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Implementation of STAR-VA for behavioral symptoms of dementia in acute care: Lessons learned Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Hannah M. Bashian MEd PhD, Julia T. Boyle PysD, Seneca Correa MSN RN, Jane Driver MD, Caroline Madrigal PhD RN, Isabel Desroches RN, Mackenzie Farrell RN, Olivia Eiten RN, Katie Flanagan RN, Talya Shahal MD, Kelly A. O'Malley PhD
As the population grows, the incidence of dementia will increase. A common occurrence in people with dementia is behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). BPSD can include apathy, aggression, resistance to care, and agitation. BPSD can start or worsen during an acute hospitalization, but these units are not well-equipped to handle BPSD, often relying on pharmacological interventions
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The effects of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy on self-care and mental health among older adults at risk of coronary heart disease: A randomized controlled trial Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Han Dong, Di Zhang, Tao Wang
This study tested the effectiveness of a nursing program developed based on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in improving self-care skills and mental health among community-dwelling older adults at risk for coronary heart disease (CHD). A total of 120 older adults were randomly assigned to either an SFBT group or a control group. Participants' self-care ability, depressive symptoms, and anxiety
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Effects of empathy training on psychological concerns and empathy in caregivers of older people: A randomized, double-blind, crossover, clinical trial with follow-up Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Madson Alan Maximiano-Barreto PhD, Bruna Moretti Luchesi PhD, Marisa Matias PhD, Marcos Hortes Nisihara Chagas PhD
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The NICHE Coordinator: A key leadership role in the NICHE practice model Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Karen M. Mack, Mattia Gilmartin
This month we focus on the role of the NICHE Coordinator, who leads NICHE program activities to advance the use of evidence-based practices that improve the quality and safety of care delivered to older adults in healthcare delivery settings. We present a new leadership development class for NICHE Coordinators to enhance their overall effectiveness with implementing the NICHE practice model in their
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The impact of group music therapy in ameliorating the depression among patients with dementia in care homes: A randomized control trial Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Honghua Xu, Aoyi Li, Oberiri Destiny Apuke
Despite the increasing use of music therapy to treat patients with dementia, studies focused on developing nations are still in their embryonic stages. In this view, this study examined the impact of group music therapy intervention in ameliorating depression levels among older people in two care homes. A randomized control trial (RCT) was carried out in which a total of 121 patients were randomly
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Effectiveness of blended happy age education program (B-HAEP) on active aging promotion among pre-disable community dwelling older adults in Pakistan Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Rashida Bibi, Nazeer Ali Buriro, Zhang Yan, Hamayun Khan, Yutong Tian, Asim Raza Thakur
Addressing aging related functional declines in older adults has become a top priority for countries around the world. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a blended happy age education program in promoting active aging among community-based pre-disable older adults. We conducted a two-arm trial study in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Participants were randomly assigned into
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Behavioral activation for family caregiver connectedness: Adaptation of an evidenced based intervention Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Janet S. Pohl, Julie Fleury
Informal caregivers of older adults with chronic illness have unique barriers to social connection. As the older adult population increases, individualized interventions are urgently needed to address the social disconnection experienced across generations of informal caregivers. Adapting an evidenced-based intervention to target social connectedness and leverage technology-mediated communication may
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A qualitative exploration of 40 Hz sound and music for older adults with mild cognitive impairment Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Claire Wang, Mengchi Li, Sarah Szanton, Susan Courtney, Alex Pantelyat, Qiwei Li, Jing Huang, Junxin Li
Emerging evidence suggests that 40 Hz auditory stimulation may benefit cognition. Nested within a randomized crossover trial, this qualitative study evaluates the acceptability and experience of three auditory interventions—self-selected music, 40 Hz sound, and a novel combination, termed 40 Hz music—in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with
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Development and validation of the resident safety activity questionnaire for long-term care facility staff Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Deulle Min, Suhee Kim
