Expectations and challenges of institutionalized and noninstitutionalized elderly in Pakistan: a phenomenological study
This study aimed to explore the expectations and challenges of institutionalized and noninstitutionalized elderly persons.A purposive sampling technique was used to recruit the participants. The sample of the study consisted of eight (N = 8) elderly persons. Four were institutionalized, and four were noninstitutionalized. The age range of the participants was between 60 and 80 years. A semi-structured interview guide was prepared to explore expectations and challenges of institutionalized and noninstitutionalized elderly persons. The interviews were audio-recorded and later on transcribed verbatim for a detailed in-depth...
Source: Working with Older People - July 21, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Fizzah Ghafoor Mahwesh Arooj Naz Source Type: research
A phenomenological study of the lived experiences of elderly individuals with chronic wounds
Asem Abdalrahim, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Mohammed ALBashtawy, Khitam Mohammad, Rasmieh Al-Amer, Omar Al Omari, Ahmad Ayed, Tariq Al-Dwaikat, Islam Oweidat, Haitham Khatatbeh, Mahmoud Alsaraireh, Sa'ad ALbashtawy, Khloud Al Dameery Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This paper aims to explore the lived experience of people with a chronic non-healing wound and to explore what it means to live with a chronic wound.A descriptive phenomenological study design was adopted to explore the living experience of person with chronic wound. A sample of 15 individuals of both genders was selected usi...
Source: Working with Older People - July 21, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Asem Abdalrahim Abdullah Alkhawaldeh Mohammed ALBashtawy Khitam Mohammad Rasmieh Al-Amer Omar Al Omari Ahmad Ayed Tariq Al-Dwaikat Islam Oweidat Haitham Khatatbeh Mahmoud Alsaraireh Sa'ad ALbashtawy Khloud Al Dameery Source Type: research
Nurses ’ competencies in providing care to COVID-19 patient: survey of Jordanian nurses
Nurses’ competencies in providing care to COVID-19 patient: survey of Jordanian nurses Sajeda Alhamory, Inaam Khalaf, Jafar Alasad Alshraideh, Suhair Al-Ghabeesh, Yasmeen Abu Sumaqa, Salam Bani Hani, Iyad Salameh, Hasan Abu Alruz Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The purpose of this paper is to assess the level of nurses’ competencies while providing care to COVID-19 patients.A descriptive, correlational design was used to collect data from nurses who were providing care to COVID-19 patients at four public hospitals.A total of 377 nurses (64.5% females) aged 23–50 consented to p...
Source: Working with Older People - July 21, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sajeda Alhamory Inaam Khalaf Jafar Alasad Alshraideh Suhair Al-Ghabeesh Yasmeen Abu Sumaqa Salam Bani Hani Iyad Salameh Hasan Abu Alruz Source Type: research
Elderly functionality and its associated factors in a rural context of Colombia: a structural equations model
This study observed a moderate correlation a moderate correlation between the MMSE cognitive performance (r = 0.56; 95% CI: 0.48−0.63) and the depressive symptomatology of Yesavage Scale (r = −0.36, 95% CI: −0.44 to −0.26). Finally, the structural model determined that age (r = −0.37), economic dependence (r = −0.383) and cognitive state (r = 0.309) determine the functional component.This study provides empirical support about older adults living in rural contexts, around the functionality variable from a multidimensional approach, highlighting the sociodemographic and cognitive variables. Consequently, the pol...
Source: Working with Older People - July 21, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Eunice Yarce-Pinz ón Yenny Vicky Paredes-Arturo Andrea Florez-Madro ñero Daniel Camilo Aguirre-Acevedo Diego Mauricio Diaz-Vel ásquez Source Type: research
Perspectives of registered nurses towards communication with family members of hospitalized older people with a tracheostomy: a qualitative study
Watchara Tabootwong, Chonticha Chantakeeree, Boonyapa Pokasem, Kanchana Piboon, Jaturada Jariyarattanakul Niemtest, Sasithorn Karuna Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This paper aims to explore the perspectives of registered nurses towards communication with family members of older people with a tracheostomy.A qualitative design was used. Ten participants were recruited through purposive sampling. Face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were used in collecting data. Data were analysed by thematic analysis.The four themes identified were as follows: communication by considering time ...
Source: Working with Older People - July 21, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Watchara Tabootwong Chonticha Chantakeeree Boonyapa Pokasem Kanchana Piboon Jaturada Jariyarattanakul Niemtest Sasithorn Karuna Source Type: research
Building an initial understanding of UK Recovery College dementia courses: a national survey of Recovery College and memory services staff
This study aims to examine the use of Recovery Colleges to support people with dementia.A survey was circulated to UK Recovery College and memory service staff, exploring provision, delivery and attendance of dementia courses. Open responses provided insight into participant views about recovery in post-diagnostic support and the practicalities of running dementia courses.A total of 51 Recovery College staff and 210 memory service staff completed the survey. Twelve Recovery College dementia courses were identified across the UK. Three categories emerged from the qualitative data: post-diagnostic support, recovery in the co...
Source: Working with Older People - July 21, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Emma Wolverson Leanne Hague Juniper West Bonnie Teague Christopher Fox Linda Birt Ruth Mills Tom Rhodes Kathryn Sams Esme Moniz-Cook Source Type: research
Regular practice of Kung Fu and Taekwondo improve Chilean adults ’ health and quality of life during the COVID-19
This study aims to investigate the impact of regular Kung Fu and Taekwondo practice on the health and quality of life among elderly individuals in the Maule region, Chile.The authors designed a 12-week Kung Fu and Taekwondo workshop with activities suitable for their age. Through semistructured interviews (at the beginning and the end of the workshop), along with periodic monitoring of vital signs and cardiovascular components, the authors observed an improvement in participants’ physical (strength, speed of reaction and flexibility) and psychological conditions (self-esteem and resilience), quality of life (relationship...
