Enhancing apathy treatment in Jordanian people living with dementia residing in care homes using virtual reality reminiscence therapy
This study makes a significant contribution to the advancement of innovative treatment approaches aimed at addressing the needs of the aging population, hence enhancing health outcomes and raising the quality of care in Jordan.The effectiveness of VRRT in reducing apathy among Jordanian senior citizens residing in nursing homes has not yet been fully investigated. Therefore, this paper seeks to assess the effectiveness of HMD-based VRRT by conducting pre- and post-intervention evaluations. This research aims to provide valuable insights into the applicability and significance of VRRT in the Jordanian context, contributing ...
Source: Working with Older People - October 5, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Asem Abdalrahim Mohammad Suliman Mohammed ALBashtawy Abdullah Alkhawaldeh Wafa'a Ta'an Source Type: research
The older adult: physical activity considerations and learning to age in place
This study was useful to increase understanding of older adults’ learning, lifestyles and effects on aging independently.As older adults have true expectations of requirements for successful aging in place, realistic levels of PA and transfer of learning could improve the intended outcome of aging independently.PA is often an overlooked factor for occupational engagement and aging in place and is novel to investigate in combination with interviews. (Source: Working with Older People)
Source: Working with Older People - October 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ryan M. Carrick Danielle Wadsworth Source Type: research
An evaluation of behaviour monitoring charts for behaviours that challenge in an older adult inpatients dementia service
This study aims to evaluate the quality of information recorded in Behaviour Monitoring Charts (BMC) for Behaviours that Challenge (BtC) in dementia in an older adult inpatient dementia service in the North of England (Aim I) and to understand staff perceptions and experiences of completing BMC for BtC in dementia (Aim II).Descriptive statistics and graphs were used to analyse and interpret quantitative data gathered from BMC (Aim I) and Likert-scale survey responses (Aim II). Thematic analysis (Braun and Clarke, 2006) was used to analyse and interpret qualitative data collected from responses to open-ended survey question...
Source: Working with Older People - October 2, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Nicole King Ian Asquith Source Type: research
Behavioural determinants of health-care utilisation among elderly population: a cross-sectional analysis from Punjab
This study examines health-care utilisation among the elderly population in Punjab. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data in the state of Punjab, with a multi-stage stratified random sample of 385 respondents. Logit regression was used to analyse the association between several behavioural factors like age, gender, place of residence, source of livelihood, education and frequency of visits with health-care utilisation among elderly aged 60 and above.This study revealed that gender, age, place of residence, source of livelihood, education and frequency of visits were significant determinants of health-care...
Source: Working with Older People - October 2, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Pooja Kansra Amiya Abdul Khadar Source Type: research
Growing old in the digital era: a qualitative study of internet use and outcomes among urban Indian older adults
This study acknowledges the existing digital divide in India, particularly for marginalised populations, and highlights the need for exceptional attention to address their unique needs, challenges and demands. Although previous research and policies have primarily focused on physical access and internet skills, this study shifts the focus to the outcomes of internet use. By understanding how older adults in marginalised communities incorporate the internet into their daily routines, this study aims to contribute to the development of an operational framework that charts the disadvantages of the digital divide.The study dra...
Source: Working with Older People - September 29, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Nidhi Bansal Heena Choudhary Source Type: research
Methodologies assessing digital technologies to assist “ageing in place”: a scoping review
Francesca Horne, Diane Bailey, Maggie Kenney Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Despite continuing workforce challenges over the last decade, the social care system is considered a key enabler in keeping older people out of hospital. In response to the workforce challenges, White Paper was released, which acknowledged the opportunities afforded by digital technology to assist older people ageing at home, often supported by informal caregivers. Given the policy emphasis on digital-enabled care, the most appropriate methods for evaluating its impact on social care outcomes have yet to b...
Source: Working with Older People - September 29, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Francesca Horne Diane Bailey Maggie Kenney Source Type: research
Benefits and challenges of living in extra care housing: perspectives of people living with dementia
This study adopted a qualitative approach conducting 100 interviews across 8 ECH schemes in England. Over half of the interviews were conducted with people living with dementia and their families with the remainder involving staff and commissioners.Findings suggest there are a range of benefits including owning your own home, having a safe, age friendly location with flexible support, social interaction and continuing to live as a couple. Challenges included availability of staff, flexible resourcing, loneliness and the advancing symptoms of dementia.Despite efforts to create an inclusive, diverse sample, the participants ...
Source: Working with Older People - September 27, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Teresa Atkinson Rebecca Oatley Source Type: research
Nursing students ’ experiences of learning practical gerontological nursing skills through online media during COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study
This study aims to explain the experiences of nursing students while they practiced gerontological nursing through online media during the COVID-19 pandemic.Purposive sampling was used to select 20 third-year nursing students. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with participants. The collected data were analyzed using the thematic analysis method to identify recurring themes and patterns.Four themes emerged from the interviews, including improved practical skills, the impact of online learning, receiving support from close individuals and the need for support. Participants provided specific examples of ...
