Acupressure Intervention Program for Older Adults in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Qualitative Evaluation
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 Jan;50(1):30-36. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20231212-01. Epub 2024 Jan 1.ABSTRACTThe current study explored participants' experiences and perceptions of receiving acupressure within an Australian aged care context. Participants were older adults living in three residential aged care facilities who had received an acupressure intervention. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using a thematic approach. Twelve participants (10 females and two males) were interviewed. Four major themes emerged: Having Better Sleep, Feeling Calm and Relaxed, Promoting Well-Being and Functional Stat...
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Nant Thin Thin Hmwe Graeme Browne Lyndall Mollart Viv Allanson Sally Wai-Chi Chan Source Type: research

Development of the Dardashna Checklist for Identifying Triggers of Behavioral Change in Individuals With Dementia: A Qualitative Study
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 Jan;50(1):37-46. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20231212-02. Epub 2024 Jan 1.ABSTRACTThe purpose of the current qualitative study was to describe the development of the Dardashna Checklist to clinically identify behavior change triggers in individuals with dementia. Semi-structured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted with four physicians and four experienced caregivers involved in the care of individuals with dementia. From analysis of participants' interviews, themes extracted included Triggers of Behavioral Change in Individuals With Dementia and Types of Behavioral Changes, using the checklist...
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Parastoo Amiri Mehdi Samadani Parviz Rashidi Khazaee Kambiz Bahaadinbeigy Source Type: research

Assessing Associations Between Health Information Technology Maturity and Nursing Home Survey Deficiencies
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 Jan;50(1):8-14. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20231211-01. Epub 2024 Jan 1.ABSTRACTOne in three nursing home (NH) residents experience adverse events. One strategy for safer NH care is health information technology (HIT). Two national NH surveys measuring HIT maturity were administered in 2020 (N = 719) and 2021 (N = 312). Quarterly NH survey deficiencies from the same years were linked to HIT maturity surveys. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used in analysis. NHs were of similar size and location, with more for-profit facilities. Most (67.5% and 61.9%, respectively) NH administrators repo...
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Gregory L Alexander Jianfang Liu Source Type: research

2023 Reviewers
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 Jan;50(1):7. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20231204-01. Epub 2024 Jan 1.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38170457 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20231204-01 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

#AGS24 to Deliver Cutting-Edge Research & amp; Clinical Practice Advancements on Alzheimer's Disease, Artificial Intelligence, Inclusive Practices, and Much More
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 Jan;50(1):47-48. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20231212-03. Epub 2024 Jan 1.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38170458 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20231212-03 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Donna M Fick Source Type: research

Walking to Prevent Fear of Falling Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Scoping Review
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 Jan;50(1):15-21. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20231211-02. Epub 2024 Jan 1.ABSTRACTThe current review sought to identify and synthesize the evidence on available interventions that include walking and their impact on fear of falling (FOF) among community-dwelling older adults without cognitive impairment. A 10-year search was conducted (January 2012 to January 2022) in two peer-reviewed databases. A total of 116 articles were identified, and 22 articles were reviewed. Most studies included multicomponent walking interventions, such as walking and another type of intervention or exercise. Among the different ...
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Evelyn Iriarte Alejandra-Ximena Araya Source Type: research

Social Support Networks Among Black Caregivers of Persons With Memory Problems
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 Jan;50(1):22-29. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20231211-03. Epub 2024 Jan 1.ABSTRACTPositive social support can predict health outcomes in populations that experience significant burdens, such as minority caregivers. The purpose of the current study was to detail the social network (SN) of 36 Black family caregivers (FCGs) for persons with memory problems (PWMP) and examine differences in SN support depending on FCG gender and relationship to the care recipient. Participants were recruited from the Alzheimer's family program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the local community. FCGs were categor...
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Jason A Blake Maizonne J Fields Pamela Bowen Deborah Ejem Olivio J Clay Source Type: research

Acupressure Intervention Program for Older Adults in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Qualitative Evaluation
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 Jan;50(1):30-36. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20231212-01. Epub 2024 Jan 1.ABSTRACTThe current study explored participants' experiences and perceptions of receiving acupressure within an Australian aged care context. Participants were older adults living in three residential aged care facilities who had received an acupressure intervention. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using a thematic approach. Twelve participants (10 females and two males) were interviewed. Four major themes emerged: Having Better Sleep, Feeling Calm and Relaxed, Promoting Well-Being and Functional Stat...
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Nant Thin Thin Hmwe Graeme Browne Lyndall Mollart Viv Allanson Sally Wai-Chi Chan Source Type: research

