Concept information
Preferred term
nursing roles in health care and long-term care
Definition
- Nurses comprise the largest proportion of employees in long-term care (LTC). Residents require nursing care more than any other service provided by institutions of LTC. The majority of residents in LTC require custodial care, which consists of assistance with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Nursing Roles in Health Care and Long-Term Care]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/nursing_roles_in_health_care_and_long-term_care
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