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BMC Geriatrics, 2022 Background Sensory impairments are common among older adults. These impairments have consequences on activities of daily living and communication with others. Such impairments for the elderly remain a significant public health issue globally.
Nadia Abdelnasser +2 more
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Psychometric Properties of the Family Caregiver Delirium Knowledge Questionnaire [PDF]
, 2015 A valid, reliable measure of family caregivers’ knowledge about delirium was not located in the literature; such an instrument is essential to assess learning needs and outcomes of education provided. The purpose of the current study was to (a) develop a
Arbuckle +14 more
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Caregiver Integration During Discharge Planning for Older Adults to Reduce Resource Use: A Metaanalysis [PDF]
, 2017 Objectives To determine the effect of integrating informal caregivers into discharge planning on postdischarge cost and resource use in older adults. Design A systematic review and metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials that examine the effect of ...
Rodakowski, Juleen +8 more
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Gerontology course in the nursing undergraduate curricula
Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP, 2014 Objective To explores nursing faculty members’ attitudes towards older people, their thoughts about gerontological nursing education. Method Five focus groups and a survey were used with nursing faculty members 132 at
Samira AlSenany, Amer A. AlSaif
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Strategies for Sustaining Self Used by Family Caregivers for Older Adults With Dementia [PDF]
, 2013 The negative health consequences of caring for an older adult family member with dementia are well documented. However, not all family caregivers experience these negative health consequences. The purposes of this study were to describe strategies family
Bull, Margaret J.
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Scientific Reports, 2023 Older adults have limitations from their aging process and chronic disease, so developed interventions must pay attention and concern to their aging degeneration and needs.
Kannikar Phuthornchai +3 more
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Schizophrenia in older adults [PDF]
, 2011 Although the number of persons over the age of 55 with schizophrenia is expected to double over the next 20 years, the research data on older people with schizophrenia is limited.
American Psychiatric Association +12 more
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Nursing Open, 2022 Aim To examine the response of long‐term care (LTC) residential facilities to the COVID‐19 pandemic worldwide, and the antecedents and outcomes of this response. Design A protocol of a cross‐sectional survey.
Sameh Eltaybani +5 more
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Development of a Community-Based Spiritual Life Review Program for Promoting Resilience of Elders Residing in Disaster-Prone Areas [PDF]
, 2012 Background: Nowadays disasters are a common occurrence in the world. The elderly are in a vulnerable condition in terms of disasters and need help to recover from the hardship caused if they are caught in such a disaster.
Isaramalai, S. (Sang-arun) +2 more
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Ageism in Rheumatology: The Health Care Professional's Perspective
Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Ageism (age‐based stereotypes, prejudice, or discrimination) is prevalent and linked to prolonged disability and reduced lifespan in older adults. Little is known about ageism within rheumatology. This study explores the health care professional's (HCP) perception of the care of older adults and how ageist attitudes or perspectives may impact
Aaron P. Smith +4 more
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