Abstract
This study investigated the relationship between nurse staffing and quality of life (QOL) in Western New York State nursing homes. This was a cross-sectional, correlational study. The independent variables were hours per resident day (HPRD), skill mix, and turnover rate of nursing staff. The outcomes were measured using the self-reported QOL instrument. No coefficients were statistically significant with registered nurses' (RNs) HPRD. Certified nursing assistant (CNA) HPRD had a statistically significant positive impact on the spiritual well-being domain. There was a statistically negative relationship between the amount of licensed practical nurse (LPN) HPRD and food enjoyment; and the ratio of more RNs to fewer LPNs and CNAs had a statistically significant negative influence on the meaningful-activity, food-enjoyment, and security domains. The turnover of RNs had a statistically negative relationship with the sum of each domain. None of the coefficients was statistically significant with LPN turnover.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 788-805 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Western Journal of Nursing Research |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 2014 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This research has been supported by the Sigma Theta Tau International.
Keywords
- location of care
- methods
- nurses as subjects
- nursing home
- nursing practice
- statistical analysis