Characterising trauma‐informed aged care: An appreciative inquiry approach
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5802
Abstract: While Trauma‐informed care (TIC) has the potential to improve the quality of aged and dementia care, the challenge remains in translating the principles of TIC into practice. This study aimed to characterise what trauma‐informed aged… read more here.
Keywords: informed aged; aged care; characterising trauma; care ... See more keywords
Chaplaincy, Cancer, Aged Care and COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1007/s10943-022-01546-0
Abstract: Four key topics are explored in this second issue of the Journal of Religion and Health for 2022. Following a condemnation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, (1) the lead topic for this issue forms… read more here.
Keywords: cancer aged; chaplaincy cancer; aged care;
A nurse-led model of care within an emergency department reduces representation rates for frail aged care residents
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-018-1101-z
Abstract: BackgroundHospital Emergency Departments (EDs) experience high presentation rates from older adults residing in Aged Care Facilities (ACFs), yet very few intervention studies have addressed the care needs of this population group. We designed and implemented… read more here.
Keywords: aged care; representation rates; led model; care ... See more keywords
Initiation of antipsychotics after moving to residential aged care facilities and mortality: a national cohort study
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-020-01518-y
Abstract: Background There is a high burden of antipsychotic use in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) and there is concern regarding potential inappropriate prescribing of antipsychotics in response to mild behavioural symptoms. Antipsychotic use has been… read more here.
Keywords: use; aged care; residential aged; mortality ... See more keywords
Urinary tract infections in Australian aged care homes: Antibiotic prescribing practices and concordance to national guidelines.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.08.034
Abstract: BACKGROUND Since 2015 the Aged Care National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey has collected and reported data on antibiotic use in Australian aged care homes (ACHs) as part of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in… read more here.
Keywords: urinary tract; aged care; australian aged; care homes ... See more keywords
Topical antimicrobial prescribing patterns in residents of Australian aged-care facilities: use of a national point prevalence survey to identify opportunities for quality improvement.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.03.019
Abstract: BACKGROUND Australian residential aged care facilities (RACFs) are encouraged to participate in an annual Aged Care National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey. This data source was analysed to describe patterns of topical antimicrobial prescribing and thereby provide… read more here.
Keywords: aged care; antimicrobial prescribing; survey; topical antimicrobial ... See more keywords
Patterns of aged care use among older Australian women: A prospective cohort study using linked data.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2018.11.010
Abstract: BACKGROUND Women live longer than men and have an increased need for long-term care. The objective of this study was to identify patterns of aged care use among older Australian women and to examine how… read more here.
Keywords: care use; aged care; study; care ... See more keywords
Social networks and cognitive function in older adults receiving home- and community-based aged care.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2020.104083
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Social engagement has been linked to preserved cognitive functioning in later life. Yet, little is known about the specific network factors that best predict cognitive function in older adults. This study aimed to (i)… read more here.
Keywords: cognitive function; social networks; older adults; aged care ... See more keywords
Can oral healthcare for older people be embedded into routine community aged care practice? A realist evaluation using normalisation process theory.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.12.016
Abstract: BACKGROUND An intervention 'Better Oral Health in Home Care' was introduced (2012-2014) to improve the oral health of older people receiving community aged care services. Implementation of the intervention was theoretically framed by the Promoting… read more here.
Keywords: care; practice; theory; community aged ... See more keywords
Promoting mealtime function in people with dementia: A systematic review of studies undertaken in residential aged care.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.04.005
Abstract: BACKGROUND Dementia is one of the most prevalent conditions in older adults in residential aged care. Dementia has a significant impact on a person's ability to eat, drink and participate in mealtime activities. Dementia impacts… read more here.
Keywords: review; mealtime function; people dementia; aged care ... See more keywords
Musculoskeletal disorders in aged care workers: a systematic review of contributing factors and interventions.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103715
Abstract: BACKGROUND There is limited evidence on contributing factors and effective interventions for musculoskeletal injuries in aged care workers. PURPOSE To systematically review the factors that contribute to musculoskeletal disorder risk amongst workers in the aged… read more here.
Keywords: aged care; care workers; review; contributing factors ... See more keywords