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Friday, 17 July 2009: 8:30 AM
Learning Objective 1: The learner will be able to compare the mirrors in ten private homes to ten long term care homes.
Learning Objective 2: The learner will acquire knowledge of Lawton's theory of environmental gerontology as it applies to the use of mirrors.
Purpose: To compare the mirrors in long term care homes to private homes of the elderly.
Methods: The mirrors in and empty patient room in ten long term care homes were surveyed. Mirrors an elderly individual may use on a daily basis in ten private homes were also surveyed and compared to the mirrors in the long term care homes.
Results: Survey results indicated there were few mirrors in long term care homes as compared to private homes.
Conclusion: Mirrors may enhance a resident's ability to care for self, recognize self, and view self before being seen in public. Mirror research is needed in long term care homes.
Methods: The mirrors in and empty patient room in ten long term care homes were surveyed. Mirrors an elderly individual may use on a daily basis in ten private homes were also surveyed and compared to the mirrors in the long term care homes.
Results: Survey results indicated there were few mirrors in long term care homes as compared to private homes.
Conclusion: Mirrors may enhance a resident's ability to care for self, recognize self, and view self before being seen in public. Mirror research is needed in long term care homes.
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