Observational data on time use and behavior problems in the nursing home

Author(s): Marx, Marcia S., Werner, Perla

Journal/Book: Journal of Applied Gerontology. 1992; 11: 111-121.

Abstract: Conducted a 3-mo observational study of 24 agitated and severely cognitively impaired nursing home residents (aged 62-93 yrs) to document the typical ways in which residents spend their time and how time use relates to the manifestation of agitated behaviors. Ss were involved in no activity during 63% of the observations. Ss spent little time in structured activities (e.g., music therapy) or social activities (e.g., receiving visitors). Data analysis revealed that Ss manifested a greater number of agitated behaviors when they were unoccupied and fewer agitated behaviors when involved in structured or social activities.

Note: time use; manifestation of behavior problems & agitation; 62 93 yr old agitated & severely cognitively impaired nursing home residents; 3 mo study

Keyword(s): Behavior problems; agitation ; time ; nursing homes; aged ; very old; cognitive ability; longitudinal studies; adulthood

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