Effectiveness of environment assessment tools to guide refurbishment of Australian residential aged care facilities: A systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-89
Author(s):  
Richard Fleming
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Environment Assessment ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Aged Care Facilities ◽  
Residential Aged Care Facilities

scholarly journals Process, impact and outcomes of medication review in Australian residential aged care facilities: A systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (S2) ◽  
pp. 9-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esa Y. H. Chen ◽  
Kate N. Wang ◽  
Janet K. Sluggett ◽  
Jenni Ilomäki ◽  
Sarah N. Hilmer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medication Review ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Aged Care Facilities ◽  
Residential Aged Care Facilities

scholarly journals Quality use of antipsychotic medicines inresidential aged care facilities in New Zealand

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry C. Ndukwe ◽  
Prasad S. Nishtala ◽  
Ting Wang ◽  
June M. Tordoff
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Nurse Managers ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Staff Education ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Aged Care Facilities ◽  
Residential Aged Care Facilities

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Antipsychotic medicines are used regularly or when required in residential aged care facilities to treat symptoms of dementia, but have been associated with several adverse effects. AIM The aim of this study was to examine ‘quality use’ of antipsychotic medicines in residential aged care facilities in New Zealand, by surveying nurse managers. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was mailed to 318 nurse managers working in a nationally representative sample of aged care facilities. A purpose-developed, pre-tested, 22-item structured questionnaire was used to explore practice related to the quality use of antipsychotic medicines. RESULTS Overall, 31.4% of nurse managers responded to the survey. They mostly (88%) had ≥ 1 year’s relevant work experience and 83% of facilities provided care for those within the range of 21 to 100 residents. Respondents reported that staff education on dementia management occurred early in employment. Two-thirds of participants reported non-pharmacological interventions were commonly used for managing challenging behaviours, while less than half (45%) cited administering antipsychotic medicine. Respondents reported ‘managing behavioural symptoms’ (81%) as one of the main indications for antipsychotic use. Frequently identified adverse effects of antipsychotic medicines were drowsiness or sedation (64%) and falls (61%). Over 90% reported general practitioners reviewed antipsychotic use with respect to residents’ target behaviour 3-monthly, and two-thirds used an assessment tool to appraise residents’ behaviour. DISCUSSION Staff education on dementia management soon after employment and resident 3-monthly antipsychotic medicine reviews were positive findings. However, a wider use of behavioural assessment tools might improve the care of residents with dementia and the quality use of antipsychotic medicines.

scholarly journals Dental Care Access and the Elderly: What Is the Role of Teledentistry? A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 9053
Author(s):  
Luca Aquilanti ◽  
Andrea Santarelli ◽  
Marco Mascitti ◽  
Maurizio Procaccini ◽  
Giorgio Rappelli
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Aged Care Facilities ◽  
Residential Aged Care Facilities

A high level of unmet oral health needs is very common among elderly people. In a society that is getting older and that has been hit so hard by the coronavirus pandemic, the development of new strategies aimed at enhancing general and oral health status should be crucial in order to promote healthy aging. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the feasibility of Teledentistry in communities or in a domiciliary setting where elderly people live. A structured and systematic research was performed on the major electronic databases for studies published in English until 30 June 2020: the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, and CINAHL databases. A total of 13 articles were identified through database searching using combinations of keywords. Out of 13 papers, eight abstracts were reviewed to assess if they were coherent with the aim of the study, and full texts were retrieved. After abstract reviews, seven articles were selected for closer inspection. Of these, six were assessed for eligibility. Four papers were aimed at assessing patients and health practitioners experiences about Teledentistry, three studies reported a cost analysis and cost description of Teledentistry in residential aged care facilities, and two studies investigated the feasibility and accuracy of Teledentistry for diagnosis dental pathology. The implementation of Teledentistry in residential aged care facilities and in home-assistance programs could be a viable tool for the management of oral care in people who cannot access dental care.

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