scholarly journals Safety risks among frail older people living at home in the Netherlands – A cross‐sectional study in a routine primary care sample

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manon Lette ◽  
Annerieke Stoop ◽  
Giel Nijpels ◽  
Caroline Baan ◽  
Simone Bruin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Older People ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Frail Older People ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Risks ◽  
At Home

scholarly journals Expanding access to pain care for frail, older people in primary care: a cross-sectional study

BMC Nursing ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. E. Muntinga ◽  
A. P. D. Jansen ◽  
F. G. Schellevis ◽  
G. Nijpels
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Older People ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Frail Older People ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pain Care

scholarly journals The impact of socioeconomic conditions, social networks, and health on frail older people’s life satisfaction: a cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Helene Berglund ◽  
Henna Hasson ◽  
Katarina Wilhelmson ◽  
Anna Dunér ◽  
Synneve Dahlin-Ivanoff
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Older People ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Socioeconomic Conditions ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Frail Older People ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Financial Situation ◽  
Independent Variables

It has been shown that frailty is associated with low levels of wellbeing and life satisfaction. Further exploration is needed, however, to better understand which components constitute life satisfaction for frail older people and how satisfaction is related to other life circumstances. The aim of this study was to examine relationships between frail older people’s life satisfaction and their socioeconomic conditions, social networks, and health-related conditions. A cross-sectional study was conducted (n=179). A logistic regression analysis was performed, including life satisfaction as the dependent variable and 12 items as independent variables. Four of the independent variables made statistically significant contributions: financial situation (OR 3.53), social contacts (OR 2.44), risk of depression (OR 2.26), and selfrated health (OR 2.79). This study demonstrates that financial situation, self-rated health conditions and social networks are important components for frail older people’s life satisfaction. Health and social care professionals and policy makers should consider this knowledge in the care and service for frail older people; and actions that benefit life satisfaction − such as social support − should be promoted.

scholarly journals STRATEGIES TO PREVENT FRAILTY: THE POWER OF EARLY DETECTION AND TRAINING OF PROFESSIONALS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S46-S46
Author(s):  
Nienke Bleijenberg ◽  
Niek de Wit
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Older People ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Frail Older People ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
At Home

Abstract Aging in place is an important goal for both older adults as well as many health policies worldwide, as it is in the Netherlands. Within an aging society, the number of frail older people with complex care needs living at home is increasing. Despite the various definitions of frailty, it is important to early identify who is at risk in clinical practice in order to prevent functional decline, enhance quality of life, and reduce health care costs. Furthermore, an important requirement is effective collaboration between primary care professionals. Various factors are associated with frailty. However, early detection of frailty and its risk factors such as oral health, nutrition and medication related problems is not part of routine care of professionals. To recognize frailty and its risk factors we started a large proactive integrated primary care program that successfully identified frail older people living at home based on routine care data in the Netherlands. After two-year follow-up, a reduction in acute visits at the emergency department was observed. Next, we performed additional studies focusing on early detection and prevention of risk factors of frailty such as oral health, nutrition, and medication related problems among older people living at home. During this symposium we will present the results of the program, followed by our studies that investigated frailty or frailty related risk factors. Additionally, we will show how we enhanced and evaluated the knowledge and skills of professionals working with frail older people in primary care.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study investigating the relationships between self-management abilities, productive patient-professional interactions, and well-being of community-dwelling frail older people

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lotte Vestjens ◽  
Jane Murray Cramm ◽  
Anna Petra Nieboer
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Frail Older People ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ageing Populations ◽  
Professional Interactions

Abstract Worldwide, the maintenance of well-being in ageing populations with associated frailty has become increasingly important. To maintain well-being during ageing, investment in frail older people’s self-management abilities and the fostering of productive interactions with healthcare professionals may lead to higher levels of well-being. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between community-dwelling frail older people’s self-management abilities, productive patient-professional interactions and well-being, while controlling for socio-demographic characteristics. This cross-sectional study included 588 community-dwelling frail older people (aged ≥ 75 years) from 15 general practitioner (GP) practices in the Netherlands. Well-being (Social Production Function Instrument for the Level of well-being short), productivity of interactions with GPs (relational coproduction instrument), and self-management abilities (Self-Management Ability Scale short) were measured during in-home face-to-face interviews by trained interviewers. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, and linear mixed-effects models. Significant relationships were detected between self-management abilities and the overall, social, and physical well-being of older people, and between productive interactions with GPs and overall and social well-being, but not physical well-being. In a time of ageing populations with associated frailty, investment in frail older people’s self-management abilities and the productivity of patient-professional interactions may be beneficial for this population’s well-being.

scholarly journals Thriving among older people living at home with home care services—A cross‐sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (4) ◽  
pp. 999-1008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina Lämås ◽  
Karin Bölenius ◽  
Per‐Olof Sandman ◽  
Ådel Bergland ◽  
Marie Lindkvist ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
Older People ◽  
Home Care Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Services ◽  
At Home

Disposal Practices of Unused Medications Among Patients in Public Health Centers of Dessie Town, Northeast Ethiopia: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-110
Author(s):  
Haile Kassahun ◽  
Dugessa Tesfaye
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
Northeast Ethiopia ◽  
Unused Medications ◽  
At Home

Background: Disposal of pharmaceutical waste among patients is a global challenge especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. Improper medication disposal can lead to health problems and environmental contaminations. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess disposal practices of unused medications among patients in public health centers of Dessie town, Northeast Ethiopia. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 263 patients in four public health centers of Dessie town, Ethiopia from March to June, 2019. Face-to-face interviews using structured questionnaires were used to collect data from each study subject. Results: The majority of the respondents, 224 (85.17%) had unused medications at their home during the study period. The most commonly reported disposal method in the present study was flushing down into a toilet 66 (25.09%). None of the respondents practiced returning unused medications to Pharmacy. Moreover, 85 (32.31%) of the respondents reported never disposing their medications and believed that it is acceptable to store medications at home for future use. Conclusion: In the present study, there was a high practice of keeping medications at home and most of the disposal practices were not recommended methods. In addition, most of the respondents did not get advice from pharmacists and other health care professionals on how to dispose off unused medications. Hence, there is a need for proper education and guidance of patients regarding disposal practices of unused medications.

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