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Chen J, El-Den S, Pham L, O’Reilly CL, Collins JC. Healthcare professionals' knowledge, confidence and attitudes in relation to psychosis care: A systematic review. Int J Soc Psychiatry 2023; 69:1856-1868. [PMID: 37691420 PMCID: PMC10685701 DOI: 10.1177/00207640231194490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Psychosis is a mental disorder that, despite its low prevalence, causes high disease and economic burden. Inadequate knowledge, lack of confidence and stigmatising attitudes of healthcare professionals (HCPs) may lead to suboptimal care. AIM To review the literature exploring HCPs' knowledge, confidence and attitudes in relation to psychosis care. METHOD A systematic search was undertaken across three databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO) using a search strategy encompassing the concepts: 'healthcare professionals', 'knowledge, attitude, and confidence in care' and 'psychotic illnesses and symptoms' to identify relevant records published from 1st January 2002 to 18th March 2022. Results were screened against predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria by title and abstract, followed by full text. Data were extracted into tables and synthesised narratively. RESULTS Initially, 7,397 studies were identified. Following two-stage screening, 24 studies were eligible for inclusion. Of these studies, 16 explored attitudes, four explored knowledge and attitudes, one explored knowledge, one explored confidence, one explored attitudes and confidence in care and one explored all three constructs. Most HCPs in the included studies demonstrated stigmatising attitudes towards people with psychosis. Furthermore, certain HCPs, including nurses and general practitioners, demonstrated low levels of knowledge, while psychiatrists, occupational therapists, psychologists and nurses had low levels of confidence in caring for people with psychosis. Conversely, positive attitudes were also observed in some HCPs resulting from having acquaintances with lived experience of psychosis. The need for additional education and training to improve HCPs' knowledge and confidence in relation to caring for people living with psychosis was identified. CONCLUSIONS Most attitudes identified were negative and stemmed from stigma, while some were positive due to HCPs' compassion and familiarity with psychosis. The level of knowledge and confidence identified were mostly suboptimal, and so further research is required to develop and evaluate tailored interventions to address this gap.
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- Jenny Chen
- The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Chen H, Song J, Zhang N, Li N, Jiang Q, Lu X, Liu L, Liu Y. Confidence in dementia care and care approach toward dementia among the nursing staff in long-term care facilities in China: a cross-sectional survey. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1182631. [PMID: 37663834 PMCID: PMC10470637 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1182631] [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: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Background Confidence and appropriate care approach toward dementia among nursing staff (nurses and care assistants) are crucial manifestations of competency to deal with the complexity of dementia care in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). The purpose of this study was to investigate the confidence in dementia care and care approach among nursing staff in LTCFs in mainland China. Methods A cross-sectional study design was utilized in LTCFs in Shandong Province, mainland China. A convenient sample included of 317 nursing staff drawn from 15 LTCFs. Survey questions included (a) demographics, (b) dementia knowledge, (c) dementia care confidence, and (d) approach to care for people with dementia. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics. Factors associated with confidence and care approach for people with dementia were examined using Pearson's correlation and multivariate regression analyses. Results Dementia care confidence was generally moderate. Factors affecting confidence to care for people with dementia included educational level, months of caring dementia patients, and dementia knowledge. Most nursing staff did not use a person-centered care approach which was significantly associated with their age, dementia-learning experience, and knowledge and confidence toward caring for people with dementia. Conclusion A positive correlation was identified between confidence to care for people with dementia and nursing staff care approach. Clinical recommendations are provided to further develop education strategies tailored for nursing staff to meet the growing demand for dementia care services.
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- Haiwen Chen
- School of Nursing, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Jinan Social Welfare Institute, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Vafeas C, Jacob E, Jacob A. Measuring attitudes of those caring for people living with dementia: A quantitative survey. Contemp Nurse 2021; 56:491-504. [PMID: 33620283 DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2021.1894958] [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] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Background: The prevalence of dementia is increasing with more healthcare workers being required to care for people living with this progressive neurological disorder. The knowledge level and attitude of healthcare workers caring for those living with dementia need to be assessed and resources targeted effectively to ensure best quality care is provided. Healthcare workers for the purpose of this paper include anyone employed to care for those living with dementia.Aim: To investigate the attitudes of healthcare workers towards people living with dementia.Methods: A survey of 110 healthcare workers was undertaken between October 2016 and December 2017, using the Dementia Attitude Scale to measure attitudes towards people living with dementia. Demographic data were collected by a survey to explore whether a person's age; cultural background; qualification level; or experience level had an impact on their attitude towards people living with dementia.Results: The full survey was completed by n = 85 healthcare workers with the majority having strongly positive views about people living with dementia, with an average score of 88.31/100. However, a large number reported being afraid of people living with dementia (n = 76, 89.4%) and would avoid people with dementia who were agitated (n = 51, 61.4%). While 100% (n = 85) agreed or strongly agreed that it was possible to enjoy interacting with people living with dementia, they were more ambivalent with n = 26 (31.6%) strongly agreeing with the statement that working with people living with dementia is rewarding. A significant difference in attitude was found using one-way analysis of variance within groups due to age (p < .000) and cultural background (p < .035).Conclusions: Healthcare workers within this study had mainly positive attitudes towards people with dementia as demonstrated by the high attitude scores. However, this paper has shown that healthcare workers may require further education to improve attitude and care towards those living with dementia.
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- Caroline Vafeas
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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Wang Y, Xiao LD, Huang R. A comparative study of dementia knowledge, attitudes and care approach among Chinese nursing and medical students. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2020; 20:436. [PMID: 33198736 PMCID: PMC7670709 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-020-02365-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dementia care requires inter-disciplinary collaboration starting from formal health professional education. Yet, little is known about how undergraduate medical and nursing students perceive dementia care in China. The aim of this study was to investigate undergraduate medical and nursing students' dementia knowledge, attitudes and care approach in China. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted. Students enrolled in a 5-year Bachelor of Medicine Program and a 4-year Bachelor of Nursing Program from four universities with campuses across Eastern, Western, Southern and Northern China were recruited into the study. Three validated instruments, Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS), Dementia Care Attitude Scale (DCAS) and Approach to Advanced Dementia Care Questionnaire (ADCQ), were used to examine students' dementia knowledge, attitudes and perceived care approach. Data were collected using a self-administered survey. RESULTS The number of medical and nursing students completing the survey was 526 and 467 respectively. Students' overall knowledge about dementia was poor, but attitudes were generally positive. The overall mean score of students' dementia knowledge examined by the ADKS was 19.49 (SD = 2.82) out of 30, students' attitudes to dementia was 29.92(SD = 3.35) out of 40, and students' person-centred care approach of dementia was 5.42 (SD = 2.20) out of 13. Medical students demonstrated higher dementia knowledge scores and showed less positive attitude scores than nursing students (p < 0.05). Students would not apply a person-centred care approach. There were no statistically significant differences in the mean scores of ADCQ between nursing students and medical students. CONCLUSIONS Study results highlight the urgent need to implement an inter-disciplinary approach to increasing dementia education among Chinese medical and nursing students, and ensuring that students have adequate knowledge, attitudes and experience in the care of people with dementia.
