Linkage of social care and hospital admissions data to explore non-delivery of planned home care for older people in Scotland
This study demonstrates untapped potential for innovative research into the quality of social care and effects on health outcomes. Originality/value Non-delivery of planned home care, for whatever reason, is associated with emergency hospital admission; this could be a useful indicator of vulnerable clients needing increased surveillance. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - June 6, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
The ageing process in older adults ’ narratives of family violence
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine, through a qualitative lens, how community elder abuse and the ageing process are represented in the older adults ’ narratives reporting abuse perpetrated by family members. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative study of a convenience sample of 22 interviews from 24 older adults (two couples) aged 60 years or older who had experienced one or more types of abuse and had sought help about the victimisatio n experience. A general inductive approach of thematic content analysis was employed. Findings The four main emerg...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - June 6, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Linkage of social care and hospital admissions data to explore non-delivery of planned home care for older people in Scotland
This study demonstrates untapped potential for innovative research into the quality of social care and effects on health outcomes. Originality/value Non-delivery of planned home care, for whatever reason, is associated with emergency hospital admission; this could be a useful indicator of vulnerable clients needing increased surveillance. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - June 6, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Impact of a dementia-specific program of equine-assisted activities: providers ’ perspectives
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Ahead of Print. Purpose Establishing acceptability of complex interventions to stakeholders is vital in early scientific development. The purpose of this paper is to ascertain the acceptability of a program of equine-assisted activities (EAAP) for people with dementia by elucidating programmatic practices needed to enhance their safety and quality of life (QoL) from the perspectives of service providers. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews with five providers were analyzed using a basic qualitative approach. Findings Providers perceived the EAAP as acceptable and re...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - May 13, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
How to Handle Later Life
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 20, Issue 1, Page 34-35, April 2019. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - April 4, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Enhancing relationships with social, physical and technological environments
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 20, Issue 1, Page 1-1, April 2019. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - April 4, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
How to Handle Later Life
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 20, Issue 1, Page 34-35, April 2019. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - April 4, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Enhancing relationships with social, physical and technological environments
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 20, Issue 1, Page 1-1, April 2019. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - April 4, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Learning from international models for delivering quality care and support to older people living in rural communities
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults,Volume 19, Issue 4, Page 217-219, December 2018. (Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults)
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - December 3, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Assessment of metabolic syndrome risk factors among rural-dwelling older adults requires innovation: partnerships and a mobile unit can help
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Ahead of Print. Purpose Older adults are at risk for developing metabolic syndrome (MSX). Given the growing rural older adult population and the unknown prevalence rate of MSX in rural communities, the purpose of this paper is to assess the risk factors for MSX among rural elders. Design/methodology/approach Individuals aged 55+ from four West Alabama rural communities were assessed by an interdisciplinary healthcare team via a mobile unit (n=216). Descriptive analyses and analysis of variances (ANOVA) were conducted to assess the effect of gender, race and community on the number of r...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - November 21, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Research partnerships – embracing user involvement: practical considerations and reflections
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Ahead of Print. Purpose Academic researchers are increasingly required, and rightly so, to demonstrate the impact of their work beyond the gates of the university. This has led to an increasing focus, especially in response to funded calls, on developing research partnerships that cross disciplines, sectors and borders to help address our grand societal challenges. The purpose of this paper is to set out learning from the work of the organisation the Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI) and reflections on how to bring forward effective research partnerships invo...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - November 21, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Assessment of metabolic syndrome risk factors among rural-dwelling older adults requires innovation: partnerships and a mobile unit can help
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Ahead of Print. Purpose Older adults are at risk for developing metabolic syndrome (MSX). Given the growing rural older adult population and the unknown prevalence rate of MSX in rural communities, the purpose of this paper is to assess the risk factors for MSX among rural elders. Design/methodology/approach Individuals aged 55+ from four West Alabama rural communities were assessed by an interdisciplinary healthcare team via a mobile unit (n=216). Descriptive analyses and analysis of variances (ANOVA) were conducted to assess the effect of gender, race and community on the number of r...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - November 21, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Research partnerships – embracing user involvement: practical considerations and reflections
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Ahead of Print. Purpose Academic researchers are increasingly required, and rightly so, to demonstrate the impact of their work beyond the gates of the university. This has led to an increasing focus, especially in response to funded calls, on developing research partnerships that cross disciplines, sectors and borders to help address our grand societal challenges. The purpose of this paper is to set out learning from the work of the organisation the Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI) and reflections on how to bring forward effective research partnerships invo...
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - November 21, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
