Characteristics of Socially Isolated Residents in Long-Term Care: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Objectives: To identify socially isolated long-term care residents and to compare their demographic characteristics, functional status, and health conditions to residents who are not isolated. Methods : We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the Resident Assessment Instrument, Minimum Data...

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Main Authors: Stephanie A. Chamberlain PhD, Wendy Duggleby PhD, RN, Pamela B. Teaster PhD, Carole A. Estabrooks CM, PhD, RN, FCAHS, FAAN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-11-01
Series:Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2333721420975321