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- Yao Wang
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province China
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia Australia
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province China
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia Australia
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Piau A, Vautier C, De Mauleon A, Tchalla A, Rumeau P, Nourhashemi F, Soto-Martin M. Health workers perception on telemedicine in management of neuropsychiatric symptoms in long-term care facilities: Two years follow-up. Geriatr Nurs 2020; 41:1000-1005. [PMID: 32771311 PMCID: PMC7406447 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The management of neuropsychiatric symptoms is a challenge in long-term care facilities. Our objective was to assess the perception of telemedicine, as a useful tool to connect staff to specialized units. In this multicenter prospective study, 90 patients from ten facilities benefited from 180 sessions over two years. The primary outcome was the perception of telemedicine evaluated through semi-structured interviews at baseline and two years later. Our results revealed positive perceptions of telemedicine, confirmed after two years of real-life experience with its use. Not only do staff members believe that telemedicine is not a downgraded version of medicine, but they also believe that it could improve the quality of care. They expressed a very positive sense of recognition of their professional qualifications and indicated their need to be involved in change processes to ensure successful implementation and better adherence to telemedicine as a service.
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- Antoine Piau
- Gérontopôle, CHU Toulouse, F-31400 Toulouse, France; UMR 1027, INSERM, F-31400 Toulouse, France.
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- Université des Sciences Sociales-Toulouse 1, Manufacture des Tabacs 2, rue du Doyen Gabriel Marty, 31042 Toulouse, France
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- Université de Limoges, IFR 145 GEIST, EA 6310 HAVAE, Limoges, F-87025, France
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- Gérontopôle, CHU Toulouse, F-31400 Toulouse, France; UMR 1027, INSERM, F-31400 Toulouse, France
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- Gérontopôle, CHU Toulouse, F-31400 Toulouse, France; UMR 1027, INSERM, F-31400 Toulouse, France
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Bailly N, Sanchez S, Ferrand C, Souesme G, Giraudeau C, Agli O. The impact of street clothes among caregivers on residents with dementia in special care units: The STRECLO study. J Clin Nurs 2020; 29:1723-1732. [PMID: 32043688 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 12/26/2019] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To examine the impact of caregivers' street clothes on people living in special care units (SCUs). We hypothesised that caregivers wearing street clothes would improve residents' relationships with other residents and caregivers and, as a consequence, would improve their quality of life. BACKGROUND Environmental factors have been recognised as important elements in the care of people with dementia. Among these factors, the importance of the caregivers' appearance and more particularly their street clothes has been raised. DESIGN The Street Clothes study (STRECLO) was designed as a multicentre crossover observational study. METHOD This study was conducted in two volunteer nursing homes. It involved videotaping residents (N = 24) over a 6-month period: caregivers wore uniform and then street clothes for two consecutive three-month periods. Three outcome measures were observed as follows: (a) behaviours of residents, (b) contents of conversations and (c) proximal interactions between residents and caregivers. The STROBE checklist was used to ensure quality reporting during this observational study. RESULTS When caregivers wore street clothes, we observed the following: (a) greater solicitation and less anxiety in residents, (b) content of conversations between residents and caregivers included more personal and less health information, and (c) more proximal interaction between caregivers and residents. CONCLUSION To our knowledge, this is the first study which investigated the long-term effects on residents of SCU caregivers wearing street clothes. Our study demonstrated the potential benefit of not wearing uniform on the quality of life of institutionalised people with dementia. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Given the budgetary constraints faced by nursing homes, wearing street clothes for caregivers could be readily applied to clinical practice and represents a promising way to increase the quality of life of dementia residents and their families.
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- Nathalie Bailly
- EA2114 Psychologie des Ages de la Vie et Adaptation, University of Tours, Tours, France
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- Pôle Information Médicale, Hôpitaux Champagne Sud, Centre Hospitalier Troyes, Troyes, France
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- EA2114 Psychologie des Ages de la Vie et Adaptation, University of Tours, Tours, France
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- EA2114 Psychologie des Ages de la Vie et Adaptation, University of Tours, Tours, France
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- EA2114 Psychologie des Ages de la Vie et Adaptation, University of Tours, Tours, France
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- EA2114 Psychologie des Ages de la Vie et Adaptation, University of Tours, Tours, France
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Dai Y, Zhao J, Li S, Zhao C, Gao Y, Johnson CE. Caregivers' Dementia Knowledge and Care Approach in Residential Aged Care Facilities in China. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen 2020; 35:1533317520937096. [PMID: 33089701 PMCID: PMC10624015 DOI: 10.1177/1533317520937096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the dementia knowledge and care approach used by caregivers in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) in China. METHOD A cross-sectional survey of 785 caregivers from a random sample of 34 RACFs in China. Caregivers' knowledge and care approach were assessed using the Chinese version of the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool 2 and Advanced Dementia Care Questionnaire. RESULTS The majority of caregivers showed limited knowledge of dementia and tended not to adopt a person-centered approach to care. Educational level, dementia care training, and years of work experience were positively associated with dementia knowledge. Educational level and years of work experience were also associated with a person-centered approach to care. CONCLUSIONS This study provides insight into the care available to people with dementia in RACFs in China. The results suggest dementia care education programs as well as person-centered care training are urgently needed for caregivers in China.
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- Yunyun Dai
- Nursing School of 74716Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- Nursing School of 74716Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- Nursing School of 74716Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- Public Health School of 74716Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- Nursing School of 74716Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- Monash Nursing and Midwifery, 2541Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Supportive and Palliative Care, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Luckett T, Luscombe G, Phillips J, Beattie E, Chenoweth L, Davidson PM, Goodall S, Pond D, Mitchell G, Agar M. Australian long-term care personnel's knowledge and attitudes regarding palliative care for people with advanced dementia. DEMENTIA 2019; 20:427-443. [PMID: 31707844 DOI: 10.1177/1471301219886768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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This study aimed to describe Australian long-term care (LTC) personnel's knowledge and attitudes concerning palliative care for residents with advanced dementia, and explore relationships with LTC facility/personnel characteristics. An analysis was undertaken of baseline data from a cluster randomised controlled trial of facilitated family case conferencing for improving palliative care of LTC residents with advanced dementia (the 'IDEAL Study'). Participants included any LTC personnel directly involved in residents' care. Knowledge and attitudes concerning palliative care for people with advanced dementia were measured using the questionnaire on Palliative Care for Advanced Dementia. Univariate and multivariate analyses explored relationships between personnel knowledge/attitudes and facility/personnel characteristics. Of 307 personnel in the IDEAL Study, 290 (94.5%) from 19/20 LTCFs provided sufficient data for inclusion. Participants included 9 (2.8%) nurse managers, 59 (20.5%) registered nurses, 25 (8.7%) enrolled nurses, 187 (64.9%) assistants in nursing/personal care assistants and 9 (3.1%) care service employees. In multivariate analyses, a facility policy not to rotate personnel through dementia units was the only variable associated with more favourable overall personnel knowledge and attitudes. Other variables associated with favourable knowledge were a designation of nursing manager or registered or enrolled nurse, and having a preferred language of English. Other variables associated with favourable attitudes were tertiary level of education and greater experience in dementia care. Like previous international research, this study found Australian LTC personnel knowledge and attitudes regarding palliative care for people with advanced dementia to be associated with both facility and personnel characteristics. Future longitudinal research is needed to better understand the relationships between knowledge and attitudes, as well as between these attributes and quality of care.
