scholarly journals Position statement on the specialist old age psychiatry team and nursing/residential care home residents. Good practice principles and potential practice development

1998 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 389-390 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Position Statement ◽  
Residential Care Home ◽  
Old Age Psychiatry ◽  
Practice Development

scholarly journals Separation and not residency permit restores function in resignation syndrome: a retrospective cohort study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl Sallin ◽  
Kathinka Evers ◽  
Håkan Jarbin ◽  
Lars Joelsson ◽  
Predrag Petrovic
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Retrospective Cohort Study ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Essential Components ◽  
Residential Care Home ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Oriented Approach

AbstractDespite poor treatment results, a family-oriented approach and the securing of residency have been deemed essential to recovery from resignation syndrome (RS). In a retrospective cohort study, we evaluated an alternative method involving environmental therapy, with patients separated from their parents, while actively abstaining from involving the asylum process in treatment. We examined medical records, social services acts, and residential care home acts from 13 individuals treated at Solsidan residential care home between 2005 and 2020. Severity and outcome were assessed with Clinical Global Impression, Severity and Improvement subscales. Thirteen participants were included and out of these nine (69%) recovered, i.e. they very much or much improved. Out of the eight that were separated, all recovered, also, one non-separated recovered. The difference in outcome between subjects separated and not was significant (p = 0.007). Moreover, out of the five which received a residency permit during treatment, one recovered whereas four did not. The difference in outcome between subjects granted residency and not was significant (p = 0.007). The data revealed three (23%) cases of simulation where parents were suspected to have instigated symptoms. Our evaluation suggests that separation from parents and abstaining from invoking residency permit could be essential components when treating RS. Relying on a family-oriented approach, and residency could even be detrimental to recovery. The examined intervention was successful also in cases of probable malingering by proxy.

scholarly journals Improving Dental Access and Oral Health of Older Adults Living in Residential Care: A Qualitative Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (02) ◽  
pp. 84-90
Author(s):  
Samantha Glover ◽  
Russell Kabir
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Communication Training ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Care Home Staff ◽  
Residential Care Home

Abstract Objectives To explore the access to daily oral care and access to dentistry for those living in a residential care home. Materials and Methods For this research, a residential care home and a dental practice within the local area to the care home was approached. A total of 45 participants were interviewed. Statistical Analysis Semi-structured interviews with three separate cohorts were performed, the patients or their friends and families, care home staff, and the dental teams. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results The three cohorts of patients had similar concerns in accessing the dentists including transport, communication, training, and the need for raised awareness of the importance of oral health. The access to daily oral care was impacted upon by apathy and lack of education or training. Conclusion Better training is required for care home staff and older people living in care on the importance of oral health. The provision of dental services for this community could be delivered differently with a focus on preventing and maintaining independence as long as possible.

A helping hand

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 248-250
Author(s):  
Amanda McLaughlin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Care Home ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Residential Care Home

Amanda McLaughlin considers the importance of oral health care in nursing and residential care homes Aim The reader should be able to understand the importance of introducing and maintaining effective oral health care in nursing and residential care home and nursing home settings. Objectives To have an overview of UK statistics. To understand the implications of poor oral health on overall wellbeing To understand ways in which teams can improve the oral health of the elderly.

Managing health changes for people with a learning disability in a residential care home setting

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-82
Author(s):  
Sharon Scott ◽  
Lilette Denton ◽  
Frances Conway ◽  
Julie Kinley
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Learning Disability ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Home Setting ◽  
Health Changes ◽  
Residential Care Home ◽  
Insight Into

People with learning disabilities frequently have complex comorbidities, and the identification, assessment and management of these conditions in a care home setting is important but is often challenging. Researchers from St Christopher's Hospice offer insight into their specially developed programme for managing residents' health needs and any sudden declines

scholarly journals Chronic kidney disease prevalence in a UK residential care home population

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 1257-1264 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. L. Carter ◽  
S. E. O'Riordan ◽  
G. L. Eaglestone ◽  
M. P. Delaney ◽  
E. J. Lamb
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Disease Prevalence ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease Prevalence ◽  
Residential Care Home
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