This study developed and tested a questionnaire to evaluate the safety activities supporting older adult residents’ quality of care among long-term care facility staff. The process included item construction, expert review and pilot testing, testing of reliability and validation with 268 staff from 12 targeted facilities in South Korea. The final questionnaire yielded 28 items across six domains: proactive
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We need a radical change to take place now´–The potential of integrated healthcare for rural long-term care facilities Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Yasemin Özkaytan, Helena Kukla, Frank Schulz-Nieswandt, Susanne Zank
: This study explores healthcare professionals' perceptions in rural German long-term care facilities, focusing on integrated health systems. The aim is to understand experiences, challenges, and preferences. : Twenty nurses and paramedics participated in in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis was applied to transcripts, revealing key themes: acute healthcare provision, interdisciplinary collaboration
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Care stressors and perceived stress among family caregivers of Chinese older adults with disabilities: The mediation effect of resilience Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Zeyu Liu, Congxi Jia, Lirong Yue, Yuanjin Zhou, Shuangshuang Wang, Nengliang Yao
Guided by the Stress Process Model, this study examined the mediating effect of resilience on the relationship between care stressors and perceived caregiving stress. Data were based on 234 older adults with disabilities and their caregivers from 6 urban districts and 6 rural counties from Jinan, China. Descriptive analysis, analysis of variance, ordinary least squares regression, and mediation analysis
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Associations between employment and mental health of older workers with disparate conditions: Evidence from China Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Huoyun Zhu, Shilong Ma, Yu Ding, Huiqin Xia
This study aimed to examine associations between the employment of older people and mental health across demographic characteristics, socioeconomic conditions, and health status, with a focus on pensions. This study included 4,512 participants aged 60–69 from the CLASS in 2014. A multiple linear regression was conducted to investigate the association between employment and mental health. A causal forest
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The mediating effect of eHealth literacy on the relationship between health personality and quality of life in community-dwelling older adults Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Huohuo Dai, Chao Sun, Jiyu Chen, Xieting Zhou, Hang Li, Peter Martin, Qing Zhang
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Potentially inappropriate medication use among older adults with lower-limb loss Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Samantha Jeanne Stauffer, Ryan Todd Pohlig, John Robert Horne, Frank Bernard Sarlo, Jaclyn Megan Sions
The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of, and explore factors related to, prescription of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) among older adults with lower-limb loss (LLL). This was a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional dataset collected through an interdisciplinary limb loss clinic between September 2013 and November 2022. Self-report medication lists were reviewed during
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Effect of hospital elder life program on the incidence of delirium: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Huili Shen, Xuening Liu, Linna Wu, Jiahua Jia, Xueqin Jin
Objective: This meta-analysis aims to investigate the effect of the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) on the incidence of delirium, delirium scores, length of hospital stay, and incidence of falls.
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The effect of a bone-preserving board game program on the knowledge, attitudes and preventive behaviors of osteoporosis in older adults Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Chun-Chin Tsai, Pin-Yu Chen, Mu-Yun Tsai, Chia-Shan Wu, Mei-Fang Chen
Osteoporosis predisposes to fractures, which affect the quality of life and can be life-threatening. However, the knowledge, attitudes and preventive behaviors of osteoporosis in older adults are insufficient. The aim of this paper was to develop and test the effect of a bone-preserving board game program among older adults. A convenience sample of 85 older adults recruited from two community activity
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A multi-stakeholder collaboration model of dementia-friendly communities: Experiences from Nanjing, China Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Jing Wang, Yayi Zhao, Yan Cui, Yaping Ding, Ying Xing, Xianwen Li
The care for people with dementia (PwD) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is dominated by home care and supplemented sporadically by public care provided using public resources. In the context of community resources cannot meet the demand for high-quality services for PwD, dementia-friendly communities (DFCs) provide ideas for alleviating this situation by integrating resources from multiple
