The impact of oral health education taken by personal support workers caring for a geriatric population in a long‐term care facility: A mixed‐methods study

Gerodontology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra L. Pawluk ◽  
Craig Dale ◽  
Jim Yuan Lai ◽  
Nelly Villacorta‐Siegal ◽  
Jagger Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Care Facility ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Long Term Care Facility ◽  
Personal Support ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Personal Support Workers ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Implementation of a Scheduled Toileting Program in a Long Term Care Facility: Evaluating the Impact on Injury Risk to Caregiving Staff

AAOHN Journal ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 52 (10) ◽  
pp. 427-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Engst ◽  
Rahul Chhokar ◽  
Dan Robinson ◽  
Ann Earthy ◽  
Annalee Yassi
Keyword(s):  
Injury Risk ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Term Care Facility ◽  
Long Term Care Facility ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Introduction of a Waterless Alcohol-Based Hand Rub in a Long-Term–Care Facility

2003 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 165-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lona Mody ◽  
Shelly A. McNeil ◽  
Rongjun Sun ◽  
Suzanne F. Bradley ◽  
Carol A. Kauffman
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Microbial Colonization ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Term Care Facility ◽  
Long Term Care Facility ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
The Impact

AbstractObjective:To examine the impact of introduction of an alcohol-based hand rub on hand hygiene knowledge and compliance and hand colonization of healthcare workers (HCWs) in a long-term-care facility (LTCF).Methods:Two floors of an LTCF participated. Ward A used the hand rub as an adjunct to soap and water; ward B was the control. HCWs' hands were cultured using the bag-broth technique forStaphylococcus aureus,gram-negative bacilli (GNB),Candida,and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). HCWs completed a questionnaire at baseline and after an educational intervention and introduction of rub.Results:Hand hygiene practices, knowledge, and opinions did not change after the educational or rub intervention. Ward A HCWs thought that the rub was faster (P= .002) and less drying (P= .04) than soap. Hand hygiene frequency did not differ at baseline between the two floors, but increased on ward A by the end of the study (P= .04). HCWs were colonized frequently with GNB (66%),Candida(41%), S.aureus(20%), and VRE (9%). Although colonization did not change from baseline on either ward, the rub was more effective in clearing GNB (P= .03) and S.aureus(P= .003). Nosocomial infection rates did not change.Conclusion:The alcohol-based hand rub was a faster, more convenient, less drying method of hand hygiene for HCWs in an LTCF, and it improved compliance. Although microbial colonization did not change, the rub was more efficacious in removing pathogens already present on the hands of HCWs.

scholarly journals Insights into the impact and use of research results in a residential long-term care facility: a case study

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa A Cranley ◽  
Judy M Birdsell ◽  
Peter G Norton ◽  
Debra G Morgan ◽  
Carole A Estabrooks
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Term Care Facility ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Long Term Care Facility ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Residential Long Term Care

The Impact of Long-term Care Facility Bed Availability on Emergency Department Overcrowding

2007 ◽  
Vol 14 (5 Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. S84-S85
Author(s):  
J. Fan ◽  
A. Al-Darrab ◽  
M. McIssac ◽  
A. Worster ◽  
S. Upadhye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Emergency Department Overcrowding ◽  
Term Care Facility ◽  
Long Term Care Facility ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Hypoglycemia in Older People With Type 2 Diabetes: Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Outpatient and Long-Term Care Facility Settings

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-123
Author(s):  
Jacqueline V. Nguyen ◽  
Samantha Roseberry ◽  
Jennifer Alisha Rivas ◽  
Kimberly A.B. Cauthon
Keyword(s):  
Older Patients ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Long Term Care Facility ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention ◽  
Age Related ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Care Costs

Hypoglycemia in the older population is a significant problem accounting for increased hospitalizations, emergency room visits, health care costs, and decreased quality of life. Older patients are more susceptible to hypoglycemia because of the increased prevalence of comorbidities requiring multiple medications, age-related physiologic changes, and a progressive decline in health. Older patients are less likely to present with symptoms of hypoglycemia and symptoms may frequently appear at a lower threshold of blood glucose than in younger patients. Consequently, preventing and treating hyperglycemia in older patients can be challenging. If mismanaged, the impact of hypoglycemia in these patients can lead to acute and chronic negative outcomes. Insulin and sulfonylureas should be closely monitored, and deprescribing should be routinely considered in older patients at high risk for hypoglycemia.

Cycling Without Age Program: The Impact for Residents in Long-Term Care

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (9) ◽  
pp. 728-735 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula McNiel ◽  
Judith Westphal
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
The United States ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Long Term Care Facility ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
The Impact

Long-term care facilities seek ways to enhance the quality of life for residents. Cycling Without Age (CWA), a new international cycling program, is gaining momentum for older adults. This study explored resident riders’ and trishaw pilots’ lived experience of their participation in the CWA program using a qualitative approach at a long-term care facility in the United States. Researchers conducted 27 face-to-face, semi-structured interviews with riders and pilots. For resident riders, the three themes identified included (a) breath of fresh air; (b) wave, chat, and remember; and (c) sit back and relax. Two themes were identified for the pilots: (a) change in frame of mind, and (b) mental and physical rewards. CWA can be as a new strategy for person-centered care. The CWA program provides nursing an opportunity to advocate, recommend, and obtain an order for residents to participate in the program.

Hypoglycemia in Older People With Type 2 Diabetes: Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Outpatient and Long-Term Care Facility Settings

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-121
Author(s):  
Jacqueline V. Nguyen ◽  
Samantha Roseberry ◽  
Jennifer Alisha Rivas ◽  
Kimberly A.B. Cauthon
Keyword(s):  
Older Patients ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Long Term Care Facility ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention ◽  
Age Related ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Care Costs

Hypoglycemia in the older population is a significant problem accounting for increased hospitalizations, emergency room visits, health care costs, and decreased quality of life. Older patients are more susceptible to hypoglycemia because of the increased prevalence of comorbidities requiring multiple medications, age-related physiologic changes, and a progressive decline in health. Older patients are less likely to present with symptoms of hypoglycemia and symptoms may frequently appear at a lower threshold of blood glucose than in younger patients. Consequently, preventing and treating hyperglycemia in older patients can be challenging. If mismanaged, the impact of hypoglycemia in these patients can lead to acute and chronic negative outcomes. Insulin and sulfonylureas should be closely monitored, and deprescribing should be routinely considered in older patients at high risk for hypoglycemia.

Predictors of Long Term Care Facility Use among the Elderly

1985 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelyn Shapiro ◽  
Robert B. Tate
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Nursing Home Admission ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Long Term Care Facility ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTThis research uses data from the Manitoba Longitudinal Study on Aging and multiple logistic regression analysis to assess the impact of twenty-eight sociodemographic and health status variables on nursing home admission. The results indicate that 1) all the short-term predictors continue to be significantly associated with facility bed use in the long run, suggesting that the high risk elderly can be identified relatively early; 2) the key sociodemographic characteristics are better predictors of admission than health and physical functioning characteristics; and 3) time itself appears to change the relationship of the study variables to admission.

Namaste Care™: A Person-Centered Care Approach for Alzheimer’s and Advanced Dementia

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula McNiel ◽  
Judith Westphal
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Hospital Readmissions ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
The United States ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Long Term Care Facility ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
The Impact

New methods of care are required to meet the needs of people with dementia and their caregivers. The Namaste Care™ program provides a person-centered approach through meaningful activities and loving touch. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of residents, staff, and family involved in the Namaste Care™ program at a long-term care facility in the United States. A descriptive approach was used to interview 14 staff members. The findings revealed six themes: peaceful sanctuary, relating their way, transforming experiences, connections and community, positive moments, and awakened to the possibilities. Results suggest that Namaste Care™ may be useful for individuals no longer able to participate in traditional long-term care setting activities. Further studies are indicated to confirm the impact on hospital readmissions, therapy enhancement, and medication use in relationship to Namaste Care™ program participation.

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