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The experience of animal therapy in residential aged care in New Zealand : a narrative analysis : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand [PDF]

, 2015
Volunteer-led animal visitation programmes are common within Aged Residential Care facilities in New Zealand. Visits by animals and handlers, often referred to as Animal Therapy, are primarily social and intended to improve the quality of life of ...
Wong, Gemma Pui Yee
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Use of Symptomatic Drug Treatment for Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis and Patterns of Work Loss

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To describe the use of central stimulants and amantadine for fatigue in MS and evaluate a potential association with reduced work loss in people with MS. Methods We conducted a nationwide, matched, register‐based cohort study in Sweden (2006 to 2023) using national registers with prospective data collection.
Simon Englund, Johan Reutfors, Thomas Frisell, Fredrik Piehl   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Developing nurse and midwife centred rostering principles using co-design: a mixed-methods study

BMC Nursing
Background Current nursing and midwifery rosters are based on guidelines which may no longer adequately meet the needs of health services or staff and often result in decreased job satisfaction, poor health and wellbeing, and high turnover.
Sara Holton, Bodil Rasmussen, Karrie Long, Madison Bellizia, Jac C. Mathieson, Shane Crowe, Douglas Mill, Harry Pasion, Claire Rankin , Maree Woodhouse, Meaghan Douglas, Nadine Glanville, Kylie Baker, Kethly Fallon, Megan Hoffmann, Nicole Sliwa, Denise Heinjus, Lisa Fitzpatrick, Paul Gilbert   +18 more
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Residential child care qualifications audit 2007 [PDF]

, 2007
In recent years there has been a drive to develop a fully qualified residential child care sector in Scotland. In 2003 the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) announced the baseline qualifications for residential child care staff and set down a ...
Anderson, Maureen, Davidson, Jennifer, Hunter, Lynne, Kendrick, Andrew, Lerpiniere, Jennifer Anne   +4 more
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Cognitive Status in People With Epilepsy in the Republic of Guinea: A Prospective, Case–Control Study

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective People with epilepsy (PWE) may experience cognitive deficits but fail to undergo formal evaluation. This study compares cognitive status between PWE and healthy controls in the West African Republic of Guinea. Methods A cross‐sectional, case–control study was conducted in sequential recruitment phases (July 2024–July 2025) at Ignace ...
Maya L. Mastick, Cheick O. Soumah, Malé Doré, Oumar Mara, Desiré Neldje, Fodé A. Cissé, Toure M. Lamine, Aminata Diallo, Seungwon Lee, Siddharth Satish, Alexander J. X. Chen, Alice Liu, Nomin Enkhtsetseg, Farrah J. Mateen, The Guinea Epilepsy Project   +14 more
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The X factor: reflections on containment

Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, 2013
The X factor (Oxforddictionaries.com, n.d.) noun 1. a noteworthy special talent or quality: 'There are plenty of luxury cars around, but the S-Type has that special X factor.' 2.
Alastair Reid
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How is the provision of residential care to children under the age of 12 associated with changes in children's behaviour and mental wellbeing?

Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, 2022
Around 10% of children looked after in residential care in Scotland are aged 5-11. While there is a large body of evidence about the experiences of older children in residential care, little is known about the experiences of younger children in these ...
Catherine Nixon, Gillian Henderson
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Young people's experiences of physical restraint in residential care: subtlety and complexity in policy and practice [PDF]

, 2008
Children and young people in residential care are some of the most vulnerable in our society. They may have experienced violence and physical, sexual or emotional abuse. They may be involved in offending or the misuse of drugs and alcohol.
Kendrick, Andrew, Steckley, Laura
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Applying an Ethical Lens to the Treatment of People With Multiple Sclerosis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The practice of neurology requires an understanding of clinical ethics for decision‐making. In multiple sclerosis (MS) care, there are a wide range of ethical considerations that may arise. These involve shared decision‐making around selection of a disease‐modifying therapy (DMT), risks and benefits of well‐studied medications in comparison to
Methma Udawatta, Farrah J. Mateen
wiley   +1 more source

Securing safer care staff: a model for the assessment, selection and training of staff to work in residential care

Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, 2006
The recruitment of staff into residential child care presents an ongoing challenge for organisations. Methods of recruitment in the past have been criticised in a range of government reports. Skinner (1992) and others have highlighted the need for better
John Watson, Janice Gould, Gerry Sullivan, Jayne Cockerill   +3 more
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