title: [Indicators of quality of care in nursing homes from the perspective of elderly residents].
abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore the indicators of quality of care in nursing homes from the perspective of residents. A qualitative research method with in-depth interviews and participant observation was used to collect the data. Sample consisted of 10 residents from three accredited nursing homes in Keelung, Chia-I, and Kaohsiung. The study found 7 groups of indicators of quality of care for nursing homes including indicators of environment, nursing professional competence, quality assurance, basic human rights, direct care attitude, social interaction, and needs satisfaction. Findings of this study may sensitize long-term care professionals to the needs of nursing home residents. These findings can also provide a basis for setting indicators for nursing home quality evaluation and for further improvement of the life quality of nursing home residents.
authors.affiliation: Mackey Memorial Hospital.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Y I
authors.initials: YI
authors.lastname: Shyu
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001290:Attitude; D005260:Female; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006806:Human Rights; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D009735:Nursing Homes; D011361:Professional Competence; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care