Factors Influencing Long Term Care
Start Date
April 2025
Location
3rd floor - Library
Abstract
In the American healthcare system, the need for long-term care (LTC) is growing. There are many factors that affect the environment of LTC facilities, and these factors greatly impact staff, family members, and the residents themselves. This exploratory study investigates the relationship between Medicare Care Compare ratings of nursing homes and the self-reported satisfaction surveys completed by residents and their families regarding the quality of care. The goal is to identify whether a measurable connection exists between these two quality indicators, thereby offering insights into the factors influencing overall nursing home quality. Utilizing existing data from the Ohio Long Term Care Consumer Guide and Medicare Care Compare, the study will employ a non-probability sample with simple random sampling to select two nursing homes from each of five counties, totaling ten facilities. The data, consisting of yes/no responses from annual satisfaction surveys and facility ratings, will be analyzed using SPSS to determine potential correlations. This research aims to support agency efforts in improving care quality and informing quarterly ombudsman visits, ultimately benefiting both residents and the professionals who advocate for them.
Factors Influencing Long Term Care
3rd floor - Library
In the American healthcare system, the need for long-term care (LTC) is growing. There are many factors that affect the environment of LTC facilities, and these factors greatly impact staff, family members, and the residents themselves. This exploratory study investigates the relationship between Medicare Care Compare ratings of nursing homes and the self-reported satisfaction surveys completed by residents and their families regarding the quality of care. The goal is to identify whether a measurable connection exists between these two quality indicators, thereby offering insights into the factors influencing overall nursing home quality. Utilizing existing data from the Ohio Long Term Care Consumer Guide and Medicare Care Compare, the study will employ a non-probability sample with simple random sampling to select two nursing homes from each of five counties, totaling ten facilities. The data, consisting of yes/no responses from annual satisfaction surveys and facility ratings, will be analyzed using SPSS to determine potential correlations. This research aims to support agency efforts in improving care quality and informing quarterly ombudsman visits, ultimately benefiting both residents and the professionals who advocate for them.
