Social connection in long-term care homes: a qualitative study of barriers and facilitators.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social connection is a basic human need and is essential to quality of life. It is associated with better mental and physical health outcomes for long-term care (LTC) home residents and is a key aspect of quality of care and person-centred care. There are considerations for LTC homes that may present obstacles to and opportunities for social connection. It is therefore important to understand what restricts or enables good social connection in LTC homes, to guide better quality care and future interventions in this population. This qualitative study aims to identify barriers and facilitators to social connection for LTC residents.

Methods

We used thematic analysis to describe themes derived from individual and group qualitative interviews from 67 participants (18

SUBMITTER: Chapman H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11494782 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature