An integrative review of research evaluating organisational culture in residential aged care facilities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence suggests that the culture of healthcare organisations, including residential aged care facilities (RACFs), is linked to the quality of care offered. The number of people living in RACFs has increased globally, and in turn, attention has been placed on care quality. This review aimed to identify how organisational culture is studied, sought to elucidate the results of previous studies, and aimed to establish what interventions are being used to improve organisational culture in RACFs.

Methods

We employed an integrative review design to provide a comprehensive understanding of organisational culture. Five academic data bases were searched (Ovid Medline, Scopus, PsycInfo, CINAHL, Embase). Articles were included if they were empirical studies, published in pe

SUBMITTER: Churruca K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10424376 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature