An ethnography study exploring factors that influence social isolation in care home residents living with dementia and hearing loss.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hearing loss and dementia are highly prevalent conditions amongst older adults living in residential care. The consequences of living with these conditions may include social withdrawal and reduced communication opportunities. We sought to examine patterns of communication and interaction in residential care and explore resident, staff, and relative perspectives within two care homes located in Birmingham, UK. This enabled an understanding of how communication environments contributed to social isolation.

Methods

This work used ethnography methodology to explore mechanisms that created and maintained social isolation in older adults living with dementia and hearing loss. A planning and engagement phase took place in four care homes. This was followed by an environ

SUBMITTER: Dhanda N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10518931 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature