title: Nursing Staffing and Quality of Life in Western New York Nursing Homes.
abstract: This study investigated the relationship between nurse staffing and quality of life (QOL) in Western New York State nursing homes. This was a cross-sectional, correlational study. The independent variables were hours per resident day (HPRD), skill mix, and turnover rate of nursing staff. The outcomes were measured using the self-reported QOL instrument. No coefficients were statistically significant with registered nurses' (RNs) HPRD. Certified nursing assistant (CNA) HPRD had a statistically significant positive impact on the spiritual well-being domain. There was a statistically negative relationship between the amount of licensed practical nurse (LPN) HPRD and food enjoyment; and the ratio of more RNs to fewer LPNs and CNAs had a statistically significant negative influence on the meaningful-activity, food-enjoyment, and security domains. The turnover of RNs had a statistically negative relationship with the sum of each domain. None of the coefficients was statistically significant with LPN turnover.
authors.affiliation: Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea juhshin@ewha.ac.kr.
authors.forename: Juh Hyun
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Shin
authors.affiliation: Seoul National University, Korea.
authors.forename: Taesung
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Seoul National University, Korea.
authors.forename: Ik-soo
authors.initials: IS
authors.lastname: Huh
mesh_terms: D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006801:Humans; D009518:New York; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000592:standards*; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000592:standards; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D000078329:Workforce
keywords: location of care; methods; nurses as subjects; nursing home; nursing practice; statistical analysis