Renovations of a Long-Term Care Center for Residents with Advanced Dementia—Impact on Residents and Staff.

Autor: Porter, Michelle M., Borges, Barbara, Dunn, Nicole J., Funk, Laura, Guse, Lorna, Kelly, Christine, Mallory-Hill, Shauna, Roger, Kerstin
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Zdroj: Journal of Aging & Environment; Apr-Jun2024, Vol. 38 Issue 2, p109-135, 27p
Abstrakt: The long-term care environments in which older persons with dementia live could have an effect on residents and staff. The purpose of this study was to evaluate renovations to a long-term care center for individuals with advanced dementia using a multi-method approach. Renovations included lighting, design elements to reduce noise, and exit-seeking behaviors, along with attempting to create a more home-like environment through smaller dining spaces and other changes. Results revealed that while some aspects of the renovations were rated by staff as being positive, little impact could be found for residents based on in-unit observations or standard assessments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index