Is exercise helpful for women aged 50 and over with mental health problems and what are the barriers to exercise?
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 2, June 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of exercise on the mental health problems of older women Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on information from academic literature, government publications and publications from other relevant bodies. It is a scoping study and is not a systematic review because of the constraints of the resources. Findings There is growing evidence about the value of exercise for the mental health of older women but few evaluated examples of how this can be achieved. Research limitations/implicat...
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, June 2017. Purpose In this paper, the concepts of social isolation and loneliness will be explored in relation to people with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Through this, biological, psychological and social factors will be examined to consider how we can identified people at risk of social isolation and loneliness who have chronic musculoskeletal pain and secondly how health professionals may intervene to reduce their effects.
Design/methodology/approach Conceptual paper. Findings Social isolation and loneliness is evident in people wit...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - April 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Interrelated understandings of supporting health in later life
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 2, June 2017. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
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
Is exercise helpful for women aged 50 and over with mental health problems and what are the barriers to exercise?
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 2, June 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of exercise on the mental health problems of older women Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on information from academic literature, government publications and publications from other relevant bodies. It is a scoping study and is not a systematic review because of the constraints of the resources. Findings There is growing evidence about the value of exercise for the mental health of older women but few evaluated examples of how this can be achieved. Research limitations/implicat...
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, June 2017. Purpose In this paper, the concepts of social isolation and loneliness will be explored in relation to people with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Through this, biological, psychological and social factors will be examined to consider how we can identified people at risk of social isolation and loneliness who have chronic musculoskeletal pain and secondly how health professionals may intervene to reduce their effects.
Design/methodology/approach Conceptual paper. Findings Social isolation and loneliness is evident in people wit...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - April 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Interrelated understandings of supporting health in later life
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 2, June 2017. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
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 1, Page 1-2, March 2017. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - February 27, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Memorial
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 1, Page 81-82, March 2017. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - February 27, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
“Music in Mind” and Manchester Camerata: an exploratory qualitative evaluation of engagement in one care home in Northwest England
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 1, Page 69-80, March 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider the work conducted by Manchester Camerata (an internationally renowned and world-class chamber orchestra) programme for people with dementia in one care home in the north west of England. The study aim was to undertake an exploratory qualitative evaluation of experiences of those taking part in its ten week “Music in Mind” programme, namely care home staff, Manchester Camerata musicians/organisational staff, care home activity workers, the assigned music therapist and visiting family carers. ...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - February 27, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Experiences of moral distress by privately hired companions in Ontario ’s long-term care facilities
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 18, Issue 1, Page 58-68, March 2017. Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore long-term residential care provided by people other than the facilities ’ employees. Privately hired paid “companions” are effectively invisible in health services research and policy. This research was designed to address this significant gap. There is growing recognition that nursing staff in long-term care (LTC) residential facilities experience moral distress, a phenomenon in which one knows the ethically right action to take, but is systemically constrained from taking it. To date, the...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - February 27, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
