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Family, peer and staff social support in nursing home patients
— contributions to psychological well-being | | Author(s) | Brian D Carpenter |
| Journal title | Journal of Applied Gerontology, vol 21, no 3, September 2002 |
| Pages | pp 275-293 |
| Keywords | Patients [nursing homes] ; Well being ; Family care ; Personal relationships ; Care home staff ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | This study examined whether nursing home patients identified social support as coming from institutional peers and staff as well as family members. The associations between social support from these three sources, psychological well-being, and motivation to participate in treatment were explored in 32 patients. A majority described peer and staff support networks that were as large or larger than their family support network. Subjective perceptions of support, but not size of network were associated with well-being. Clinical and programme interventions that facilitate peer and staff support might enhance patient well-being and stimulate participation in self-care. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-020924201 A |
| Classmark | LHB:LF: D:F:5HH: P6:SJ: DS: QRM: 7T |
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