The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between dimensions grief support (recognition relationship, acknowledgement loss, and inclusion griever) aspects burnout (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, personal accomplishment) among nursing home staff.

Improving early detection, management, and treatment of comorbid conditions to dementia in residential care could slow down cognitive functional decline, increase residents' quality life. We conducted a Delphi study comprising three rounds (two surveys an interview) identify the most difficult comorbidities deal with related issues. Participants were 15 UK-based experts including academics, workers, geriatricians, neuropsychologists. In first-round Delphi, mentioned health 19 following...

This study analyzed data from the nationally representative Health and Retirement Study (HRS) to examine association between widowhood depression. The results revealed that both men women experienced increased depression after widowhood, with exhibiting a better recovery pattern over time. Religiosity, especially attending religious services, was found be beneficial coping mechanism for genders, although were less than women. Living alone significant factor associated in High service...

Approximately 25% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience upper-limb intention tremor (ULIT), which limits their ability to participate in daily activities. Little research has been conducted on the effectiveness available treatments for ULIT. The objectives this study were investigate use occupational therapy interventions improve eating and handwriting performance adults MS ULIT and, based these findings, provide recommendations development a treatment protocol Six recruited from...

The current study aimed to investigate the factors contributing long-term care workers' job satisfaction by examining association between occupational stress (including resources and demands) satisfaction, differences among racial/ethnic immigration groups. Data of 2,763 nursing assistants were retrieved from National Nursing Assistant Survey. Guided demands-resources model, we found that high low demands contributed satisfaction. Our findings also suggest works differently based on...

Previous research has demonstrated the effect of supervisor support on job satisfaction long-term care workers (LTCW); however, much less is known about how this differs among race/ethnicity or immigration groups. We examined mediates associations between race/ethnicity, status, and nursing assistants (NAs). Data 2749 NAs were extracted from National Nursing Assistant Survey (2004). Findings indicated that non-Hispanic Black other races immigrant more likely to be satisfied with their jobs...

End-of-life care is a critical aspect of long-term care, yet there limited understanding nursing home staff's experiences and preparation in this area, particularly among facility administrators. To address gap, two cohorts Administrators-in-Training (2021 & 2022) were interviewed about their knowledge practices regarding end-of-life skilled facilities. Interviews focused on involvement discussions, coping strategies, grief support, personal perspectives death. The findings revealed...

Abstract Recognized for fostering meaningful interactions across age groups, intergenerational programs offer numerous benefits, promoting social connections, empathy, and mutual understanding. This study compiles data from 25 conducted by undergraduate students during their residency at nursing homes 2020 to 2024. The aim is pinpoint best practices challenges in implementing such programs. findings provide comprehensive summaries of the projects, detailing site contexts, methodologies,...

Purpose Civic engagement involves working to make a difference in one’s community. Experiential learning enhances civic knowledge and promotes the process of reflection that students can take beyond their educational experiences. The purpose this paper is identify whether may be increased through domestic experiential experiences inform future educators about how immersion experience used increase among students. Design/methodology/approach Twenty-five who participated January 2022 were...

Abstract A half-million older adults die in U.S. nursing homes (NHs) each year. However, only a few studies have been conducted on the experiences of home (NH) staff who provide this care. This study collected data from 555 NH workers Fall 2022 and examined how their with grief support affected burnout. Grief was measured by Support Health Care Scale. Burnout Maslach Inventory, which includes 3 subscales: exhaustion, depersonalization, personal achievement. Findings indicate that 95% sampled...

The COVID-19 pandemic hit long-term care (LTC) facilities hard, and leaders relied on ingenuity creative problem solving to support operations resident care. objective of this study was identify innovative ideas within LTC, accelerated by the pandemic, that may continue improve moving forward. Nursing home administrators directors nursing, food/nutrition, social services, therapeutic recreation at 40 skilled nursing were asked about beneficial, novel emerged throughout they believe should...

The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the role of remote learning in higher education. Increased investments and understanding transition to today will yield access high-quality learning. Using data from an institution with a diverse student population, purpose this study was explore students' during pandemic by examining aspects within course that contributed perceptions experience. Five elements experience were statistically significant predictors quality ratings: ratings supports (Academic...

This longitudinal study analyzed data from the 2006–2016 waves of nationally representative Health and Retirement Study (HRS). Trajectories depression among older adults ≥ 50 years ( N = 1254) were examined over time to explore patterns those entering widowhood potential impact religiosity on depressive symptoms during various stages widowhood. Ordinary least squares (OLS) regression analysis was used examine association between role as a moderator this association. Older experienced...

Abstract This study examines the association between occupational stress (job resources and demands) job satisfaction among nursing assistants (NAs) in long-term care (LTC) sector, considering differences based on race/ethnicity immigration status. Data from 2,763 NAs were retrieved National Nursing Assistant Survey (NNAS). Guided by JD-R model, our findings indicate that higher resources, including organizational support, personal development opportunities, benefits, peer are associated...

Abstract Widowhood is associated with decreased emotional well-being, particularly increased depression. Prior research suggests that religiosity may help improve mental health among widowed individuals. However, longitudinal studies exploring the role of on well-being older adults lacking, as are which examine different dimensions religiosity. This study analyzed data from 2006-2018 waves nationally representative Health and Retirement Study (HRS). Ordinary least squares (OLS) regression...

Abstract Person-centered care has been recognized as an integral part of a high-quality health system. Utilizing the 2014 to 2018 waves Health and Retirement Study, we explore trends in person-centered among those 50 older by examining extent which they feel their preferences are being taken into account, that is, heard providers. We analyze impact not receiving on utilization, outcomes, preventative utilization. One-third respondents reported were “sometimes” or “never” considered. Findings...

Abstract The need for long-term care workers (LTCW) will grow significantly as the American population ages. Understanding factors that impact job satisfaction of this workforce has important implications policy and practice. Previous research demonstrated effect supervisor support on these workers; however, much less is known about how differs among different race/ethnicity or immigration groups. This study examined mediates associations between race/ethnicity, status, nursing assistants...

Abstract Widowhood is associated with decreased emotional well-being, particularly increased depression. Religiosity may help improve mental health among widowed individuals. However, longitudinal studies exploring the role of religiosity on well-being older adults lacking, as are which examine this relationship using different dimensions religiosity. This study analyzed data from 2006-2016 waves nationally representative Health and Retirement Study (HRS). Trajectories depression >50...