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Stephens CE, Massimo L, Harris M, Evans LK, Buckwalter KC. Advances in geropsychiatric nursing: A decade in review. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2020; 34:281-287. [PMID: 33032747 PMCID: PMC7547149 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2020.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This article provides a brief overview of the early development of geropsychiatric nursing (GPN) as background for examining its advancement subsequent to the 2010 Future of Nursing (FON) Report. The FON's education, practice and leadership recommendations form the three pillars that have supported geropsychiatric nursing's continuing evolution, framed within a practice and policy perspective. Lessons learned are relevant to developing the next phase of FON recommendations. The importance of overcoming challenges faced by the field of GPN is supported by the aging global population, the directions of nursing as a discipline, and the clear necessity of an intra- and inter-professional approach to mental health and aging.
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- Caroline E Stephens
- University of Utah College of Nursing, 10 S 2000 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5880, United States.
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- University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, United States
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing, United States
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- University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, United States
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Mathur S, Manohar S, Chandran S, Raman R, Pereira P, Rao TS. Contemporary Vistas in Geriatric Sexuality. JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSEXUAL HEALTH 2019. [DOI: 10.1177/2631831819862889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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There is a substantial increase in the total geriatric population worldwide. This change in demography calls for a greater, deeper, and thorough understanding of elderly and age-related issues. Even though sexuality is a basic and vital driving force, human sexuality, especially elderly sexuality, is frequently misunderstood. Many myths and misconceptions regarding elderly sexuality exist which need attention. Contrary to the popular belief, studies reveal that sexual life continues to be an important aspect in later life and is often viewed by elderly as an expression of love, passion, affection, admiration, and loyalty. Various factors play a role in elderly sexuality including that of bio-psycho-social factors, changes in the body, presence of comorbid conditions along with sexual disorders. Sexual disorders, if present, should be treated and addressed adequately.
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- Supriya Mathur
- Department of Psychiatry, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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Fernández-Ballesteros R, Bustillos A, Casal CH, Casado JMLR. Age Discrimination, Eppur Si Muove (Yet It Moves). J Am Geriatr Soc 2016; 64:453-5. [PMID: 26889859 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.13949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Department of Social and Organizational Psychology, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Social and Organizational Psychology, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, Madrid, Spain
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- Geriatric Service, Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Hay ME, Connelly DM, Kinsella EA. Embodiment and aging in contemporary physiotherapy. Physiother Theory Pract 2016; 32:241-50. [DOI: 10.3109/09593985.2016.1138348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Melissa E. Hay
- Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- School of Physical Therapy, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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Freixas A, Luque B, Reina A. Sexuality in Older Spanish Women: Voices and Reflections. J Women Aging 2015; 27:35-58. [DOI: 10.1080/08952841.2014.928566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Anna Freixas
- Department of Psychology, University of Córdoba (Spain), Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, University of Córdoba (Spain), Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, University of Córdoba (Spain), Córdoba, Spain
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SummaryThe increasing number of old people is becoming a growing policy concern. Negative attitudes towards old people raise questions about the extent to which discrimination against old people exists and elder abuse occurs. This paper describes the occurrence of discrimination against old people and elder abuse, as well as the factors related to it, based on a review of (scientific) literature, official documents and the actions of legal bodies.Frequent or regular age discrimination, as experienced by old people themselves, is reported by a quarter of European citizens. Data on elder abuse vary and are often not representative; the same goes for data on inequality. Nevertheless, the analysis shows that discrimination against old age and elder abuse occurs regularly in the ‘western world’. Vulnerable old people are especially at risk. National and regional, multi-component action plans are recommended to combat discrimination against old people.
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McDougall GJ, Morgan S, Vaughan PW. Sixteen-month evaluation of depressive symptomatology in older adults. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2012; 26:e13-21. [PMID: 22449566 PMCID: PMC3314220 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2011.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2011] [Revised: 11/07/2011] [Accepted: 12/03/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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We examined the prevalence of depressive symptoms over time in a sample of community-residing older adults at baseline, 2 months, 6 months, and 14 months. The nonprobability sample (N = 222) was 90% female, 87% Caucasian, 15% Hispanic, and 12% African American with an average age of 75 years. If depressive symptoms had been measured at only one time, 19% of the sample would have scored above the cutoff versus 39% scoring above the cutoff when measured at all 4 periods. The findings provide evidence that depressive symptoms in older adults are variable and fluctuate over time. The significance of this research was the longitudinal evaluation of depressive symptoms in community-residing elders.
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Dahlke S. Examining Nursing Practice with Older Adults Through a Historical Lens. J Gerontol Nurs 2011; 37:41-8. [DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20110106-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2010] [Accepted: 07/30/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Elias J, Ryan A. A review and commentary on the factors that influence expressions of sexuality by older people in care homes. J Clin Nurs 2011; 20:1668-76. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03409.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Despite the significance of an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), African Americans are diagnosed in later stages of the disease and present with greater cognitive impairment at the time of diagnosis when compared to Euro-Americans. To this end, there exists a paucity of research on diagnostic pathways among African Americans with dementia. More specifically, few studies have explored help-seeking pathways from the initial manifestation of symptoms until an actual diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease was received from the perspective of African American caregivers. Thus, the present study examined the retrospective experiences of 17 African American caregivers who were given a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease for a family member with dementia. Participants completed face-to-face semi-structured interviews. Study findings revealed a complex interplay between the patient with dementia, entities that comprise their social support network, and clinicians.
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- University of Kentucky College of Preventive Medicine/Family
Practice and Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, USA,
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- University of Kentucky School of Public Health, USA,
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