
Methodology
An integrative review of 16 articles was conducted by searching five databases.
Limitations
Weak quality of evidence and limited methodological diversity.
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