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Caregiving intensity and duration, cardiovascular disease, and race/ethnicity in family caregivers of persons with dementia Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Dawon Baik, Sophia Centi, Bryan McNair
We investigated if caregiving intensity and duration affected cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks and diagnosis and whether the relationship differed by race and ethnicity in family caregivers (FCGs) of persons with dementia. We conducted a secondary analysis of the 2015–2020 CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data using a logistic regression analysis. A total of 6132 dementia FCGs were
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Training to use smart tablets to access reliable online health information in older adults’ post-pandemic: A focused pilot intervention study Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Anitha Saravanan, Marcia Shade, Yujun Liu, Bolanle Olayeni, Sameera Sanders, Rhea Johnson, Staja Booker, Angela Starkweather
Older adults are becoming more accepting and interested in using digital technologies, but difficulties and barriers remain for accessing reliable health-related information. The purpose of this focused pilot intervention study was to: (1) understand older adults’ firsthand experiences and challenges while using smart tablets post-COVID-19 pandemic, and (2) gather suggestions for age-appropriate training
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Race and gender disparities in preventive health activity engagement of older adults in the southeastern United States Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Andrew D. Frugé, Laura A. Robinson, Kelly P. Strickland, Sarah O. Watts, Felicia J. Tuggle, Jennifer L. Slay, Jeanna Sewell, Kristen Helms, Kathy J. Ellison
A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine preventive-health-activity engagement in community-dwelling older adults participating in student-led health screenings in east Alabama. From 2017-2019, health professions students conducted health screenings at 23 community and independent living sites to assess medical and social needs of adults. Clients’ responses to questions regarding vaccinations
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Pilot testing cognitive stimulation intervention on older adults' cognitive function, cognitive self-efficacy, and sense of happiness Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Reham Magdy Mohammed AbdElsalam, Samia ElHusseini Abd-ElMageed ElKholy
With the ageing population increasing worldwide, identifying effective approaches to counteract cognitive decline becomes significant for maintaining cognitive health and quality of life in older adults. The lack of cognitive activity accelerates age cognitive decline. Cognitive stimulation interventions can maintain older adults’ cognitive reserve, enhance their feelings of happiness, and potentially
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Associated factors for fear of COVID-19 scale in long-term care settings in Spain Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Pilar Cardenas Soriano, Carmen Rodriguez-Blazquez, Maria João Forjaz, Alba Ayala, Gloria Fernandez-Mayoralas, Fermina Rojo-Perez, Diego Sanchez-Gonzalez, Vicente Rodriguez-Rodriguez
To examine the relationship between the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) score and sociodemographic, health, emotional and behavioural factors, in a cross-sectional observational study in 447 older adults living in long-term care (LTC) settings in Madrid (Spain). The sample was stratified by nursing home ownership, geographical location, and size. Multiple linear regression analysis was used using
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Developing and evaluating a mindfulness-based finger/hand exercise intervention for ethnically diverse older adults with and without disabilities: A feasibility study Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Jianghong Liu, Yi Yang, Haoer Shi, McKenna Sun, Rui Feng, Weiling Yu, Kade Shippy, Dorothy Asiedu, Sandy Li, Hazel (Yitong) He, Luofei Li, BingLing Chen, Philip Raine
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Effects of mirror neuron activation therapies on functionality in older adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 Sara Mollà-Casanova, Álvaro Page, Juan López-Pascual, Marta Inglés, Núria Sempere-Rubio, Marta Aguilar-Rodríguez, Elena Muñoz-Gómez, Pilar Serra-Añó
To identify the effects of mirror neuron activation (MNAT) combined or not with physical exercise (PE) in healthy older adults, on functionality, balance, gait velocity and risk of falls. A systematic electronic search was performed in PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane, and Embase databases. Thirteen randomized controlled trials were included in the qualitative analysis, and eleven in the quantitative analysis
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The effect of cognition in combination with an ACBT on dyspnea-related kinesiophobia in patients with moderate to severe COPD: Quasirandomized controlled trial study Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Shasha Cai, Jinlan Yao, Maomao Han, Xiaolin Luo, Yudi Yu, Xiaorong Lu, Xinyue Xiang, Lihua Huang
