Predicting institutional long-term care admission in dementia: a mixed-methods study of informal caregivers’ reports

2014 ◽  
Vol 71 (6) ◽  
pp. 1351-1362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Basema Afram ◽  
Hilde Verbeek ◽  
Michel H.C. Bleijlevens ◽  
David Challis ◽  
Helena Leino-Kilpi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Term Care

scholarly journals Emergencies in Long-Term Care Services for the Elderly in Korea: A Mixed-Methods Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Soon Ok Kim ◽  
Sun Hee Bae
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Home Care Services ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Care Services

This mixed-methods study explored ways to enhance the emergency response abilities of workers in long-term care services for the elderly. Based on different service types, we identify emergency situations and the response abilities of workers in long-term care services. Results indicated that there are more emergency situations in care facilities than in home care services. However, 71.3% of respondents in facilities said emergency response abilities were low compared to 44.2% of workers in home care services. Qualitative research identified six categories and 16 themes based on emotions experienced during emergencies and the challenges in determining solutions. The study confirms that there is a difference in emergency incidences and the coping abilities of workers in facilities and home services with high emergency incidence rates. Developing and applying guidelines for emergency response management by service type is recommended.

scholarly journals A New Long-Term Care Facilities Model in Nova Scotia, Canada: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study of Care by Design

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. e56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Gard Marshall ◽  
Michelle Anne Boudreau ◽  
Jan L Jensen ◽  
Nancy Edgecombe ◽  
Barry Clarke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Nova Scotia ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Facilities

scholarly journals The effectiveness of a nurse practitioner-led pain management team in long-term care: A mixed methods study

2016 ◽  
Vol 62 ◽  
pp. 156-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Kaasalainen ◽  
Abigail Wickson-Griffiths ◽  
Noori Akhtar-Danesh ◽  
Kevin Brazil ◽  
Faith Donald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Nurse Practitioner ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Term Care

Informal Caregivers As Long-Term Care Providers: Differential Experiences By Gender

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Navaie-Waliser ◽  
Aubrey L. Spriggs ◽  
Penny H. Feldman
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Term Care

Uitbraak COVID-19 in de verpleeghuiszorg

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Facilities

Long-term care for older adults is highly affect by the COVID-19 outbreak. The objective of this rapid review is to understand what we can learn from previous crises or disasters worldwide to optimize the care for older adults in long term care facilities during the outbreak of COVID-19. We searched five electronic databases to identify potentially relevant articles. In total, 23 articles were included in this study. Based on the articles, it appeared that nursing homes benefit from preparing for the situation as best as they can. For instance, by having proper protocols and clear division of tasks and collaboration within the organization. In addition, it is helpful for nursing homes to collaborate closely with other healthcare organizations, general practitioners, informal caregivers and local authorities. It is recommended that nursing homes pay attention to capacity and employability of staff and that they support or relieve staff where possible. With regard to care for the older adults, it is important that staff tries to find a new daily routine in the care for residents as soon as possible. Some practical tips were found on how to communicate with people who have dementia. Furthermore, behavior of people with dementia may change during a crisis. We found tips for staff how to respond and act upon behavior change. After the COVID-19 outbreak, aftercare for staff, residents, and informal caregivers is essential to timely detect psychosocial problems. The consideration between, on the one hand, acute safety and risk reduction (e.g. by closing residential care facilities and isolating residents), and on the other hand, the psychosocial consequences for residents and staff, were discussed in case of other disasters. Furthermore, the search of how to provide good (palliative) care and to maintain quality of life for older adults who suffer from COVID-19 is also of concern to nursing home organizations. In the included articles, the perspective of older adults, informal caregivers and staff is often lacking. Especially the experiences of older adults, informal caregivers, and nursing home staff with the care for older adults in the current situation, are important in formulating lessons about how to act before, during and after the coronacrisis. This may further enhance person-centered care, even in times of crisis. Therefore, we recommend to study these experiences in future research.

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