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- Tim Luckett
- Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation (IMPACCT), Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia
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- School of Rural Health, The University of Sydney, Orange/Dubbo, Australia
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- Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation (IMPACCT), Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Herston, Australia
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, University of New South Wales, Randwick, Australia
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- Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation (IMPACCT), Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia; School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Centre for Health Research and Evaluation (CHERE), Faculty of Business, University of Technology Sydney, Haymarket, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia
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- Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation (IMPACCT), Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia; South Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Liverpool, Australia; Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, Australia
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Piau A, Nourhashemi F, De Mauléon A, Tchalla A, Vautier C, Vellas B, Duboue M, Costa N, Rumeau P, Lepage B, Soto Martin M. Telemedicine for the management of neuropsychiatric symptoms in long-term care facilities: the DETECT study, methods of a cluster randomised controlled trial to assess feasibility. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e020982. [PMID: 29895651 PMCID: PMC6009473 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPSs) in elderly patients with dementia are frequent in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and are associated with adverse events. Telemedicine is an emerging way to provide consultation and care to dependent LTCF residents who may not have easy access to specialty services. Several studies have evaluated telemedicine for dementia care but to date, no study has evaluated its impact in the management of NPS in patients with dementia living in LTCF. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The Dementia in long-term care facilities: Telemedicine for the management of neuropsychiatric symptoms (DETECT) study is a 24-month multicentre prospective cluster randomised controlled study with two arms: a control arm (usual care) and an intervention arm (telemedicine consultation) for NPSs management. DETECT enrolled 20 LTCFs. The primary outcome is based on the acceptability of the telemedicine among the LTCF staff which will be assessed in the intervention group by quantitative and qualitative indicators. The rate of unscheduled hospitalisations and/or consultations due to disruptive NPSs, psychotropic drug use and health costs will be described in both groups. Approximately, 200 patients are expected to be recruited. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study protocol was approved and sponsored by the French Ministry of Health. The study received ethical approval from the Toulouse University Hospital Institutional Review Board. We will communicate the final results to the public via conferences and results will also be submitted for publication in international peer-reviewed scientific journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02472015.
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- Gérontopôle, CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
- UMR 1027, INSERM, Toulouse, France
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- Manufacture des Tabacs, Université des Sciences Sociales-Toulouse 1, Toulouse, France
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- Gérontopôle, CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
- UMR 1027, INSERM, Toulouse, France
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- Medical Information Department, CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Epidemiology, CHU Toulouse, USMR, Toulouse, France
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- Gérontopôle, CHU Toulouse, Toulouse, France
- UMR 1027, INSERM, Toulouse, France
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Wang Y, Xiao LD, Luo Y, Xiao SY, Whitehead C, Davies O. Community health professionals' dementia knowledge, attitudes and care approach: a cross-sectional survey in Changsha, China. BMC Geriatr 2018; 18:122. [PMID: 29801476 PMCID: PMC5970511 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-018-0821-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Community health professionals play a significant role in dementia care. However, little is known about community health professionals' capacity in dementia care, especially in low and middle-income countries. The aim of the present study was to assess community health professionals' dementia knowledge, attitudes and care approach in China, a country with the largest population of people with dementia in the world and where community based dementia care services are much needed. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted. 450 health professionals were recruited into the study using random sampling from community health service centres in Changsha, China. Their knowledge, attitudes and care approach were assessed utilising the Chinese version of the Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Scale, Dementia Care Attitude Scale and Approach to Advanced Dementia Care Questionnaire respectively. RESULTS A total of 390 participants returned the questionnaire (response rate 87%). Age, education, professional group and care experience were associated with knowledge scores, and overall dementia knowledge was poor. Attitudes were generally positive and influenced by age, professional group, gender and care experience. The experience of caring for people with dementia was positively associated with a person-centred care approach, although the participants tended not to use a person-centred care approach. A statistically significant association was found between knowledge and attitudes (r = 0.379, P < 0.001), and between attitudes and care approach (r = 0.143, P < 0.001). However, dementia knowledge has no relationship with a person-centred approach. CONCLUSIONS Community health professionals showed generally positive attitudes towards people with dementia. However, they demonstrated poor dementia knowledge and tended not to use a person-centred care approach. The results suggest that a multifaceted approach consisting of educational interventions for community health professionals, and policy and resource development to meet the demand for community dementia care services, is urgently needed in China.
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- Yao Wang
- Xiang Ya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China.,Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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- Xiang Ya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Xiang Ya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China.
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- Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Wang Y, Xiao LD, Ullah S, He GP, De Bellis A. Evaluation of a nurse-led dementia education and knowledge translation programme in primary care: A cluster randomized controlled trial. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2017; 49:1-7. [PMID: 27855297 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2016.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2015] [Revised: 10/16/2016] [Accepted: 10/31/2016] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The lack of dementia education programmes for health professionals in primary care is one of the major factors contributing to the unmet demand for dementia care services. AIMS To determine the effectiveness of a nurse-led dementia education and knowledge translation programme for health professionals in primary care; participants' satisfaction with the programme; and to understand participants' perceptions of and experiences in the programme. DESIGN A cluster randomized controlled trial was used as the main methodology to evaluate health professionals' knowledge, attitudes and care approach. Focus groups were used at the end of the project to understand health professionals' perceptions of and experiences in the programme. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTINGS Fourteen community health service centres in a province in China participated in the study. Seven centres were randomly assigned to the intervention or control group respectively and 85 health professionals in each group completed the programme. METHODS A train-the-trainer model was used to implement a dementia education and knowledge translation programme. Outcome variables were measured at baseline, on the completion of the programme and at 3-month follow-up. A mixed effect linear regression model was applied to compare the significant differences of outcome measures over time between the two groups. Focus groups were guided by four semi-structured questions and analysed using content analysis. RESULTS Findings revealed significant effects of the education and knowledge translation programme on participants' knowledge, attitudes and a person-centred care approach. Focus groups confirmed that the programme had a positive impact on dementia care practice. CONCLUSIONS A dementia education and knowledge translation programme for health professionals in primary care has positive effects on their knowledge, attitudes, care approach and care practice.
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- Yao Wang
- Xiang Ya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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- ANZDATA and ANZOD Registry, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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- Xiang Ya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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Hunter PV, Hadjistavropoulos T, Thorpe L, Lix LM, Malloy DC. The influence of individual and organizational factors on person-centred dementia care. Aging Ment Health 2016; 20:700-8. [PMID: 26094885 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2015.1056771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Although some individual and organizational contributors to person-centred care or quality of care have been studied, they have rarely been examined together. Our goal was to investigate the association of personal and organizational-environmental characteristics with self-reported person-centred behaviours in long-term residential care settings. METHOD We asked 109 long-term care staff from two Canadian long-term care homes to complete scales assessing self-reported person-centred care, organizational support for person-centred care, beliefs about personhood in dementia, and burnout. Independent variables included four employee background characteristics (age, gender, occupation, and years of education), beliefs about personhood in dementia, burnout, and three aspects of organizational support for person-centred care (the physical environment of residents, collaboration on care, and support from management). Dependent variables included five aspects of person-centred care: autonomy, personhood, knowing the person, comfort care, and support for relationships .We used multiple linear regression analysis and changes in R(2) to test variable associations. RESULTS Including organizational variables in regression models resulted in statistically significant (p < .05) changes in R(2) for each of the five dependent variables. Including personal variables resulted in statistically significant changes in R(2) for some dependent variables, but not others. In particular, including employee background characteristics resulted in a statistically significant change in R(2) for comfort care, and including beliefs about personhood and burnout resulted in statistically significant changes in R(2) for personhood but not for other dependent variables. CONCLUSION Organizational characteristics are associated with several aspects of person-centred dementia care. Individual characteristics, including gender, beliefs about personhood, and burnout, appear to be more important to some aspects of person-centred dementia care (e.g., respect for personhood and comfort care) than others.
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- Paulette V Hunter
- a Department of Psychology, St. Thomas More College , University of Saskatchewan , Saskatoon , Canada
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- b Department of Psychology and Centre on Aging and Health , University of Regina , Regina , Canada
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- c Department of Psychiatry & Department of Community Health & Epidemiology , University of Saskatchewan , Saskatoon , Canada
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- e Department of Community Health Services, College of Medicine , University of Manitoba , Winnipeg , Canada
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- d Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies , University of Regina , Regina , Canada
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Grondin M, Bungener C. [Caregivers faced with anxiety-depressive disorders in elderly people with severe dementia]. SOINS. GERONTOLOGIE 2015; 20:34-38. [PMID: 26574131 DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2015.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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A survey of 104 caregivers in nursing homes assesses their knowledge of anxiety-depressive disorders in patients with severe dementia with aphasia and their proposed treatment. Despite a lack of training, information and tools to assess these disorders and offer adapted care, this survey highlights in particular caregivers' concern for these issues.
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- Marie Grondin
- Ehpad Les Volubilis, 16 rue Cornavent, 69150 Decines Charpieu, France.
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- Université Paris Descartes, laboratoire de psychopathologie et processus de santé-EA 4057-Paris Sorbonne Cité, 71 avenue Édouard-Vaillant, 92774 Boulogne cedex, France
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Randhawa H, Jiwa A, Oremus M. Identifying the components of clinical vignettes describing Alzheimer's disease or other dementias: a scoping review. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2015; 15:54. [PMID: 26174660 PMCID: PMC4502543 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-015-0179-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2014] [Accepted: 07/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Clinical vignettes are often used to elicit information about health conditions in research studies. This review summarizes the components of clinical vignettes describing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or other dementias. The purpose is to provide recommendations for the development of standardized vignettes that may be used in future studies. Methods MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, ASSIA, CINAHL were searched from their inception to June 2014. Primary English-language studies employing vignettes to describe AD or similar disorders (including other dementias and Parkinson’s disease) were included in the review. Included studies had to describe the content of the vignettes in the published manuscripts. The characteristics of the included studies and the vignettes were extracted in tabular form and summarized qualitatively. Results Forty-two studies were included in the review. Twenty-four of the studies contained at least one AD vignette, 11 had vignettes focusing on non-AD dementias, and seven contained vignettes describing conditions other than dementia. In total, 58 vignettes were obtained from the 42 included studies. Conclusions Key aspects to consider when constructing vignettes for AD or other dementias include writing the vignettes from a third-person perspective and presenting hypothetical patients as being at least 65 years of age. Researchers should develop standardized vignettes for use across studies. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12911-015-0179-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Harkanwal Randhawa
- Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
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Graneheim UH, Jansson L, Lindgren BM. Hovering between Heaven and Hell: An Observational Study Focusing on the Interactions between One Woman with Schizophrenia, Dementia, and Challenging Behaviour and her Care Providers. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2015; 36:543-50. [PMID: 26309174 DOI: 10.3109/01612840.2015.1007540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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This case study aims to illuminate the interactions between one woman (Alice) with schizophrenia, dementia, and challenging behaviour and her professional caregivers. We performed participant observations of these interactions and conducted informal interviews at the residential home where the woman lived. The transcripts were subjected to qualitative content analysis. The results showed that the interactions between Alice and her caregivers were experienced as hovering between heaven and hell. Alice struggled to bring order into her chaotic life world by splitting herself and others, and her caregivers struggled to protect Alice's and their own dignity by limiting her challenging behaviours. They also strived to understand their own and Alice's behaviour. Current practice in caring for people with challenging behaviour usually focuses on symptom reduction through medication and behavioural modification. Instead, we suggest moving toward an understanding of the experiences behind the challenging behaviours and designing person-centred care based on each patients' reality.
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A comprehensive approach to psychometric assessment of instruments used in dementia educational interventions for health professionals: A cross-sectional study. Int J Nurs Stud 2015; 52:568-77. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2014.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2014] [Revised: 11/18/2014] [Accepted: 11/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Terada S, Oshima E, Yokota O, Ikeda C, Nagao S, Takeda N, Sasaki K, Uchitomi Y. Person-centered care and quality of life of patients with dementia in long-term care facilities. Psychiatry Res 2013; 205:103-8. [PMID: 22974519 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2012.08.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2011] [Revised: 08/14/2012] [Accepted: 08/23/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Good quality of life (QOL) is an important goal of dementia care. However, there have been few studies on the relationship of care characteristics to QOL of dementia patients in long-term care facilities. We developed a questionnaire evaluating person-centered care and used it to assess person-centered care and QOL of elderly patients with dementia in both geriatric health service facilities (GHSF) and hospitals. In GHSF, person-centered care scores were not correlated with cognitive or activities of daily living (ADL) functions, but were significantly correlated with four subscale scores on a quality of life questionnaire for dementia (QOL-D) after controlling the effect of age, cognitive function, and ADL scores. In contrast, in hospitals, person-centered care scores were significantly correlated with cognitive and ADL function. We found quite different patterns in the relationship of person-centered care scores to clinical characteristics. Dementia care characteristics and QOL of dementia patients are significantly interrelated, especially in GHSF. Improvement of dementia care standards might affect the QOL of dementia patients. We should pay more attention to the quality of dementia care and QOL of dementia patients.
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- Seishi Terada
- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan.
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Jonas-Simpson C, Mitchell GJ, Carson J, Whyte C, Dupuis S, Gillies J. Phenomenological shifts for healthcare professionals after experiencing a research-based drama on living with dementia. J Adv Nurs 2011; 68:1944-55. [PMID: 22082306 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2011.05877.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM The aim of this article is to report research findings describing phenomenological shifts, that is, changes in patterns of lived experience, for healthcare professionals who attended a performance of a research-based drama, called I'm Still Here. BACKGROUND The research drama, based on six studies, was created to help change the ways persons understand, think about and relate with persons living with dementia. METHODS In 2006-2007, 50 healthcare professionals from various disciplines and eight nursing students participated in this study. Participants were recruited from four Canadian cities in the province of Ontario where focus groups were held before and after engaging in a live performance of I'm Still Here. FINDINGS Analysis of focus group transcripts showed shifts in patterns of lived experience for the healthcare professional participants as evident in the participants' descriptions. The phenomenological shifts reflected a move from descriptions of 'diminishing humanness to discerning humanness', from 'disengaged care/mundane relating to reflexive relating in the now', and 'terrifying portrayals of loss to awakening to hopeful possibility'. The shifts described herein are supported with examples from the focus group transcripts. CONCLUSIONS Findings reveal the power of drama as a vibrant and meaningful means of shifting understandings, images and intended actions of healthcare professions which have the potential to affect the lived experiences, relationships and quality of life of persons with dementia.
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Enmarker I, Olsen R, Hellzen O. Management of person with dementia with aggressive and violent behaviour: a systematic literature review. Int J Older People Nurs 2011; 6:153-62. [PMID: 21539720 DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-3743.2010.00235.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM Studies indicate that physical and pharmacological restraints are still often in the frontline of aggression management in a large number of nursing homes. In the present literature review the aim was to describe, from a nursing perspective, aggressive and violent behaviour in people with dementia living in nursing home units and to find alternative approaches to the management of dementia related aggression as a substitute to physical and chemical restraints. METHODS A systematic literature review in three phases, including a content analysis of 21 articles published between 1999 and August 2009 has been conducted. RESULTS The results could be summarised in two themes: 'origins that may trigger violence' and 'activities that decrease the amount of violent behaviour'. Together, the themes showed that violence was a phenomenon that could be described as being connected to a premorbid personality and often related to the residents' personal care. It was found that if the origin of violent actions was the residents' pain, it was possible to minimise it through nursing activities. This review also indicated that an organisation in special care units for residents who exhibit aggressive and violent behaviour led to the lesser use of mechanical restraints, but also an increased use of non-mechanical techniques. CONCLUSION The optimal management of aggressive and violent actions from residents with dementia living in nursing homes was a person-centred approach to the resident. Qualitative studies focusing on violence were sparsely found, and this underlines the importance of further research in this area to elucidate how violence and aggressiveness is experienced and understood by both staff and patients. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE To communicate with people with dementia provides a challenge for nurses and other health caregivers. To satisfy the needs of good nursing care, an important aspect is therefore to get knowledge and understanding about aggressive and violent behaviour and its management.
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- Ingela Enmarker
- Faculty of Health Science, Nord-Trondelag University College, Namsos, Norway.
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Need support and wellbeing during morning care activities: an observational study on resident–staff interaction in nursing homes. AGEING & SOCIETY 2011. [DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x10001522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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ABSTRACTQuality of life and wellbeing in nursing homes are becoming more important in research and practice. One of the main influences on residents' wellbeing is the interaction with their professional care-givers. The purpose of this study was to explore to what extent care-givers support the residents' needs of relatedness, autonomy and competence, and how this need support is related to wellbeing. Residents and their professional care-givers of four nursing homes in the Netherlands participated in an observational and questionnaire study. Three video-observations of each resident (with different care-givers) were made during morning care. Additional data were collected by means of questionnaires. The results show that the needs of residents were, on average, moderately fulfilled during care interactions. More need support by care-givers was related to higher resident wellbeing. Care-givers provided more need support to residents with stronger functional impairments. More need support was provided by higher-educated care-givers and care-givers in higher job functions. The results show the importance of need support for situational wellbeing, but the contribution to the general subjective wellbeing of residents remains unclear. Further (longitudinal) research is needed to investigate changes in wellbeing over time. Possible differences between subjective ratings and observations of need support and wellbeing should be taken into account.
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Developing effective educational approaches for Liaison Old Age Psychiatry teams: a literature review of the learning needs of hospital staff in relation to managing the confused older patient. Int Psychogeriatr 2010; 22:874-85. [PMID: 20003634 DOI: 10.1017/s1041610209991475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Deficiencies in the knowledge, skills and attitudes of all healthcare professionals working within the general hospital contribute towards the suboptimal care of older hospitalized patients with confusion. In the U.K., policy dictates that Liaison Old Age Psychiatry teams deliver effective education to general hospital clinical staff. The purpose of this paper is to review the literature concerning the learning needs of healthcare professionals in relation to managing confusion in the older patient in order to inform effective educational approaches for Liaison Old Age Psychiatry teams. METHODS A broad range of medical and educational databases were searched. Identified English language studies were selected for further analysis if they had a specific educational focus in the hospital setting and then further subdivided into intervention and naturalistic studies. The impact of intervention studies was evaluated by Kirkpatrick's system. Learning needs, as determined from the naturalistic studies, were mapped to identify themes. RESULTS 13 intervention studies were identified. Despite a high level of effectiveness for educational interventions, it was unclear what the active components were. A further 23 naturalistic studies were identified; their findings focused on knowledge gaps, diagnostic behaviors and experiences, attitudes and training issues. Few studies specifically researched learning needs or the educational role of liaison teams. Conspicuous by its absence was reference to relevant educational theories. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this review can be incorporated in the planning of local curricula by Liaison Teams in order to design educational strategies. There is a need for further research, especially studies exploring the learning needs of all healthcare professionals.
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Kada S, Nygaard HA, Mukesh BN, Geitung JT. Staff attitudes towards institutionalised dementia residents. J Clin Nurs 2009; 18:2383-92. [PMID: 19583668 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.02791.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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AIM To explore the attitudes of staff caring for institutionalised dementia residents and the variables associated with these attitudes. METHODS Fourteen nursing homes and one hospital-based geriatric ward in Bergen, Norway were surveyed, using the translation of an Approach to Dementia Questionnaire. The study population (n = 291) was a mixture of registered nurses, auxiliary nurses, nursing assistants and non-trained aides. DESIGN Survey. RESULTS Significant differences in hope and person-centred attitudes were identified in this study. Nursing assistants, compared with registered nurses (p = 0.02), had significantly lower hope attitudes. Staff over 50 years of age reported significantly lower hope attitudes (p = 0.01) than those under 40 years of age. Staff with 10 and fewer years of work experience reported significantly lower hope attitudes (p = 0.02) than those with more than 10 years of experience. Nurses with specialised training in geriatrics, psychiatry or dementia care had significantly higher hope attitudes, compared with nurses without any special training (p = 0.04). The person-centred attitude was lower among participants who were over 50 years old, compared with their counterparts under the age of 40 (p < or = 0.01). DISCUSSION Education, age, work experience, care unit size and specialised training are associated with differences in attitudes. We recommend that employers be proactive in encouraging and facilitating staff development by offering further training that aims to impart more positive attitudes. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Improvements in staff competency levels will be more important in the future, as a result of the forecasted increase in the percentage of the population who will suffer from dementia and reside in nursing homes.
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- Sundaran Kada
- Faculty of Health and Social Science, Bergen University College, Bergen, Norway.
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BACKGROUND The behavioural problems of people with dementia are often considered as one of the most challenging issues in caring. Special Care Units (SCUs) have flourished since the 1980s with the aim of taking care of dementia patients, usually those with Alzheimer's disease, and in particular for those with behavioural problems. Although lacking a standard definition, SCUs are usually situated within nursing homes and commonly include the features of trained staffing, special programming, a modified physical environment, and family involvement. The costs of SCUs are commonly higher than for 'standard' nursing home care. However, evaluat ions of the outcomes of SCUs have yielded conflicting results. A systematic review of this evidence is therefore warranted . OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effect of SCUs on behavioural problems, mood, use of restraints and psychotropic medication in patients with dementia. SEARCH STRATEGY The trials were identified from a search of the Specialized Register of the Cochrane Dementia and Cognitive Improvement Group (CDCIG), The Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO and CINAHL on 6 September 2007 using the search terms: Special Care Units or SCUs. The CDCIG Specialized Register contains records from major healthcare databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, CENTRAL, and LILACS as well as many ongoing trial databases and grey literature sources. SELECTION CRITERIA All randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in which the outcomes of SCUs were compared against traditional nursing units (nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities) were included. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two reviewing authors independently read the full reports of the potentially eligible studies and selected those that met the inclusion criteria. Discrepancies were resolved by discussions among the two reviewing authors. Final consensus was reached with input from a third member of the team when necessary. MAIN RESULTS No RCTs meeting the selection criteria were identified. Since it is unlikely, for ethical and practical reasons that an RCT of SCUs will be conducted, a systematic review of non-RCTs using the same protocol and criteria was conducted. There were eight non-RCTs that fulfilled the criteria for inclusion. Only four studies had data which could be extracted for pooling in meta-analysis. Differences between comparator groups in these nonRCTs ? for example in severity of dementia - w ere not adequately adjusted for and were common in the trial which accounted for almost all of the positive outcomes of SCUs (Nobili, 2006)All of the results of the outcomes came only from single studies except for "physical restraint use" at 6 months, which included data from two studies. A small improvement in total Neuropsychiatric Inventory scores, favouring SCU was noted in one study at 6, 12 and 18 months. The use of physical restraints was less common in SCUs at 6 and 12 months (OR= 0.46 (95% CI 0.27 to 0.80), p=0.006; and OR=0.49 (0.27 to 0.88), p=0.02 respectively). Patients in SCUs were less depressed at 3 months than those in traditional nursing home (WMD -6.30 (-7.88 to -4.72) Cornell points, p<0.00001). There was only one observation that favoured the control group: a small but significant effect favouring traditional nursing home care was observed at 6 months in the mean number of psychotropic medications used (WMD 0.20, CI 0.00 to 0.40, z=1.96, P=0.05). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There are no identified RCTs investigating the effects of SCUs on behavioural symptoms in dementia, and no strong evidence of benefit from the available non-RCTs. It is probably more important to implement best practice than to provide a specialized care environment. The routine collection of data on behaviour, restraint and psychotropic drug use across multiple nursing home settings offers the best modality for formal evaluation of the benefit or otherwise of SCUs.
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- Claudia Ky Lai
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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Lilja L, Hellzén O. Disconfirmed in one's otherness: A comparison between the nurse's view of the patient's past, present and future and the patient's own view of the past, present and future. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2009. [DOI: 10.1080/17482620601164862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Hansebo G, Kihlgren M. Carers’ reflections about their video-recorded interactions with patients suffering from severe dementia. J Clin Nurs 2008. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2001.00558.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Edvardsson D, Nordvall K. Lost in the present but confident of the past: experiences of being in a psycho-geriatric unit as narrated by persons with dementia. J Clin Nurs 2008; 17:491-8. [PMID: 18205681 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01826.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To illuminate meanings of being in a psycho-geriatric unit. Background. There are known risks associated with moving persons with dementia from home to an institution, but little is known about how they experience being in psycho-geriatric units. METHOD Using open-ended research interviews, six persons with mild to severe dementia were asked to narrate about their experiences in the hospital. The interviews were interpreted using a phenomenological hermeneutical method of analysis. RESULTS The comprehensive understanding of being in a psycho-geriatric unit points towards an understanding of being lost in the present but confident of the past. The analysis showed that the participants appeared lost as they could not narrate where they were and why, but that they became confident when narrating about their previous life. The analysis also showed that being in the hospital meant sharing living space with strangers, invasions of private space and establishing new acquaintances. Being in the unit could also mean boredom and devaluation for participants. The interviews were interpreted in the light of narrative theory of identity: persons with dementia narrating about previous life experiences as to make claims of how to be interpreted by others; as persons instead of merely as 'demented' patients. CONCLUSIONS Experiences of care narrated by persons with dementia present meaningful and useful information that can provide feedback to inform care practice. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Experiences of care from persons with dementia provide meaningful information about care and the doing and being of staff. Creating time for conversations with these persons may facilitate well-being.
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Engström J, Bruno E, Holm B, Hellzén O. Palliative sedation at end of life—A systematic literature review. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2007; 11:26-35. [PMID: 16844417 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2006.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2005] [Revised: 02/28/2006] [Accepted: 02/28/2006] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Palliative sedation at the end of life to handle unmanageable symptoms has been much debated. A systematic literature review in three phases including a content analysis of 15 articles published between the years 1990 and 2005 has been conducted. The aim was to describe the phenomenon of 'palliative sedation at the end of life' from a nursing perspective. The results can be summarised in three themes: 'Important factors leading to the patient receiving sedation at the end of life', 'Attitudes to palliative sedation at the end of life' and 'Nurses' experience of palliative sedation at the end of a patient's life'. Together, the themes show that palliative sedation is a phenomenon that could be described as sedation given to fewer than 40% of dying patients during their last 4 days of life. It is usually given because of the patient's pain, agitation and/or dyspnoea. Professionals usually have positive attitudes towards it and their view differs from that of the public's view regarding it as continuously deep sedation, whereas the public regards it as being close to euthanasia. Studies focusing on nursing care during palliative sedation are hard to find and this underlines the importance of further research in this area to elucidate the nurses' role during palliative sedation.
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- Joakim Engström
- Medical Clinic, Västernorrland County Council, Sundsvall, Sweden
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Lilja L, Hellzén M, Lind I, Hellzén O. The meaning of depression: Swedish nurses' perceptions of depressed inpatients. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2006; 13:269-78. [PMID: 16737493 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2850.2006.00946.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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People suffering from depressive disorder are affected by one of the western world's largest medical groups of disorders in both psychiatric and general medicine. Drug treatment is usually the first-line intervention and has been shown to be an effective treatment. Other therapies, including nursing interventions that could be implemented in care, are infrequently used. It is therefore important to understand whether nurses' perceptions of depressed people could be explained from the medical model by defining the nurses' view of psychiatric inpatients. Therefore, the aim of this study was, with the clinical picture as the starting point, to investigate the nurses' view of hospitalized patients with a diagnosis of depression. In this prospective study, 155 nurses' opinion of depression among depressive inpatients was assessed using a questionnaire based on the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale. To elucidate the relationship between the variables in the questionnaire, factor analysis rotated by the Varimax method with Kaiser's normalization was used. The factor analysis identified five factors. The number of variables was reduced from 61 to 34. Based on the factor interpretation, an initial factor structure for the depressive inpatient was defined. The identified factors were interpreted and labelled to create the nurses' fused "picture" or meaning of the depressed inpatient as an individual who experienced feelings of annihilation, alienation, fatigue, emptiness and affliction, an individual who is disconnected from the whole of temporality.
