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Nutrition management programme for older adults in Ningxia nursing homes, China: evidence-based practice and the Delphi method

Public Health Nutrition
Objectives: To construct an evidence-based practice programme for the nutrition management of older adults in nursing homes. The programme will provide a basis for improving or solving the nutrition management problems of older adults in nursing homes.
Haiyan Liu, Li Chen, Yanhua Ning, Yahong Guo, Weijuan Kong, Xiongxiong Lv, Meiman Li, Ting Jiang   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

COVID-19 case findings and contact tracing in South German nursing homes

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2022
Background The air borne SARS-CoV-2 poses a high threat to the elderly and people with underlying diseases. COVID-19 spread quickly in South German nursing homes and for this reason called for preventive measures by the German government. The aim of this
Linda Eichner, Christiane Schlegel, Gottfried Roller, Hannes Fischer, Rieke Gerdes, Felix Sauerbrey, Sarah Schönleber, Franziska Weinhart, Martin Eichner   +8 more
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The Mediating Role of Staffing on Quality of Care in Nonprofit and For-Profit Nursing Homes in Indiana [PDF]

, 2017
This study attempts to disentangle the relationships between ownership, staffing, and nursing home quality using Indiana nursing home data. Typical Indiana nursing homes are known to be below average on health inspection and overall quality ratings. This
Gichungeh, Irene, Kim, Ae-Sook
core   +1 more source

Therapeutic effects of dog visits in nursing homes for the elderly

Psychogeriatrics, 2016
Previous studies have suggested that visiting dogs can have positive effects on elderly people in nursing homes. We wanted to study the effects of biweekly dog visits on sleep patterns and the psychiatric well‐being of elderly people.
K. Thodberg, Lisbeth Uhrskov Sørensen, J. W. Christensen, P. H. Poulsen, B. Houbak, Vibeke Damgaard, Ingrid Keseler, David Edwards, P. Videbech   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A community‐partnered process for construct & measure development: The 3Rs: Reading, Racial equity, & Relationships

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper describes a 3‐year community–partnered research initiative focused on advancing early reading, racial equity, and relationships—collectively known as the 3Rs Initiative. The project brought together researchers and community members committed to ensuring that all adults in the county embody a shared “3Rs mindset” to better support ...
Shannon B. Wanless, Meghan C. Orman, Shallegra Moye, Caitlin F. Spear   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease in Nursing Homes, Minnesota, 1995–2006

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2008
Nursing home residents are at high risk for invasive group A streptococcal (GAS) disease, and clusters of cases in nursing homes are common.To characterize the epidemiologic features of invasive GAS disease in nursing homes, we conducted active ...
Jean Rainbow, Brenda Jewell, Richard N. Danila, David Boxrud, Bernard Beall, Chris Van Beneden, Ruth Lynfield   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Large differences in the organization of palliative care in nursing homes in six European countries: findings from the PACE cross-sectional study

BMC Palliative Care, 2021
Background To be able to provide high-quality palliative care, there need to be a number of organizational structures available in the nursing homes. It is unclear to what extent such structures are actually present in nursing homes in Europe.
E. Honinx, L. Van den Block, R. Piers, B. D. Onwuteaka-Philipsen, S. Payne, K. Szczerbińska, G. Gambassi, M. Kylänen, L. Deliens, T. Smets, on behalf of PACE   +10 more
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Psychotropic drug prescriptions in Western European nursing homes

International Psychogeriatrics, 2016
Background: Despite the numerous warnings of European and national drug agencies as well as clinical guidelines since the year 2004, psychotropic drugs are still frequently used in dementia.
Sarah I M Janus, J. V. van Manen, Maarten J. IJzerman, S. Zuidema   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

“And in some cases, we're the best option:” A qualitative study of community‐based doula support for black perinatal mental health

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract We explored community‐based doulas' perspectives on the acceptability of using formal screening tools to address low rates of mental health screening, diagnosis, and treatment for perinatal anxiety and depression among Black women. Using thematic analysis, we analyzed interview data from 30 community‐based doulas who support Black families ...
Tamara Nelson, Naysha N. Shahid, Samrawit B. Gebretensay, Chareina C. Johnson, Penny D. Telesford, Karen Sheffield‐Abdullah   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bridging the Knowledge Gap for Pressure Injury Management in Nursing Homes [PDF]

, 2022
Ye‐Na Lee, Daiyoung Kwon, Sung Ok Chang   +2 more
openalex   +1 more source