Small-Scale Living Environments' Impact on Positive Behaviors and Quality of Life for Residents with Dementia

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2022-01-31 DOI:10.1080/26892618.2022.2030845

S. Brennan, Therese Doan

引用次数: 3

Abstract

Abstract This study explored the relationship of the environment in small-scaled nursing homes and positive behaviors on the residents' quality of life (QOL). The Environmental Assessment Tool-Higher Care was used to evaluate unit environments. Dementia Care Mapping was used to observe 113 residents' positive behaviors. Hierarchical linear modeling analysis showed that residents living in a dementia-friendly environment showed a significant correlation between their positive behaviors and QOL. In contrast, a non-dementia-friendly environment showed no notable impact upon their QOL despite the high/low frequency of positive behaviors. It is crucial to prioritize a comprehensive facility environment review to support residents' QOL.

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小规模生活环境对痴呆症患者积极行为和生活质量的影响

摘要本研究探讨了小型疗养院的环境与居民生活质量的积极行为之间的关系。环境评估工具Higher Care用于评估单元环境。采用痴呆症护理图对113名居民的积极行为进行了观察。分层线性模型分析显示，生活在痴呆友好环境中的居民的积极行为与生活质量之间存在显著相关性。相反，尽管积极行为的频率很高/很低，但非痴呆友好环境对他们的生活质量没有显著影响。至关重要的是，要优先进行全面的设施环境审查，以支持居民的生活质量。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

CiteScore

31.40

自引率

1.10%

发文量

312

审稿时长

2 months

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