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Nursing Home Depression & Quality Care The purpose of this study was to examin

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect quality care has on nursing home depression. To this end, the study examined for a correlation between perceived quality of care and nursing home depression in a sample of 60 nursing home patients. Specifically, a Pearson r correlation statistic was computed for patients' scores on the Zung Depression Scale and the Quality of Care Questionnaire. Findings of the study were not significant indicating no systematic relationships between subjects' depression scores and their quality of care scores. Results are discussed in terms of existing literature and methodological concerns. Recommendations are formulated for future studies examining the quality of care and depression variables.

Review of the Literature: Effect Quality Care Has On Nursing

The study of depression is of major interest to psychologists and others in the service professions. In this regard, substantial research has been carried out on nursing home depression, its causes, management, and treatment.

One area of the existing research has aimed at defining depression as well as delineating its etiology and symptomatology. Regarding definitional work, Carter (1984) has defined depression as a "state of feeling sad." Specifically, Carter notes that the term refers to a psychoneurotic or psychotic disorder marked by sadness, inactivity, difficulties with concentration and thinking and feelings of dejection. Commonly, there can be a lowering of vital force and functional activity.

The etiological factors of depression range from sleep disturbances, loss of appetite, sexual problems, and constipation to mental illness (Linn, Hunter & Harris, 1978). The symptomologies include poor concentration, sadness, anger, downheartedness, and frequent crying spells (Harel, 1981).

One of the leading psychologists in the field of nursing home depression is S.L. Pfeiffer (1977). Results from a survey conducted by ...

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