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Serial maternal filicide as evidence of Munchausen syndrome by proxy

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP), or Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII), is a form of physical and emotional child abuse and maltreatment that remains frequently under‐detected due to a significant lack of clinical awareness. This case report aims to highlight the challenges of diagnosing MSBP, its impact on victims, and the ethical ...
Ahlem Mtiraoui, Oussama Ajmi, Asma Allaya, Amel Braham, Jaafar Nakhli   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Overall survival of homebound patients without cancer receiving inpatient respite care in a hospital ward in Japan: a retrospective observational study

BMJ Open
Objectives This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the use of inpatient respite care and the overall survival of homebound patients without cancer admitted to a hospital ward in order to assess the potential impact of inpatient respite ...
Yuko Goto, Hisayuki Miura
doaj   +1 more source

Protein intake in aged care residents before and after the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety: A review of historical data compared to contemporary intakes

Nutrition &Dietetics, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim Malnutrition is prevalent among aged care residents and is exacerbated by inadequate provision and intake of protein. High rates of malnutrition and inadequate provision of protein were two issues raised by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety that prompted the Federal government to provide financial support to the sector
Emily Adams, Annalise Macriyiannis, Shannon Turnbull, Sandra Iuliano   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Key stakeholders’ experiences of respite services for people with dementia and their perspectives on respite service development: a qualitative systematic review

BMC Geriatrics, 2017
Background Respite services provide a break in the caregiving relationship for people with dementia and their carers, however they are often under-used and service acceptability can be low.
Emma O’ Shea, Suzanne Timmons, Eamon O’ Shea, Siobhan Fox, Kate Irving   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

‘I, Me, Myself’: Selfhood and Melancholy in the Journals of Gertrude Savile (1697–1758)

Journal for Eighteenth-Century Studies, EarlyView.
Abstract This article examines the journals of Gertrude Savile from 1727 in light of recent scholarship on early modern and eighteenth‐century melancholy. The concept had myriad associations with medicine, physiology, the imagination, and feeling, but questions remain about how melancholy during this period was considered by those outside the narrow ...
Daniel Beaumont
wiley   +1 more source

The physical health dilemmas facing custodial grandparent caregivers: Policy considerations

Cogent Medicine, 2017
Objective: This study sought to determine what impact the task of raising grandchildren is having on custodial grandparents’ physical health. Design and Methods: Thematic analysis was conducted on interview data collected from 49 custodial grandparents ...
Myra F. Taylor, Ruth Marquis, David A. Coall, Rachel Batten, Jenni Werner   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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, 1996
本稿は、ARCH　National Resource Center for Crisis Nurseries and Respite Care Servicesによる"National Respite Guidelines -Respite service for Families of Children with Disabilities, Chronic and Terminal lIllnesses, and Children At Risk of Abuse or Neglect-"(1994 ...
Nagawa Masaru, 名川 勝
core   +1 more source

Latinos mobilizing beyond threats: The role of fear and hope in issue activism

American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.
Abstract Interest groups intent on spurring political participation often highlight potential threats to galvanize audiences into action. However, while loss aversion is typically seen as a strong motivator, it is important not to neglect the motivational effect of hope and reward‐seeking behavior as people navigate their political landscape.
Vanessa Cruz Nichols
wiley   +1 more source

Healthcare and social care professionals’ experiences of respite care: a critical incident study

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
Introduction Aging in place is favoured among older persons and supported by research in Sweden, although it poses challenges for overburdened informal caregivers.
Annelie K. Gusdal, Mirkka Söderman, Tina Pettersson, Jaana Kaup, Lena-Karin Gustafsson   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Family Caregiving to the Older Population: Background, Federal Programs, and Issues for Congress [PDF]

, 2007
[Excerpt] Family caregiving to older individuals in need of long-term care encompasses a wide range of activities, services, and supports. Caregiving can include assistance with personal care needs, such as bathing, dressing, and eating, as well as other
Colello, Kirsten J.
core   +3 more sources