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The protective effect of social engagement on mortality in long-term care
Author(s)Dan K Kiely, Samuel E Simon, Richard N Jones
Journal titleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol 48, no 11, November 2000
Pagespp 1367-1372
KeywordsEngagement ; Social contacts ; Residents [care homes] ; Care homes ; Nursing homes ; Death ; Longevity ; United States of America.
AnnotationPrevious research suggests that social relationships may have a protective effect on mortality for people living at home, but this has not been established for those in long-term care. This longitudinal study of 927 residents of a long-term care facility used the Minimum Data Set (MDS) including psychosocial items comprising an internally reliable scale to measure social engagement (SE), and mortality risk measurements. Increased levels of SE were associated with longer survival independent of mortality risk factors. SE may be a modifiable risk factor for death among long-term care residents. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-010214203 B
ClassmarkDN: TOA: KX: KW: LHB: CW: BGA: 7T

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