Grounded theory is a commonly used research methodology. There are three primary
approaches to grounded theory in nursing research: those espoused by Glaser, Strauss and …

Although people are living longer, well-being and quality of life (QoL) are not guaranteed.
The built environment is recognized as influencing health outcomes across lifespans. This …

This chapter provides an overview of the context and development of dimensional analysis,
including personal biographical information about Dr. Leonard Schatzman, specifically as it …

Aims: Loneliness and social isolation negatively affect wellbeing and quality of life. Despite
the proximity of others, older people living in care homes often experience loneliness and …

Background Meaning and purpose in life are fundamental to human beings. In changing
times, with an aging population and increased life expectancy, the need for health care …

Aims and objectives To explore nursing home residents' perspectives on their relationships
with other residents, family members and staff. Background The cultivation of social …

Aims and objectives To determine factors that facilitate or impede adjustment to residential
aged care (RAC) from the perspectives of residents with dementia, families of residents with …

Purpose of the Study:(i) To describe nursing home residents' perceptions of their friendship
networks using social network analysis (SNA) and (ii) to contribute to theory regarding …

Background and objectives Person-directed care in nursing homes, also known as the
'culture-change movement', aims to enhance dining-related quality of life. However, for …

Purpose This study aimed to explore older adults' perceptions of their daily lives in South
Korean nursing homes. Design We employed a qualitative descriptive study using …