Elderly care in nursing homes: a staff and resident study
This study looks at how elderly people experience care in two types of nursing homes (academic and standard). It also gathers the views of staff members who work there.
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Who can take part
- You live in a nursing home (either an academic home or a standard one).
- You can fill out a questionnaire, either by yourself or with someone reading it to you.
- You are able to give your informed consent to take part.
- You do not have a severe memory or thinking problem that makes it hard to answer questions.
- You are not only getting safety alarms or meal deliveries (you must have ongoing care).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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