People with AIDS as residents: preparedness and acceptance by Connecticut long-term care facilities.
The management of AIDS has become an issue of chronic care as well as acute treatment. As the number of people with AIDS increases, the demand for ongoing care and support, both informal and formal, is expected to increase. The present study is based on a survey of all licensed nursing homes in the state of Connecticut with respect to prevailing attitudes toward the admission of residents with AIDS, and the level of staff, resident and procedural preparedness that exists. Both positive attitudes among the various LTC constituent groups as well as the level of preparation in a number of areas are correlated with the admission of residents with AIDS. Implications are discussed and recommendations are offered for policy development.
Klein
W C
WC
School of Social Work, University of Connecticut, West Hartford, USA.
Botticello
P J
PJ
Kramer
J
J
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003237:Connecticut; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006707:Homes for the Aged / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology*; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000145:classification / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016134:Organizational Policy; D010343:Patient Admission / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012866:Skilled Nursing Facilities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012944:Social Support