A5085191862- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Conservation Techniques and Studies
- Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
- Historical and Linguistic Studies
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Historical Geopolitical and Social Dynamics
- Health and Medical Studies
- German History and Society
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Mental Health Research Topics
- European history and politics
- X-ray Spectroscopy and Fluorescence Analysis
- Eurasian Exchange Networks
- Aging and Gerontology Research
Maastricht University
2017-2021
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
2017-2018
Bohn Stafleu van Loghum (Netherlands)
2018
Community Care
2018
McGill University
1977
Many community-dwelling older adults experience limitations in (instrumental) activities of daily living, resulting the need for homecare services. Whereas services should ideally aim at maintaining independence, staff often take over activities, thereby undermining adults' self-care skills and jeopardizing their ability to continue living home. Reablement is an innovative care approach aimed optimizing independence. The reablement training program 'Stay Active Home' was designed support...
Most research on multidimensional frailty focuses deficits and risks of adverse outcomes. However, although some frail older people report a low quality life (QoL), others still relatively high QoL. More knowledge about these discrepancies might give new insight into developing prevention strategies. Therefore, this mixed-method study aimed (a) to identify characteristics related QoL among people; (b) explain between higher lower levels QoL, with specific interest in identifying strengths...
Abstract Background The Nurses in the Lead (NitL) programme consists of a systematic approach and training to 1) empower community nurses implementing evidence, targeted at encouraging functional activities older adults, 2) train enabling team members change their practice. This article aims describe process evaluation NitL. Methods A mixed-methods formative with predominantly qualitative was conducted. Qualitative data were collected by interviews ( n = 7), focus groups 31), reviewing seven...
Abstract Background Community care professionals need to encourage older adults in performing functional activities maintain independence. However, often perform on behalf of adults. To change this, insights into the behavior and barriers encouraging are required. In current study, MAINtAIN questionnaire, which was developed for nursing homes, adopted. The objective create a modified version that is suitable measuring community clients setting. overall aims were assess content validity,...
Purpose This study aims to provide a detailed description of the nurses in lead (NitL) programme for empowering community nurse leadership implementing evidence. Design/methodology/approach The NitL is described using template intervention and replication-checklist. Findings consists two components. first component systematic approach with implementation steps tools empower evidence targeted at encouraging functional activities older adults offered via Web-based eLearning programme. second...
Onderzoek over (multidimensionale) kwetsbaarheid richt zich veelal op tekortkomingen en het risico negatieve gevolgen. Kwetsbare ouderen kunnen echter ook positieve uitkomsten ervaren, zoals een goede kwaliteit van leven (KvL). Om nieuwe, meer positief georiënteerde preventiestrategieën te ontwikkelen dit exploratief onderzoek (a) identificeren factoren gerelateerd aan de KvL kwetsbare ouderen; (b) verklaren verschillen tussen met respectievelijk 'hoge' 'lage' KvL. Bij laatste ligt focus...
Abstract Stay Active at Home (SAaH) was developed to change homecare professionals’ behavior towards encouraging older adults’ independence in daily activities. This mixed-methods study evaluated SAaH regarding implementation, mechanisms of impact, and context. implemented five Dutch teams (162 professionals). Quantitative data were collected from all professionals, focus groups with 23 professionals 4 interventionists performed. Data analyzed using descriptive statistics qualitative content...