Research on the role of how individual functioning and development are contextually
embedded has a long and rich tradition in a variety of disciplines. However, the multitude of …

The quality of maternity care in the United States is variable, and access to care is tenuous
for rural residents, low-income individuals, and people of color. Without accessible, timely …

What services are available and where racial and ethnic minorities receive long-term
services and supports (LTSS) have resulted in a lower quality of care and life for …

Abstract Purpose of Study This study focuses on the relationship between family
involvement and family perceptions of nursing home residents' quality of life (QOL). Design …

Background: To determine which characteristics are associated with quality of life (QOL) in
residents with moderate to very severe dementia in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) …

Objective Moral distress is increasingly being recognized as a concern for health care
professionals. The purpose of this study was to explore the nature and prevalence of moral …

The past several decades have seen significant policy efforts to improve the quality of care
in nursing homes, but the patient safety movement has largely ignored this setting. In this …

The benefits of meaningful activity in later life are well documented. Studies show that being
occupied contributes to both physical and mental health as well as quality of life. Research …

Background Prescribing medicines for older adults in care homes is known to be sub-
optimal. Whilst trials testing interventions to optimise prescribing in this setting have been …

Objectives Advance knowledge about changes in multiple dimensions of health related
quality of life (HRQoL) among older adults receiving long-term services and supports (LTSS) …