@article{1447418, recid = {1447418}, author = {Johs-Artisensi, Jennifer L. and Hansen, Kevin E.}, title = {Quality of Life and well-being for residents in long-term care communities : perspectives on policies and practices /}, publisher = {Springer,}, address = {Cham :}, pages = {1 online resource (219 pages)}, year = {2022}, abstract = {This book explores key factors long-term care recipients have identified as impacting their quality of life and offers programmatic and policy recommendations to enhance well-being within long-term care communities. Leadership and staff who work in nursing homes and other residential care communities serve as gatekeepers to resident well-being, often without recognizing how residents quality of life is impacted by their decision-making. This book takes a life domain approach to build on research-based studies that document key drivers of care recipients quality of life, including relationships, autonomy and respect, activities and meals, environment, and care. Using a framework that enhances understanding of resident quality of life, it outlines practical, programmatic, and policy suggestions for long-term care stakeholders, such as administrators, managers, front-line staff, family members, and policy-makers, whose directives and actions impact the lived experience of long-term care residents. As such, this book serves as a roadmap for leaders and managers of long-term care communities, along with policymakers who regulate health and human services, to best structure care environments to maximize quality of life and well-being for long-term care recipients.}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1447418}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04695-7}, }