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- L Lilja
- Department of Health Sciences, Mid-Sweden University, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden.
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Hellzén O, Asplund K. Nurses' narratives about their residents when caring for people with long-term mental illness in municipal group dwellings. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2006; 15:60-9. [PMID: 16499792 DOI: 10.1111/j.1447-0349.2006.00404.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Nurses working in community psychiatric care are expected to spend time with the residents, in a genuine, professional way, irrespective of their own feelings towards them. Fourteen nurses at two group dwellings in Sweden were interviewed about their experiences when caring for people with long-term mental illness. Narrative interviews were conducted and interpreted using a method inspired by Ricoeur. The analyses were performed in two steps: the first shows that residents could be divided into four different typologies or patterns--the good, the disabled, the invisible, and the bad residents, of which the nurses liked the first two and disliked the last two. In the second analysis, two themes were formulated to describe the nurses' experiences of 'replenishing one's self-worth and self-esteem' and 'giving up the caring role'. These results were interpreted and reflected on in the light of a theoretical framework in order to obtain a deeper understanding of the text. The study indicates that the question of whether nurses liked or disliked the residents appears to be closely related to whether or not the individual resident confirmed the nurse. Residents who confirmed nurses were liked and given attention, whereas those who did not were disliked and given a minimum of time together with the nurse.
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- Ove Hellzén
- Department of Health Sciences, Mid-Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden.
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Nordam A, Torjuul K, Sørlie V. Ethical challenges in the care of older people and risk of being burned out among male nurses. J Clin Nurs 2005; 14:1248-56. [PMID: 16238771 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2005.01230.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to illuminate the meaning of being in ethically difficult situations when caring for older people, as experienced by male nurses. BACKGROUND Nurses and physicians are frequently faced with ethical issues and challenges in their work with older people in hospitals. Male nurses are a minority group in the nursing profession, thus it is important to listen to their lived experiences of the ethical challenges they are faced with in their work. METHOD The study is part of a comprehensive investigation into the narratives of female and male physicians and nurses, concerning their experiences of being in ethically difficult care situations in the care of older people. Five male nurses working at gerontology wards at a university hospital in Norway participated in the study. A phenomenological hermeneutical method was applied. RESULTS The narratives revealed that the nurses were focusing on good nursing, emphasizing what meeting the patient entails. They highlighted what they perceived as barriers to good nursing. A third theme was ethical challenges, which lead to emotional and moral strain and a fear of becoming burned out. CONCLUSIONS Continuous stress, little degree of autonomy and high expectations of oneself are causing the male nurses much moral strain. These factors place them at risk of being burned out. The nurses emphasized that burn out can be counteracted by clinical supervision. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE It is suggested that the male nurses feeling of doing an important and rewarding job may be essential for protection against becoming burned out and why they can endure being in ethically difficult care situations. Other institutional support structures like ethics education and ethics rounds are suggested to reduce the level of moral strain.
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- Ann Nordam
- Centre for Medical Ethics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Campbell SL. Resident Attractiveness: An Influential Factor in the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes. J Gerontol Nurs 2005; 31:18-25. [PMID: 16130358 DOI: 10.3928/0098-9134-20050801-10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Studying the characteristics considered attractive in residents in long-term care can provide an innovative picture of how nursing staff may perceive and inadvertently respond to residents based on those characteristics. It may be difficult to believe that attractiveness can affect the quality of residents' care. However, being open to the discovery of all factors that may influence the quality of care is important to promote positive changes in resident outcomes in nursing homes.
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- Sara L Campbell
- Illinois State University, Mennonite College of Nursing, Campus Box 5810, Normal, IL 61790, USA
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Hellzén O. Nurses' personal statements about factors that influence their decisions about the time they spend with residents with long-term mental illness living in psychiatric group dwellings. Scand J Caring Sci 2004; 18:257-63. [PMID: 15355519 DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-6712.2004.00284.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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One seldom-discussed issue is the factors that influence nurses' decisions about the time they spend with residents in psychiatric care. This study uses a qualitative naturalistic approach and consists of an analysis of focus-group interviews with nurses, which aimed to identify factors affecting nurses' decisions about being with or being nonattendant in their relationship with their residents. Two series of focus-group interviews were conducted, interpreted and analysed through content analysis. The study included all the staff (n=32) at two municipal psychiatric group dwellings housing residents mainly with a diagnosis of long-term schizophrenia. This study revealed that the main factor that determined nurses' nurse/resident time together or nonattendance time was whether they liked or disliked the individual resident. One possible explanation is the carers' change from a perspective in which the nursing care was given on the basis of each resident's needs and rights, based on the individual nurse's professional judgement, to a consumer perspective, which leads to a change in responsibility from themselves to the individual residents.
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- Ove Hellzén
- Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, Mid-Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden.
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Malloy DC, Hadjistavropoulos T. The problem of pain management among persons with dementia, personhood, and the ontology of relationships. Nurs Philos 2004; 5:147-59. [PMID: 15189555 DOI: 10.1111/j.1466-769x.2004.00174.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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While pain is common among seniors, it is not adequately treated or managed. In particular, pain in seniors with dementia is often undertreated and undermanaged. Although the undertreatment of pain among persons with cognitive impairments represents a serious ethical concern for pain clinicians, most writers in the area explain the undertreatment of pain by focusing on issues related to liability, fears of addiction to opioids, and erroneous beliefs that pain is a normal part of the ageing process. We argue that the philosophical notion of personhood must also be given careful attention when considering the problem of pain undermanagement. In this paper, we consider the undertreatment of pain among seniors with dementia, while focusing on the ontology of relationships and on existential philosophy. Moreover, we outline a series of recommendations to help minimize the probability of pain undertreatment in this population and to encourage considerations relating to personhood when treating people with dementia.
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- David C Malloy
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Ove RNH, Lisbeth RNK, Gustaf RNTNK. Living in a group dwelling: how do residents spend their time in a psychiatric group dwelling? Int J Nurs Stud 2004; 41:651-9. [PMID: 15240089 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2003.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2002] [Accepted: 01/09/2003] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The aim of the study was to investigate how residents at psychiatric group dwellings spend their time. The study consisted of two parts: questionnaires and an observation survey. It included all the staff at two municipal psychiatric group dwellings where the residents were primarily diagnosed as having long-term schizophrenia. This study indicated that, even if the dwellings had a creative climate, there was a negative process in terms of nurses' well-being with a high level of depersonalisation. The residents who displayed a predominant picture of negative symptoms were left alone for 84% of the day, and 29.5% of this could be explained by their illness. The remainder of the residents' time alone remains unexplained.
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- R N Hellzén Ove
- Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, Mid-Sweden University, Sundsvall 85170, Sweden.
