Abstract
Introduction: The purpose of this study is to examine how nursing home (NH) characteristics, specifically racial composition of nursing homes residents, influences the use of physical restraints. As the population ages and becomes more diverse, it is essential to mitigate/eliminate racial/ethnic disparities in quality care. Methods: This is cross-sectional study using a 2010 national data set from Brown University Center for Gerontology and Healthcare Research. This study employs Donabedian's Structure-Process-Outcome (SPO) conceptual framework. Statistical analysis includes univariate, bivariate, and a logistic regression model. It is hypothesized that nursing homes with higher proportions of black residents, more Medicaid residents, and for-profit ownership status will be associated with higher prevalence of physical restraint use. Results: Findings show that nursing homes with high proportions of blacks have a lower likelihood of high physical restraint use. Nursing homes with a higher proportion of Medicaid-reliant residents have a higher likelihood of restraint use, as does for-profit nursing homes. Discussion: The findings indicate that there are no racial/ethnic disparities present in the use of physical restraints in nursing homes. There is indication of socio-economic disparities, since nursing homes with higher Medicaid-reliant residents are associated with greater restraint. There are policy implications associated with these findings, including raising Medicaid per diem or implementing a quality performance payment incentive. Further research will be needed to determine ways to reduce racial/ethnic disparities in nursing homes. This research, adds to the nursing home literature focused on socio-economic disparities.
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Thesis Completion
2014
Semester
Fall
Advisor
Chisholm, Latarsha
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
College
Office of Undergraduate Studies
Department
Interdisciplinary Studies
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Office of Undergraduate Studies; Office of Undergraduate Studies -- Dissertations, Academic
Format
Identifier
CFH0004700
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
1 year
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Recommended Citation
Fashaw, Shekinah, "The Use of Physical Restraints Among Nursing Home Residents: Do Disparities Exist?" (2014). HIM 1990-2015. 1780.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/1780