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Enabling research in care homes: an evaluation of a national network of research ready care homes [PDF]

, 2014
In the UK care homes are one of the main providers of long term care for older people with dementia. Despite the recent increase in care home research, residents with dementia are often excluded from studies.
Davies, SL, Smith, A, Smith, Adam, Carrick, N, Davies, Sue L., Natasha Carrick, Manthorpe, J, Adam Smith, Iliffe, S, Jill Manthorpe, Iliffe, Steve, Davies, Susan, Sue L Davies, Goodman, Claire, Manthorpe, Jill; id_orcid, Goodman, C, Carrick, Natasha, Claire Goodman, Manthorpe, Jill, Steve Iliffe   +19 more
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Estimates of Infection and Mortality From Covid-19 in Care Homes For Older People in Brazil [PDF]

Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging
OBJECTIVE: To describe infection and mortality rates associated with COVID-19 in older people living in Brazilian care homes. METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using primary and secondary data sources.
Patrick Alexander Wachholz, Virgilio Garcia Moreira, Déborah Oliveira, Helena Akemi Wada Watanabe, Paulo José Fortes Villas Boas   +4 more
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Effects of music on body and facial expressions and psychological and behavioral symptoms of older adults

Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional, 2020
Objective: To compare the physiological, behavioral and expressive effects of nonpharmacological interventions through songs of Brazilian popular character (representative of the life history of the older adults) and classical music in the elderly ...
Larissa Corrêa, Ana Julia de Souza Caparrol, Gabriela Martins, Sofia Cristina Iost Pavarini, Aline Cristina Martins Gratão   +4 more
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Enhancing student nurses’ clinical education in aged care homes: a qualitative study of challenges perceived by faculty staff [PDF]

, 2021
Ageing populations are increasing the demand for geriatric care services. As nursing schools respond to this demand, more high-quality clinical placements are required, and aged care homes offer suitable placement sites.
Billett, Stephen, Aase, Ingunn, Laugaland, Kristin Alstveit, Grealish, Laurie, Frøiland, Christina, Laugaland, Kristin, Frøiland, Christina Tølbøl, Akerjordet, Kristin   +7 more
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The evidence-base for stroke education in care homes [PDF]

, 2008
<b>Summary.</b> <b>Research questions:</b> 1. What are registered care home nurses’ educational priorities regarding stroke care? 2. What are senior care home assistants’ educational priorities regarding stroke care? 3. How do
Smith, L.N., Weir, C.J., Craig, L.E., McAlpine, C.H.   +3 more
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An outbreak of norovirus infection in a long-term care facility in Brazil [PDF]

Einstein (São Paulo), 2010
Objective: To describe a norovirus outbreak in a Brazilian longtermcare facility from July 8 to 29, 2005. Methods: In thefirst 48 to 72 hours after onset of symptoms in inpatients andemployees, the main infection control strategies were staffeducation ...
Fernando Gatti de Menezes, Vanessa Maria da Silva de Poli Correa, Fábio Gazelato de Mello Franco, Miriam Ikeda Ribeiro, Maria Fátima dos Santos Cardoso, Simone Guadagnucci Morillo, Rita de Cássia Compagnoli Carmona, Maria do Carmo Sampaio Tavares Timenetsky, Luci Correa, Jacyr Pasternak   +9 more
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Oral health conditions of institutionalized older adults and associated factors

ABCS Health Sciences, 2022
Introduction: The growth of the Brazilian older adult population has influenced the increased demand for institutionalization for this public, which usually has poor oral health conditions such as edentulism.
Raul Anderson Domingues Alves da Silva, Gemakson Mikael Mendes, Jéssica Soares de Sousa, Walda Viana Brigido de Moura, Rômulo Rocha Regis, Ana Karine Macedo Teixeira   +5 more
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Telemonitoring of Brazilian Nursing homes before Coronavirus and COVID-19 Infections [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2020
Objective: to report the experience of telemonitoring Brazilian nursing homes before coronavirus and COVID-19 infections. Methods: a descriptive experience report that occurred between March 18 and April 25, 2020 through telemonitoring nursing homes in ...
Tânia Maria de Oliva Menezes, Adriana Valéria da Silva Freitas, Larissa Chaves Pedreira, Juliana Bezerra do Amaral   +3 more
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In-reach specialist nursing teams for residential care homes : uptake of services, impact on care provision and cost-effectiveness [PDF]

, 2008
Background: A joint NHS-Local Authority initiative in England designed to provide a dedicated nursing and physiotherapy in-reach team (IRT) to four residential care homes has been evaluated.The IRT supported 131 residents and maintained 15 'virtual' beds
Nelson Sara, Szczepura Ala, Szczepura, Ala, Wild, Deidre, Nelson, Sara Jane, Wild Deidre, Nelson, S. (Sara), Szczepura, Ala; id_orcid, Nelson, Sarah   +8 more
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Covid-19 and Homes for the Aged: Care or an Announced Death? [PDF]

Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging
Despite all efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, little attention has been paid to homes for the aged, which are the home of thousands of older people and serve as social care facilities.
Helena Akemi Wada Watanabe, Marisa Accioly Rodrigues da Costa Domingues, Yeda Aparecida de Oliveira Duarte   +2 more
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