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Title: Changes over Time in Racial/Ethnic Differences in Quality of Life for Nursing Home Residents: Patterns within and between Facilities

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2020

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ISSN: 0898-2643

DOI: 10.1177/0898264320939006

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Abstract: <p>Objectives: To investigate trends in racial/ethnic differences in nursing home (NH) residents’ quality of life (QoL) and assess these patterns within and between facilities. Method: Data include resident-reported QoL surveys ( n = 60,093), the Minimum Data Set, and facility-level characteristics ( n = 376 facilities) for Minnesota. Hierarchical linear models were estimated to identify differences in QoL by resident race/ethnicity and facility racial/ethnic minority composition for 2011–2015. Results: White residents in low-proportion racial/ethnic minority facilities reported higher QoL than both minority and white residents in high-proportion minority facilities. While the year-to-year differences were not statistically significant, the point estimates for white–minority disparity widened over time. Discussion: Racial/ethnic differences in QoL are persistent and may be widening over time. The QoL disparity reported by minority residents and all residents in high-proportion minority facilities underscores the importance of examining NH structural characteristics and practices to ultimately achieve the goal of optimal, person-centered care in NHs.</p>

Url: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0898264320939006

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Authors: Shippee, Tetyana; Ng, Weiwen; Duan, Yinfei; Woodhouse, Mark; Akosionu, Odichinma; Chu, Haitao; Ahluwalia, Jasjit S.; Gaugler, Joseph E; Virnig, Beth A; Bowblis, John R.

Periodical (Full): Journal of Aging and Health

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Pages: 089826432093900

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