The impact of facility ownership on nurses’ and care workers’ perceptions of missed care in Australian residential aged care

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 355-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Henderson ◽  
Ian Blackman ◽  
Eileen Willis ◽  
Terri Gibson ◽  
Kay Price ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aged Care ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Missed Care ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Missed care in residential aged care in Australia: An exploratory study

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 411-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Henderson ◽  
Eileen Willis ◽  
Lily Xiao ◽  
Ian Blackman
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Missed Care

scholarly journals The Impact of Musculoskeletal Conditions on Assessed Levels of Care Required by Older Australians

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiffany K Gill ◽  
Steve Wesselingh ◽  
Maria C Inacio
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Community Care ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Musculoskeletal Conditions ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionMusculoskeletal problems, including conditions such as back pain, neck pain, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and osteoarthritis are common in the population and significant contributors to global disease burden. Age is one of the most common risk factors for musculoskeletal conditions and over 40% of older people accessing residential aged care have a musculoskeletal condition. It is not known whether individuals living in the community with musculoskeletal conditions have similar needs to those in permanent care and this is important to know in order to provide appropriate care. Objectives and ApproachThe objective of this study was to profile individuals with musculoskeletal conditions in different aged care service settings (i.e. permanent care, community care only, transition/ respite care, or no services). Specifically, we examined the concurrent chronic conditions, health risk factors and functional limitations of individuals by service setting. A cross-sectional evaluation of individuals in the National Historical Cohort of the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) between 2004 and 2014 was conducted. Multivariable logistic regression models estimated the factors associated with being in different aged care settings. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were determined. Results401,026 (42.5%) individuals with musculoskeletal conditions were assessed for aged care service eligibility during the study period. Of these 197,181 (49.2%) accessed permanent care, 37,003 (9.2%) accessed home care, 54,826 (13.7%) transition/respite, and 112,016 (27.9%) - no care. Individuals accessing community care compared to residential care were more likely to be female, have pain and have difficulty maintaining their home, as were individuals accessing no services compared to residential care. Conclusion / ImplicationsCompared to those in residential care, individuals with musculoskeletal conditions in the community with or without assistance had few differences related to other chronic conditions and functional limitations. But the reasons why some had support, while others did not, are unclear.

Accommodation payment plans in residential aged care: The impact of consumer choice

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olukorede Abiona ◽  
Serena Yu ◽  
Mike Woods ◽  
Kees van Gool
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Choice ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
The Impact

Investigating the Impacts of Acculturation Stress on Migrant Care Workers in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities

2020 ◽  
pp. 104365962094781
Author(s):  
Bola Adebayo ◽  
Pam Nichols ◽  
Matthew A. Albrecht ◽  
Bianca Brijnath ◽  
Karen Heslop
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Acculturation Stress ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Occupational Roles ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Aged Care Facilities ◽  
Residential Aged Care Facilities

Introduction: Migrant care workers are a growing portion of the aged care workforce in high-income countries. This study investigated the impacts of acculturation stress on the well-being of migrant care workers. Method: A cross-sectional national survey was conducted among migrant care workers ( n = 272) across five Australian states and one territory using the Riverside Acculturation Stress Inventory (RASI) and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS 21). Results: Acculturation stress was high ( M = 38.4; SD = 14.1; 38.9% scored ≥40 out of 75), but respondents scored in the normal to mild ranges (85% to 93%) on the DASS 21 scale. Enrolled and registered nurses had the highest acculturation stress levels when compared with other occupational roles. Ethnicity, F(4, 254) = 11.0, p < .001; occupational roles, F(3, 254) = 3.0, p = .03; and self-reported English proficiency, F(1, 254) = 4.17, p = .04, were statistically significant. Conclusions: Addressing acculturation stress may improve job satisfaction and retention among migrant care workers.

scholarly journals Woven Narratives: A Craft Encounter with Tapestry Weaving in a Residential Aged Care Facility

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 256-286
Author(s):  
Ilona Pappne Demecs ◽  
Evonne Miller
Keyword(s):  
Care Home ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Arts Based Research ◽  
Participatory Art ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Residential Aged Care Facility ◽  
The Impact

For six months, a tapestry artist/researcher moved her studio into an aged care home to conduct a participatory art project. Drawing on ethnographic-based qualitative approaches, narrative inquiry and researcher-generated photographs, this arts-based research textually and visually documents the impact of introducing the studio-based craft activity of participatory tapestry weaving into an aged care environment. As well as highlighting the joy of creative collaboration and of learning a new skill, this project explores how tapestry weaving facilitated the understanding of the participants’ worlds through stories and reminiscence. This paper also disseminates that craft, as a practice and method, connects materials, ideas and people through engagement, and facilitates wellbeing. Given rapid population ageing, and the fear and stigma surrounding aged care homes, this paper argues that craft practice might help demystify and connect aged care with the broader community, as well as enhancing residents’ quality of life.

scholarly journals Staff perceptions of families in rural residential aged care

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Kaye Elizabeth Ervin ◽  
Maddalena Cross ◽  
Alison Koschel
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Good Reason ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Family Participation ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Care Family ◽  
Aged Care Facilities ◽  
Negative Perceptions

Abstract:Objective – The aim of the project was to identify staff opinions of working with families rural in residential aged care. Method – Staff from 3 aged care facilities completed and returned a questionnaire on their opinion about working with families and family participation in aged care settings. Results – There was a 46.9% return rate, with 85% of staff reporting that families should be encouraged to participate in the care of their relatives. However, the findings also report 87% of staff perceived that family members were hostile without good reason and 76% report families were angry with aged care workers and undermined their treatment efforts. Conclusions – Family participation in aged care settings is essential for provision of person-centred care practices. The current negative perceptions of families expressed by rural aged care staff requires further research or at a minimum the use of a tool to monitor organisations performance in relations with families.  Key Words Aged care, Family participation, Person-centred care, Residential care, Staff/Family relationships 

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