title: Interpersonal relationships of nursing home residents.
abstract: Interviews were conducted with 332 intellectually intact residents in 54 nursing homes to study their patterns of interpersonal relationships with staff, other residents, and family and friends outside the home. Results indicate the importance of having a close friend for residents' participation in activities, life satisfaction, and nursing home satisfaction.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53201.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Bitzan
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Kruzich
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009735:Nursing Homes