Peer relationships were important to the experience of thriving in some, but not all, nursing home residents.

摘要

As Maslow classically illustrated,1 friendships and social networks are an essential part of the healthy human condition. Given this importance, nursing home staff can help to foster relationships between residents and, in doing so, can help to promote quality of life and ensure that the physical, functional, psychological, and social needs of residents are met. The study by Bergland and Kirkevold looked at the promotion of peer relationships in nursing homes from the perspectives of both residents and their caregivers.