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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Resident care needs and work stressors in special care units versus non-specialized long-term care units
Harriet Finne-soveriLaura PekkarinenTimo SinervoMarko ElovainioAnja NoroEsko Leskinensubject
AdultMaleGerontologymedicine.medical_specialtyActivities of daily livingAffect (psychology)Surveys and QuestionnairesActivities of Daily LivingHomes for the AgedHumansMedicineDementiaFinlandGeneral NursingAgedMinimum Data Setbusiness.industryMental DisordersPublic healthStressormedicine.diseaseLong-Term CareLong-term careWork (electrical)DementiaFemaleNursing StaffbusinessStress Psychologicaldescription
Differences in how elderly residents' care needs affect staff's experiences of work stressors between special care units (SCUs) for dementia and psychiatric residents and non-SCUs were investigated. The data were drawn from 390 staff members in 38 long-term care SCUs, and 587 staff in 53 non-SCUs in Finland. Residents' care needs were based on the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) system measured by the Minimum Data Set 2.0. Work stressors (time-pressure and role-conflicts) were assessed with a staff survey questionnaire. Multiple-group regression analysis showed that residents' dependency in activities of daily living (ADL) was related to increased work stressors only in SCUs. A high proportion of behavioral problems was related to fewer work stressors for SCU staff, but more for non-SCU staff. Work stressors may be reduced by specializing, so that residents with similar care needs are placed together and care is focused.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-16 | Research in Nursing & Health |