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Date of Award
Summer 8-7-2024
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Gerontology Institute
First Advisor
Ebenezer Martey
Abstract
Social isolation is a prevalent issue among nursing home residents, which can lead to various chronic diseases, such as depression, dementia, and chronic pain. Social integration refers to the active engagement in social ties, institutional connections, and participation in community-based social, cultural, and religious activities. Organizational culture is a critical factor in providing person-centered care and fostering communication, teamwork, and quality improvement processes. The study examines organizational culture specifically in terms of person-centered care practices and social integration, social isolation, and loneliness among residents. The study adopted a descriptive study design to understand the context of organizational culture and social integration among nursing home residents. The was guided by the following research questions: how do staff perceive that they influence the social integration of residents, what person-centered practices are currently in place to support reducing social isolation and loneliness and how does the transition to private rooms in the nursing homes setting impact residents perception on social isolation and integration. The study aims to identify areas of organizational culture and person-centered practices that could be improved and, in that context, better understand the social health of residents. The study includes targeted recommendations for promising practices that will support the entire community of workers, families, and residents.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/37390132
Recommended Citation
Martey, Ebenezer, "Organizational Culture and Social Integration in Nursing Homes." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2024.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/37390132
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