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Stress, social engagement and psychological well-being in institutional settings — evidence based on the Minimum Data Set 2.0
Author(s)	Erin E Gilbart, John P Hirdes
Journal title	Canadian Journal on Aging, vol 19, supplement 2, Fall 2000
Pages	pp 50-66
Keywords	Neglect [care] ; Engagement ; Well being ; Care homes ; Nursing homes ; Health [elderly] ; Evaluation ; Canada.
Annotation	While a substantial body of literature has emerged on the relationships between stress, social support and well-being in community-based older people, few studies have examined institutionalised populations. The present study used data from pilot studies of the Minimum Data Set (MDS 2.0) in three hospitals, along with supplementary surveys related to psychological well-being. It was found that patients with higher social engagement scores tended to have higher levels of well-being, and this effect was greatest among those with more stable physical health. Pain was an important predictor of lower well-being. Since the MDS 2.0 provides a comprehensive approach to identifying and responding to social, psychological and physical problems in institutionalised older persons, it can have an important impact on well-being when used to support decision making and clinical intervention. (KJ/RH).
Accession Number	CPA-010219204 A
Classmark	QNR: DN: D:F:5HH: KW: LHB: CC: 4C: 7S
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