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Reichman S, Leonard C, Mintz T, Kaizer C, Lisner-Kerbel H. Compiling life history resources for older adults in institutions: development of a guide. J Gerontol Nurs 2004; 30:20-8; quiz 55-6. [PMID: 15022823 DOI: 10.3928/0098-9134-20040201-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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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Focus groups were conducted for nursing staff, visiting family members, and residents of a long-term care facility, with the purpose of developing a guide for compiling a life history resource. When compiling the proposed guideline, one must consider not only the topics to include, but also the process of collecting the information and the format for presentation. A key finding was that members of all three groups believed that the process of sharing and collecting life history information was an important step in promoting and enhancing the relationship between nursing staff and residents, and nursing staff and residents' families.
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- Sonia Reichman
- Department of Communication Disorders, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Hellzén O, Kristiansen L, Norbergh KG. Nurses' attitudes towards older residents with long-term schizophrenia. J Adv Nurs 2003; 43:616-22. [PMID: 12950567 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2648.2003.02760.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND In institutional care, a symptom-oriented approach is a frequently used but seldom-discussed method for treating people with severe mental illness. AIM To investigate whether nurses' approach could be explained with reference to a client's individual clinical picture or the fact that they had a diagnosis of schizophrenia. METHODS An exploratory study of the staff's view of a caring approach for a fictitious older long-term schizophrenic resident was conducted. All nurses working in the field of psychiatry at seven different units in one municipality in northern Sweden were an integral part of the study. The units were divided into two groups and classified as 'dwelling' or 'support'. The 'dwelling group' was characterized by nurses working at traditional group dwellings, and the 'support group' by nurses working in small teams and visiting people with long-term mental illness in their homes. Responses were received from 62 women and 23 men, of whom 14 were Registered Nurses and 69 were Enrolled Nurses. A questionnaire was used, developed from a case description of a 68-year-old woman with typical symptoms of severe cognitive decline, with problematic behaviour and a diagnosis of long-term schizophrenia. FINDINGS The main finding was that nurses with long experience became less sensitive in their relationship with the resident than less experienced nurses. There appeared to be a tendency for long work experience to have a negative effect on nurses' attitudes towards the resident. CONCLUSIONS The nurses could be interpreted as being caught in a moral dilemma between ends and means. This dilemma could be represented on the one hand as the 'conformist mode', with an acceptance of ends and means, and on the other hand as the 'innovation mode', with acceptance of ends but with few legitimate means to achieve them.
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- Ove Hellzén
- Department of Health and Caring Science, Mid-Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden.
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Edvardsson JD, Sandman PO, Rasmussen BH. Meanings of giving touch in the care of older patients: becoming a valuable person and professional. J Clin Nurs 2003; 12:601-9. [PMID: 12790874 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2702.2003.00754.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Touch is central to nursing and health care workers frequently touch their patients, consciously or unconsciously in their interactions with them. Most literature has studied touch from a patient perspective, thus inquiry about professionals' experiences are rare. The aim of this study was to illuminate meanings of giving touch in nursing care of older patients. To understand the meaning of lived experiences of giving touch in care of older patients, interviews with 12 health care professionals in northern Sweden were analysed using a phenomenological-hermeneutic approach influenced by the philosophy of Ricoeur. The findings show that giving touch in the care of older patients is a transforming experience, where one suddenly perceives oneself as both a valuable person and professional who no longer powerlessly confronts patients' haunted and disrupted bodies, but who, by means of touch, has gained power to ease this suffering. The experience also transforms the way one regards older patients. Instead of seeing a severely demanding patient suffering from dementia and/or pain, one is able to see the person behind the disease as a human being, like oneself. A relationship described as calm, friendly and humane is created between caregiver and patient when giving touch, a relationship that transcends the moment of touch and influences one's way of caring. This understanding is presented using the theoretical framework of the philosophy of Marcel. Giving touch has the power to shed new light on health care professionals' experiences of caring for older patients suffering from dementia and/or pain, giving them the power to be a valuable person and professional.
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Aoki Y, Davies S. Survey of continuing professional education within nursing homes. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2002; 11:902-3, 906-12. [PMID: 12131844 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2002.11.13.10449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/01/2002] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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This article reports a survey of qualified nurses employed in nursing homes in a large city in the north of England. The aim of the study was to describe nurses' experiences and perceptions of continuing professional education (CPE), and their views on the development of their knowledge and skills through formal and informal education. Findings revealed that nurses in nursing homes perceived the value of educational programmes but had limited opportunities to attend formal education programmes. They faced a number of barriers and challenges in accessing formal education. Various informal ways of learning were used, including reading professional journals, watching videotapes and television programmes and accessing the Internet. However, respondents appeared not to use fully opportunities for sharing knowledge with colleagues. Although this study is based on a small sample, the findings support those of other studies in this field. Collectively, these studies suggest an urgent need to develop a range of approaches to CPE within care homes, both formal and informal, if the standards outlined within recent policy initiatives are to be achieved.
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- Yumie Aoki
- Division of Gerontological Nursing, Department of Nursing School of Health and Social Services, Saitama Prefectual University, Japan
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Bower FL, McCullough CS, Pille BL. Synthesis of Research Findings Regarding Alzheimer's Disease: Part IV, Education of Family and Staff Caregivers. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2002. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-475x.2002.00128.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM The aim of this paper is to review the potential for, and the limitations of, the use of vignettes in research that seeks an understanding of people's attitudes, perceptions and beliefs, particularly with regard to sensitive subjects such as health care. BACKGROUND Vignettes, in the form of text or pictures presented to research participants to prompt responses to interview questions, are widely used throughout the social sciences although their use in nursing research is less developed. REVIEW FOCUS: This review paper begins by addressing the differences between vignettes and real life processes. The following sections explore some of the practical advantages and pitfalls of using vignettes in social and nursing research. CONCLUSION The paper demonstrates how vignettes can be very useful research tools yielding valuable data when studying people's attitudes, perceptions and beliefs in social and nursing research.
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- Rhidian Hughes
- Department of Palliative Care and Policy, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine, King's College London, London, UK.
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Hansebo G, Kihlgren M. Carers' reflections about their video-recorded interactions with patients suffering from severe dementia. J Clin Nurs 2001; 10:737-47. [PMID: 11822845 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2702.2001.00558.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Stimulated recall interviews were used in connection with carers' video-recorded interactions with patients suffering from severe dementia before, during and after a 1-year intervention involving supervision for individualized nursing care. The aim was to illuminate carers' reflections on their everyday life with the patients, and to find out if any changes took place across the intervention. A phenomenological-hermeneutic approach was used in the analysis, which revealed that carers' reflections were focused on the carers themselves, on the patients, on context and on the work itself in the shared everyday life. After repeated stimulated recall interviews, together with supervision every month, an improvement in carers' ability to verbalize their reflections and an awareness and knowledge about their own influence on care quality were seen. The interdependence between carers and patients made it necessary for the carers to cope with many complicated here-and-now situations, and in their reflections the carers kept coming back to their efforts to maintain a sense of dignity for the patients as well as for themselves. Reflection through stimulated recall seems to be an important tool for carers in dementia care to facilitate understanding and to help them learn through lived experience, thus developing their skills in nursing care.
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- G Hansebo
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy and Elderly Care Research, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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