Quality of life of elderly tobacco farmers in the perspective of agricultural nursing: a qualitative study
Working with Older People, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the meaning of quality of life of elderly tobacco farmers in the perspective of agricultural nursing. Design/methodology/approach This was a qualitative study with a descriptive phenomenological design conducted in rural area of Jember from November until December 2013. Seven elderly tobacco farmers participated in this study by purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interview and analyzed by using a qualitative descriptive method. Findings Six themes emerged from data analysis included ...
Source: Working with Older People - September 14, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Improving the oral health of older people
Working with Older People, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how adults may be supported in maintaining their oral health and to provide dental students with better knowledge of how the oral health of community living older people can be maintained and to make recommendations. Design/methodology/approach A pilot qualitative study involving eight dental students in three workshops in a Health Centre in South West London with 17 older adults whose ages ranged from 63 to 94 years with 82 percent female and 42 percent white. Findings For the older people, findings confirm previous research high...
Source: Working with Older People - September 11, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Articulating the unique competencies of admiral nurse practice
Working with Older People, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the process of developing a contemporary competency framework for admiral nurses in dementia care. Design/methodology/approach Information and evidence was gathered from research and policy literature regarding competencies to deliver advanced practice within dementia care. An online survey completed by 75 admiral nurses with follow-up interviews clarified current practice across the range of service contexts in which they work. A focus group (FG) of people living with dementia and family carers, and a reference group of practitio...
Source: Working with Older People - September 11, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Improving the oral health of older people
Working with Older People, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how adults may be supported in maintaining their oral health and to provide dental students with better knowledge of how the oral health of community living older people can be maintained and to make recommendations. Design/methodology/approach A pilot qualitative study involving eight dental students in three workshops in a Health Centre in South West London with 17 older adults whose ages ranged from 63 to 94 years with 82 percent female and 42 percent white. Findings For the older people, findings confirm previous research high...
Source: Working with Older People - September 11, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Articulating the unique competencies of admiral nurse practice
Working with Older People, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the process of developing a contemporary competency framework for admiral nurses in dementia care. Design/methodology/approach Information and evidence was gathered from research and policy literature regarding competencies to deliver advanced practice within dementia care. An online survey completed by 75 admiral nurses with follow-up interviews clarified current practice across the range of service contexts in which they work. A focus group (FG) of people living with dementia and family carers, and a reference group of practitio...
Source: Working with Older People - September 11, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Third sector partnerships for older people: insights from live at home schemes in the UK
This study is based on an online survey of 46 LAH schemes and face-to-face interviews with seven scheme managers to capture data on the various partnership initiatives within the LAH schemes. Findings Third sector partnerships for older people varied by type – formal, semi-formal and informal. In addition, third sector partnership working fosters the achievement of clear outcomes for older people who LAH and could be a mechanism for building social capital in communities. The study also identified barriers to developing third sector partnerships withi n this context. Mapping existing partnerships in LAH schemes were con...
Source: Working with Older People - September 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Reconnecting with the past: a framework to better serve the information needs of older people on social networking sites
Working with Older People, Ahead of Print. Purpose Grounded in the socio-emotional selectivity theory, the purpose of this paper is to develop a people recommender and social matching system that better serves the information needs of older people on social networking sites or services (SNSs). Design/methodology/approach The paper uses systems development as a design science research methodology to construct a conceptual framework and then design and prototype a recommender system. Findings The research demonstrates that it is possible to exploit Google Maps-based interfaces, coupled with historical geo-temporal informa...
Source: Working with Older People - September 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Third sector partnerships for older people: insights from live at home schemes in the UK
This study is based on an online survey of 46 LAH schemes and face-to-face interviews with seven scheme managers to capture data on the various partnership initiatives within the LAH schemes. Findings Third sector partnerships for older people varied by type – formal, semi-formal and informal. In addition, third sector partnership working fosters the achievement of clear outcomes for older people who LAH and could be a mechanism for building social capital in communities. The study also identified barriers to developing third sector partnerships withi n this context. Mapping existing partnerships in LAH schemes were con...
Source: Working with Older People - September 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Reconnecting with the past: a framework to better serve the information needs of older people on social networking sites
Working with Older People, Ahead of Print. Purpose Grounded in the socio-emotional selectivity theory, the purpose of this paper is to develop a people recommender and social matching system that better serves the information needs of older people on social networking sites or services (SNSs). Design/methodology/approach The paper uses systems development as a design science research methodology to construct a conceptual framework and then design and prototype a recommender system. Findings The research demonstrates that it is possible to exploit Google Maps-based interfaces, coupled with historical geo-temporal informa...
Source: Working with Older People - September 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Older people ’s experiences of getting help from neighbours
Working with Older People, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate older people ’s views and experiences of getting help from neighbours in order to consider whether such help is situated within neighbourliness and the implications for social care policy which seeks to harness help from neighbours. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative study in which 15 older people fro m the North of England were interviewed to explore relationships with neighbours, managing day to day life and experiences of getting help from neighbours. Findings Relationships with helper neighbours were reciprocal, d...
Source: Working with Older People - August 24, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Younger workers ’ attitudes and perceptions towards older colleagues
This study found that whilst some younger employees valued working with older colleagues as they believe that their differing characteristics are complementary, others felt that it leads to intergenerational conflict due to contrasting approaches towards work. Positive perceptions of older workers included their increased knowledge and experience, reliability and better social skills; however, ageism was also prevalent, such as the perception of older workers as resistant to change, slower at using technology and lacking the drive to progress. This study also provided evidence for the socioemotional selectivity and social ...
Source: Working with Older People - July 26, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
