Capstone 430
Elderly Abuse a Growing Concern in America Thesis:   To assess the growing elderly population and the way in which they are receiving care to determine the best care type and evaluate the cause and effect relationship of abuse as well as predicting the future of elder care and suggesting possible social policies to help support this geriatric society.
Master Survey
Components of Thesis:  Socio-historical Analysis, Cause & Effect, Comparison, Future, and Social Policy
Q# RO Type Q Unit of Analysis Concept Variable Type of Vars Relation of Vars
1 Risk B Individual Risk Gender Nominal Gender::Stress What is your sex? Male    Female
2 Exp B Individual Exp Age Ordinal Age::Stress What is your age?
3 Exp B Individual Exp Job Nominal Job::Stress What is your current job? Social Worker, Home Health Nurse, C.N.A., L.P.N., R.N., Other
4 Exp K Individual Exp YrsExp Ordinal YrsExp::Stress How long have you held this position Less than one year, 1 and under 5 years, 5 and under 10 years, 10 and under 20 yrs, 20 and under 30 years, 30 and under 50 years, 50 years or more
5 Risk B Individual Risk Abuse Nominal Abuse::Stress Do you work more than one job?  If yes, how many? Please list Yes, No then listed number of jobs
6 Exp B Individual Exp Job Ordinal Job::Stress How many hours do you work in an average week for all jobs? 10-15, 20-30, 35-40, 45-50, 55-60,65-70, 75-80, 90 or more
7 Exp B Individual Exp Job Ordinal Job::Stress Please indicate the range that best describes your annual household income. 5,000 or less, 10,000-15,000, 15,999-29,999, 30,000-44,999, 45,000 -59,000, 60,000 and above
8 Risk B Individual Risk Abuse Nominal Abuse::Stress I feel satisfied with my wages or current salary.  Highly satisfied, Satisfied, Slightly Satisfied, Dissatisfied, highly Dissatisfied
9 Risk A Individual Risk Job Nominal Job::Stress Please check the duties in which you are responsible for on the job. Bathing, Administering medication, cleaning house furniture, changing bed linens, providing transportation to the grocerystore, checking vitals, assistance to the bathroom, providing physical therapy, preparing meals, and Others, please list
10 Fac B Individual Fac Abuse Nominal Abuse::Stress I am satisfied with the types of activities I do on my job.  Highly Satisfied, Satisfied, Slightly satisfied, Dissatisfied, Highly Dissatisfied
11 EA B Individual EA Job Nominal Abuse::Stress I feel that I get cooperation from other staff. Always, Most of the time, Usually, Rarely, Never
12 Risk B Individual Risk Job Nominal Abuse::Stress I feel that I have enough time to give my patient, resident, or client care. Always, Most of the time, Usually, Rarely, Never
13 EA B Individual EA Job Nominal Abuse::Stress Have you ever Not been able to provide immediate assistance to a patient, resident or client because of the lack of employees?  If, you answered yes, how many times?  Please list the number. Yes, No   then list number of times
14 Fac B Individual Fac Abuse Nominal Abuse::Stress I feel overwhelmed because of the stress of being overworked and not appreciated?  If you answers yes, please indicate how often you feel overwhelmed.  Yes, No Always, Most of the time, Usually, Half of the time, rarely, never
15 EA A Individual EA Abuse Nominal Abuse::Stress Have you ever felt so frustrated with on the job demands that you have shown anger towards your patients, clients, or residents? Yes, Sometimes, Occasionally, Rarely, Never 
16 Fac B Individual Fac Abuse Nominal Abuse::Stress Have you ever been harmed or threatened by a patient, resident, or client?  If you answer was yes please list number of times. Yes, No, then number of times
17 Exp B Individual Exp Job Nominal Job::Stress I feel that my patients, residents, or clients treat me with respect? Always, Most of the time, Usually, Rarely, Never
18 Exp B Individual Exp Job Nominal Job::Stress I feel that my shift or department  is properly staffed? Always, Most of the time, Usually, Rarely, Never
19 Exp K Individual Exp Job Nominal Job::Stress I feel that I get enough information to do my job well? Always, Most of the time, Usually, Rarely, Never
20 Exp B Individual Exp Job Nominal Job::Abuse I feel that stress from on the job demands has caused me to neglect or mistreat a patient, resident, or client? Always, Most of the time, Usually, Rarely, Never
21 Fac B Individual Fac Abuse Nominal Abuse::Stress I feel that my work is appreciated Always, Most of the time, Occasionally, Rarely, Never
22 Fac K Individual Fac Abuse Nominal Abuse::Stress I feel that I have been trained properly to do my job.   Yes, No
23 EA B Individual EA Abuse Nominal Abuse::Stress Because of stress have you ever raised your voice or shown anger unintentionally towards a patient, resident, or client? Yes, No
24 EA B Individual  EA Abuse Nominal Job::Abuse I feel comfortable working with older adults and know what is expected of me. Always, Most of the time, Occasionally, Rarely, Never
25 EA B Individual EA Job Nominal Job::Stress I am proud to work with this facility or business Always, Most of the time, Occasionally, Rarely, Never
26 Exp B Individual Exp Job Nominal Exp::Job How long do you plan to continue your career at this facility or business? Specific year or reason for staying
27 Exp B Individual Exp Job Nominal Exp::Job Two things that this facility or business can do to improve the quality of care are?
28 Exp B Individual Exp Job Nominal Exp::Job Two things that this facility or business can do to improve employee satisfaction are?
29 Exp B Individual Exp Job Nominal Exp::Job Two things this facility or business can do to improve training and knowledge programs?
30 EA B Individual EA Abuse Nominal Abuse::Future As an employee in the field of older adult care how do you foresee the future of elderly care ? Improving, Needs changes, Needs No Changes, Declining a little, Rapidly Getting worse, No Opinion
RO Definitions
RO1 Exp Establishes a scale of knowledge within in the elder care field
RO2 Risk Establishes a scale of factors that cause stress
RO3 EA Establishes a scale of abuse factors toward older adults
RO4 Fac Establishes a scale of factors leading to abusive care methods
Concept Definitions
Abuse Factors that cause the risk of an abusive situation to occur
Stress Factors that cause the service providers to experience increased stress
Job Factors on the job promoting stress
Variable Definitions Type
Gender Nom Range Male or Female
Age Ord Range 1 to ?
Job Nom Range Social Worker, Home Health Nurse, C.N.A, L.P.N., R.N., other
YrsExp Ord Range Less than 1 to ?
Abuse Nom Range Yes or No
Job Ord Range 1 to ?
Job Ord Range $5,000 to 60,000
Abuse Nom Range Yes or No
Job Nom Range Daily activities
Abuse Nom Range  Yes or No
Job Nom Range Always-Never
Job Nom Range Always-Never
Job Nom Range Yes or No
Abuse Nom Range Yes or No
Abuse Nom Range Yes or No
Abuse Nom Range Yes or No
Job Nom Range Always-Never
Job Nom Range  Always-Never
Job Nom Range Always-Never
Job Nom Range Always-Never
Abuse Nom Range Always-Never
Abuse Nom Range Yes or No
Abuse Nom Range Yes or No
Abuse Nom Range Always-Never
Job Nom Range Always-Never
Job Nom Range ?
Job Nom Range ?
Job Nom Range ?
Job Nom Range ?
Abuse Nom Range ?
Expected Relationships of Vars
The researcher expects to find that the more hours worked the more stress builds up and abuse is likely to occur
The researcher expects to find more female employees in the field of elder care than males