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The effects of organizational policies on resident perceptions of autonomy in assisted living
Author(s)Elzbieta Sikorska-Simmons
Journal titleJournal of Housing for the Elderly, vol 20, no 4, 2006
Pagespp 61-78
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsResidents [care homes] ; Sheltered housing ; Attitude ; Personnel ; Management [care] ; United States of America.
AnnotationOrganisational policies were measured in terms of policies that foster resident choice and control in the facility, using a sample of 412 residents in 59 assisted living (AL) facilities. Resident autonomy was assessed according to resident perceptions of influence and independence. Hierarchical linear modelling was used to examine the effects of organisational policies on resident autonomy, controlling for facility size, ownership and level of care. Higher levels of choice-enhancing policies were related to more favourable resident perceptions of autonomy. These findings suggest that allowing residents more choice in their daily routines may contribute to greater resident autonomy. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-070516207 A
ClassmarkKX: KLA: DP: QM: QA: 7T

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