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Hauffman A, Björk E, Edfeldt K, Fröjd C, Gunnarsson AK, Nyholm L, Avallin T, Jangland E. InCHARGE: Co-creating, implementing and evaluating interventions to utilize nurses' competence and achieve person-centred fundamental care-A research protocol describing an action research approach. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0304700. [PMID: 38954688 PMCID: PMC11218940 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0304700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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AIM AND OBJECTIVES This research protocol presents an action research project with the aim to demonstrate the value of person-centred fundamental care to nurses and nurse managers in surgical care units to encourage a far-reaching change in this direction. The objectives are to describe this process and to evaluate the effects on missed nursing care and person-centred fundamental care. METHODS In a novel collaboration between nursing science and medical humanities the action research design will be used to interact with nursing staff and leaders in three surgical care units and design interventions with the purpose to affect the direction of nursing. Initially, the care units will be presented with interactive workshops including evidence-based education on person-centered fundamental care, person-centredness, nurse role responsibility and leadership. This will be followed by cocreation of interventions to stimulate person-centered fundamental care. The Fundamentals of Care framework will be used as the overarching theoretical framework. Data on missed nursing care, person-centred climate and person-centered fundamental care will be collected repeatedly from patient- and nursing stakeholders through interviews and validated questionnaires. Additionally, data from written reflections following clinical observations and focus group interviews will be included. The duration of the study will be approximately five years from ethical approval. DISCUSSION It has been previously reported that the current working environments of registered nurses are forcing them to ration their caring responsibilities, leading to a lack of fulfillment of patients' fundamental care needs, with possible severe consequences for patients. The action research design helps researchers gain an understanding of the contextual factors important for forthcoming interventions, enabling reflective processes and cocreation of interventions with stakeholders. This may lead to feasible interventions and strengthen nursing leadership in the involved units.
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- Anna Hauffman
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Nursing research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Nursing research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Nursing research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Nursing research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Nursing research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Nursing research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Nursing research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Uppsala university hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Nursing research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Roberts T, Block L, Madrigal C. Preferences and Quality of Life in Nursing Home Residents: A Mixed Methods Study. J Gerontol Nurs 2024; 50:7-13. [PMID: 38691119 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20240416-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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PURPOSE Delivery of person-centered care (PCC) is the standard in nursing homes (NHs) and demonstrates a positive impact on resident quality of life (QOL). PCC inherently recognizes and prioritizes resident preferences; however, preferences, and their degree of importance among residents, demonstrate a variable relationship with QOL that remains underexplored. Therefore, the current study examined the association between preferences and QOL among NH residents. METHOD A mixed methods study incorporating surveys was conducted among 144 residents, with semi-structured follow-up interviews with 11 residents. RESULTS Findings confirm a variable relationship between resident preferences and QOL. Higher order preferences not captured within the preference assessment may influence QOL. High numbers of unimportant and can't do/no choice preferences were linked to resident acclimatization to the NH. QOL was at risk if care was not consistent with preferences. CONCLUSION In-depth assessments and robust measures of preferences and QOL should be integrated into care delivery and future research. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(5), 7-13.].
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Liu Z, Li Z, Zhang J, Feng Q, Chen J. A new scale for older resident satisfaction with residential integrated care in China: Development and validation. Geriatr Nurs 2024; 57:224-231. [PMID: 38696880 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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The factors that affect resident satisfaction with emerging residential integrated care for older people in China have been unclear due to a lack of validated instruments. Based on psychometric assessment procedures, we developed a new scale for older resident satisfaction with residential integrated care (SORSRIC). The scale was developed using a two-step process and a sample of 16 Chinese institutions and 333 residents. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was used to evaluate reliability and validity. Principal component analysis and maximum variance methods were used to orthogonally rotate the items to extract seven factors. These were: resident expectations, perceived quality (physical care), perceived quality (mental care), perceived value, resident satisfaction, resident complaints, and resident loyalty. The CR value of each dimension of the pre-tested, formal scale was greater than 0.80, and the AVE value was greater than 0.50. This 24-item instrument showed good reliability and structural validity and can be applied to improve the experience and outcomes for older people in residential care.
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- Zhihan Liu
- School of Public Administration, Central South University, China.
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- School of Public Administration, Central South University, China
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- School of Public Administration, Central South University, China
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- School of Public Administration, Central South University, China
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- School of Public Administration, Central South University, China
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Kunkel MC, Bowblis JR, Straker J, Van Haitsma K, Abbott KM. Can Implementing Person-Centered Care Tools Reduce Complaints? Evidence from the Implementation of PELI in Ohio Nursing Homes. J Aging Soc Policy 2024; 36:141-155. [PMID: 37796766 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2023.2265775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Nursing homes receive complaints when actual care provided to residents misaligns with desired care, suggesting that person-centered care (PCC) and honoring resident preferences in care delivery may help prevent complaints from arising. We explore whether nursing home implementation of a PCC tool, the Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory (PELI), is related to measures of complaints. Publicly available data on Ohio nursing homes was used to examine 1,339 nursing home-year observations. Regression techniques were used to evaluate the relationship between the extent of PELI implementation and four complaint outcomes: any complaint, number of complaints, any substantiated complaint, and number of substantiated complaints. Nursing homes with complete PELI implementation were less likely to have any complaints by 4.7% points (P < .05) and any substantiated complaints by 11.5% points (P < .001) as compared to partial PELI implementers. When complete PELI implementers did have complaints, they were fewer than partial PELI implementers. Complete PELI implementers were not immune from receiving complaints; however, the complaints they did receive were fewer in number and less likely to be substantiated as compared to communities who only partially implemented a PCC tool.
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- Miranda C Kunkel
- Department of Sociology and Gerontology, Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA
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- Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA
- Department of Economics, Miami University Farmer School of Business, Oxford, OH, USA
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- Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA
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- Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA
- The Polisher Research Institute at Abramson Senior Care, Blue Bell, PA, USA
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- Department of Sociology and Gerontology, Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA
- Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA
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Lindner H, Kihlgren A, Pejner MN. Person-centred care in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross sectional study based on nursing staff and first-line managers' self-reported outcomes. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:276. [PMID: 37605177 PMCID: PMC10440872 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01437-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND COVID-19 has presented many difficulties in providing person-centred care (PCC) in nursing homes (NH). Factors such as organisational support, work condition and leadership may play a crucial role in supporting the performance of PCC during COVID restrictions. The study aim was to evaluate nursing staff and manager perceptions of the opportunities to perform person-centred care during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Nursing staff (NS) (n = 463) and First Line Managers (FLM) (n = 8) within all NHs in one community filled in the SVENIS questionnaire which consists of five areas: perceived organizational support, work climate, person-centred care, work conditions and leadership. A Kruskal-Wallis test was used to perform inter-group comparisons and standard multiple regression was used to investigate which factor contributed most to perform PCC. RESULTS The comparison analyses indicate that staff from nursing homes for persons with dementia had the highest opportunities to perform PCC during the pandemic. The day shift staff had more opportunities to perform PCC than night shift staff. The results from the standard multiple regression show that a NA's current nursing home was the most significant variable affecting the opportunities to perform PCC. The analyses of both the comparison analyses and the regression suggest that day shift staff from nursing homes for persons with dementia had the highest opportunities to perform PCC during the pandemic. The same group also rated the importance of leadership as high for performing PCC. CONCLUSION Despite the COVID-19 restrictions and all the criticism directed against the care of older people; the day staff felt that they conducted PCC. Staff in nursing homes for dementia had the highest opportunities for PCC and this may be because they are better prepared to provide care for the individual in NH. The importance of leadership was also evident, which means that investment in FLMs is seen as necessary.
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- Helen Lindner
- School of Health Sciences SE, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, 701 82, Örebro, Sweden.
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- School of Health Sciences SE, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, 701 82, Örebro, Sweden
- Older People's Health and Living Condition, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Older People's Health and Living Condition, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
- Department of Home Care, Halmstad Municipality, Halmstad, Sweden
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Tandan M, Kaup ML, Cornelison LJ, Zimmerman S. The relationship between person-centered care in nursing homes and COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and mortality rates. Geriatr Nurs 2023; 51:253-257. [PMID: 37028151 PMCID: PMC10075075 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This cohort study compared rates of COVID-19 infections, admissions/readmissions, and mortality among a statewide person-centered model known as PEAK and non-PEAK NHs. METHODS Rates per 1000 resident days were derived for COVID-19 cases and admissions/readmissions, and per 100 positive cases for mortality. A log-rank test compared rates between PEAK (n = 109) and non-PEAK NHs (n = 112). RESULTS Rates of COVID-19 cases, admission, and mortality were higher in non-PEAK compared to PEAK NHs. The median rates for all indicators had a zero value for all NHs, but in NHs above 90th percentiles, the non-PEAK case rate was 3.9 times more and the admission/readmission rate was 2.5 times more. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS COVID-19 case, and mortality rates were lower in PEAK than non-PEAK NHs. Although PEAK and non-PEAK NHs may differ in other ways as well, person-centered care may be advantageous to promote infection control and improve outcomes.
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- Meera Tandan
- Cecil G Sheps Center for Health Service Research, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Interior Design & Fashion Studies, College of Health and Human Sciences, Kansas State University, KS, USA.
