Nursing Home Visits and Elderly Patient Outcomes: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

Nursing home visits—whether social (from family and friends) or clinical (from healthcare providers)—have a profound impact on the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of elderly residents. This review synthesizes existing literature on the effects of visitation in nursing home settings, demonstrating that regular and meaningful visits can lead to improved disease management, reduced hospitalizations, slower cognitive decline, and enhanced emotional health. Additionally, barriers to effective visitation, such as pandemic-related restrictions and logistical challenges, are examined. The review concludes with recommendations for enhancing visitation practices to improve health outcomes and quality of life for elderly patients in long-term care.

Received Date: July 09, 2024                   Accepted Date: July 30, 2024                    Published Date: August 01, 2024

Available Online at https://www.ijsrisjournal.com/index.php/ojsfiles/article/view/364

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15213292