scholarly journals Drug administration via enteral feeding tubes in residential care facilities for individuals with intellectual disability: an observational study

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Joos ◽  
E. Mehuys ◽  
J. Van Bocxlaer ◽  
J. P. Remon ◽  
M. Van Winckel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Drug Administration ◽  
Enteral Feeding ◽  
Residential Care Facilities ◽  
Feeding Tubes ◽  
Care Facilities

Residential care centers for persons with intellectual disability in Israel. Trends in the number of children 1999–2008

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joav Merrick ◽  
Isack Kandel ◽  
Meir Lotan ◽  
Shoshana Aspler ◽  
Brian Seth Fuchs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Medical Director ◽  
Downward Trend ◽  
Residential Care Facilities ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Care Facilities

Abstract In 1998, a questionnaire was developed by the Health Services, Office of the Medical Director at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services. This questionnaire was aimed to assess, on a yearly basis, the health of the residents with intellectual disability and the services provided to them by specific residential care centers within Israel. The present study was conducted to examine trends in the number of children with intellectual disability in residential care centers in Israel during 1999–2008. We demonstrated a clear downward trend with regard to the percent of children living in residential care facilities, from 18.1% of the total population in 1999 to 12.8% in 2008.

Providing care for older adults with extreme obesity in aged residential care facilities: An environmental scan

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 24-36
Author(s):  
Caz Hales ◽  
◽  
Isaac Amankwaa ◽  
Lesley Gray ◽  
Helen Rook ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Extreme Obesity ◽  
Financial Barriers ◽  
Residential Care Facilities ◽  
Environmental Scan ◽  
Staffing Ratios ◽  
Care Facilities

Little is known about the level of service demand and preparedness of Aotearoa New Zealand’s aged residential care facilities to care for older adults with extreme obesity. The aim of this study was to assess the current state of bariatric (extreme obesity) services within aged residential care. An environmental scan was conducted to identify bariatric resident needs and gaps in service provision to inform the development of policy and service provision. Observational and interview data from three facilities in Aotearoa New Zealand was collected along with a retrospective review of national resident admissions over a three-year period. Poor environmental design that included infrastructure deficiencies and financial barriers impacted on the ability to deliver safe and equitable care for this population. Specifically, equipment procurement and safe staffing ratios were of concern to the sector. There is an increasing need for bariatric level support within aged care, necessitating more equipment and staff, adaptation of physical care environments, and enhanced funding. Significant investment is required to address care concerns of older adults with extreme obesity at government and organisational levels.

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