International insights on researching and providing for longer-lived communities
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 3, Page 169-170, September 2017. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - September 7, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Perception of risk of adverse outcomes of older people: comparison between nursing homes, day centers and home care services
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 3, Page 212-220, September 2017. Purpose In Portugal, the three main kinds of care services available for older people are nursing homes, day centers and home care services. The use of these care services is mostly based on complex socioeconomic and functional criteria; however it is not clear if this placement corresponds to a higher/lower risk of adverse outcomes. The purposes of this paper are: to characterize clients of each type of service; to estimate the proportion of individuals at perceived risk of each adverse outcome according to type of service; to assess the...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - September 7, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Notes from the hospital bedside: reflections on researcher roles and responsibilities at the end of life in dementia
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 3, Page 201-211, September 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore some of the ethical and practical dilemmas faced by an experienced researcher in undertaking research with a person with dementia (whom we have called Amy). Amy died shortly after a period of observation had ended and the family subsequently consented to the data being shared. Design/methodology/approach This individual case study presentation was nested within a larger study conducted in England and Scotland between 2013 and 2014. The overall aim of the main study was to investigate how he...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - September 7, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Structural relationship between emotional and social support for young adult carers towards intergenerational care of the multi-ethnic elderly
This study sends a strong message to policy-makers in developing countries about the need to consider within their National Policy for the Elderly, improvements in the national action plan for a holistic and integrated approach to ensure the well -being of caregivers and the elderly. Originality/value The results of the study help young adults to understand the importance of emotional and social support in boosting their relationships with parents and families and motivating intergenerational efforts in the care of the multi-ethnic elderly . Harmony within families is an important ideal in any circumstance, but in the sce...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - September 7, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Transit accessibility for older adults in the Greater Lansing, Michigan region
This study area is typical of many small towns in the USA and underlines the need for more policy- and community-led transit initiatives to address this critical barrier to optimal ageing. Originality/value This paper fulfils an identified need to s tudy the transit infrastructure of a range of urban areas and ascertain whether it currently fulfils mobility needs of older adults who do not drive. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - September 7, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Challenges in morbidity and mortality statistics of the elderly population in Tanzania: a call to action
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 3, Page 171-174, September 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the challenges in the reported statistics of diseases and deaths in the rapidly expanding elderly cohort of Tanzania. Design/methodology/approach A rapid appraisal of available gaps from known facts and figures targeting the old age cohort of Tanzania. Findings There appears to be no available mechanism(s) to generate reliable statistics on diseases and death patterns in the elderly population of Tanzania. The few available ones are largely hospital-based statistics as well as findings f...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - September 7, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Editorial
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 2, Page 85-86, June 2017. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - April 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
“On their own”: social isolation, loneliness and chronic musculoskeletal pain in older adults
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 2, Page 87-92, June 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the concepts of social isolation and loneliness in relation to people with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Through these concepts, biological, psychological and social factors will be examined to consider how we can identify people at risk of social isolation and loneliness who have chronic musculoskeletal pain and then how health professionals may intervene to reduce their effects. Design/methodology/approach Conceptual paper. Findings Social isolation and loneliness are often evident in the situa...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - April 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Editorial
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 2, Page 85-86, June 2017. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - April 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
“On their own”: social isolation, loneliness and chronic musculoskeletal pain in older adults
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 2, Page 87-92, June 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the concepts of social isolation and loneliness in relation to people with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Through these concepts, biological, psychological and social factors will be examined to consider how we can identify people at risk of social isolation and loneliness who have chronic musculoskeletal pain and then how health professionals may intervene to reduce their effects. Design/methodology/approach Conceptual paper. Findings Social isolation and loneliness are often evident in the situa...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - April 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Delivering person-centred holistic care for older people
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 2, June 2017. Purpose An evaluated case study of the Wellbeing Coordinator (WBC) service in Cheshire (UK). WBCs are non-clinical members of the GP surgery or hospital team who offer advice and support to help people with long-term conditions and unmet social needs remain independent at home. Design/methodology/approach a mixed method design assessed the outcomes of care for recipients and carers using interviews, diaries and validated wellbeing measures. Service utilization data, interviews and observations of WBC consultations enabled investigation of changes in proces...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - April 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Nursing home quality of life in the Lebanon
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 2, June 2017. Purpose Purpose - To explore perceptions, perspectives and meaning of quality of life for a sample of older residents, care staff and family caregivers in two nursing homes in the Lebanon. Design/methodology/approach Design - A classic grounded theory study was conducted between 2010- 2011 in two nursing homes in Beirut. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with a theoretical sample of 20 residents, 8 family caregivers and 11 staff. The constant comparative method was used to analyse the data. Findings Findings - Three distinct but interrelated prop...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - April 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
How does accreditation influence staff perceptions of quality in residential aged care?
This study examines these changes from the perspectives of staff, to identify factors influencing quality of residential aged care, and the role and influence of an aged care accreditation program. Design/methodology/approach Focus groups were held with 66 aged care staff from 11 Australian aged care facilities. Data from semi-structured interviews were analysed to capture categories representing participant views. Findings Participants reported two factors stimulating change: developments in the aged care regulatory and policy framework, and rising consumer expectations. Four corresponding effects on service quality wer...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - April 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Exploring the suitability and acceptability of peer support for older veterans
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 2, June 2017. Purpose Informal social support is often sought by veterans to support reminiscence or cope with traumatic memories. However, it can also encourage unhelpful ways of coping, such as avoidance, or may be absent altogether. This project borrowed from the growing peer support literature to explore the suitability of peer support services to enhance wellbeing for older veterans, when naturally occurring support is absent or unhelpful. Design/methodology/approach This was a sequentially staged research programme involving a scoping review of current practice an...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - April 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
The use of fortified foods to treat malnutrition among older adults: a systematic review
This study systematically reviewed the efficacy of food fortification on calorie and protein intake among older adults. Design/methodology/approach A systematic search was conducted using Boolean search logic and 7 research databases to identify interventions using fortified foods to increase calorie and protein intake among older adults. Ten studies published in English since 1996 were eligible for inclusion. Study quality was evaluated using an adapted Modified Jadad Questionnaire. Findings Food fortification was associated with increased calorie intake in 8 studies, increased protein intake in 5 studies, and increased...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - April 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