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- Center on Aging, College of Health and Human Sciences, Kansas State University, KS, USA
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- Cecil G Sheps Center for Health Service Research, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Bagaragaza E, Colombet I, Perineau M, Aegerter P, Guirimand F. Assessing the implementation and effectiveness of early integrated palliative care in long-term care facilities in France: an interventional mixed-methods study protocol. BMC Palliat Care 2023; 22:35. [PMID: 37024830 PMCID: PMC10077649 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-023-01157-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Majority of residents in long-term care facilities (LTCF) have limited and delayed access to palliative care even though many suffer from incurable chronic illnesses that will likely require the provision of palliative care. We present the study protocol of "PADI-Palli", an intervention aims to advance early integrated palliative care into standard care delivered in LTCF. This study will assess the effectiveness of early integrated palliative care on palliative care accessibility for older persons in LTCF, and identify the key factors for the successful implementation of early integrated palliative care and its sustainability in the LTCF context. METHODS This multicentre interventional study utilises a pragmatic research design with a convergent parallel mixed-methods approach. The qualitative study will use a case study design and the quantitative study will use a stepped wedge cluster randomised trial. In total, 21 participating LTCF from three French regions will be randomly allocated to one of seven clusters. The clusters will cross over from the usual care to the active intervention condition over the course of the study. The primary outcome relates to the accurate identification of palliative care needs and early access to palliative care for LTCF residents. Secondary outcomes are quality of care, quality of life for residents and their families, and quality of life at work for professionals. Measurements will be performed before and after the intervention. Implementation and evaluation of PADI-Palli intervention is grounded in the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. DISCUSSION Existing evidence demonstrates that early integrated palliative care in cancer care leads to a significant improvement in patient outcomes and processes of care. Little is known, however, about early integrated palliative care in the context of LTCF for older persons. This study has the potential to fill this gap in the literature by providing evidence on the effectiveness of early integrated palliative care for older persons in LTCF. Moreover, this study will provide a better understanding of the relevant contextual elements that facilitate or hinder early integrated palliative care implementation and transferability. If proven effective, this intervention can be scaled to other care settings in which older persons require palliative care. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04708002; National registration: ID-RCB number: 2020-A01832-37.
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- Emmanuel Bagaragaza
- Maison Médicale Jeanne Garnier, Département Recherche Enseignement Formation (DREF), 106 avenue Emile Zola 106-108 Avenue Emile Zola, Paris, 75015, France.
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- Maison Médicale Jeanne Garnier, Département Recherche Enseignement Formation (DREF), 106 avenue Emile Zola 106-108 Avenue Emile Zola, Paris, 75015, France
- Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Centre Hospitalier d'Avignon, 305A Rue Raoul Follereau, Avignon, 84000, France
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- Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Département Santé Publique - U1018 UVSQ INSERM, GIRCI IdF, 2 Av. de la Source de la Bièvre, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, 78180, France
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- Maison Médicale Jeanne Garnier, Département Recherche Enseignement Formation (DREF), 106 avenue Emile Zola 106-108 Avenue Emile Zola, Paris, 75015, France
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Factors Associated With Changes in Patient-Centered Care in Undergraduate Nursing Students. Nurs Educ Perspect 2023; 44:82-86. [PMID: 36800406 DOI: 10.1097/01.nep.0000000000001054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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AIM The purpose of this study was to examine active listening, self-awareness, and empathy and how they relate to changes in patient-centered care (PCC) in undergraduate nursing students. BACKGROUND PCC is associated with better patient outcomes, but the level of PCC has been found to be low in nursing students. METHOD This secondary analysis used baseline and follow-up data at two time points from 50 undergraduate nursing students. RESULTS Changes in self-awareness were associated with changes in PCC directly (Follow-Up 1) or directly and indirectly through the effects on changes in empathy (Follow-Up 2), controlling for age, experience, and intervention. Changes in active listening were associated with changes in PCC only indirectly through the effect on changes in empathy only at Follow-Up 2. CONCLUSION Changes in self-awareness and active listening need to be the first targets of interventions to improve PCC in undergraduate nursing students.
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Morgan JC, Ahmad W, Chen YZ, Burgess EO. The Impact of COVID-19 on the Person-Centered Care Practices in Nursing Homes. J Appl Gerontol 2023:7334648231154544. [PMID: 36727467 PMCID: PMC9899667 DOI: 10.1177/07334648231154544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on long-term care residents, family, and staff. Nursing homes are facing persistent challenges such as staff shortage, lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), and staff experiencing mental health issues including burnout. COVID-19 precautions may have made implementing person-centered care (PCC) in nursing homes more difficult. This report provides a descriptive analysis of perceived COVID-19 impact on the PCC practice in nursing homes. Surveys (N = 379) were collected from 11 nursing homes across Georgia. PCC practice barriers include reduced choice for residents, staff anxiety related to COVID-19 precautions, increased prevalence of short-staffing, and expanded duties for direct care workers. Facilitators for PCC were also present and included staff engagement, the provision of mental health resources, supervisor support, and empowerment of staff. Applied practice and research to address these barriers and expand implementation of facilitators is needed.
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- Jennifer Craft Morgan
- Georgia State
University, Atlanta, GA, USA,Jennifer Craft Morgan, Georgia State
University, 1 Park Place NE, Suite 605, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Madrigal C, Mogle J, Abbott K, Mills WL, Fick DM, Scanlon D, Behrens L, Eshraghi K, VanHaitsma K. The Association Between Preference Satisfaction and Satisfaction with Overall Care for Nursing Home Residents. J Aging Soc Policy 2022; 34:707-722. [PMID: 35491885 PMCID: PMC9560912 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2022.2029265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services mandate the provision of person-centered care (PCC), but there is limited evidence on how PCC impacts nursing home (NH) residents' care experiences. This study examined the relationship between n = 163 NH residents' ratings of satisfaction with care related to their preferences and their satisfaction with overall care. Residents with higher preference satisfaction ratings reported significantly higher levels of satisfaction with overall care. Using preference satisfaction ratings has the potential to improve PCC planning and delivery in nursing homes.
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- Caroline Madrigal
- Center of Innovation in Long-Term Services & Supports, Providence VA Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908
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- Eden Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center, The Pennsylvania State University, 320D Biobehavioral Health Building, University Park, PA 16802
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- Department of Sociology and Gerontology, Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University, 397 Upham Hall, 100 Bishop Circle, Oxford, OH, 45056
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- Investigator, Center of Innovation in Long-Term Services & Supports, Providence VA Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908 and Assistant Research Professor, Department of Health Services Policy and Practice, Brown University, 121 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903
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- College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University, 201 Nursing Sciences Building, University Park, PA 16802
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- Health Policy and Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, 504Q Ford Building, University Park, PA 16802
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- NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, 3615 Chestnut Street, Ralston-Penn Center, RM 329, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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- Abramson Center for Jewish Life, 1425 Horsham Rd, North Wales, PA 19454
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- Associate Professor, Director, Program for Person Centered Living Systems of Care, College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University, 201 Nursing Sciences Building, University Park, PA 16802 and Adjunct Senior Research Scientist, Polisher Research Institute, Abramson Center for Jewish Life, 1425 Horsham Rd, North Wales, PA 19454
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Kunkel MC, Madrigal C, Moore R, Bowblis JR, Straker J, Nelson M, Van Haitsma K, Abbott KM. Exploring the Criterion Validity of Pragmatic Person-Centered Care/Culture Change Measures. J Appl Gerontol 2022; 41:2542-2548. [PMID: 35930796 DOI: 10.1177/07334648221117528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nursing homes (NHs) are required to provide person-centered care, efforts often folded into broader culture change initiatives. Despite the known benefits of culture change, it is difficult to measure. This study aims to assess the criterion validity of the Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory (PELI) Implementation Indicator with other culture change measures. METHODS Using data from Ohio-based NHs (n = 771), logistic regression techniques demonstrated the relationship between the PELI Implementation Indicator and two validated culture change measures, the Resident Preferences for Care (RPC) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Empowerment scales. RESULTS There was a significant relationship between the two scales and complete PELI implementation holding all other variables constant. The RPC and CNA Empowerment scales were significantly associated with complete PELI implementation. DISCUSSION Findings suggest that the PELI Implementation Indicator can be used as a pragmatic indicator of a community's adoption of person-centered care and culture change.
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- Miranda C Kunkel
- Department of Sociology and Gerontology, 6403Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA
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- Center of Innovation in Long Term Services and Supports, 20100Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Sociology and Gerontology, 6403Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA
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- Scripps Gerontology Center, 6403Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA.,Department of Economics, Farmer School of Business, 6403Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA
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- Scripps Gerontology Center, 6403Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA
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- Scripps Gerontology Center, 6403Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, Program for Person Centered Living Systems of Care.,The Polisher Research Institute at Abramson Senior Care, 201 Nursing Sciences Building, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Sociology and Gerontology, 6403Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA.,Scripps Gerontology Center, 6403Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA
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Muller A, Missotten P, Adam S. Transforming nursing home culture: Opinions of older people. A cross-sectional study in Belgium. J Aging Stud 2022; 61:101020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2022.101020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Burshnic-Neal VL, Knollman-Porter K, Topper RH, McConnell ES, VanHaitsma K, Abbott KM. Examining Face Validity of Visual Stimuli Used in Preference Assessments for Older Adults With Communication Impairments. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2022; 31:1297-1318. [PMID: 35344450 DOI: 10.1044/2022_ajslp-21-00303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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PURPOSE Preference assessment is integral to person-centered treatment planning for older adults with communication impairments. There is a need to validate photographs used in preference assessment for this population. Therefore, this study aimed to establish preliminary face validity of photographs selected to enhance comprehension of questions from the Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory-Nursing Home (PELI-NH) and describe themes in older adults' recommendations for revising photographic stimuli. METHOD This qualitative, cognitive interviewing study included 21 participants with an average age of 75 years and no known cognitive or communication deficits. Photographic stimuli were randomized and evaluated across one to two interview sessions. Participants were asked to describe what the preference stimuli represented to them. Responses were scored to assess face validity. Participants were then shown the PELI-NH written prompt and asked to evaluate how well the photograph(s) represented the preference. A semideductive thematic analysis was conducted on interview transcripts to summarize themes in participant feedback. RESULTS Forty-six (64%) stimuli achieved face validity criteria without revisions. Six (8%) stimuli achieved face validity after one partial revision. Twenty (28%) stimuli required multiple revisions and reached feedback saturation, requiring team review for finalization. Thematic analysis revealed challenges interpreting stimuli (e.g., multiple meanings) and participant preferences for improving photographs (e.g., aesthetics). CONCLUSIONS Cognitive interviewing was useful for improving face validity of stimuli pertaining to personal care topics. Abstract and subjective preferences (e.g., cultural traditions) may be more challenging to represent. This study provides a framework for further testing with older adults with cognitive, communication, and hearing impairments.