Patients with moderate to severe COPD frequently experience dyspnea, which causes these patients to acquire a fear of dyspnea and a fear of activity. This study developed a cognitive intervention combined with active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT) intervention program based on the fear-avoidance model, with the goal of evaluating the program's effectiveness in improving dyspnea-related kinesiophobia
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The effect of a resourcefulness-based instrumental reminiscence program for nursing home residents: A pilot study Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Yanyan Zhang, Qiyuan Huang, Huimin Xiao
To examine the effect of a resourcefulness-based instrumental reminiscence program (RIRP) for nursing home residents. This study was a mixed-methods study with one-group pretest-posttest design. The RIRP incorporated Emotional Venting, Reconstruction Strategies, Planning for Future, and Strengthening Support. It was performed once a week for 6 weeks. A post-intervention interview was conducted to explore
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Rasch analysis of Morse Fall Scale among the older adults with cognitive impairment in nursing homes Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Jin Liu, Yuan Luo, Xiaoni Chai, Siqian Zeng, Yan Liu, Liping Zhao
This is a cross-sectional study to investigate the efficacy of Morse Fall Scale (MFS) in nursing homes for older adults with cognitive impairment. According to Rasch analysis, the person separation index was 0.95 (person reliability 0.48), and the item separation index was 9.23 (item reliability 0.99). Wright map showed all items can be considered appropriately directed to the older adults, but the
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Factors associated with happiness among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Madson Alan Maximiano-Barreto, Lívio Rodrigues Leal, Rebeca Mendes de Paula Pessoa, Ana Julia de Lima Bomfim, Daiene de Morais, Bruna Moretti Luchesi, Marcos Hortes Nisihara Chagas
To identify factors associated with self-reported happiness among community-dwelling older adults. A systematic review of the literature was conducted. Searches were conducted in the PsycInfo, Web of Science, Scopus and Pubmed databases for relevant articles published in English, Spanish or Portuguese using the following search strategy and Boolean operators: (happiness*) AND (elder* OR (old adult*))
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Perception, behavior and experience of nursing assistants towards pain of older adults with dementia: A qualitative study Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Qing Yang, Ruxue Yi, Nana Wang, Ping Zhang
Nursing assistants are strategically positioned to detect and interpret behavioral alterations indicative of pain in residents suffering from dementia. Despite this, extant literature is scarce regarding their experiences in administering pain care to this demographic. Utilizing a phenomenological approach, this study engaged 17 nursing assistants selected via purposive sampling for semi-structured
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Individual, family, job, and organizational factors associated with retirement intentions among older long-term care workers: A systematic review Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Nordlinder Carolina, Bergström Gunnar, Tham Pia, Öberg Peter
This systematic review synthesized prior quantitative research on individual, family, job, and organizational factors associated with retirement intentions (RI) among older long-term care (LTC) workers. Seven databases were searched for peer-reviewed studies. RI were defined as early (<65 years) or late (>65 years). To assess the methodological quality, we used JBI's checklists. The PRISMA statement
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The prevalence of mild cognitive impairment and dementia among rural dwellers: A systematic review and meta-analysis Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Xueyan Liu, Guangpeng Wang, Yingjuan Cao
The mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia in rural areas are increasingly attracting public attention. However, their prevalence is still unclear. This study aims to reveal the distribution of MCI and dementia in rural areas. We systematically searched PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and PsycINFO up to June 2023 for cohort and cross-sectional studies. Meta-analysis was conducted using random-effects
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Swallowing dysfunction between the community-living older adults with and without comorbid conditions using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROM) Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Himanshu Verma, Sourabh Kumar, Atul Sharma, Roshani Mishra, Banumathy Nagamani
The present study aimed to investigate older adults’ perspective on their swallowing physiology using a PROM tool. The study further explored the swallowing issues among older adults with and without comorbid conditions. One hundred twenty-two (122) participants participated in the e-survey. A questionnaire was developed to assess the swallowing deficits among older adults, and Eating Assessment Tool-10
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Intrinsic capacity trajectories, predictors and associations with care dependence in community-dwelling older adults: A social determinant of health perspective Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Yinan Zhao, Yifei Chen, Lily Dongxia Xiao, Qingcai Liu, Jiahui Nan, Xiaoyang Li, Hui Feng