Source: Working with Older People - September 27, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jaturada Jariyarattanakul Niemtest Watchara Tabootwong Pornchai Jullamate Source Type: research
Lived experiences constraints of family caregivers in caring for older adults with chronic diseases during the Covid-19 pandemic: a qualitative study of Indonesian perspectives
This study used the descriptive phenomenology qualitative method. The sampling method was purposive sampling involving 16 older adult family caregivers.The results of this study showed three themes such as difficulties in health services in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic (complaints of services provided by doctors, older adult treatment control problems and difficulty getting to hospital health facilities); difficulties accompanying taking older adult medicine (older adult non-compliance response to taking medication and older adult medicine assistance); and psychosocial complaints caring for and accompanying the o...
Source: Working with Older People - August 21, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Bahtiar Bahtiar Ida Ayu Kade Sri Widiastuti Dwi Nopriyanto Nurlaila Fitriani Khumaidi Khumaidi Arief Andriyanto Iskandar Muda Source Type: research
Perceptions on quality of life among older adults with hypertension in Thailand: a qualitative study
This study aims to explore the perceptions of quality of life among older Thai adults with hypertension.A descriptive qualitative design was used. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 40 older adults. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data.The analyses were divided into six major themes: happiness in life; health and functionality; activity in social relationships; religion anchor; autonomy to manage their own life; and security in finances and environment.The findings can guide health care professionals and policymakers when planning and implementing interventions and policies for improving the quality of...
Source: Working with Older People - August 18, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Chonticha Chantakeeree Marjorita Sormunen Pornchai Jullamate Hannele Turunen Source Type: research
Employment among older men and women in Vietnam: How their health played a role?
This study aims to explore the situations and socio-economic and health-related factors associated with employment of older men and women in Vietnam.This study used the nationally representative data in 2019 with a sample size of 3,049 older persons (those aged 60 and over). This study applied logistic regression analyses.This study found that there were significant differences in employment rates between various groups of older men and women in terms of age group, residential place, marital status and educational level. Controlling for age, education, marital status, place of residence and (in) sufficient income for daily...
Source: Working with Older People - August 18, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Long Thanh Giang Aiko Kikkawa Donghyun Park Tue Dang Nguyen Source Type: research
The influence of socioeconomic indicators on a senior ’s self-esteem
This study aims to is focus on mattering in older people. Mattering is the feeling of being important to others in ways that give individuals the sense that they are valued and other people care about them. However, for many, aging brings about the loss of self-esteem, and they feel useless, deprived and unwanted. The authors have adopted the partial least square structural equation modeling technique and Self-Esteem Scale of Rosenberg for evaluating the level of self-esteem in senior citizens of Pakistan. The results reveal a strong association between the predictor and the criterion variables, supporting the view that th...
Source: Working with Older People - August 17, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Naqeeb Hussain Shah Samiullah Paracha Mohammed Shafiq Faisal Mehmood Source Type: research
Implementing physical activity in nursing homes: a qualitative exploration of Turkish health care staff ’ experiences
Implementing physical activity in nursing homes: a qualitative exploration of Turkish health care staff’ experiences Ayşe Arıkan Dönmez, Funda Aslan Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Implementing physical activity in nursing homes (NHs) can improve functional capacity, quality of life and well-being and even control symptoms associated with chronic diseases in elderly people. Taking into consideration the increasing in number of NHs in Türkiye, it is obvious that this matter should be handled. The purpose of this study is to explore health-care staff’s perspectives on implemen...
Source: Working with Older People - August 14, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ay şe Arıkan Dönmez Funda Aslan Source Type: research
Long-term home care communication with older people in Taiwan: strategies and rationales
Chin-Hui Chen Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The demand for long-term home care services has been increasing in Taiwan due to the significant growth of the older population. In order to understand the crucial roles that language and communication play in providing better long-term home care services in Taiwan, this study aims to adopt a gerontological sociolinguistic perspective to investigate how professional care workers communicate with older people in this context.Interviews were conducted with 58 long-term home care workers to identify their communication accommodation strate...
Source: Working with Older People - July 28, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Chin-Hui Chen Source Type: research
Exploiting fear and vulnerabilities of senior citizens: are regulatory changes required to prevent digital frauds?
This study is empirical and investigative in nature. Primary data has been collected through online questionnaires (via Google Forms) and the interview method to understand the phenomenology of fear and incidents related to becoming victims of fraud and its propensity.The results exhibit that fear and emotional patterns do affect vulnerability and have a long-lasting psychological impact and susceptivity towards digital frauds.Fear as an emotion is used to understand the emotional expressive patterns of senior citizens as consumers of digital banking. The OCEAN model is one of the widely used personality models at the glob...
Source: Working with Older People - July 21, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Nilaya Murthy Santosh Gopalkrishnan Source Type: research