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- Vanessa L Burshnic-Neal
- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, NC
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- Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Miami University, Oxford, OH
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, NC
- Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC
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- Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
- Polisher Research Institute, Abramson Senior Care, Blue Bell, PA
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- Department of Sociology and Gerontology, Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University, Oxford, OH
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Schweighart R, O’Sullivan JL, Klemmt M, Teti A, Neuderth S. Wishes and Needs of Nursing Home Residents: A Scoping Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:854. [PMID: 35627991 PMCID: PMC9140474 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10050854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Falling birth rates and rising life expectancy are leading to global aging. The proportional increase in older people can be observed in almost all countries and regions worldwide. As a result, more people spend their later years in nursing homes. In homes where person-centered care is implemented, residents report greater satisfaction and quality of life. This approach is based on the wishes and needs of the residents. Therefore, the purpose of this scoping review is to explore the wishes and needs of nursing home residents. A scoping review of the literature was conducted in which 12 databases were systematically searched for relevant articles according to PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Both quantitative and qualitative study designs were considered. A total of 51 articles met the inclusion criteria. Included articles were subjected to thematic analysis and synthesis to categorize findings into themes. The analysis identified 12 themes to which the wishes and needs were assigned: (1) Activities, leisure, and daily routine; (2) Autonomy, independence, choice, and control; (3) Death, dying, and end-of-life; (4) Economics; (5) Environment, structural conditions, meals, and food; (6) Health condition; (7) Medication, care, treatment, and hygiene; (8) Peer relationship, company, and social contact; (9) Privacy; (10) Psychological and emotional aspects, security, and safety; (11) Religion, spirituality; and (12) Sexuality. Nursing home residents are not a homogeneous group. Accordingly, a wide range of needs and wishes are reported in the literature, assigned to various topics. This underscores the need for tailored and person-centered approaches to ensure long-term well-being and quality of life in the nursing home care setting.
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- Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, 10117 Berlin, Germany;
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- Faculty of Applied Social Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt, 97070 Würzburg, Germany; (M.K.); (S.N.)
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- Institute of Gerontology, University of Vechta, 49377 Vechta, Germany;
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- Faculty of Applied Social Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt, 97070 Würzburg, Germany; (M.K.); (S.N.)
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Davies M, Zúñiga F, Verbeek H, Simon M, Staudacher S. Exploring Interrelations Between Person-Centred Care and Quality of Life Following a Transition into Long-Term Residential Care: A Meta-Ethnography. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2022; 63:660-673. [PMID: 35176167 PMCID: PMC10167765 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnac027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Globally, a culture change in long-term residential care (LTRC) moving towards person-centred care (PCC) has occurred in an attempt to improve resident quality of life (QoL). However, a clear understanding of how different aspects contributing to a PCC approach are interrelated with resident QoL is still lacking. This review explores interrelating aspects between PCC and QoL in LTRC using qualitative synthesis. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Ten relevant primary studies were identified from a search of interdisciplinary research databases providing qualitative information. Studies were critically reviewed for key themes and concepts by the research team. We used a meta-ethnography approach to inductively interpret findings across multiple studies and reinterpreted the information using a constructivist approach. RESULTS We identified 5 second order constructs sharing commonalities suggesting interrelations between PCC and QoL: (1) Maintaining dignity, autonomy and independence. (2) Knowing the whole person. (3) Creating a 'homelike' environment. (4) Establishing a caring culture. (5) Integrating families and nurturing internal and external relationships. Synthesis translation led to the following third order constructs: (1) Personalising care within routines (2) Optimising resident environments (3) Giving residents a voice. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS There are many interrelating aspects of PCC and QoL following a permanent transition into LTRC, but successful implementation of PCC, which enhances QoL presents challenges due to organisational routines and constraints. However, by prioritising resident voices to include their needs and preferences in care, QoL can be supported following a transition into LTRC.
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- Megan Davies
- Institute of Nursing Science, Department of Public Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Nursing Science, Department of Public Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Nursing Science, Department of Public Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Institute of Nursing Science, Department of Public Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Heinrich CH, Hurley E, McCarthy S, McHugh S, Donovan MD. Barriers and enablers to deprescribing in long-term care facilities: a 'best-fit' framework synthesis of the qualitative evidence. Age Ageing 2022; 51:6514232. [PMID: 35077555 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afab250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION older adults are at risk of adverse outcomes due to a high prevalence of polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs). Deprescribing interventions have been demonstrated to reduce polypharmacy and PIMs. However, deprescribing is not performed routinely in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). This qualitative evidence synthesis aims to identify the factors which limit and enable health care workers' (HCWs) engagement with deprescribing in LTCFs. METHODS the 'best-fit' framework approach was used to synthesise evidence by using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) as the a priori framework. Included studies were analysed qualitatively to identify LTCF barriers and enablers of deprescribing and were mapped to the TDF. Constructs within domains were refined to best represent the LTCF context. A conceptual model was created, hypothesising relationships between barriers and enablers. RESULTS of 655 records identified, 14 met the inclusion criteria. The 'best-fit' framework included 17 barriers and 16 enablers, which mapped to 11 of the 14 TDF domains. Deprescribing barriers included perceptions of an 'established hierarchy' within LTCFs, negatively affecting communication and insufficient resources which limited HCWs' engagement with deprescribing. Enablers included tailored deprescribing guidelines, interprofessional support and working with a patient focus, allowing the patients' condition to influence decisions. DISCUSSION this study identified that education, interprofessional support and collaboration can facilitate deprescribing. To overcome deprescribing barriers, change is required to a patient-centred model and HCWs need to be equipped with necessary resources and adequate reimbursement. The LTCF organisational structure must support deprescribing, with communication between health care systems.
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Lima JC, Gozalo P, Clark MA, Schwartz ML, Miller SC. The Benefits of Culture Change in Nursing Homes-Obtaining Nationally Representative Evidence. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2022; 23:156-160.e9. [PMID: 34425098 PMCID: PMC9271781 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2021.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Despite face validity and regulatory support, empirical evidence of the benefit of culture change practices in nursing homes (NHs) has been inconclusive. We used rigorous methods and large resident-level cohorts to determine whether NH increases in culture change practice adoption in the domains of environment, staff empowerment, and resident-centered care are associated with improved resident-level quality outcomes. DESIGN We linked national panel 2009-2011 and 2016-2017 survey data to Minimum Data Set assessment data to test the impact of increases in each of the culture change domains on resident quality outcomes. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS The sample included 1584 nationally representative US NHs that responded to both surveys, and more than 188,000 long-stay residents cared for in the pre- and/or postsurvey periods. METHODS We used multivariable logistic regression with robust standard errors and a difference-in-differences methodology. Controlling for the endogeneity between increases in culture change adoption and NH characteristics that are also related to quality outcomes, we tested whether pre-post quality outcome differences (ie, improvements in outcomes) were greater for residents in NHs with culture change increases vs in those without such increases. RESULTS NH performance on most quality indicators improved, but improvement was not significantly different by whether NHs increased or did not increase their culture change domain practices. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS This study found that increases in an NH's culture change domain practices were not significantly associated with improved resident-level quality. It describes a number of potential limitations that may have contributed to the null findings.
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- Julie C Lima
- Brown University School of Public Health, Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice, Providence, RI, USA.
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- Brown University School of Public Health, Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice, Providence, RI, USA
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- Brown University School of Public Health, Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice, Providence, RI, USA
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- Brown University School of Public Health, Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice, Providence, RI, USA; Division of Health and Environment, Abt Associates, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Brown University School of Public Health, Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice, Providence, RI, USA
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Dys S, Tunalilar O, Hasworth S, Winfree J, White DL. Person-centered care practices in nursing homes: Staff perceptions and the organizational environment. Geriatr Nurs 2021; 43:188-196. [PMID: 34915418 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Person-centered care (PCC) is considered the standard to assure quality of care and quality of life in long-term care, benefiting both residents and staff. This study examines the associations between nursing home staff perceptions of person-centered care practices, the organizational system, and work-related attitudes in a sample of 340 nurses and direct care workers across 32 nursing homes in Oregon. Random-intercepts regression models were used to estimate within- and between-nursing home variation in staff perceptions of PCC practices as measured by the Staff Assessment of Person-Directed Care (SA-PDC), and identify characteristics associated with these perceptions. Staff in nursing homes that accept Medicaid reported lower SA-PDC scores, and higher scores were reported in nonprofit nursing homes. Staff perceptions varied extensively within nursing homes, suggesting a lack of staff cohesion regarding core aspects of PCC. Cultivating a supportive work environment is key to promoting person-centered care practices, increasing job satisfaction, elevating affective commitment, and reducing turnover intention.
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- Sarah Dys
- School of Public Health, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, United States; Vital Research, LLC, Los Angeles, California, United States
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- Institute on Aging, College of Urban and Public Affairs, Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland, Oregon 97207, United States; Nohad A. Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning, College of Urban and Public Affairs, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, United States
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- Institute on Aging, College of Urban and Public Affairs, Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland, Oregon 97207, United States
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- Institute on Aging, College of Urban and Public Affairs, Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland, Oregon 97207, United States
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- Vital Research, LLC, Los Angeles, California, United States.
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Exploring evolving caring relationship experiences among nursing home residents and nurse aides in Shanghai: a dyadic perspective. AGEING & SOCIETY 2021. [DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x21001847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Although research has shown that older nursing home residents can benefit from caring relationships with nurse aides, few studies have explored their dyadic, evolving relationship dynamics. Using a dyadic perspective, this study simultaneously explores caring relationships among older residents and nurse aides in Shanghai. In a government-sponsored nursing home in Shanghai, 20 matched resident–nurse aide dyads participated in semi-structured, in-depth interviews (N = 40). We performed thematic analysis to interpret and conceptualise the evolving caring relationships within dyads. Four types emerged during the evolution of caring relationships across the 20 dyads: (a) sharing strong rapport, (b) respecting each other, (c) hesitant responding, and (d) keeping emotional distance. Upon placement, all the residents kept emotional distance from nurse aides, and their assigned nurse aides provided care-giving by following nursing home regulations. As time passed, nurse aides began to create a family environment and tried to interact with residents on an emotional level; however, residents’ attitudes varied. The caring relationships in some dyads evolved as rapport and respect emerged, while others remained hesitant and distant. This suggests that residents and nurse aides prioritised caring relationships differently in terms of autonomy preservation and safety protection, respectively. This study sheds light on nursing home practice to facilitate building caring relationships between residents and nurse aides.
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Burgess EO, Kemp CL, Bender AA. "It's Going to be Different for Everyone": Negotiating Quality of Life and Care Priorities Within Care Convoys. J Aging Health 2021; 34:602-613. [PMID: 34866447 DOI: 10.1177/08982643211052367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objective: The overall goal of this analysis was to learn about residents' quality of life and quality of care in assisted living over time and from multiple viewpoints within support networks. Method: This grounded theory analysis examined qualitative data collected from 50 residents and 169 of their care network members followed over two consecutive 2-year periods in 8 diverse settings. Results: Quality involved a dynamic process of "negotiating priorities," which refers to working out what is most important for residents' quality of life and care. Resident and care partner priorities were not always consistent or shared, in part because quality is personal, subjective, dynamic, and situational. Discussion: Communication and collaboration among formal and informal care partners are vital to residents' ability to age in place with a high quality of life and quality care.
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- The Gerontology Institute, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Brown J, Ackley K, Knollman-Porter K. Collaborative Goal Setting: A Clinical Approach for Adults With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2021; 30:2394-2413. [PMID: 34529919 DOI: 10.1044/2021_ajslp-21-00078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Purpose Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) have many available procedural options when setting treatment goals. Extant literature supports goal setting protocols that include and value the perspectives of the client; however, in practice, rehabilitation professionals may lean toward expert models of care when planning treatment. Our purpose is to describe a newly developed approach for SLPs and individuals with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) to work together to build meaningful, relevant goals. Method We utilized a multiple case study format to exemplify goal setting procedures. Specifically, we describe procedures and outcomes for a 29-year-old female 28 days postinjury and a 70-year-old male 9 months postinjury. Results Clients who engaged in this protocol worked collaboratively with a clinician to identify strengths and challenges postinjury, select and prioritize goal areas, and discuss and develop meaningful, personalized treatment activities. For both participants, use of the proposed protocol resulted in meaningful goals that addressed their self-reported deficits as well as their respective cognitive-linguistic deficits noted on objective, standardized measures. Conclusions Clinician and client collaboration during treatment goal development can facilitate increased client motivation and functional outcomes. The described approach is feasible from a clinical resource standpoint and promotes a systematic approach to placing the client at the forefront of clinical decision making to enhance therapeutic gains. Such client-centered approaches may be particularly valuable for individuals with mTBI who experience substantial cognitive and communicative challenges but may maintain high levels of self-awareness postinjury.
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- Jessica Brown
- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
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- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
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Yap TL, Alderden J, Kennerly SM, Horn SD, Rowe M, Sabol VK. To Turn or Not to Turn: Exploring Nurses' Decision-Making Processes Concerning Regular Turning of Nursing Home Residents. Gerontol Geriatr Med 2021; 7:23337214211046088. [PMID: 34631970 PMCID: PMC8493305 DOI: 10.1177/23337214211046088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Nursing home (NH) residents are at high-risk for pressure injuries (PrIs), and those living with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) are at even greater risk. Understanding how nursing staff approach repositioning remains critical. Methods: As part of an ongoing clinical trial, this mixed-method prospective, exploratory, descriptive study examined repositioning efforts for PrI prevention. An investigator-developed checklist guided researcher observations, and focus groups revealed staff perspective on resident behaviors and corresponding repositioning approaches. Focus group transcripts were analyzed using the constant comparative coding method. Results: Repositioning observations were conducted for 88 residents. Resident behaviors and nursing approaches were similar between the ADRD (n = 62, 70%) and non-ADRD (n = 26, 30%) groups. Thirty-six staff participated in one of six focus group sessions. A conceptual model was developed to depict the repositioning process. Staff revealed care is guided by clinical frameworks and guidelines, along with resident preferences and behaviors. Conclusions: Protocol-driven, standardized PrI prevention care may limit the capacity to honor repositioning preferences. Insights from the focus groups highlight the importance of being cognizant of competing factors that may interfere with successful repositioning. Approaches by staff may be protocol-driven or an integrated method of care.
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- Tracey L Yap
- Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, USA
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- University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- East Carolina University College of Nursing, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Consultant, 5823 Bowen Daniel Drive, Tampa, FL, USA
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- University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, FL, USA
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Jacobs ML, Mlinac ME. Healthcare Quality Improvement Competency: A Clinical and Training Imperative for Geropsychology. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2021; 28:897-908. [PMID: 34596823 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-021-09824-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Quality improvement (QI) work is increasingly necessary to ensure healthcare is delivered safely, efficiently, and equitably. As geropsychologists play an increasingly vital role in healthcare service delivery for older adults, it is imperative that they develop professional competence in QI, yet there is little formal QI training aimed at geropsychologists or to graduate students pursuing geropsychology. This article aims to elucidate the importance of QI education and training in geropsychology. In line with the Pikes Peak model for training in professional geropsychology, we outline QI knowledge and skills competencies for geropsychology training and suggest a rubric for integrating QI education into academic and clinical training from graduate school to professional practice. We provide recommended readings that geropsychology educators can read to become familiar with QI or use as part of a syllabus. Finally, we offer some recommendations for how current and future geropsychologists can be leaders in quality improvement work.
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- M Lindsey Jacobs
- Research & Development Service, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, 3701 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35404, USA.
- Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA.
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- VA Boston Healthcare System, Jamaica Plain, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Roberts AR, Smith K, Bern-Klug M, Hector P. Barriers to Psychosocial Care in Nursing Homes as Reported by Social Services Directors. JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK 2021; 64:832-850. [PMID: 34105443 DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2021.1937766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This study identifies social services directors' perceptions of major barriers to psychosocial care and examines the structural factors associated with these barriers. Data were merged from the 2019 National Nursing Home Social Services Directors Survey and CMS's Nursing Home Compare. A hierarchical linear regression predicts overall barriers. Nine binary logistic regressions predict specific barriers. Common major barriers include "insufficient number of nurse aide staff" (31%), and "having to do things other people could do" (30%). Overall barriers to psychosocial care decreased as directors' years of experience increased, the number of staff members in social services increased, and less time was spent on short-stay residents. Departments with one staff member (compared to 3+) have a 300% greater likelihood of perceiving a major barrier in social services staffing, pressured discharge of short-stay residents, and residents' socioemotional needs are treated as less important than medical/nursing needs. Directors had a 59%-239% greater likelihood of perceiving a major barrier across six of the nine barriers when 50% or more of social services staffing is devoted to short-stay residents. To improve psychosocial care, federal guidelines should ensure adequate staffing levels differentiated by resident needs across short- and long-term care.
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- Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Paige Ahead Healthcare Education & Consulting, LLC, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Sillner AY, Madrigal C, Behrens L. Person-Centered Gerontological Nursing: An Overview Across Care Settings. J Gerontol Nurs 2021; 47:7-12. [PMID: 33497445 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20210107-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Person-centered care (PCC) is the gold standard in care delivery for all people, including older adults. Key players, such as the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, have highlighted PCC as a means to better meet people's needs and improve their quality of care. Nurses are often a person's primary point of contact throughout their care trajectory, thus essential in planning, coordinating, and delivering PCC. However, limited literature focuses on the application and evaluation of nursing-related PCC for older adults. The current article aims to provide a nursing-focused conceptual review of PCC for older adults across care settings. This review describes PCC from a gerontological nursing perspective and presents setting-specific approaches and person-centered nursing practice outcomes. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 47(2), 7-12.].
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Cleland J, Hutchinson C, Khadka J, Milte R, Ratcliffe J. What defines quality of care for older people in aged care? A comprehensive literature review. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2021; 21:765-778. [PMID: 34258840 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.14231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The quality of the care provided to frail older people in aged care is a concern for all Australians and for the citizens of many other countries internationally. This paper summarizes the methods and findings from an Australian study commissioned by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety to identify and synthesize international literature relating to the quality of care in aged care. A comprehensive literature review was undertaken to search and identify the literature (grey and peer reviewed) relating to quality of care and/or person-centered care in aged care. The review identified nine key themes as salient to the quality of care experience, which include treating the older person with respect and dignity; acknowledging and supporting their spiritual, cultural, religious and sexual identity; the skills and training of the aged care staff providing care; relationships between the older person and the aged care staff; social relationships and the community; supporting the older person to make informed choices; supporting the older person's health and well-being; ensuring the delivery of safe care in a comfortable service environment; and the ability to make complaints and provide feedback to the aged care organization. In practice, particularly in the context of residential care, quality of care has traditionally been measured using clinical indicators of care quality. These findings highlight the central importance of person-centered care and care experience as fundamental tenets of the quality of aged care service delivery in Australia and internationally. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2021; 21: 765-778.
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- Jenny Cleland
- Health and Social Care Economics Group, Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Adelaide, South Australia, 5042, Australia
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- Health and Social Care Economics Group, Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Adelaide, South Australia, 5042, Australia
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- Health and Social Care Economics Group, Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Adelaide, South Australia, 5042, Australia.,Healthy Aging Research Consortium, Registry of Older South Australians (ROSA), South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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- Health and Social Care Economics Group, Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Adelaide, South Australia, 5042, Australia
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- Health and Social Care Economics Group, Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Adelaide, South Australia, 5042, Australia
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Bhattacharyya KK, Molinari V, Hyer K. Self-Reported Satisfaction of Older Adult Residents in Nursing Homes: Development of a Conceptual Framework. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2021; 62:e442-e456. [PMID: 33979428 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnab061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Resident satisfaction is an integral part of nursing home (NH) quality of care. However, there is no uniform categorization framework to classify self-reported satisfaction of older adult residents in NHs. This scoping review systematically investigated the studies reporting data on older residents' satisfaction to evaluate the quality of NH service and to create a conceptual model for older residents' satisfaction. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We used Donabedian's structure-process-outcome model as a theoretical framework. In three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL), potential studies were searched using specific inclusion criteria identifying original studies that investigated older adult residents' satisfaction in NHs. RESULTS Fifteen studies, including 264,133 residents and 15,577 NHs, were selected for this review. Although a wide variety of resident satisfaction measures were used in the included studies, all these indicators reflect five primary domains: Psychological, Clinical, Social, Environmental, and Spiritual, with the common focus of improving the quality of life of residents. Though technical competence is a fundamental aspect of healthcare service, we found autonomy, environment, meaningful activities, and interpersonal quality of professionals as the most important predictors for the resident's satisfaction. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS The current review has synthesized a broad range of satisfaction measures, which will help future researchers and policymakers provide guidance for further improvement of NH care services and as a heuristic device to spur research. Future research is needed to apply this conceptual framework for comparisons of self-reported resident satisfaction in other institutional settings across countries.
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- Kallol Kumar Bhattacharyya
- School of Aging Studies, Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- School of Aging Studies, Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- School of Aging Studies, Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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Miller VJ, Hamler T, Beltran SJ, Burns J. Nursing home social services: A systematic review of the literature from 2010 to 2020. SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE 2021; 60:387-409. [PMID: 33978557 DOI: 10.1080/00981389.2021.1908482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nursing home (NH) social workers carry out person-centered care, guided by the 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act. As the projected population of individuals requiring NH care is expected to grow and become more racially and ethnically diverse, the social worker in this setting becomes increasingly important. The aims of this study are to: (1) identify existing research that discusses the role of social work and nursing facilities, (2) synthesize findings to determine what is most often reported in the literature, and (3) present recommendations for practice, research, and policy. This study used the PICO framework and PRISMA guidelines to systematically search for articles published in English between 2010 and 2020 across 11 databases. A final sample of 23 articles discussed social work in the NH organized into three categories: (1) qualifications of the NH social worker (n = 5), (2) social worker responsibilities (n = 11), and (3) policy dictates practice (n = 7). Future research ought to include primary data collection methods with NH social workers, as well as NH residents and family, as residents must be at the center of their care. Considering policy modifications to further enhance the social work role of the interdisciplinary team is warranted.
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- Vivian J Miller
- Department of Human Services, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, USA
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- Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- College of Health Professions and Sciences, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- Long Term Administrative Care Specialization, Department of Human Services, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, USA
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Duan Y, Mueller CA, Yu F, Talley KM, Shippee TP. The Relationships of Nursing Home Culture Change Practices With Resident Quality of Life and Family Satisfaction: Toward a More Nuanced Understanding. Res Aging 2021; 44:174-185. [PMID: 33973498 PMCID: PMC9126004 DOI: 10.1177/01640275211012652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Transforming nursing homes (NHs) from restrictive institutions to person-centered homes, referred to as NH culture change, is complex and multifaceted. This study, based on a survey of administrators in Minnesota NHs (n = 102), tested the domain-specific relationships of culture change practices with resident quality of life (QOL) and family satisfaction, and examined the moderating effect of small-home or household models on these relationships. The findings revealed that culture change operationalized through physical environment transformation, staff empowerment, staff leadership, and end-of-life care was positively associated with at least one domain of resident QOL and family satisfaction, while staff empowerment had the most extensive effects. Implementing small-home and household models had a buffering effect on the positive relationships between staff empowerment and the outcomes. The findings provide meaningful implications for designing and implementing NH culture change practices that best benefit residents' QOL and improve family satisfaction.
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- Yinfei Duan
- Faculty of Nursing, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA), 3158University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, AZ, USA
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- 16123School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Corpora M, Kelley M, Kasler K, Heppner A, Van Haitsma K, Abbott KM. "It's Been a Whole New World": Staff Perceptions of Implementing a Person-Centered Communication Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Gerontol Nurs 2021; 47:9-13. [PMID: 34039094 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20210407-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has challenged the way nursing homes deliver person-centered care (PCC). Preferences for Activity and Leisure (PAL) Cards are a tool to communicate residents' important preferences to staff. Monthly interviews (N = 32) were conducted with champions who were conducting a PAL Card quality improvement project in Tennessee nursing homes (N = 11) between March and August 2020. Three major themes emerged: Structural Changes (e.g., halting admissions, adding an isolation unit), Resident Burden (e.g., physical isolation, loneliness), and Provider Burnout (e.g., increased workload, mental exhaustion). Further, providers expressed the benefits to using PAL Cards, specifically in regard to blunting the negative impact of each theme. Results showed the overall negative impact of COVID-19 on nursing home communities. Nursing staff experienced greater burden than other staff, reflecting their prominent role in providing direct care to residents with COVID-19. Staff reported that PAL Cards helped promote PCC. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 47(5), 9-13.].
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Martínez T, Postigo Á, Cuesta M, Muñiz J. Person-Centred Care for older people: Convergence and assessment of users' relatives' and staff's perspectives. J Adv Nurs 2021; 77:2916-2927. [PMID: 33694190 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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AIM Develop two psychometrically sound questionnaires to assess users' and relatives' opinions of Person-Centred Care. Evaluate the convergence between the perspectives of the different agents involved in Person-Centred Care in the older people: Users, relatives and staff. Examine the relationships between Person-Centred Care and care quality and the users' perceived psychological well-being. DESIGN We used the psychometric technology involved in the development and analysis of tests for the first objective. For the second and third objectives, we used a descriptive-correlational design. METHOD The sample comprised 636 clients of older people care residences, 742 relatives and 844 healthcare professionals. The mean age of the centre residents was 81.62 years old (SD = 9.51), the mean age of relatives was 56.7 (SD = 10.15) and the mean age of healthcare professionals was 39.94 (SD = 10.56). Data collection lasted 10 months, between May 2017 and March 2018. Two new Person-Centred Care instruments were developed and the correlations between different agents were calculated. RESULTS The newly developed measurement instruments demonstrated a unidimensional structure and high internal consistency and stability over time (users: α = .96, ω = .96, r = .91; relatives: α = .97, ω = .97, r = .95). There was high convergence between the Person-Centred Care evaluations from the staff, users and relatives, with correlations ranging between .62 and .76. CONCLUSION The new measurement instruments were reliable and valid. The opinions of the staff, users and relatives about Person-Centred Care in the residential centres were in good agreement. Furthermore, Person-Centred Care was associated with care quality and residents' psychological well-being. IMPACT A gap in the literature is an examination of the extent to which assessments of Person-Centred Care made by staff agree with those by users of the services and their relatives. In order to do that, two new measuring instruments were developed, which showed excellent psychometric properties, and are able to reliably, validly evaluate Person-Centred Care.
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- Teresa Martínez
- Services and Social Rights Council of the Principality of Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
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Ulitsa N, Werner P, Raz Y. "From living in a hotel to living in a home": Stakeholders' views about living and working in a nursing home which is undergoing culture change. Geriatr Nurs 2021; 42:440-446. [PMID: 33684629 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2020] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Culture change models are intended to improve the quality of life and care of nursing home residents. Using longitudinal qualitative methodology, this study evaluated the effectiveness of implementing culture change on the main stakeholders living and working in an Israeli nursing home. Eight focus groups with nursing home residents, family members and staff members (N = 57) were conducted at two-time points: one year after and two years after implementing a culture change model. Using thematic content analysis and comparing the experiences of each group and across time, the results revealed that implementing culture change in a nursing home is a complex process, which requires am adaptation in the values, expectations, and perceptions of care of all those involved. Particular attention should be paid to the unique needs of each stakeholder group, while ensuring their engagement and cooperation in the change process.
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- Natalie Ulitsa
- Department of Community Mental Health, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Sciences, University of Haifa, 199 Aba Khoushy Ave., Mt. Carmel, Haifa 3498838, Israel.
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- Department of Community Mental Health, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Sciences, University of Haifa, 199 Aba Khoushy Ave., Mt. Carmel, Haifa 3498838, Israel.
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- Director of the Sephardic Nursing Home, Haifa, Israel.
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Ho P, Cheong RCY, Ong SP, Fusek C, Wee SL, Yap PLK. Person-Centred Care Transformation in a Nursing Home for Residents with Dementia. Dement Geriatr Cogn Dis Extra 2021; 11:1-9. [PMID: 33790933 PMCID: PMC7989831 DOI: 10.1159/000513069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Conventional nursing homes in Singapore adopt an institutional and medical model of care with a focus on safety and risk management. As such, less regard is placed on upholding the dignity and autonomy of the resident, which compromises quality of care and the well-being of the resident. Today, person-centred care (PCC) has become synonymous with high-quality care that sustains the well-being and personhood of the care recipient. Objectives To describe the model of PCC adopted by a nursing home, Apex Harmony Lodge (AHL), with a logic model and evaluate outcomes on residents' well-being, care quality, and staff attrition by comparing pre-PCC initiation (2015) to post-implementation (2016). Methods Male residents in a 30-bed assisted living facility for persons with dementia in AHL were assessed using Dementia Care Mapping. Residents' well-being and staff attrition were measured before and after PCC implementation. Results There were statistically significant improvements in resident well-being (Δ = 0.44, p = 0.029), Positive Engagement Potential (Δ = 0.17, p = 0.002), and Occupational Diversity (Δ = 0.12, p = 0.014) in 2016. Withdrawal and Passive Engagement in the residents were reduced significantly as were Care Detractors. There was also a 55% reduction in staff attrition rates post-PCC. Conclusions Post-PCC implementation, the outcomes indicate a superior quality of care, enhanced resident well-being, and better staff retention. The AHL PCC model could serve as a roadmap for other nursing homes aspiring to raise the quality of care and influence long-term care standards and regulations for policy makers and legislators.
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- Peiyan Ho
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Geriatric Education and Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Alzheimer's Disease Association, Singapore, Singapore
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- Geriatric Education and Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Alves JF, Mendes CPG, Valadares VF, Bernardes JG, Gutierrez BAO, Silva HSD. Cross-cultural adaptation of the PEAK 2.0 instrument for the measurement of satisfaction and quality of care for institutionalized older adults. GERIATRICS, GERONTOLOGY AND AGING 2021. [DOI: 10.53886/gga.e0210063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE: To perform the Brazilian Portuguese cross-cultural adaptation of scales of satisfaction, quality of care, and quality of service constructed by the Promoting Excellent Alternatives in Kansas (PEAK 2.0) program for the measurement of person-centered care practices in the context of institutionalized older persons. METHODS: Cross-cultural adaptation was performed according to the following steps: translation; back translation; semantic, idiomatic, experiential, and conceptual equivalence; validation by an expert panel; and pre-test. This is an instrument with 32 individual items grouped into 4 subscales: overall satisfaction, quality of life, quality of care, and quality of service. RESULTS: The highest disagreement between experts was observed regarding verb conjugation and/or agreement aspects, which were adjusted. The pre-test, performed with 10 residents of long-term care facilities for older adults, showed that the “quality of life” and “quality of care” items had low levels of satisfaction. Although the residents demonstrated increased concern with the objective aspects of care, such as security and cleanliness, subjective aspects such as spirituality showed the lowest satisfaction levels. CONCLUSION: After cross-cultural adaptation, the overall satisfaction, quality of life, quality of care, and quality of service instruments of the PEAK 2.0 program were well understood by older adults and interviewers. The pre-test assessment showed that these instruments have a quick and easy application and can be used in Brazilian institutions.
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Lima JC, Schwartz ML, Clark MA, Miller SC. The Changing Adoption of Culture Change Practices in U.S. Nursing Homes. Innov Aging 2020; 4:igaa012. [PMID: 32529051 PMCID: PMC7272786 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The study aimed to: (i) describe whether culture change (CC) practice implementation related to physical environment, resident-centered care, and staff empowerment increased within the same nursing homes (NHs) over time; and (ii) identify factors associated with observed increases. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This was a nationally representative panel study of 1,584 U.S. NHs surveyed in 2009/2010 and 2016/2017. Survey data were merged with administrative, NH, and market-level data. Physical environment, staff empowerment, and resident-centered care domain scores were calculated at both time points. Multivariate logistic regression models examined factors associated with domain score increases. RESULTS Overall, 22% of NHs increased their physical environment scores over time, 32% their staff empowerment scores, and 44% their resident-centered care scores. However, 32%-68% of NHs with below median baseline scores improved their domain scores over time compared with only 11%-21% of NHs with baseline scores at or above the median. Overall, NHs in states with Medicaid pay-for-performance (with CC components), in community care retirement communities, with special care units and higher occupancy had significantly higher odds of increases in physical environment scores. Only baseline domain scores were associated with increases in staff empowerment and resident-centered care scores. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS This is the first nationally representative panel study to assess NH CC adoption. Many NHs increased their CC practices, though numerous others did not. While financial incentives and indicators of financial resources were associated with increase in physical environment scores, factors associated with staff empowerment and resident-centered care improvements remain unclear. Studies are needed to assess whether the observed increases in CC adoption are associated with greater quality of life and care gains for residents and whether there is a threshold effect beyond which the efficacy of additional practice implementation may be less impactful.
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- Julie C Lima
- Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island
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Davila H, Johnson DR, Sullivan JL. Prioritizing LTSS Quality: Exploring the Views of Older Adults, Families, and Professionals. J Aging Soc Policy 2020; 33:247-267. [PMID: 32286922 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2020.1750542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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We conducted a cross-sectional survey involving 349 older adults, family members, and long-term services and supports (LTSS) professionals in Minnesota to assess their views on priorities for residential LTSS quality. We found considerable agreement among the three groups on the highest priorities to ensure the wellbeing of older adults who use LTSS: safety, dignity, and staffing. Relationships were also viewed as a high priority. However, older adults prioritized the physical environment over professionals, and they expressed more varied opinions on priorities overall. Older adults also consistently rated autonomy/choice as less important than other quality domains, a finding worth further exploration.
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- Heather Davila
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Healthcare Organization & Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Professor, Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Investigator, Center for Healthcare Organization & Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA.,Research Assistant Professor, Health Law, Policy & Management, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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Duan Y, Mueller CA, Yu F, Talley KM. The Effects of Nursing Home Culture Change on Resident Quality of Life in U.S. Nursing Homes: An Integrative Review. Res Gerontol Nurs 2020; 13:1-15. [PMID: 31968121 DOI: 10.3928/19404921-20200115-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Culture change is intended to transform nursing homes from impersonal institutions into person-centered homes. Despite a growing interest in studying culture change, empirical evidence for its effects on quality of life (QOL) has not been synthesized. The current integrative review examined how QOL outcomes were measured in culture change studies and analyzed the current evidence for culture change effects on QOL. Guided by a conceptual framework, this review systematically searched for literature in multiple databases and identified 11 eligible studies. QOL measures varied across studies, ranging from overall perception of life to specific measures associated with physical and psychosocial well-being. Overall, culture change demonstrated a positive trend in benefiting QOL. Although inconsistent evidence existed for most QOL measures, relatively consistent evidence was found to support positive effects on resident satisfaction and autonomy. Rigorous designs are needed for future studies to generate strong evidence. [Research in Gerontological Nursing, xx(x), xx-xx.].
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Spangler D, Blomqvist P, Lindberg Y, Winblad U. Small is beautiful? Explaining resident satisfaction in Swedish nursing home care. BMC Health Serv Res 2019; 19:886. [PMID: 31766998 PMCID: PMC6878673 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-4694-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Resident satisfaction is an important aspect of nursing home quality. Despite this, few studies have systematically investigated what aspects of nursing home care are most strongly associated with satisfaction. In Sweden, a large number of processual and structural measures are collected to describe the quality of nursing home care, though the impact of these measures on outcomes including resident satisfaction is poorly understood. METHODS A cross-sectional analysis of data collected in two nationally representative surveys of Swedish eldercare quality using multi-level models to account for geographic differences. RESULTS Of the factors examined, nursing home size was found to be the most important predictor of resident satisfaction, followed by the amount of exercise and activities offered by the nursing home. Measures of individualized care processes, ownership status, staffing ratios, and staff education levels were also weakly associated with resident satisfaction. Contrary to previous research, we found no clear differences between processual and structural variables in terms of their association with resident satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that of the investigated aspects of nursing home care, the size of the nursing home and the amount activities offered to residents were the strongest predictors of satisfaction. Investigation of the mechanisms behind the higher levels of satisfaction found at smaller nursing homes may be a fruitful avenue for further research.
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- Douglas Spangler
- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Box 564, 751 22 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Government, Uppsala University, Box 514, 751 20 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Box 564, 751 22 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Box 564, 751 22 Uppsala, Sweden
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Cornelison LJ, Syme ML, Dell-Isola R, Doll G. Engagement and Adoption of Person-Centered Care: Participant Experiences in the Kansas PEAK 2.0 Program. J Gerontol Nurs 2019; 45:5-10. [PMID: 31651983 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20191011-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The Promoting Excellent Alternatives in Kansas (PEAK) 2.0 program provides training, evaluation, and support in person-centered care (PCC) for nursing homes across Kansas. To represent the participant voice, nursing home employees (N = 141) provided feedback on their experiences and their home's level of engagement in PEAK 2.0 as well as achievement of PCC adoption. Analyses were conducted to capture the positive/negative valence and specificity of their comments and examine how engagement in PEAK 2.0 relates to the process and outcome of PEAK 2.0. Qualitatively, staff participants demonstrated that PEAK 2.0 is viewed positively overall, with approximately twice as many participants with more positive (e.g., community support, satisfaction with resources) than negative (e.g., over-regulation, too structured) comments. Employees reporting moderate engagement in PCC provided the majority of specific suggestions for improvement. In addition, higher levels of engagement were significantly associated with higher levels of PCC achievement. Based on these results, suggestions are offered to enhance nursing staff experiences and engagement that will help support PCC adoption. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 45(11), 5-10.].
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Abbott KM, B K A, Straker JK, Brown JS. Resident Preferences and CNA Empowerment: Testing Validity and Reliability of a Culture Change Survey Tool. J Appl Gerontol 2019; 39:1284-1291. [PMID: 31660751 DOI: 10.1177/0733464819884862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Culture change (CC) is an innovation to improve nursing home resident quality of life. Inconsistencies in how CC is measured make the interpretation of findings inconclusive. The purpose of this study is to determine the underlying factors of CC among Ohio nursing homes to extract the core essence of CC. Data from the 2015 Ohio Biennial Survey of Long-Term Care Facilities with n = 721 nursing homes answering a CC module comprising of 21 questions are included in an exploratory factor analysis (EFA). EFA results identified two underlying factors of CC that are extracted using principal factor method. These factors include items related to resident preferences for care (RPC) and certified nursing assistant (CNA) empowerment. This study presents two valid and reliable scales to advance the measurement of CC. These scales can be used to explore both RPC and CNA empowerment components as predictors or outcomes.
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Buttigieg SC, Tomaselli G, Byers V, Cassar M, Tjerbo T, Rosano A. Corporate social responsibility and person-centered care: a scoping review. JOURNAL OF GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY 2019. [DOI: 10.1108/jgr-01-2019-0006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PurposeThe aim of this paper was to explore the linkage between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and person-centered care (PCC). The scope of the review was, therefore, to identify whether – as a result of such linkage – CSR may be a potential vehicle for delivering PCC within health-care organizations.Design/methodology/approachData were retrieved by searching multiple keywords on PubMed, Medline and Scopus databases with inclusion/exclusion criteria based on years of publication from 2001 to 2018, language, no geographic restrictions, paper focus, research and document types. A total of 56 articles (N = 56) were selected and reviewed. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify and compare the main features of PCC and CSR.FindingsThe findings revealed that while CSR and PCC are interrelated, CSR features are not being exploited in their entirety in formalizing PCC as part of the CSR strategy. In particular, the two salient CSR features explicitly referred to in conjunction with explicit PCC characteristics are quality of care and health communication. Furthermore, patients’ rights and dignity were the leading implicit CSR features mentioned in conjunction with both explicit and implicit PCC characteristics.Research limitations/implicationsSubjectivity of researchers, limited number of databases and publication types included are the main limitations of this research.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first paper analyzing CSR and PCC in an interrelated way.
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The Prevalence of Culture Change Practice in US Nursing Homes: Findings From a 2016/2017 Nationwide Survey. Med Care 2019; 56:985-993. [PMID: 30234764 DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Given the dynamic nursing home (NH) industry and evolving regulatory environment, depiction of contemporary NH culture-change (person/resident-centered) care practice is of interest. Thus, we aimed to portray the 2016/2017 prevalence of NH culture change-related processes and structures and to identify factors associated with greater practice prevalence. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We administered a nationwide survey to 2142 NH Administrators at NHs previously responding to a 2009/2010 survey. Seventy-four percent of administrators (1583) responded (with no detectable nonresponse bias) enabling us to generalize (weighted) findings to US NHs. From responses, we created index scores for practice domains of resident-centered care, staff empowerment, physical environment, leadership, and family and community engagement. Facility-level covariate data came from the survey and the Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting system. Ordered logistic regression identified the factors associated with higher index scores. RESULTS Eighty-eight percent of administrators reported some facility-level involvement in NH culture change, with higher reported involvement consistently associated with higher domain index scores. NHs performed the best (82.6/100 weighted points) on the standardized resident-centered care practices index, and had the lowest scores (54.8) on the family and community engagement index. Multivariable results indicate higher index scores in NHs with higher leadership scores and in states having Medicaid pay-for-performance with culture change-related quality measures. CONCLUSIONS The relatively higher resident-centered care scores (compared with other domain scores) suggest an emphasis on person-centered care in many US NHs. Findings also support pay-for-performance as a potential mechanism to incentivize preferred NH practice.
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Cornelison LJ, Hermer L, Syme ML, Doll G. Initiating Aha moments when implementing person-centered care in nursing homes: a multi-arm, pre-post intervention. BMC Geriatr 2019; 19:115. [PMID: 31014260 PMCID: PMC6480647 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-019-1121-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Comprehensive adoption of culture change via person-centered care (PCC) practices in nursing homes has been slow. Change such as this, requires transformation of organizational culture, frequently generating resistance and slow moving change. This study examined how nursing homes perceive their adoption of PCC practices across seven domains and how these perceptions change in response to an educational intervention embedded in a statewide program, Promoting Excellent Alternatives in Kansas nursing homes (PEAK 2.0). Given perception is an important feature of the change process, it was hypothesized that pre-adopters engaging in PEAK 2.0’s initial Foundation year (level 0) would have lower perceived PCC adoption following a year of education and exposure to PCC, whereas adopters (PEAK 2.0 level 1–5 homes) would have higher perceived PCC adoption following a year of participation in their respective level in the program. Methods A multi-arm, pre/post intervention study was conducted during the 2014 and 2015 years of the PEAK 2.0 program comparing pre-PCC adopters to adopters. Outcomes were self-ratings of perceived PCC implementation across seven domains of PCC at the beginning and end of the 2014–15 program year, after pre-adopters had received PCC education and adopters had implemented a year of PCC. Paired t-tests and mixed repeated-measures linear models, controlling for potential confounders, were employed to test the study hypotheses. Results Across all seven domains of PCC, pre-adopters rated their PCC implementation as significantly higher on pre-test (2014) than on post-test (2015). In contrast, adopters rated their PCC achievement as higher on post-test (2015) than on pre-test (2014). Conclusions Pre-adopters’ lower score following a year of education and exposure to PCC may reflect a shift in perceptions of PCC as a concept or a deeper conceptualization of PCC. Since perceptions or assumptions can serve as a source of resistance to change, redefinition or “unlearning” to make way for more accurate definitions of PCC could aid in reducing organizational resistance to implementation of PCC and thus improve the rate of adoption. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12877-019-1121-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Laci J Cornelison
- Center on Aging, Kansas State University, 253 Justin Hall, 1324 Lovers Lane, Manhattan, KS, 66506, USA.
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- LeadingAge Center for Applied Research, 2519 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20008, USA
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- Center on Aging, Kansas State University, 253 Justin Hall, 1324 Lovers Lane, Manhattan, KS, 66506, USA
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- Center on Aging, Kansas State University, 253 Justin Hall, 1324 Lovers Lane, Manhattan, KS, 66506, USA
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Pepito JA, Locsin R. Can nurses remain relevant in a technologically advanced future? Int J Nurs Sci 2019; 6:106-110. [PMID: 31406875 PMCID: PMC6608671 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2018.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Revised: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 09/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Technological breakthroughs occur at an ever-increasing rate thereby revolutionizing human health and wellness care. Technological advancements have drastically changed the structure and organization of the healthcare industry. McKinsey Global Institute estimates that 800 million workers worldwide could be replaced by robots by the year 2030. There is already a robotic revolution happening in healthcare wherein robots have made tasks and procedures more efficient and safer. Locsin and Ito has addressed the threat to nursing practice with human nurses being replaced by humanoid robots. Routine nursing care dictated solely by prescribed procedures and accomplishment of nursing tasks would be best performed by machines. With the future practice of nursing in a technologically advanced future transcending the implementation of nursing actions to achieve predictable outcomes, how can human nurses remain relevant as practitioners of nursing? Nurses should be involved in deciding which aspects of their practice can be delegated to technology. Nurses should oversee the introduction of automated technology and artificial intelligence ensuring their practice to be more about the universal aspects of human care continuing under a novel system. Nursing education and nursing research will change to encompass a differentiated demand for professional nursing practice with, and not for, robots in healthcare.
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- Joseph Andrew Pepito
- Nursing Science, Cebu Doctors' University, Cebu, Philippines
- Center for Research and Development, University of the Visayas, Cebu, Philippines
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
- Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Boca Raton, FL, USA
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Hermer L, Cornelison L, Kaup ML, Poey JL, Drake PN, Stone RI, Doll GA. Person-Centered Care as Facilitated by Kansas' PEAK 2.0 Medicaid Pay-for-Performance Program and Nursing Home Resident Clinical Outcomes. Innov Aging 2018; 2:igy033. [PMID: 30591952 PMCID: PMC6304069 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Purpose of the Study Person-centered care (PCC) is intended to improve nursing home residents’ quality of life, but the closer bonds it engenders between residents and staff may also facilitate improvements to residents’ clinical health. Findings on whether adoption ameliorates resident clinical outcomes are conflicting, with some evidence of harm as well as benefit. To provide clearer evidence, the present study made use of Kansas’ PEAK 2.0 Medicaid pay-for-performance (P4P) program, which incents the adoption of PCC. The program is distinctive in training facilities’ staff on adopting PCC through a series of well-defined stages and providing regular feedback about their progress. Design and Methods A retrospective cohort study was performed with 349 Kansas facilities spread across several well-defined PCC adoption stages, ranging from nonadoption to comprehensive adoption. The outcomes were thirteen 2014–2016 Nursing Home Compare long-stay resident clinical measures and a composite measure incorporating only nonimputed data for those 13 outcomes. Observed facility demographic differences were controlled for with propensity score adjustment. Treatment effect analyses were run with each outcome, with the predictor variable of program stage. Results Seven of the 13 clinical measures plus the composite measure indicated better health for residents in homes at higher program stages, relative to those in nonparticipating homes, including a 49% lower prevalence of major depressive symptoms in strongly adopting facilities. Implications The findings suggest that greater PCC adoption through PEAK participation is associated with better quality of care. Policymakers in other states may want to consider implementing a program modeled on PEAK 2.0.
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- Linda Hermer
- LeadingAge LTSS Center at UMass Boston, LeadingAge, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Department of Apparel, Textiles and Interior Design, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
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- LeadingAge LTSS Center at UMass Boston, LeadingAge, Washington, District of Columbia
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- LeadingAge LTSS Center at UMass Boston, LeadingAge, Washington, District of Columbia
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- LeadingAge LTSS Center at UMass Boston, LeadingAge, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Center on Aging, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
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Yamamoto-Mitani N, Saito Y, Takaoka M, Takai Y, Igarashi A. Nurses' and Care Workers' Perception of Care Quality in Japanese Long-Term Care Wards: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Glob Qual Nurs Res 2018; 5:2333393618812189. [PMID: 30547055 PMCID: PMC6287313 DOI: 10.1177/2333393618812189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2018] [Revised: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Despite the growing importance of long-term care for older adults, there has been limited attention to its quality assurance issues in Japan. To start planning the initiation of continuous quality improvement in long-term care hospitals, we explored how nurses and care workers themselves perceived current approaches to quality assurance and improvement on their ward. We interviewed 16 licensed nurses and nine care workers, transcribed and analyzed data using qualitative content analysis techniques, and derived six categories: keeping clients alive is barely possible, the absence of a long-term care practice model, the lack of quality indicators, long-term care hospitals as places for castaways, client quality of life as a source of satisfaction, and conflict between staff and client well-being. To develop continuous quality improvement in Japanese long-term care hospitals, it may be first necessary to introduce a practice model of long-term care and mechanisms to evaluate quality.
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- Gunma Prefectural Healthcare University, Maebashi, Japan
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Hermer L, Bryant NS, Pucciarello M, Mlynarczyk C, Zhong B. Does Comprehensive Culture Change Adoption via the Household Model Enhance Nursing Home Residents' Psychosocial Well-being? Innov Aging 2018; 1:igx033. [PMID: 30480119 PMCID: PMC6177048 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igx033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives Several studies suggest that to substantially improve residents’ psychosocial well-being, traditional-model nursing homes should redesign themselves as small, homelike “households” along with comprehensively adopting other aspects of “culture change,” a set of reforms meant to improve residents’ quality of life. But this evidence mainly comes from qualitative studies. This comparative, observational study tested quantitatively whether residents in a household-model nursing home that had comprehensively adopted culture change reforms displayed greater positive affect, increased cognitive engagement, more extensive social interactions with staff and greater use of the environment than did residents at partial culture-change-adopting facilities with traditional, institutional environments. Research Design and Methods Household-model residents were matched on clinical and demographic factors with residents at two institutional control facilities that had partially adopted culture change and were observed for 8 hours each. To provide potentially converging evidence, aides and nurses were also observed. Finally, a culture change implementation assessment was conducted. Results The implementation assessment showed that the household-model home had implemented culture change beyond national norms, whereas the control facilities were U.S.-typical partial adopters. It also revealed that household-model staff cared for residents in a more person-centered manner. Observation analyses revealed that household-model residents spent less time idle and less time stationary at wheelchair hubs. Moreover, although household-model residents did not spend the most time in the dining area overall, they spent the greatest percentage of time there talking with staff, displaying positive affect, and displaying active engagement. Finally, household-model residents and staff spent the most time in task-oriented interactions, including personal care. Discussion and Implications These results suggest that the intended psychosocial benefits materialize in household-model facilities, particularly in the dining area and in resident–staff relationships. The findings raise the possibility that facilities may be able to achieve these outcomes without entirely redesigning their environment.
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- Linda Hermer
- Center for Applied Research, LeadingAge, Washington, DC
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- Department of Public Health, Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
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- Department of Public Health, Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
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- Department of Public Health, Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
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van den Brink AMA, Gerritsen DL, de Valk MMH, Mulder AT, Oude Voshaar RC, Koopmans RTCM. What do nursing home residents with mental-physical multimorbidity need and who actually knows this? A cross-sectional cohort study. Int J Nurs Stud 2018. [PMID: 29524680 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Aging societies will bring an increase in the number of long-term care residents with mental-physical multimorbidity. To optimize care for these residents, it is important to study their care needs, since unmet needs lower quality of life. To date, knowledge about care needs of residents with mental-physical multimorbidity is limited. The aim of this study was to explore (un)met care needs of residents with mental-physical multimorbidity and determinants of unmet needs. METHODS Cross-sectional cohort study among 141 residents with mental-physical multimorbidity without dementia living in 17 geronto-psychiatric nursing home units across the Netherlands. Data collection consisted of chart review, semi-structured interviews, (brief) neuropsychological testing, and self-report questionnaires. The Camberwell Assessment of Need for the Elderly (CANE) was used to rate (un)met care needs from residents' and nursing staff's perceptions. Descriptive and multivariate regression analyses were conducted. RESULTS Residents reported a mean number of 11.89 needs (SD 2.88) of which 24.2% (n = 2.88, SD 2.48) were unmet. Nursing staff indicated a mean number of 14.73 needs (SD 2.32) of which 10.8% (n = 1.59, SD 1.61) were unmet. According to the residents, most unmet needs were found in the social domain as opposed to the psychological domain as reported by the nursing staff. Different opinions between resident and nursing staff about unmet needs was most common in the areas accommodation, company, and daytime activities. Further, nearly half of the residents indicated 'no need' regarding behavior while the nursing staff supposed that the resident did require some kind of support. Depression, anxiety and less care dependency were the most important determinants of unmet needs. CONCLUSIONS Systematic assessment of care needs showed differences between the perspectives of resident and nursing staff. These should be the starting point of a dialogue between them about needs, wishes and expectations regarding care. This dialogue can subsequently lead to the most optimal individually tailored care plan. To achieve this, nurses with effective communication and negotiation skills, are indispensable.
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- Anne M A van den Brink
- De Waalboog, 'Joachim en Anna', Center for Specialized Geriatric Care, Postbus 31071, 6503 CB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Primary and Community Care, Postbus 9101, 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Primary and Community Care, Postbus 9101, 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- De Waalboog, 'Joachim en Anna', Center for Specialized Geriatric Care, Postbus 31071, 6503 CB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Gelre Hospital, Department of Geriatrics, Postbus 9014, 7300 DS, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands.
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- University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, University Center for Psychiatry and Interdisciplinary Center for Psychopathology of Emotion Regulation, Postbus 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- De Waalboog, 'Joachim en Anna', Center for Specialized Geriatric Care, Postbus 31071, 6503 CB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Primary and Community Care, Postbus 9101, 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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Pepito JAT, Locsin RC. Can Nursing Drive Technological Advances in Healthcare in the Asia-Pacific? Asian Pac Isl Nurs J 2018; 3:190-198. [PMID: 31037267 PMCID: PMC6484147 DOI: 10.31372/20180304.1022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The Asia-Pacific healthcare industry is expected to grow at 11.1% in 2018. This has been considered one of the fastest growing regions in the world. The positive growth occurring in the Asia-Pacific region is due to the increasing adoption of technology. While it is understood that technology drives advances in nursing and the health sciences, would it be possible that nursing can or will also drive technological advancements in human caring? All too often, nurses are employed in health care as simply the end-users of technologies. It is the purpose of this paper to engage a discourse towards advancing nursing as driving technological improvements aimed for human caring. How can nursing facilitate this powerful dynamic, and what will it take for nursing as a discipline and a profession to occupy a primary role in this all too often unrecognized view, that nursing can and will drive technological advancements for human caring?
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