Does market competition facilitate resident-centred care among nursing homes? A comparative analysis

Jae Sung Choi, Sangmi Choi, Sangwoo Lee, Eunyoung Han, Myoung Il Kim

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Abstract

This study examines the impact of market competition on resident-centred care in nursing homes, through a comparative analysis of non-profit and for-profit settings. The study was carried out in South Korea, where the nursing care market has recently expanded dramatically. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire, mailed to 1000 random participants nationwide. The findings are drawn from 239 nursing homes that completed the survey and indicate that perceived competition is positively associated with resident-centred care in non-profit settings, but not in for-profit settings. The study presents implications for practice and future research.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)15-28
Number of pages14
JournalAsian Pacific Journal of Social Work
Volume26
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jan 2016

Keywords

  • competition
  • Culture-change movement
  • nursing home management
  • ownership
  • resident-centred care

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