[Residents with Parkinson's disease in the institutional care : A cross-sectional survey of nursing homes in Germany].

ABSTRACT:

Background

The illness trajectory of Parkinson's disease leads to a higher need for care. Little is known about the prevalence of residents with Parkinson's disease in nursing homes, the care situation and the expertise of nurses in these institutions.

Objective

This study examined the prevalence rate of residents with Parkinson's disease in nursing homes in Germany. In addition, from the subjective point of view of nurse managers, the work of carers, the coordination as well as information and knowledge of the nursing staff were explored.

Method

The cross-sectional survey of nurse managers from 500 randomized selected nursing homes in Germany was conducted from January to June 2020. The questionnaire used was developed based on the literature. The data were analyzed

SUBMITTER: Mai T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9360124 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature