Usage patterns and comfort of gardens: a seasonal survey of internal garden microclimate in the aged care homes of Chengdu City
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DOI: 10.1007/s00484-019-01733-x
Abstract: An increasing number of Chinese elders trade family care for institutional elder care, which poses an acute challenge due to the enormous number of elders. The internal garden of care homes is often the only… read more here.
Keywords: garden microclimate; garden; care homes; internal garden ... 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
High prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in care homes affected by COVID-19: Prospective cohort study, England
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2020.100597
Abstract: Background We investigated six London care homes experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak and found high rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection among residents and staff. Here we report follow-up investigations including antibody testing in the same care homes… read more here.
Keywords: staff; care homes; prevalence sars; residents staff ... See more keywords
Epidemiology of Pain in People With Dementia Living in Care Homes: Longitudinal Course, Prevalence, and Treatment Implications.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2017.01.024
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Knowledge regarding the longitudinal course, impact, or treatment implications of pain in people with dementia living in care homes is very limited. METHODS We investigated the people with dementia living in 67 care homes… read more here.
Keywords: dementia living; people dementia; living care; care homes ... See more keywords
‘He just gave up’: an exploratory study into the perspectives of paid carers on supporting older people living in care homes with depression, self-harm, and suicide ideation and behaviours
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DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x18001447
Abstract: Abstract This study explored the concept of ‘giving up’ from the perspective of care staff working in care homes, and their everyday communication and hidden knowledge concerning what they think about this taboo topic and… read more here.
Keywords: ideation behaviours; care homes; study; self harm ... See more keywords
409 - Trends in Involvement, Perceived Role, Role Overload and Self-efficacy of Family Carers of People with Dementia in Care Homes
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DOI: 10.1017/s1041610220002628
Abstract: Introduction The quality of long-term care provided to people with dementia (PwD) in care homes can be improved by implementing person-centered care. Family carers of PwD living in care homes are an important part of… read more here.
Keywords: care homes; family; role; family carers ... See more keywords
"Because if I don't hold his hand then I might as well not be there": Experiences of Dutch and UK care home visiting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1041610221002799
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To explore and compare the experiences of care home visits during the pandemic in the UK and the Netherlands. DESIGN Qualitative semi-structured interview studies. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Family carers of relatives residing in care… read more here.
Keywords: care home; family carers; home visits; care ... See more keywords
Gwên am Byth: a programme introduced to improve the oral health of older people living in care homes in Wales - from anecdote, through policy into action
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DOI: 10.1038/s41415-020-2400-2
Abstract: Introduction and context This paper describes how research and evidence influenced Welsh Government policy to fund a programme (Gwên am Byth - A Lasting Smile) with the aim of improving the oral health of older… read more here.
Keywords: programme; older people; care homes; health ... See more keywords
Health care utilization related to the introduction of designated GPs at care homes in Denmark: a register-based study
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DOI: 10.1080/02813432.2022.2057031
Abstract: Abstract Objective To investigate the correlation between having designated general practitioners (GPs) in residential care homes and the residents’ number of contacts with primary care, number of hospital admissions and mortality. Design A retrospective register-based… read more here.
Keywords: hospital admissions; risk; care; model ... See more keywords
Senior management characteristics that influence care quality in aged care homes: A global scoping review
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DOI: 10.1080/20479700.2019.1692763
Abstract: ABSTRACT By 2050 the number of older persons is expected to double with figures reaching nearly 2.1 billion worldwide. This projection will challenge every nation’s ability to provide the leadership required to reform and develop… read more here.
Keywords: quality; aged care; care homes; senior management ... See more keywords
What is the prevalence of loneliness amongst older people living in residential and nursing care homes? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afaa049
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… read more here.
Keywords: older people; loneliness; care homes; prevalence ... See more keywords