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

Small-Scale Living Environments' Impact on Positive Behaviors and Quality of Life for... 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. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Housing for the Elderly Taylor & Francis

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

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Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Copyright
© 2022 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
ISSN
1540-353x
eISSN
0276-3893
DOI
10.1080/26892618.2022.2030845
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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.

Journal

Journal of Housing for the ElderlyTaylor & Francis

Published: Apr 3, 2023

Keywords: Dementia Care Mapping; Environmental Assessment Tool-Higher Care; hierarchical linear modeling; Japan; positive behavior; small-scale living nursing facility

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