Older Adults' Metaphorical Perceptions of Aging in Turkey
CONCLUSION: The fact that most metaphors appeared within the Mental Aspect theme was interpreted as an indication that participants felt the effects of aging more in the mental dimension. Results of the research show that aging is perceived as experience and accumulation mentally, as inadequacy physically, and as the end or loneliness psychosocially. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(5), 27-34.].PMID:38691114 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20240416-05 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Ay şe Gülay Şahan Asli Kilavuz Source Type: research

Long-Term Effect of a Tablet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Group Intervention on Step Count, Fatigue, Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Older Adults With Arthritis: A Pilot Study
CONCLUSION: Findings demonstrate positive long-term effects on fatigue in older adults with arthritis. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(5), 35-42.].PMID:38691115 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20240416-06 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Sarah Fiske Jeungok Choi Cynthia Jacelon Christopher R Martell Source Type: research

Care Needs of Older Adults With Urinary Incontinence: A Cross-Sectional Study
CONCLUSION: Comprehensive care for older adults with UI, encompassing physiological, psychological, and social aspects, is crucial. It is essential to tailor care to individual needs and characteristics, taking into account factors, such as age and education, to ensure effective care. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(5), 43-49.].PMID:38691116 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20240416-07 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Su Ying Xiang Hao Chong He Ye Liu Bi Jun Yu Shu Yuan Mai Meng Yuan Li Xiao Ying Yan Xiao Hong Huang Source Type: research

AGS Policy Update
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 May;50(5):51-52. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20240416-08. Epub 2024 May 1.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38691117 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20240416-08 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Donna M Fick Source Type: research

Empowering Certified Nursing Assistants to Screen for Delirium: If Not Now, When?
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 May;50(5):3-5. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20240416-01. Epub 2024 May 1.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38691118 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20240416-01 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Shih-Yin Lin Donna M Fick Source Type: research

Preferences and Quality of Life in Nursing Home Residents: A Mixed Methods Study
CONCLUSION: In-depth assessments and robust measures of preferences and QOL should be integrated into care delivery and future research. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(5), 7-13.].PMID:38691119 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20240416-02 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Tonya Roberts Laura Block Caroline Madrigal Source Type: research

Preliminary Analysis of Fall Concern Among Family Caregivers of Older Adults Discharged From the Hospital: A Psychometric Evaluation of the Carers' Fall Concern Instrument
CONCLUSION: This study provided greater insight into caregiver-care recipient dyads' fall concern during their transition from hospital to home that may guide post-discharge fall prevention education on falls. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(5), 14-18.].PMID:38691120 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20240416-03 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Seng Giap Marcus Ang Rosemary Saunders Chiew Jiat Rosalind Siah Yan Hui Celestine Wee Christopher Etherton-Beer Charlotte Foskett Karen Gullick Sue Haydon Amanda Wilson Source Type: research

Effectiveness of Resistance Band Use in Conjunction With Tai Chi Among Older Adults With Prefrailty to Improve Functional Fitness, Quality of Life, and Heart Rate Variability
CONCLUSION: Results revealed substantial improvements in physical fitness, frailty conditions, self-care abilities, and quality of life, but not balance or lower limb flexibility, for the experimental group. Therefore, exercise interventions may effectively improve prefrail older adults' quality of life. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(5), 19-26.].PMID:38691121 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20240416-04 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Shan-Che Woo Miao-Yen Chen Liang-Kung Chen Chieh-Yu Liu Source Type: research

Older Adults' Metaphorical Perceptions of Aging in Turkey
CONCLUSION: The fact that most metaphors appeared within the Mental Aspect theme was interpreted as an indication that participants felt the effects of aging more in the mental dimension. Results of the research show that aging is perceived as experience and accumulation mentally, as inadequacy physically, and as the end or loneliness psychosocially. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(5), 27-34.].PMID:38691114 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20240416-05 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Ay şe Gülay Şahan Asli Kilavuz Source Type: research

Long-Term Effect of a Tablet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Group Intervention on Step Count, Fatigue, Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Older Adults With Arthritis: A Pilot Study
CONCLUSION: Findings demonstrate positive long-term effects on fatigue in older adults with arthritis. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(5), 35-42.].PMID:38691115 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20240416-06 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Sarah Fiske Jeungok Choi Cynthia Jacelon Christopher R Martell Source Type: research

Care Needs of Older Adults With Urinary Incontinence: A Cross-Sectional Study
CONCLUSION: Comprehensive care for older adults with UI, encompassing physiological, psychological, and social aspects, is crucial. It is essential to tailor care to individual needs and characteristics, taking into account factors, such as age and education, to ensure effective care. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(5), 43-49.].PMID:38691116 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20240416-07 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Su Ying Xiang Hao Chong He Ye Liu Bi Jun Yu Shu Yuan Mai Meng Yuan Li Xiao Ying Yan Xiao Hong Huang Source Type: research

AGS Policy Update
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 May;50(5):51-52. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20240416-08. Epub 2024 May 1.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38691117 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20240416-08 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Donna M Fick Source Type: research

Empowering Certified Nursing Assistants to Screen for Delirium: If Not Now, When?
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 May;50(5):3-5. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20240416-01. Epub 2024 May 1.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38691118 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20240416-01 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Shih-Yin Lin Donna M Fick Source Type: research

Preferences and Quality of Life in Nursing Home Residents: A Mixed Methods Study
CONCLUSION: In-depth assessments and robust measures of preferences and QOL should be integrated into care delivery and future research. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(5), 7-13.].PMID:38691119 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20240416-02 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Tonya Roberts Laura Block Caroline Madrigal Source Type: research

Preliminary Analysis of Fall Concern Among Family Caregivers of Older Adults Discharged From the Hospital: A Psychometric Evaluation of the Carers' Fall Concern Instrument
CONCLUSION: This study provided greater insight into caregiver-care recipient dyads' fall concern during their transition from hospital to home that may guide post-discharge fall prevention education on falls. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(5), 14-18.].PMID:38691120 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20240416-03 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - May 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Seng Giap Marcus Ang Rosemary Saunders Chiew Jiat Rosalind Siah Yan Hui Celestine Wee Christopher Etherton-Beer Charlotte Foskett Karen Gullick Sue Haydon Amanda Wilson Source Type: research