scholarly journals Hydration practices in residential and nursing care homes for older people

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 1205-1215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenda Cook ◽  
Philip Hodgson ◽  
Claire Hope ◽  
Juliana Thompson ◽  
Lynne Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Care Homes

Interventions for improving palliative care for older people living in nursing care homes

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue Hall ◽  
Anna Kolliakou ◽  
Elizabeth A Davies ◽  
Katherine Froggatt ◽  
Irene J Higginson
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Older People ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Care For Older People

Caring for minority ethnic older people in nursing care homes

2005 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 601-606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Freda Mold ◽  
Joanne M Fitzpatrick ◽  
Julia D Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Minority Ethnic

scholarly journals Interventions for improving palliative care for older people living in nursing care homes

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue Hall ◽  
Anna Kolliakou ◽  
Hristina Petkova ◽  
Katherine Froggatt ◽  
Irene J Higginson
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Older People ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Care For Older People

scholarly journals Hydration Interventions for older people living in residential and nursing care homes: overview of the literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 131 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenda Cook ◽  
Philip Hodgson ◽  
Juliana Thompson ◽  
Lesley Bainbridge ◽  
Amy Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Older People ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Fluid Intake ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Older Person ◽  
Cognitive Problems ◽  
Applied Social Sciences

Abstract Introduction Care home populations experiencing high levels of multi-morbidity and dementia require support from caregivers to meet their hydration requirements. This article provides an overview of literature related to hydration interventions and highlights gaps in knowledge. Sources of data This paper draws on UK-focused literature from Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts (ASSIA), CINAHL, Medline, Proquest Hospital Premium Collection, Cochrane Library and RCN databases on hydration interventions for older people living with multi-morbidity and dementia in care homes. Areas of agreement Fluid intake is too low in care home residents, and no single hydration intervention is effective in addressing the complex problems that older residents present. Areas of controversy There is a lack of consensus about how much fluid an older person should consume daily for optimum health. There is also lack of agreement about what interventions are effective in supporting individuals with complex physical and cognitive problems to achieve daily fluid intake targets. Growing points To improve hydration care for residents, care home teams should be competent in the delivery of hydration care, and work closely with integrated multi-professional healthcare specialists to provide proactive case management. Areas timely for developing research There is a need for understanding of what hydration practices and processes are effective for care home residents and including these in multi-component interventions.

scholarly journals What is the prevalence of loneliness amongst older people living in residential and nursing care homes? A systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 748-757 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Gardiner ◽  
Pete Laud ◽  
Tim Heaton ◽  
Merryn Gott
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older People ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Significant Variation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Prevalence Estimates ◽  
Age Range

Abstract Background the number of older people living in residential and nursing care homes is rising. Loneliness is a major problem for older people, but little is known about the prevalence of loneliness amongst older people living in care homes. Aim to undertake a systematic review of literature on the prevalence of moderate and severe loneliness amongst older people living in residential and nursing care homes. Design we systematically reviewed the databases Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane and Allied and Complementary Medicine Database (AMED) from inception to January 2019. We included all studies reporting data on the prevalence of loneliness amongst older people living in care homes. A random-effects meta-analysis was conducted on all eligible data. Results a total of 13 articles were included, representing 5,115 participants (age range of 55–102 years, mean age 83.5 years, 68% female). There was a significant variation between studies in estimates of prevalence. The prevalence of moderate loneliness ranged from 31 to 100%, and the prevalence of severe loneliness ranged from 9 to 81%. The estimated mean prevalence of ‘moderate loneliness’ was 61% (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.41, 0.80). The estimated mean prevalence of ‘severe loneliness’ was 35% (95% CI: 0.14, 0.60). Conclusion the prevalence of both moderate loneliness and severe loneliness amongst care home residents is high enough to warrant concern. However, the significant variation in prevalence estimates warrants further research. Future studies should identify which interventions can address loneliness and promote meaningful social engagement to enhance quality of life in care homes.

Using crystallization to understand loneliness in later life: integrating social science and creative narratives in sensitive qualitative research

2021 ◽  
pp. 146879412110059
Author(s):  
Barbara Barbosa Neves ◽  
Josephine Wilson ◽  
Alexandra Sanders ◽  
Renata Kokanović
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Creative Writing ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Older People ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Vulnerable Populations ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Social Phenomena

This article draws on crystallization, a qualitative framework developed by Laurel Richardson and Laura Ellingson, to show the potential of using sociological narratives and creative writing to better analyze and represent the lived experiences of loneliness among older people living in Australian care homes. Crystallization uses a multi-genre approach to study and present social phenomena. At its core is a concern for the ethics of representation, which is critical when engaging with vulnerable populations. We use two case studies from research on loneliness to illustrate an application of crystallization through different narrative types. To supplement our sociological narratives, we invited author Josephine Wilson to write creative narratives based on the case studies. Josephine was awarded the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award in 2017 for Extinctions, a novel exploring themes such as later life and loneliness. By contrasting the two approaches—sociological and creative narratives—we discuss the implications of crystallization for qualitative research.

Polypharmazie – Lösungswege für eine verbesserte Arzneimitteltherapiesicherheit

2017 ◽  
Vol 142 (14) ◽  
pp. 1046-1053
Author(s):  
Olaf Krause ◽  
Gesine Picksak ◽  
Ulrike Junius-Walker
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Drug Safety ◽  
Medication Management ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Old People ◽  
Medication Plan ◽  
Drug Problems

AbstractPolypharmacy (≥ 5 drugs) is common among older people and may lead to falls, ADEs and delirium. Adherence is an important part in the medication management. Simple questions (i. e. for OTC, handling and omission of drugs) are effective. As most old people are treated by general practitioners (GP), they play a key role for drug safety and reducing polypharmacy. The involvement of pharmacists in analyzing one patient‘s drugs can enhance solutions for drug problems (“two-man rule”). An IT-based medication plan acts as an important communication tool for an enhanced team work between doctors, pharmacists and nursing care.

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