Development of the Dardashna Checklist for Identifying Triggers of Behavioral Change in Individuals With Dementia: A Qualitative Study
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 Jan;50(1):37-46. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20231212-02. Epub 2024 Jan 1.ABSTRACTThe purpose of the current qualitative study was to describe the development of the Dardashna Checklist to clinically identify behavior change triggers in individuals with dementia. Semi-structured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted with four physicians and four experienced caregivers involved in the care of individuals with dementia. From analysis of participants' interviews, themes extracted included Triggers of Behavioral Change in Individuals With Dementia and Types of Behavioral Changes, using the checklist...
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Parastoo Amiri Mehdi Samadani Parviz Rashidi Khazaee Kambiz Bahaadinbeigy Source Type: research

Assessing Associations Between Health Information Technology Maturity and Nursing Home Survey Deficiencies
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 Jan;50(1):8-14. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20231211-01. Epub 2024 Jan 1.ABSTRACTOne in three nursing home (NH) residents experience adverse events. One strategy for safer NH care is health information technology (HIT). Two national NH surveys measuring HIT maturity were administered in 2020 (N = 719) and 2021 (N = 312). Quarterly NH survey deficiencies from the same years were linked to HIT maturity surveys. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used in analysis. NHs were of similar size and location, with more for-profit facilities. Most (67.5% and 61.9%, respectively) NH administrators repo...
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Gregory L Alexander Jianfang Liu Source Type: research

2023 Reviewers
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 Jan;50(1):7. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20231204-01. Epub 2024 Jan 1.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38170457 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20231204-01 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

#AGS24 to Deliver Cutting-Edge Research & amp; Clinical Practice Advancements on Alzheimer's Disease, Artificial Intelligence, Inclusive Practices, and Much More
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 Jan;50(1):47-48. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20231212-03. Epub 2024 Jan 1.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38170458 | DOI:10.3928/00989134-20231212-03 (Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing)
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Donna M Fick Source Type: research

Walking to Prevent Fear of Falling Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Scoping Review
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 Jan;50(1):15-21. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20231211-02. Epub 2024 Jan 1.ABSTRACTThe current review sought to identify and synthesize the evidence on available interventions that include walking and their impact on fear of falling (FOF) among community-dwelling older adults without cognitive impairment. A 10-year search was conducted (January 2012 to January 2022) in two peer-reviewed databases. A total of 116 articles were identified, and 22 articles were reviewed. Most studies included multicomponent walking interventions, such as walking and another type of intervention or exercise. Among the different ...
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Evelyn Iriarte Alejandra-Ximena Araya Source Type: research

Social Support Networks Among Black Caregivers of Persons With Memory Problems
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 Jan;50(1):22-29. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20231211-03. Epub 2024 Jan 1.ABSTRACTPositive social support can predict health outcomes in populations that experience significant burdens, such as minority caregivers. The purpose of the current study was to detail the social network (SN) of 36 Black family caregivers (FCGs) for persons with memory problems (PWMP) and examine differences in SN support depending on FCG gender and relationship to the care recipient. Participants were recruited from the Alzheimer's family program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the local community. FCGs were categor...
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Jason A Blake Maizonne J Fields Pamela Bowen Deborah Ejem Olivio J Clay Source Type: research

Acupressure Intervention Program for Older Adults in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Qualitative Evaluation
J Gerontol Nurs. 2024 Jan;50(1):30-36. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20231212-01. Epub 2024 Jan 1.ABSTRACTThe current study explored participants' experiences and perceptions of receiving acupressure within an Australian aged care context. Participants were older adults living in three residential aged care facilities who had received an acupressure intervention. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using a thematic approach. Twelve participants (10 females and two males) were interviewed. Four major themes emerged: Having Better Sleep, Feeling Calm and Relaxed, Promoting Well-Being and Functional Stat...
Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Nant Thin Thin Hmwe Graeme Browne Lyndall Mollart Viv Allanson Sally Wai-Chi Chan Source Type: research