What factors influence older people's intention to enrol in nursing homes? A cross-sectional observational study in Shanghai, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Given the increasing need of long-term care and the low occupancy rate of nursing homes in Shanghai, this study attempts to explore what factors influence older people's intention to enrol in nursing homes.

Design

A cross-sectional observational study based on the theory of reasoned action was conducted. Survey data were collected from subjects during face-to-face interviews. Structural equation modelling was employed for data analysis.

Setting

This study was conducted in six community health service centres in Shanghai, China. Two service centres were selected in urban, suburban and rural areas, respectively.

Participants

A total of 641 Shanghai residents aged over 60 were surveyed.

Results

Structural equation modelling analysis showed that t

SUBMITTER: Luo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6129045 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature