The Case for Individualized Goal Attainment Scaling Measurement in Elder Abuse Interventions
Research available to inform the development of effective community-based elder abuse protective response interventions is severely limited. Elder abuse intervention research is constrained by a lack of research capacity, including sensitive and responsive outcome measures that can assess change in case status over the course of intervention. Given the heterogeneous nature of elder abuse, standard scales can lack the flexibility necessary to capture the diverse range of individually relevant issues across cases. In this paper, we seek to address this gap by proposing the adaptation and use of an innovative measurement stra...
Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology - November 29, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Burnes, D., Lachs, M. S. Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Predicting Help-Seeking Attitudes Toward Mental Health Services Among American Indian Older Adults: Is Andersens Behavioral Model a Good Fit?
American Indian (AI) older adults are vulnerable to mental health disparities, yet very little is known about the factors associated with help-seeking for mental health services among them. The purpose of this study was to investigate the utility of Andersen’s Behavioral Model in explaining AI older adults’ help-seeking attitudes toward professional mental health services. Hierarchical regression analysis was used to examine predisposing, enabling, and need variables as predictors of help-seeking attitudes toward mental health services in a sample of 233 AI older adults from the Midwest. The model was found to ...
Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology - November 29, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Roh, S., Burnette, C. E., Lee, K. H., Lee, Y.-S., Martin, J. I., Lawler, M. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Patterns of Shelter Use Among Men New to Homelessness in Later Life: Duration of Stay and Psychosocial Factors Related to Departure
This study draws on administrative data from one shelter (N = 1,214 first-time homeless) to assess the extent to which age is related to shelter stay and, to examine psychosocial factors that may be associated with shelter departure. Our bivariate and survival analysis results suggest that older homeless men stay in the shelter 2 weeks longer than younger clients. Older men with pending legal issues and mobility concerns were more likely to leave the shelter than those without such concerns. Findings highlight the impact of age and other psychosocial variables on shelter stay, and provide direction from which to address ho...
Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology - November 29, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Rothwell, D. W., Sussman, T., Grenier, A., Mott, S., Bourgeois-Guerin, V. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Determinants of Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intent in Home Health Workers: The Role of Job Demands and Resources
Based on the job demands–resources (JD-R) model, this study explored the impact of job demands (physical injury and racial/ethnic discrimination) and resources (self-confidence in job performance and recognition by supervisor/organization/society) on home health workers’ employee outcomes (job satisfaction and turnover intent). Using data from the National Home Health Aide Survey (N = 3,354), multivariate models of job satisfaction and turnover intent were explored. In both models, the negative impact of demands (physical injury and racial/ethnic discrimination) and the positive impact of resources (self-confid...
Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology - November 29, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jang, Y., Lee, A. A., Zadrozny, M., Bae, S.-H., Kim, M. T., Marti, N. C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Social Support and "Playing Around": An Examination of How Older Adults Acquire Digital Literacy With Tablet Computers
This study examines how older adults learn to use tablet computers. Learning to use new technologies can help older adults to be included in today’s digital society. However, learning to use new technologies is not always easy, especially for older adults. This study focuses on how older adults learn to use a specific technology, tablet computers, and the role that social support plays in this process. Data for this project are from 21 in-depth interviews with individuals who own tablet computers. We examine how older adults engage with tablet devices and increase their digital literacy. The findings suggest that, fo...
Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology - November 29, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tsai, H.-y. S., Shillair, R., Cotten, S. R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Reducing the Digital Divide: Connecting Older Adults to iPad Technology
America’s older adult population is increasing at a dramatic rate due to better health care, technology, and improved living conditions. However, as individuals 65 years and older begin to live longer and experience multiple life changes, there is a larger incidence of social isolation leading to loneliness, depression, and a general decline in health. This mixed-method study aimed to explore whether information and communication technologies, specifically iPads, improved the lives of older adults. Our findings suggest that the use of technology increased knowledge, elicited closer family ties, and led to a greater o...
Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology - November 29, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Delello, J. A., McWhorter, R. R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Relationship Between the Types of Insurance Coverage and Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Use Among Older Adults
Using the public use data files of the 2008 to 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, this study examined (a) the payment sources for mental health treatment among those aged 50 to 64 years and those aged 65+ years and (b) the relationship between outpatient mental health treatment use and different types of insurance coverage among members of these two age groups. The results show that 16% of the 50 to 64 age group and 10% of the 65+ age group used inpatient or outpatient mental health treatment in the preceding year. Logistic regression analyses showed that mental health problem severity and public insurance progra...
Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology - November 1, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Choi, N. G., DiNitto, D. M., Marti, C. N. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Primary Care Providers HIV Prevention Practices Among Older Adults
Purpose: To explore primary care providers’ HIV prevention practices for older adults. Primary care providers’ perceptions and awareness were explored to understand factors that affect their provision of HIV prevention materials and HIV screening for older adults. Design and Method: Data were collected through 24 semistructured interviews with primary care providers (i.e., physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners) who see patients older than 50 years. Results: Results reveal facilitators and barriers of HIV prevention for older adults among primary care providers and understanding of providers&...
Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology - November 1, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Davis, T., Teaster, P. B., Thornton, A., Watkins, J. F., Alexander, L., Zanjani, F. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Contribution of Community Singing Groups to the Well-Being of Older People: Participant Perspectives From the United Kingdom
Current evidence suggests that participatory arts activities, and particularly group singing, may contribute to the well-being of older people. However, there is currently a paucity of prospective research from the participant perspective. This qualitative study nested within a randomized controlled trial aimed to assess participants’ perspectives of the acceptability and effect on health and well-being of a community singing program for older people. Volunteers recruited to the intervention arm (n = 131) were invited to write comments on their experiences over three data collection points of a 14-week singing progra...
Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology - November 1, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Skingley, A., Martin, A., Clift, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Effect of Dining Room Physical Environmental Renovations on Person-Centered Care Practice and Residents Dining Experiences in Long-Term Care Facilities
This qualitative study evaluated the effect of dining room physical environmental changes on staff practices and residents’ mealtime experiences in two units of a long-term care facility in Edmonton, Canada. Focus groups with staff (n = 12) and individual interviews with unit managers (n = 2) were conducted. We also developed and used the Dining Environment Assessment Protocol (DEAP) to conduct a systematic physical environmental evaluation of the dining rooms. Four themes emerged on the key influences of the renovations: (a) supporting independence and autonomy, (b) creating familiarity and enjoyment, (c) providing ...
Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology - November 1, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hung, L., Chaudhury, H., Rust, T. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Dying With Carolyn: Using Simulation to Improve Communication Skills of Unregulated Care Providers Working in Long-Term Care
This article examines the development, implementation, and evaluation of a pilot project utilizing high-fidelity simulation (HFS) to improve frontline staff members’ confidence and skills to communicate about death and dying in long-term care homes. The target group was unregulated care providers who provide palliative care for residents and their families. Eighteen participants engaged in the educational intervention and evaluation. Results supported the effectiveness of HFS as an educational tool for unregulated health care providers. Quantitative data showed statistically significant improvements in participants&r...
Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology - November 1, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kortes-Miller, K., Jones-Bonofiglio, K., Hendrickson, S., Kelley, M. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
2016 Year in Review
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Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology - November 1, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Gaugler, J. E. Tags: Editor ' s Introduction Source Type: research
Measuring Filial Piety in the 21st Century: Development, Factor Structure, and Reliability of the 10-Item Contemporary Filial Piety Scale
The experience and practice of filial piety have evolved in modern Chinese societies, and existing measures fail to capture these important changes. Based on a conceptual analysis on current literature, 42 items were initially compiled to form a Contemporary Filial Piety Scale (CFPS), and 1,080 individuals from a representative sample in Hong Kong were surveyed. Principal component analysis generated a 16-item three-factor model: Pragmatic Obligations (Factor 1; 10 items), Compassionate Reverence (Factor 2; 4 items), and Family Continuity (Factor 3; 2 items). Confirmatory factor analysis revealed strong factor loadings for...
Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology - October 5, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Lum, T. Y. S., Yan, E. C. W., Ho, A. H. Y., Shum, M. H. Y., Wong, G. H. Y., Lau, M. M. Y., Wang, J. Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Prospective Memory Training: Outlining a New Approach
This article describes the first comprehensive PM training intervention. Older adults (age 55 to 75) who received training completed 8 weekly PM training sessions that consisted of variable PM training tasks, strategy-focused discussion, and homework assignments. Those assigned to a control group completed only the first and last training task. On both a real-world proxy PM transfer task and the training tasks detailed here, there was a positive impact of PM training, suggesting practical benefits of the current training package for older adults. Benefits may also extend to other special populations who experience PM impai...
Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology - October 5, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Waldum, E. R., Dufault, C. L., McDaniel, M. A. Tags: Process Evaluation Source Type: research
Physical and Cognitive Impacts of Digital Games on Older Adults: A Meta-Analytic Review
The purpose of this study is to examine the physical and cognitive impacts of digital games on older adults. We conducted five independent meta-analyses by reporting 58 effect sizes generated from 36 studies. Results suggested that playing digital games is effective in improving older adults’ physical balance (g = 0.67), balance confidence (g = 0.46), functional mobility (g = 0.53), executive function (g = 0.76), and processing speed (g = 0.54). Based on the results of heterogeneity analysis, we conducted moderator analyses for physical balance and processing speed. Key findings included the following: Playing digita...
Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology - October 5, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Zhang, F., Kaufman, D. Tags: Systematic Reviews Source Type: research