Aims To identify intrinsic capacity trajectories, predictors of intrinsic capacity trajectories and associations between intrinsic capacity trajectories and care dependence in community-dwelling older adults in China. Methods A retrospective longitudinal study was conducted, and the data were obtained from a five-year national longitudinal cohort study of older adults in China between 2011 and 2015
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Associations between nursing home care environment and unfinished nursing care explored. Secondary analysis of cross-sectional data Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Rebecka Maria Norman, Ingeborg Strømseng Sjetne
Understanding unfinished nursing care and its relationship with modifiable care environment factors is crucial for the service delivery to long-term frail patients. This secondary analysis aimed to explore the associations between characteristics of the care environment and unfinished nursing care, as reported by nursing care workers in Norwegian nursing homes. Of 931 respondents (37% response rate)
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Care partners experience of an oral health intervention for individuals with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia using behavior change technique: A qualitative study Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Ashley Leak Bryant, Rachel Hirschey, Courtney E. Caiola, Ya-Ning Chan, Youngmin Cho, Brenda L. Plassman, Bei Wu, Ruth A. Anderson, Donald E. Bailey
Oral health declines in older adults with cognitive impairment. We aimed to improve oral hygiene outcomes for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia (MD) by fostering behavior changes among carepartners assisting them. We used qualitative data of verbatim transcripts of coaching sessions with carepartners (n = 17 dyads:10 dyads for MCI, 7 dyads for MD). Directed and emergent
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Transitions in caring for Geriatric Nursing! Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Deb Bakerjian
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Enhancing cognitive flexibility and working memory in individuals with mild cognitive impairment: Exploring the impact of virtual reality on daily life activities Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Mahdieh Sasaninezhad, Alireza Moradi, Sharareh Farahimanesh, Mohammad Hasan Choobin, Mostafa Almasi-Dooghaee
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) serving as a transitional stage between normal aging and dementia. This study aimed to explore the impact of virtual reality (VR) on enhancing cognitive flexibility, working memory, and daily life activities. Forty participants diagnosed with MCI were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (N = 20) or a control group (N = 20). Evaluations were at baseline
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Gait speed assessment as a prognostic tool for morbidity and mortality in vulnerable older adult patients following vascular surgery Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Del Río-Solá Mª Lourdes, Asensio-Rodriguez Sergio, Roedan-Oliver Joan Francisco, Miriam Blanco-Saez
Introduction Predicting the risk associated with vascular surgery in older adult patients has become increasingly challenging, primarily due to limitations in existing risk assessment tools. This study aimed to evaluate the utility of gait speed, a clinical indicator of frailty, in enhancing the prediction of mortality and morbidity in older adult patients undergoing vascular surgery. Methods A single-center
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External urinary catheter devices: A multisite project involving point prevalence Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Alexandra Fogli, Teresa M Buhagiar, Mary K. Salas, Krystal Pombo, Christa Perryman, Shavinderpal Sanga, Annette Tuatagaloa, Colette Jappy
External urinary catheter devices used in hospitals can offer an alternative to indwelling urinary catheters. Prevalence and patient outcomes are not well understood. This multisite project involved point prevalence of device use in patients with labia on acute care units. All patients on included units with corresponding anatomy were observed for presence of device in addition to review of indication
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Pilot testing implementation of the pain management clinical practice guideline in nursing homes Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Barbara Resnick, Rachel McPherson, Elizabeth Galik
Pain is a common symptom for older adults living with dementia in nursing homes. Unfortunately, there are many challenges to pain assessment, diagnosis and management for these individuals. The purpose of this study was to pilot test the implementation of the newly published Pain Management Clinical Practice Guideline from AMDA: The Society of Post Acute and Long-Term Care using our theoretically based
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Setting up a Successful Physical and Occupational Therapy Program in Assisted Living Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-05
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Patient factors associated with treatment time for stroke before and after the onset of COVID-19 Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Myheka Roper, Perlita Cerilo, James Bena, Shannon Morrison, Lee Anne Siegmund
Objectives Prior to our study, little was known about factors related to time-to-treatment for stroke pre- and post-COVID-19. Design: This was a retrospective cohort study to evaluate factors associated with delayed door-to-needle time among patients with acute ischemic stroke over two time-periods. Results: Final sample consisted of 932 charts with mean age of 68.1(±15.6). Significant factors associated
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The domestic elder abuse in China: Scale development and psychometric properties Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Yeqin Yang, Jin Huang, Meng Wang, Fang Wang, Huiyun Luo, Bingjie Fan, Yiru Huang, Wenxian Xu, Chonghao Zheng, Mengqi Zhang
An effective screening tool is essential to elder abuse research. Although several instruments have been developed in China to measure elder abuse, they present several limitations. The instrument development involved three components: (1) generating questionnaire items; (2) questionnaire testing and data collection in older adults; and (3) psychometric evaluation of the Domestic Elder Abuse Scale
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The advanced practice registered nurse gerontological specialist proficiency one case study Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Tamatha Arms, Jamison Lord, George Byron Peraza-Smith, Sara McCumber
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The meaning of continuity of care from the perspective of older people with complex care needs–A scoping review Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Ingrid Djukanovic, Amanda Hellström, Anna Wolke, Kristina Schildmeijer
People aged 65 years or older with complex care needs are at risk of fragmented care. This may jeopardise patient safety. Complex care needs are defined as care needs that require the performance of time-consuming processes such as reviewing medical history, providing counselling, and prescribing medications. A scoping review was conducted with the aim of mapping the literature regarding continuity
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A description of risk associated with use of antipsychotics among community dwelling older adults: A descriptive cross-sectional study Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Carlos Ruíz‐González, María del Carmen González‐López, María José García-Ramón, María Dolores Ruiz-Fernández, Belén Rebollo-Lavado, Esteban Andújar-Rodríguez, María Isabel Ventura-Miranda
The objective of this research was to analyze the risk of adverse effects in patients older than 65 years with dementia and in concomitant treatment with antidementia and antipsychotic drugs and who are cared for by community nurses. A retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out. A total of 332 patients who were cared for by primary care teams participated. Most of the patients
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Effects of mind-body exercise on physical and psychosocial well-being of stroke patients: A systematic review and network meta-analysis Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-30 Jing Jing Su, Rose S.Y. Lin, Ladislav Batalik, Hammoda Abu-Odah, Garyfallia Pepera, Qiang Xu, Wing Fai Yeung
This study conducted pairwise and network meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of three mind-body exercise interventions (Tai Chi, Qigong, and yoga) on physical capacity, psychological well-being, and quality of life in stroke patients. The research encompassed 30 studies involving 2107 participants and utilized the Risk of Bias 2.0 tool for quality assessment. Pairwise analysis revealed that
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Factors associated with fear of falling in older women with knee osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional study Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Vanessa de Oliveira Fernandes, Bruno de Souza Moreira, Gisele Aparecida Santos Correia de Melo, Núbia Carelli Pereira de Avelar, Henrique Silveira Costa, Alessandra de Carvalho Bastone
Knee instability in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is associated with fear of falling (FoF). This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and the factors associated with FoF in older women with KOA. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 93 older women with KOA. Sociodemographic variables, medical conditions, handgrip strength, and anthropometric and body composition measurements were
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Impact of information technology supported serious leisure gardening on the wellbeing of older adults: The Turntable project Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 István Vassányi, Benedek Szakonyi, Daniela Loi, Angelika Mantur-Vierendeel, Joăo Quintas, Antonio Solinas, Bojan Blažica, Luigi Raffo, Marco Guicciardi, Andrea Manca, Balázs Gaál, Ferenc Rárosi
Objective The study presented in this paper aimed to assess the effect of an Information Technology enabled community gardening program for older adults, developed by an international consortium. Methods We have executed a quantitative, pre- and post-test field trial with older adult volunteers to test the proposed programme in two European countries, Italy and Belgium (n=98). We used standardized
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#AGS24 to Deliver Cutting-Edge Research & Clinical Practice Advancements on Alzheimer’s Disease, Artificial Intelligence, Inclusive Practices, and Much More Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-27
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Nonpharmacological interventions in dementia and diversity of samples: A scoping review Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-23 L. Roche, M.L. Longacre
Background: A public health priority is the increasing number of people with dementia (PwD), and nonpharmacological interventions (NPIs) might offer support. We sought to synthesize types of NPIs tested among PwD and explore sample characteristics. Methods: This study was a scoping literature review. Eligible articles were identified using the search terms “nonpharmacological intervention” and “dementia”
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The impact of musical reward responses on cognitive function in older adults with type 2 diabetes Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-25 Jeeyeon Kim, Heather Cuevas
Cognitive decline is prevalent in older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). The use of music has emerged to improve cognitive health. Even though reward from music has been shown to improve cognitive function, no studies have focused on specific factors of musical reward. This study investigated which factors of musical reward impact cognitive function in older adults with T2DM. A secondary data analysis
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Movement is muscle in hospitalized adults Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Mary M. Brennan
Physical inactivity is a major public health concern, but for hospitalized adults, the results of immobility are even more alarming. The “trauma of hospitalization” is a syndrome that refers to the collective impact of immobility, sleep deficits, and malnutrition associated with hospitalization and contributes to functional deficits. Functional decline is a modifiable and preventable risk factor. Nursing
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Neighborhood environment and body mass index in community-dwelling older adults in China: The mediating role of transport-related physical activity Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Xiayidan Xiaohelaiti, Xiaofei Liu, Chaoyang Li, Tao Wang, Jiani Wu, Bozhezi Peng, Yi Zhang
Objectives To examine whether the associations of neighborhood environment and body mass index (BMI) of community-dwelling older adults aged 70 and above were mediated by transport-related physical activity (TRPA). Methods A bootstrap method was employed to test the mediation model with multisource data from Chongqing, China. Results Neighborhood walkability (effect: 0.030, 95% CI [0.001–0.160]) and
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Factors associated with medication adherence among older adults with multimorbidity: A culture perspective Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Eunhwa Lee, MoonKi Choi
Multimorbidity is a healthcare concern. To manage diseases, older adults with multimorbidity are expected to practice health behaviors, particularly medication adherence. Studies have examined adherence issues in older patients with multiple diseases, but it remains unclear which factors affect medication adherence. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the factors affecting medication adherence
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Construction and validation of a nomogram for predicting fear of falling related activity restrictions in community-dwelling older adults Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Yuxin Zhang, Rong Xue, Yuxiu Zhou, Yu Liu, Yumeng Li, Xiaoyue Zhang, Kaili Zhang
Fear of falling related activity restrictions are widespread among older adults, leading to several adverse effects. Given these consequences, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive assessment tool that integrates various risk factors to predict the likelihood of older adults experiencing such activity restrictions. This cross-sectional study investigated fear of falling related activity restrictions
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Lived experiences of older male caregivers: “That was the Worst!” Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Jacqueline B. LaManna, Victoria Loerzel, Norma E. Conner
Introduction Although caregiving is a traditional female role, older men represent an increasing proportion of family caregivers. This study's aim was to describe lived experiences of men who engaged in later-life caregiving. Method Streubert's phenomenological method, inclusive of unstructured interviews and respondent validation of a single formalized description, was applied to explore lived experiences
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Relationships of multidimensional factors to self-management in patients with diabetes: A Cross-sectional, correlational study Geriatr. Nurs. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Seongkum Heo, JungHee Kang, Tammy Barbé, JinShil Kim, Tara F. Bertulfo, Pattie Troyan, Daphnee Stewart, Erica Umeakunne
Poor self-management in patients with diabetes is a consistent issue, leading to diabetes complications. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships of demographic, cognitive, psychological, social, and physiological factors to self-management in patients with diabetes. In this cross-sectional, correlational study, data were collected from 98 patients through REDCap in 2023. Multiple