The SONNET study aims to improve the measurement of social connection in care home residents.
Social Connection in Long Term Care Home Residents (SONNET) study
Social connection is fundamental to person-centred care in long-term care homes. It is important for physical and mental health, quality of life and care in care home residents. However, our review of 60 previous research studies found that, currently, no instruments accurately and reliably measure social connection in care home residents. We are therefore developing a new measure of social connection for use in care homes, as good measurement is crucial in supporting research evidence and contributing to improvements in policy and practice. We are testing our new measure in a large study in the UK and Canada.
Full information about the wider SONNET study is available on our website: