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McPherson R, Resnick B, Wallace BH. Differences in Staff-Resident Care Interactions by Nursing Home Racial Composition: a Preliminary Analysis. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2024; 11:2055-2063. [PMID: 37314689 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-023-01673-8] [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] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Limited research has examined racial differences in the quality of staff-resident care interactions in long-term care settings. The quality of care interactions can significantly affect resident quality of life and psychological well-being among nursing home residents living with dementia. Limited research has assessed racial or facility differences in the quality of care interactions. The purpose of the present study was to determine if there were differences in the quality of care interactions among nursing home residents with dementia between Maryland nursing home facilities with and without Black residents. It was hypothesized that after controlling for age, cognition, comorbidities, and function, the quality of care interactions would be better in facilities with Black residents versus those in which there were only White residents. Baseline data from the Evidence Integration Triangle for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (EIT-4-BPSD) intervention study was used and included 276 residents. The results indicated that facilities in Maryland with Black residents had a 0.27 increase (b = 0.27, p < .05) in the quality of care interaction score compared to facilities without Black residents. The findings from this study will be used to inform future interventions to aid in reducing quality of care disparities in nursing home facilities with and without Black nursing home residents. Future work should continue to examine staff, resident, and facility characteristics associated with the quality of care interactions to improve quality of life among all nursing home residents regardless of race or ethnicity.
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- Rachel McPherson
- School of Nursing, University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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- School of Nursing, University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Xu Q, Gu J, Jia C, Chen H, Li Z, Gu H. A study on the impact of health shocks on subjective wellbeing of middle-aged people and older adults-Evidence from China. Front Public Health 2024; 11:1238026. [PMID: 38274529 PMCID: PMC10810137 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1238026] [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: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Introduction The health issues that afflict middle-aged people and older individuals are a significant factor that affects their quality of life. It is crucial to investigate the impact of health shocks on the subjective wellbeing of this demographic and the mechanisms that underlie this impact to promote healthy aging. Methods This study utilized data from the China Family Panel Study in 2018 and 2020 to analyze the effects of HSs and their categories on the subjective wellbeing of middle-aged people and older individuals using the propensity score matching difference-in-differences method. Additionally, the study explored the mediating role of social participation. Results The findings indicate that health shocks, both chronic and acute, diminish the subjective wellbeing of middle-aged people and older adults. Furthermore, these shocks have a more significant negative effect on the subjective wellbeing of individuals aged 60 and above, women in the middle-aged and older demographic, individuals in rural areas who belong to the middle-aged and older age groups, and individuals possessing activities of daily living. The mechanism analysis revealed that health shocks, both chronic and acute, reduce the subjective wellbeing of middle-aged people and older individuals by disrupting partnerships. Discussion Lowering the possibility of health shocks, the government should build a strong health management system and improve the health insurance system to enable timely treatment for persons suffering from health shocks. Individuals and families should live healthy lives and engage in social activities to avoid health shocks and improve subjective wellbeing.
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- Qinglin Xu
- Center for Health Policy and Management Studies, School of Government, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Social Science, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- School of Health Policy and Management, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Health Policy and Management Studies, School of Government, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Health Policy and Management Studies, School of Government, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Health Policy and Management Studies, School of Government, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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Paudel A, Boltz M, Kuzmik A, Resnick B, BeLue R. Clinical factors associated with the quality of interactions between staff and hospitalized older patients with dementia. Geriatr Nurs 2023; 54:54-59. [PMID: 37703690 PMCID: PMC10840673 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.08.025] [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] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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This study examines the clinical factors associated with the quality of interactions between staff and hospitalized older patients with dementia. Following examination of bivariate associations, we conducted multiple linear regression in a sample of 140 hospitalized older patients with dementia who participated in the final cohort of an intervention study implementing Family-centered Function-focused Care (Fam-FFC). On average, the participants (male = 46.1%, female = 52.9%) were 81.43 years old (SD = 8.29) and had positive interactions with staff (mean QUIS score = 5.84, SD = 1.36). Accounting for 17.8% of variance in the model, non-pharmacological intervention use (b= 0.170; p<.001) and pain (b= -0.198; p<.01) were significantly associated with the quality of staff-patient interactions. To optimize care of hospitalized patients with dementia, staff should be encouraged to use non-pharmacological interventions. It is also important for staff to assess pain among the patients with dementia and prioritize pain management.
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- Anju Paudel
- Assistant Professor, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Nursing, 203B Nursing Sciences Building, University Park, PA, 16802.
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- Professor, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Nursing, Nursing Sciences Building, University Park, PA, 16802
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- Postdoctoral Scholar, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Nursing, Nursing Sciences Building, University Park, PA, 16802
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- Professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing, 620 W Lombard St., Baltimore, MD 21201
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- Professor, The University of Texas at San Antonio, College for Health, Community and Policy, One UTSA Circle, Main Building 2.306, San Antonio, TX 78249
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Lim E, Nielsen N, Lapane L, Barooah A, Xu S, Qu S, McPhillips E, Dube CE, Lapane K. Health effects of social connectedness in older adults living in congregate long-term care settings: A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative evidence. Int J Older People Nurs 2023; 18:e12577. [PMID: 37803996 PMCID: PMC10843483 DOI: 10.1111/opn.12577] [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] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The overall impact of social connectedness on health outcomes in older adults living in nursing homes and assisted living settings is unknown. Given the unclear health impact of social connectedness for older adults in congregate long-term care settings worldwide, a comprehensive systematic review is required to evaluate the overall relationship between social connectedness and health outcomes for them. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this article was to synthesize the literature regarding the health impact of social connectedness among older adults living in nursing homes or assisted living settings. METHODS Using PRISMA guidelines, we identified eligible studies from Scopus, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Cochrane databases (1990-2021). Bias and quality reporting assessment was performed using standardized criteria for cohort, cross sectional and qualitative studies. At each stage, ≥ 2 researchers conducted independent evaluations. RESULTS Of the 7350 articles identified, 25 cohort (follow-up range: 1 month-11 years; with two also contributing to cross sectional), 86 cross sectional, eight qualitative and two mixed methods were eligible. Despite different instruments used, many residents living in nursing homes and assisted living settings had reduced social engagement. Quantitative evidence supports a link between higher social engagement and health outcomes most studied (e.g. depression, quality of life). Few studies evaluated important health outcomes (e.g. cognitive and functional decline). Most cohort studies showed that lack of social connectedness accelerated time to death. CONCLUSIONS Social connectedness may be an important modifiable risk factor for adverse health outcomes for older adults living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Most studies were cross sectional and focused on quality of life and mental health outcomes. Longitudinal studies suggest that higher social engagement delays time to death. Evidence regarding other health outcomes important to older adults was scant and requires further longitudinal studies.
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- Emily Lim
- Department of Gerontology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Wheatley Hall, 100 William T. Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02125, USA
- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Boston University, School of Social Work, 264 Bay State Road, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Gerontology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Wheatley Hall, 100 William T. Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02125, USA
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- Department of Gerontology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Wheatley Hall, 100 William T. Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02125, USA
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- Department of Gerontology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Wheatley Hall, 100 William T. Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02125, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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McPherson R, Galik E, Gruber-Baldini AL, Holmes S, Kusmaul N, Resnick B. Model Testing of the Factors that are Associated with Care Interactions among Nursing Home Residents with Dementia. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2023; 24:1389-1395. [PMID: 37507101 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2023.06.014] [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] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to test a model of the resident and community factors that are associated with quality of care interactions among nursing home (NH) residents living with dementia and test for invariance between model fit when tested with the Black versus White residents and female versus male residents. It was hypothesized that resident age, gender, race, pain, comorbidities, quality of life, resistiveness to care, function, cognition, community profit status, overall community star rating, community size, and staffing star rating would be directly and/or indirectly associated with quality of care interactions. It was also hypothesized that the model fit would be invariant by resident race and gender. DESIGN This was a secondary data analysis using baseline, cross-sectional data from the Evidence Integration Triangle for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (EIT-4-BPSD) intervention study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS The study included 528 residents from 55 NH facilities. METHODS Descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling was used to test the proposed model. RESULTS The results showed that the final model with significant paths only had a poor fit to the data (χ2/df = 10.79, comparative fit index = 0.57, Tucker-Lewis index = 0.15, normed fit index = 0.57, root mean square error of approximation = 0.13). However, the findings indicated that comorbidities, pain, profit status, and overall community star rating were significantly associated with quality of care interactions. There was no difference in model fit between Black residents versus White residents, and between male versus female residents. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS This study suggests factors that may influence quality of care interactions. Managing comorbidities, managing pain, and supporting higher quality of care in NH communities will likely help increase the frequency of positive care interactions. These findings can inform future interventions and training curricula for NH care staff to promote positive care interactions.
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- University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- University of Maryland Baltimore County, School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA
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McPherson R, Resnick B, Galik E, Gruber-Baldini AL, Holmes S, Kusmaul N. The Association Between Engagement in Activities of Daily Living and Care Interactions for Residents Living With Dementia. J Nurs Care Qual 2023; 38:E18-E24. [PMID: 36730953 PMCID: PMC9974542 DOI: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000675] [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] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Care interactions are essential to residents with dementia. PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to describe the characteristics and quality of staff-resident care interactions among nursing home residents living with dementia and to test whether the quality of staff-resident care interactions varied by resident level of engagement in the interaction. Specifically, it was hypothesized that controlling for age, gender, comorbidities, cognition, and function, actively engaged residents would have more positive care interactions with staff compared with passively engaged residents. METHODS This was a secondary data analysis using baseline data from the Evidence Integration Triangle for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia intervention study. RESULTS A total of 532 residents were included. Actively engaged residents had significantly more positive interactions compared to passively engaged residents. CONCLUSIONS Passively engaged residents may be at risk to receive poor quality care interactions. Strategies and interventions to optimize care interactions for these individuals are needed.
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- Rachel McPherson
- University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore MD 21201, United States
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- University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore MD 21201, United States
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- University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore MD 21201, United States
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology, Baltimore, MD 21201, United States
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- University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore MD 21201, United States
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- University of Maryland Baltimore County, School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD 21250, United States
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Paudel A, Galik E, Resnick B, Doran K, Boltz M, Zhu S. Factors Associated With the Quality of Staff-Resident Interactions in Assisted Living. J Nurs Care Qual 2022; 37:168-175. [PMID: 34446666 PMCID: PMC8866198 DOI: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000593] [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] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Care interactions are verbal or nonverbal interactions between staff and residents during social or physical care activities. The quality of care interactions could be positive, negative, or neutral. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to examine the resident- and facility-level factors associated with the care interactions in assisted living (AL). METHODS Regression analysis was performed using a stepwise method utilizing baseline data of 379 residents from 59 AL facilities recruited in a randomized trial. RESULTS Accounting for 8.2% of variance, increased resident agitation was associated with negative or neutral quality interactions while for-profit ownership was associated with positive quality interactions. CONCLUSIONS To promote positive care interactions, findings suggest the need to educate staff about strategies to minimize resident agitation (eg, calm posture and respectful listening) and work toward optimizing care interactions in nonprofit settings. Future research could further explore the influence of staff-level factors on care interactions.
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- Anju Paudel
- University of Maryland School of Nursing, 655 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
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- University of Maryland School of Nursing, 655 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
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- University of Maryland School of Nursing, 655 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
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- University of Maryland School of Nursing, 655 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
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- Pennsylvania State University, College of Nursing, 306 Nursing Sciences Building, University Park, PA 16802
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- University of Maryland School of Nursing, 655 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
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Yi JY, Kim H. Factors Associated With Low and High Social Engagement Among Older Nursing Home Residents in Korea. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2021; 23:1185-1190. [PMID: 34921760 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2021.11.022] [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: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES With the increase in older adults receiving long-term care in facilities, the level of social engagement within nursing homes is a growing concern for improving the quality of life of residents. This study seeks to assess the level of social engagement and identify the factors associated with high and low engagement among older adults in Korean nursing homes. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Data were obtained from a nationally representative sample of 1453 older residents in 92 long-term care facilities across Korea. METHODS Multilevel-multivariate analyses were carried out to identify individual- and institution-level risk factors of social engagement, as measured by the Revised Index of Social Engagement (RISE). RESULTS Three-fourths of older residents had a low level of social engagement, whereas only about 1/10th showed a high level of social engagement. Being male, having severe functional impairments, having depression, and having no supportive family relationships were risk factors for low social engagement. Conversely, a high level of social engagement was significantly associated with being female, having no impairments, and a longer length of stay. Meeting staffing requirements for personal care assistants, an institution-level factor, was negatively associated with low social engagement and positively associated with high social engagement. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Low social engagement is very common in Korean nursing homes and is concentrated among those with poor functional and social outcomes. Future efforts to improve long-term care will need to address the various factors associated with social engagement in designing social care for nursing home residents.
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- Jae Yoon Yi
- Department of Public Health Science, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Public Health Science, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea; Institute of Health & Environment, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea; Seoul National University Institute of Aging, Seoul, Korea.
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Chamberlain SA, Duggleby W, Teaster PB, Estabrooks CA. Characteristics of Socially Isolated Residents in Long-Term Care: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Gerontol Geriatr Med 2020; 6:2333721420975321. [PMID: 33283023 PMCID: PMC7686605 DOI: 10.1177/2333721420975321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Objectives: To identify socially isolated long-term care residents
and to compare their demographic characteristics, functional status, and health
conditions to residents who are not isolated. Methods: We conducted
a retrospective cohort study using the Resident Assessment Instrument, Minimum
Data Set, 2.0 (RAI-MDS) data, from residents in 34 long-term care homes in
Alberta, Canada (2008–2018). Using logistic regression, we compared the
characteristics, conditions, and functional status of residents who were
socially isolated (no contact with family/friends) and non-socially isolated
residents. Results: Socially isolated residents were male, younger,
and had a longer length of stay in the home, than non-socially isolated
residents. Socially isolated residents lacked social engagement and exhibited
signs of depression. Discussion: Socially isolated residents had
unique care concerns, including psychiatric disorders, and co-morbid conditions.
Our approach, using a single item in an existing data source, has the potential
to assist clinicians in screening for socially isolated long-term care
residents.
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- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USA
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Bethell J, Aelick K, Babineau J, Bretzlaff M, Edwards C, Gibson JL, Hewitt Colborne D, Iaboni A, Lender D, Schon D, McGilton KS. Social Connection in Long-Term Care Homes: A Scoping Review of Published Research on the Mental Health Impacts and Potential Strategies During COVID-19. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2020; 22:228-237.e25. [PMID: 33347846 PMCID: PMC9186333 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Objectives Good social connection is associated with better health and wellbeing. However, social connection has distinct considerations for people living in long-term care (LTC) homes. The objective of this scoping review was to summarize research literature linking social connection to mental health outcomes, specifically among LTC residents, as well as research to identify strategies to help build and maintain social connection in this population during COVID-19. Design Scoping review. Settings and Participants Residents of LTC homes, care homes, and nursing homes. Methods We searched MEDLINE(R) ALL (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCO), PsycINFO (Ovid), Scopus, Sociological Abstracts (ProQuest), Embase and Embase Classic (Ovid), Emcare Nursing (Ovid), and AgeLine (EBSCO) for research that quantified an aspect of social connection among LTC residents; we limited searches to English-language articles published from database inception to search date (July 2019). For the current analysis, we included studies that reported (1) the association between social connection and a mental health outcome, (2) the association between a modifiable risk factor and social connection, or (3) intervention studies with social connection as an outcome. From studies in (2) and (3), we identified strategies that could be implemented and adapted by LTC residents, families and staff during COVID-19 and included the articles that informed these strategies. Results We included 133 studies in our review. We found 61 studies that tested the association between social connection and a mental health outcome. We highlighted 12 strategies, informed by 72 observational and intervention studies, that might help LTC residents, families, and staff build and maintain social connection for LTC residents. Conclusions and Implications Published research conducted among LTC residents has linked good social connection to better mental health outcomes. Observational and intervention studies provide some evidence on approaches to address social connection in this population. Although further research is needed, it does not obviate the need to act given the sudden and severe impact of COVID-19 on social connection in LTC residents.
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- Jennifer Bethell
- KITE, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada; Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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- Behavioural Supports Ontario Provincial Coordinating Office, North Bay Regional Health Centre, North Bay, Canada
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- Library and Information Services, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada; The Institute for Education Research, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Behavioural Supports Ontario Provincial Coordinating Office, North Bay Regional Health Centre, North Bay, Canada
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- Behavioural Supports Ontario Provincial Coordinating Office, North Bay Regional Health Centre, North Bay, Canada
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- KITE, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada; Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Ontario Association of Residents' Councils, Newmarket, Canada
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- Lakeside Long-Term Care Centre Family Council, Toronto, Canada
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- KITE, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Crick M, Devey-Burry R, Hu J, Angus DE, Backman C. The role of regulation in the care of older people with depression living in long-term care: a systematic scoping review. BMC Geriatr 2020; 20:273. [PMID: 32758157 PMCID: PMC7409447 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01675-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2018] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background This aim of this study was to explore the role of regulation on the quality of care of older people living with depression in LTC, which in this paper is a domestic environment providing 24-h care for people with complex health needs and increased vulnerability. Methods We conducted a systematic scoping review. A peer reviewed search strategy was developed in consultation with a specialist librarian. Several databases were searched to identify relevant studies including: Embase (using the OVID platform); MEDLINE (using the OVID platform); Psych info (using the OVID platform); Ageline (using the EBSCO platform); and CINHAL (using the EBSCO platform). Articles were screened by three reviewers with conflicts resolved in consultation with authors. Data charting was completed by one reviewer, with a quality check performed by a second reviewer. Key themes were then derived from the included studies. Results The search yielded 778 unique articles, of which 20 were included. Articles were grouped by themes: regulatory requirements, funding issues, and organizational issues. Conclusion The highly regulated environment of LTC poses significant challenges which can influence the quality of care of residents with depression. Despite existing evidence around prevalence and improved treatment regimens, regulation appears to have failed to capture the best practice and contemporary knowledge available. This scoping review has identified a need for further empirical research to explore these issues.
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- Michelle Crick
- University of Ottawa, Roger Guindon Hall, 451 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L1, Canada.
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Roger Guindon Hall, 451 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L1, Canada
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- Department of Nurse Anaesthesia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
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- Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Roger Guindon Hall, 451 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L1, Canada
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Gerritsen DL, van Beek APA, Woods RT. Relationship of care staff attitudes with social well-being and challenging behavior of nursing home residents with dementia: a cross sectional study. Aging Ment Health 2019; 23:1517-1523. [PMID: 30409022 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2018.1506737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Objectives: This study investigates the relationship between attitudes of care staff and social well-being and challenging behavior of residents in long-term dementia care. Methods: The study was based on a cross-sectional design using questionnaires. Care staff members (N = 291) of 15 long-term care facilities in the Netherlands completed the Approaches to Dementia Questionnaire. Additionally, the primary professional caregiver of each participating resident (N = 239) completed an observational questionnaire regarding that resident's behavior, which contained the scale for Social Wellbeing Of Nursing home residents and the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory. Data were analyzed using multilevel analyses, taking characteristics of residents into account. Results: Attitudes of care staff towards residents with dementia differed between facilities. Further, residents experienced more social well-being and displayed less challenging behavior in facilities where care staff had more hopeful attitudes. Conclusion: This study demonstrates a relationship between attitudes of care staff and resident well-being. The results indicate that it is important to address attitudes towards residents with dementia in the education of (future) care staff. Care processes may also be improved by focusing on the attitudes of care staff. In this way, the well-being of residents with dementia can potentially be improved as well.
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- D L Gerritsen
- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboudumc Alzheimer Centre, Radboud University Medical Centre , Nijmegen , the Netherlands
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- NIVEL, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research , Utrecht , the Netherlands
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- Dementia Services Development Centre Wales, Bangor University , Bangor , UK
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Nordgren L, Asp M. Photo-Elicited Conversations about Therapy Dogs as a Tool for Engagement and Communication in Dementia Care: A Case Study. Animals (Basel) 2019; 9:ani9100820. [PMID: 31627391 PMCID: PMC6826407 DOI: 10.3390/ani9100820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Understanding the inner life of people with dementia can be challenging and there is a need for new and different approaches. Previous research shows that people with dementia can experience emotions such as harmony, closeness, and joy as well as sadness and concern when interacting with a therapy dog. Simultaneously, memories of past episodes are brought back to life when the person interacts with the dog. This raises questions about whether photos of interaction with a dog can evoke memories or support people with dementia in communicating emotions in a corresponding way. The aim of this study was to explore photo-elicited conversations as a tool for engagement and communication in dementia care. Repeated video observations of photo-elicited conversations between a woman with dementia and a dog handler/assistant nurse were used to collect data. The video recordings were analyzed with a phenomenological hermeneutical method. The role of photo-elicited conversations as a tool for engagement and communication in dementia care is that the conversations can help the person with dementia to feel a sense of being situated and recall feelings of liveliness and belongingness, and thus supporting the person's sense of self. The results can be used to deepen nursing staff's understanding of using photo-elicited conversations in dementia care.
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- Lena Nordgren
- Centre for Clinical Research Sörmland, Uppsala University, 631 88 Eskilstuna, Sweden.
- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, 752 36 Uppsala, Sweden.
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- School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, 722 20 Västerås, Sweden.
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Petrovsky DV, Sefcik JS, Hanlon AL, Lozano AJ, Cacchione PZ. Social Engagement, Cognition, Depression, and Comorbidity in Nursing Home Residents With Sensory Impairment. Res Gerontol Nurs 2019; 12:217-226. [PMID: 31283831 DOI: 10.3928/19404921-20190627-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Sensory impairment, explicitly vision and hearing impairment, among nursing home (NH) residents decreases their ability to socially engage. However, it is not known to what extent visual, hearing, or dual impairment is associated with social engagement. The aims of the current retrospective, cross-sectional descriptive study were to determine the relationship between social engagement and (a) levels of sensory impairment (vision, hearing, and dual); (b) depression; and (c) cognition. The authors analyzed baseline data from 213 NH residents with sensory impairment from the I-SEE study. Multivariable model results demonstrated that sensory impairment was not associated with social engagement when adjusting for all covariates. Greater social engagement was associated with less depression, better cognition, and greater comorbidity. Clinicians should be aware of these risks to social engagement in NH residents with sensory impairment and monitor for decreased social engagement and isolation in residents with less comorbidities, higher depression levels, and poorer cognition. [Res Gerontol Nurs. 2019; 12(5):217-226.].
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OBJECTIVES Limited evidence supports the use of therapeutic touch for people with dementia (PWD). Interventions incorporating a person-centered approach to touch delivered by staff may benefit PWD and staff in long-term care settings. The Compassionate Touch® (CT) program provides skilled human touch and a compassionate presence following a person-centered approach and touch protocol. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of training and delivering CT. METHODS An online survey was sent via email to 112 staff who attended the CT coach training. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to analyze closed-and open-ended questions of the survey. RESULTS Twenty-four staff members completed the survey and reported positive perspectives about the training, use of the program, and benefits for PWD and themselves. Five themes emerged, including (1) benefits for residents, (2) challenges in using CT, (3) when to use CT, (4) training staff, and (5) needed support. CONCLUSIONS Preliminary findings from the present research show potential benefits of using the CT program for residents, challenges participants faced in using the program and training other staff, and support needed to overcome these challenges. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Programs such as CT may benefit PWD and staff in residential care settings.
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- Areum Han
- a Department of Occupational Therapy , Yonsei University , Wonju , Republic of Korea
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- b Baylor College of Medicine , Michael E. DeBakey VAMC , Houston , Texas , USA
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Crick M, Angus DE, Backman C. Exploring the role of regulation and the care of older people with depression living in long-term care? A systematic scoping review protocol. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e021985. [PMID: 30061441 PMCID: PMC6067367 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-021985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION This systematic scoping review will explore the role of regulation on the care of older people living with depression in long-term care. Depression presents a significant burden to older people living in long-term care. Regulation in the long-term care sector has increased, but there are still concerns about quality of care in the sector. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Using Arksey and O'Malley's scoping review methodology as a guide, our scoping review will search several databases: Embase; MEDLINE (using the OVID platform); Psych info; Ageline; and CINAHL, alongside the grey literature. An expert librarian has assisted the research team, using the Peer Review of Electronic Search Strategies, to assess the search strategy. The research team has formulated search strategies and two reviewers will independently screen studies for final study selection. We will summarise extracted data in tabular format; use a narrative format to describe their relevance; and finally, identify knowledge gaps and topics for future research. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This scoping review will outline the scope of the existing literature related to the influence of regulation on the care of older people living with depression in long-term care. The scoping review findings will be disseminated through publication in a peer-reviewed journal. The findings will be useful to policy-makers, managers and clinicians working in the long-term care sector.
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- Michelle Crick
- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Jao YL, Loken E, MacAndrew M, Van Haitsma K, Kolanowski A. Association between social interaction and affect in nursing home residents with dementia. Aging Ment Health 2018; 22:778-783. [PMID: 28332405 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2017.1304526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Social interactions that lead to positive affect are fundamental to human well-being. However, individuals with dementia are challenged to achieve positive social interaction. It is unclear how social interactions influence affect in people with dementia. This study examined the association between social interactions and affect in nursing home residents with dementia. METHODS This repeated measures study used baseline data from a clinical trial in which 126 residents from 12 nursing homes were enrolled. Participants were video recorded twice daily on five days. Ratings of social interaction and affect were taken from the videotapes using the Interacting with People subscale of the Passivity in Dementia and the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Apparent Affect Rating Scale. Linear mixed models were used for analysis. RESULTS Social interaction was significantly related to higher interest and pleasure at within- and between-person levels. Social interaction significantly predicted anxiety and sadness at the between-person level only. Residents with higher cognitive function also displayed greater pleasure. Greater interest and anxiety was evident during the afternoon hours. CONCLUSIONS This study supports the impact of social interactions on positive and negative affect. Findings can guide intervention development, aimed at promoting positive social interactions and improving affect for people with dementia.
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- Ying-Ling Jao
- a Pennsylvania State University College of Nursing , University Park , PA , USA
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- b Neag School of Education , University of Connecticut , Storrs , CT , USA
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- c Queensland University of Technology School of Nursing , Kelvin Grove , Australia
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- a Pennsylvania State University College of Nursing , University Park , PA , USA
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to examine whether loneliness was associated with the risk of developing dementia in Chinese older adults and whether the association was moderated by gender. METHOD A 3-year cohort study was conducted using data from the 2008/2009 and 2011/2012 waves of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS). Multiple logistic regression was used to analyze the relationship between loneliness and dementia. The interaction between loneliness and gender was also evaluated. RESULTS At 3-year follow-up, 393 of the 7867 participants had dementia. Loneliness was associated with dementia (odds ratio (OR) = 1.31, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.11-1.56) after adjustment for sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle, and baseline health status. A significant interaction between loneliness and gender was also found (OR = 0.81, 95% CI = 0.65-0.99). CONCLUSION Loneliness increased the risk of developing dementia among people aged 65 years and older in China. Moreover, the effect of loneliness on dementia risk varied by gender. Specifically, men who felt lonely were more likely to suffer from dementia than women.
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- Zi Zhou
- a State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics , Xiamen University , Xiamen , Fujian , China.,b Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment of Fujian Province University, School of Public Health , Xiamen University , Xiamen , Fujian , China
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- a State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics , Xiamen University , Xiamen , Fujian , China.,b Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment of Fujian Province University, School of Public Health , Xiamen University , Xiamen , Fujian , China
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- a State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics , Xiamen University , Xiamen , Fujian , China.,b Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment of Fujian Province University, School of Public Health , Xiamen University , Xiamen , Fujian , China
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Li C, Jiang S, Li N, Zhang Q. Influence of social participation on life satisfaction and depression among Chinese elderly: Social support as a mediator. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY 2018; 46:345-355. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1002/jcop.21944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023]
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- Chunkai Li
- School of Social and Behavioral Sciences; Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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- School of Social and Behavioral Sciences; Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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- School of Social and Behavioral Sciences; Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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- School of Social and Behavioral Sciences; Nanjing University; Nanjing China
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Smit D, de Lange J, Willemse B, Pot AM. Predictors of activity involvement in dementia care homes: a cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatr 2017; 17:175. [PMID: 28778153 PMCID: PMC5545000 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-017-0564-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2016] [Accepted: 07/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Despite the finding that involvement in activities is one of the most important needs of residents with dementia living in care homes, care facilities struggle to fulfill this need. Over the years, various factors are suggested which may contribute to or disable activity provision in dementia care homes. These include limited financial resources, task oriented staff and disease-related characteristics of residents. This study aims to further clarify which of these factors predict higher activity involvement. Methods Data were derived from the second measurement (2011) of the Living Arrangements for people with Dementia study. One thousand two hundred eighteen people residing in 139 dementia care homes were involved. Forty predictors of higher involvement were studied. Multilevel backward regression analyses were performed. Results The most important predictors of higher involvement were: absence of agitation, less ADL dependency, and a higher cognitive status of the residents, higher staff educational level, lower experienced job demands by care staff and a smaller number of residents living in the dementia care wards of a facility. More social supervisor support as perceived by staff was found to predict less activity involvement. Conclusions To increase the activity involvement of care home residents with dementia it seems vital to: 1) reduce staff’s experienced job demands; 2) elevate their overall educational level; 3) train staff to provide suitable activities, taking account of the behavior and preserved capabilities of residents; and 4) foster transition towards small-scale care. In order to achieve these aims, care organizations might need to evaluate the use of their financial means. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12877-017-0564-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Dieneke Smit
- Department of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology, Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Van der Boechorststraat 1, 1081 BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. .,Program on Aging, Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction, PO box 725, 3500 AS, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Research Centre Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rochussenstraat 198, 3015 EK, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology, Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Van der Boechorststraat 1, 1081 BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Program on Aging, Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction, PO box 725, 3500 AS, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology, Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Van der Boechorststraat 1, 1081 BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Program on Aging, Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction, PO box 725, 3500 AS, Utrecht, the Netherlands.,School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Mitchell JI, Long JC, Braithwaite J, Brodaty H. Social-Professional Networks in Long-Term Care Settings With People With Dementia: An Approach to Better Care? A Systematic Review. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2016; 17:183.e17-27. [PMID: 26778490 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2015.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2015] [Accepted: 11/12/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dementia is a syndrome associated with stigma and social isolation. Forty-two percent of people with dementia in the United States and almost 40% in the United Kingdom live in assisted living and residential care facilities. Up to 90% of residents with dementia experience behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Currently psychotropic drugs are often used to manage BPSD, despite the drugs' limited efficacy and adverse effects. Even though psychosocial approaches are as effective as medical ones without side effects, their uptake has been slow. Social networks that investigate the structure of relationships among residents and staff may represent an important resource to increase the uptake of psychosocial approaches and facilitate improvements in care. OBJECTIVES To conduct a systematic review of social network studies set in long-term care (LTC), including residents with dementia, and identify network factors influencing the care available to residents. METHOD Peer-reviewed articles across CINAHL, EMBASE, IBSS, Medline, PsychInfo, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched from January 1994 to December 2014 inclusive, using PRISMA guidelines. Studies included those examining social networks of residents or staff in LTC. RESULTS Nine articles from studies in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia met search criteria. Resident networks had few social connections. One study proposed that residents with high centrality be encouraged to welcome new residents and disseminate information. The high density in 2 staff network studies was associated with the cooperation needed to provide care to residents with dementia. Staff's boundary-spanning led to higher-status nurses becoming more involved in decision-making and problem-solving in one study. In another, the outcome was staff treating residents with more respect and actively caring for them. CONCLUSION These studies suggest interventions using a network approach may improve care services in LTC.
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- Janet I Mitchell
- Dementia Collaborative Research Centre, School of Psychiatry, UNSW Australia, Sydney, Australia; Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, School of Psychiatry, UNSW Australia, Sydney, Australia.
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- Faculty of Medicine, John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research, the University of Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia; Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Dementia Collaborative Research Centre, School of Psychiatry, UNSW Australia, Sydney, Australia; Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, School of Psychiatry, UNSW Australia, Sydney, Australia; Academic Department for Old Age Psychiatry, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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Bliss D, Harms S, Eberly LE, Savik K, Gurvich O, Mueller C, Wyman JF, Virnig B. Social Engagement After Nursing Home Admission: Racial and Ethnic Disparities and Risk Factors. J Appl Gerontol 2015; 36:1306-1326. [DOI: 10.1177/0733464815617285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Older adults admitted to nursing homes (NHs) are at risk for low social engagement, which has associations with medical, psychological, and social well-being. Minorities may be at a disadvantage for social engagement because of their racial or ethnic group identity. This study assessed whether there were racial/ethnic disparities in social engagement among older adults ( N = 15,927) at 1 year after their NH admission using multi-level predictors. No racial or ethnic-based disparities in social engagement were found; hence, an analysis of risk factors at NH admission that predicted low social engagement at 1 year for all residents was conducted. Significant risk factors for low social engagement were low social engagement at admission, deficits in activities in daily living and cognition, problems with vision and communication, and residing in an NH in an urban community. Results highlight the importance of initiating interventions to increase social engagement at the time of NH admission.
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- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
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Depression and cognitive disorders, including dementia and mild cognitive impairment, are common in the elderly. Depression is also a common feature of cognitive impairment although the symptoms of depression in cognitive impairment differ from depression without cognitive impairment. Pre-morbid depression approximately doubles the risk of subsequent dementia. There are two predominant, though not mutually exclusive, constructs linking pre-morbid depression to subsequent cognitive impairment: Alzheimer's pathology and the vascular depression hypothesis. When evaluating a patient with depression and cognitive impairment, it is important to obtain caregiver input and to evaluate for alternative etiologies for depressive symptoms such as delirium. We recommend a sequential approach to the treatment of depression in dementia patients: (1) a period of watchful waiting for milder symptoms, (2) psychosocial treatment program, (3) a medication trial for more severe symptoms or failure of psychosocial interventions, and (4) possible ECT for refractory symptoms.
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- Laurel D. Pellegrino
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry, The Johns Hopkins University, 5300 Alpha Commons Drive, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry, The Johns Hopkins University, 5300 Alpha Commons Drive, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry, The Johns Hopkins University, 5300 Alpha Commons Drive, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry, The Johns Hopkins University, 5300 Alpha Commons Drive, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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BACKGROUND Social networking sites can be beneficial for senior citizens to promote social participation and to enhance intergenerational communication. Particularly for older adults with impaired mobility, social networking sites can help them to connect with family members and other active social networking users. The aim of this systematic review is to give an overview of existing scientific literature on social networking in older users. METHODS Computerized databases were searched and 105 articles were identified and screened using exclusion criteria. After exclusion of 87 articles, 18 articles were included, reviewed, classified, and the key findings were extracted. Common findings are identified and critically discussed and possible future research directions are outlined. RESULTS The main benefit of using social networking sites for older adults is to enter in an intergenerational communication with younger family members (children and grandchildren) that is appreciated by both sides. Identified barriers are privacy concerns, technical difficulties and the fact that current Web design does not take the needs of older users into account. CONCLUSIONS Under the conditions that these problems are carefully addressed, social networking sites have the potential to support today's and tomorrow's communication between older and younger family members.
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Suhonen R, Stolt M, Leino-Kilpi H. Older people in long-term care settings as research informants. Nurs Ethics 2013; 20:551-67. [DOI: 10.1177/0969733012463722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Conducting nursing research in long-term care facilities and with samples of older people requires careful attention to research ethics and the ethical conduct of the study. This review analysed the research ethics of the empirical studies that focus on older people in long-term care settings as research participants. Articles (n = 66) focussing on older people in long-term care settings as research informants were retrieved from an electronic search of MEDLINE (1990 to February 2012) using the MESH terms ‘Nursing’ AND ‘Long-term care’ (578 citations) and ‘Institutionalization’ and ‘Nursing’ (89 citations). Ethical approval procedure was reported in more than half of the studies (58%) and informed consent in two-thirds of the studies (70%). Ethical issues in data collection were described in most of the articles, but only a few reported ethics in problem statement, reporting or presenting implications. There is a need to focus on reporting research ethics and procedures in empirical research on vulnerable people.
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Okereke OI, Lyness JM, Lotrich FE, Reynolds CF. Depression in Late-Life: a Focus on Prevention. FOCUS (AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC PUBLISHING) 2013; 11:22-31. [PMID: 24729758 PMCID: PMC3982610 DOI: 10.1176/appi.focus.11.1.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Depression is a leading cause of disease burden, disability and distress for millions of older adults. Thus, prevention of late-life depression is a priority research area. This article addresses the science of late-life depression prevention with the following: 1) an introduction to the Institute of Medicine framework of universal, selective and indicated prevention as it pertains to late-life depression, with particular attention to successes of indicated and selective prevention in primary care; 2) a discussion of how biomarkers can be integrated into prevention research, using interferon-alpha-induced depression as a model; 3) an outline for expansion of prevention to non-specialist care delivery systems in Low and Middle Income Countries - thus, extending the reach of current successful approaches; 4) a description of a novel approach to simultaneous testing of universal, selective and indicated prevention in late-life depression, with emphasis on study design features required to achieve practical, scalable tests of health impact.
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- Olivia I Okereke
- Channing Division of Network Medicine (OIO), Department of Medicine, and Department of Psychiatry (OIO), Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States; Department of Psychiatry (JML), University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, Rochester, NY, United States; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (FEL), Pittsburgh, PA, United States; Department of Psychiatry (CFR), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences (CFR), Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Channing Division of Network Medicine (OIO), Department of Medicine, and Department of Psychiatry (OIO), Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States; Department of Psychiatry (JML), University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, Rochester, NY, United States; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (FEL), Pittsburgh, PA, United States; Department of Psychiatry (CFR), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences (CFR), Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Channing Division of Network Medicine (OIO), Department of Medicine, and Department of Psychiatry (OIO), Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States; Department of Psychiatry (JML), University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, Rochester, NY, United States; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (FEL), Pittsburgh, PA, United States; Department of Psychiatry (CFR), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences (CFR), Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Channing Division of Network Medicine (OIO), Department of Medicine, and Department of Psychiatry (OIO), Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States; Department of Psychiatry (JML), University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, Rochester, NY, United States; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (FEL), Pittsburgh, PA, United States; Department of Psychiatry (CFR), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences (CFR), Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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