Source: Working with Older People - July 21, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Chuan Chih Hsu Chia Shih Su Chia Li Su Source Type: research
The legacy of COVID-19 in dementia community support: ongoing impacts on the running of meeting centres
This study aims to examine the legacy of that disruption on how meeting centres for people affected by dementia have been impacted in continually evolving circumstances.Semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were conducted at three meeting centre case study sites. Ninety-eight participants, including people living with dementia, family carers, staff, volunteers, trustees and external partners, were asked about the impact and legacy of the pandemic upon meeting centres. A thematic analysis was carried out on the data.Ten themes were identified: ability to re-open venues; increased health decline and loss of ...
Source: Working with Older People - April 8, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Thomas Morton Shirley Evans Ruby Swift Jennifer Bray Faith Frost Source Type: research
Emergency preparedness for older adults via culture
Kyoo-Man Ha Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The reality of emergency preparedness for older adults has not been quite satisfactory in many regions. This paper aimed to study how to improve emergency preparedness for older adults in the viewpoint of emergency culture.A systematic literature review was used to contrast internationally voiced emergency preparedness (i.e. the principles of emergency preparedness) with culturally adapted emergency preparedness (e.g. values, games, arts, outdoor activities, etc.) via international organizations in both developing and developed countries....
Source: Working with Older People - April 8, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kyoo-Man Ha Source Type: research
Multi-level Meals on Wheels insights: a qualitative study
Christine FitzGerald Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Meals on Wheels (MOW) support older people to live in their own homes and communities. The purpose of this paper is to explore MOW experiences from a multi-stakeholder level to inform and better equip this valuable service.A qualitative approach was undertaken utilising semi-structured interviews and focus groups with current, former and potential MOW service users and MOW stakeholders.Qualitative analysis explored MOW perspectives and experiences, highlighting a lack of MOW information and awareness, the importance of a client-c...
Source: Working with Older People - March 13, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Christine FitzGerald Source Type: research
The effect of household poverty on the economic activity of the elderly in Indonesia
This study aims to analyse the condition of the elderly in poor households which includes two things. The first is the characteristics of the elderly in poor households and the effect of poverty on the economic activities of the elderly.This research uses secondary data from the 2020 National Social Economic Survey.Poverty status of households is proven to have an effect on the participation of the workforce and the work participation of the elderly. The poor elderly tend to have a greater chance of participation in economic activities than the non-poor elderly. The absence of pension and old age insurance also causes the ...
Source: Working with Older People - March 13, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sukamdi Titik Munawaroh Fauziah Lestari Dewi Fatimah Anwar Source Type: research
Psychosocial support for indigenous informal caregivers in Colombia
Yenny Vicky Paredes-Arturo, Andrea Florez-Madroñero, Daniel Camilo Aguirre-Acevedo Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This paper aims to analyze how psychosocial support influences caring activities toward indigenous older adults.A descriptive study with the participation of 229 informal indigenous caregivers. The study considered both sociodemographic and medical variables. It used the mini-mental test to determine the cognitive level in the elderly. It applied the Yesavage and Zarit scales to establish depressive symptomatology and caregiver burden. Finally, the study used the MOS ...
Source: Working with Older People - March 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yenny Vicky Paredes-Arturo Andrea Florez-Madro ñero Daniel Camilo Aguirre-Acevedo Source Type: research
The development and psychometric evaluation of nurses ’ knowledge, attitude and practice regarding elder abuse
This study is methodological research that was conducted in two stages. In the first stage, the available tools related to knowledge, attitude and practice regarding elder abuse were identified through an extensive review of theoretical principles, previous research and related articles. The initial items were extracted and categorized. In the second stage, the psychometric properties of the tool were examined by assessing face validity, content validity, construct validity, internal consistency and stability. Four hundred nurses working in the hospitals of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences were selected to de...
Source: Working with Older People - February 28, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Zohreh Bakrani Fatemeh Estebsari Meimanat Hosseini Maliheh Nasiri Marzieh Latifi Source Type: research
Supporting social connection for people living with dementia: lessons from the findings of the TRIO study
Louise Margaret Prendergast, Gill Toms, Diane Seddon, Carys Jones, Bethany Fern Anthony, Rhiannon Tudor Edwards Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The purpose of this paper is to share the learning concerning how services and the paid carers working in them can support people living with dementia (PLWD) and their unpaid carers to overcome social isolation. This learning comes from the key findings from a Social Return on Investment (SROI) evaluation of a Shared Lives (SL) Day support service, known as TRIO.SROI is a form of cost-benefit analysis that captures and monetises stakeholder...
Source: Working with Older People - February 25, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Louise Margaret Prendergast Gill Toms Diane Seddon Carys Jones Bethany Fern Anthony Rhiannon Tudor Edwards Source Type: research
Dementia ’s preventative futures: researcher perspectives on prospective developments in the UK
This study explores the futures envisaged by dementia prevention researchers in the UK, based on interviews with six practitioners at the forefront of the field.Participants foresaw a pivot away from “dementia prevention” toward “brain health”, and advocated for blended policy, community and lifestyle interventions. They were excited by the prospects for a lifecourse dementia hypothesis to inform new interventions but uncomfortable with the ethics of early intervention.These findings complicate simplistic depictions of prevention researchers as pursuing responsibilised lifestyle approaches. (Source: Working with Older People)
Source: Working with Older People - February 23, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Miriam Fahey Anthea Tinker James Rupert Fletcher Source Type: research
