Geographic Distance, Contact, and Family Perceptions of Quality Nursing Home Care

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Dillman, Jennifer L.; Yeatts, Dale E., 1952- & Cready, Cynthia M. September 5, 2011.

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Abstract: Purpose of the study: The effect of frequency of nursing home (NH) contact on family perceptions of quality care is the focus of this research. A family member characteristic, such as geographic distance from the NH, affects frequency of contact with the NH. Frequency of contact, in turn, affects family perceptions of the care a loved one receives in the NH. The theoretical framework for this study is based on Allport's intergroup contact theory, which posits that when four contact conditions - institutional support, equal status, common goals, and intergroup cooperation - are present in an intergroup situation, a reduction in anxiety and an increase in positive attitudes is likely to occur. Design and Methods: Regression analysis tested the hypotheses using survey data collected from 275 family members of residents in 10 Dallas-Ft. Worth area NHs. Results: Findings support Allport's premise that the amount of contact alone between groups - i.e., family members and NH staff - is insufficient for increasing or decreasing positive perceptions between groups. Additionally, three of the four contact conditions were statistically supported by the data. Implications: This research provides NH with an empirically tested model for improving family perceptions of quality NH care.

This is the authors manuscript version of an article whose final, definitive version is published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing. Copyright 2012 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

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  • Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22(11-12), Blackwell Publishing Ltd., September 5, 2011, pp. 1-34

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  • Publication Title: Journal of Clinical Nursing
  • Volume: 22
  • Issue: 11-12
  • Page Start: 1779
  • Page End: 1782
  • Peer Reviewed: Yes

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Dillman, Jennifer L.; Yeatts, Dale E., 1952- & Cready, Cynthia M. Geographic Distance, Contact, and Family Perceptions of Quality Nursing Home Care, article, September 5, 2011; [Oxford, United Kingdom]. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc275010/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT College of Public Affairs and Community Service.

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