A5008453093- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
- Pentecostalism and Christianity Studies
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Religion, Ecology, and Ethics
- Health disparities and outcomes
HealthPartners
2016
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
2010
Texas State University
1997-2009
Abstract Based on in-depth interviews with 65 older nursing home residents, this study examined the residents' own understanding and perceptions of depressive symptoms, causes their depression, self-reported coping strategies, preferences for acceptable depression interventions. About half (n = 32) all interviewees stated that they were either feeling depressed or experiencing negative affects. The major themes related to loss independence, freedom continuity past life; feelings social...
The in-depth qualitative interviews with 25 nursing home staff members were done to examine (a) their perceptions and experiences of risk factors for residents' depression, (b) current depression intervention programs, (c) specific needs training. interviewees identified the sense loss grief feelings isolation loneliness as causes in-house activities contract mental health services aimed at reducing depression. They also pointed out following barriers providing effective interventions: too...
Inpatient progress is monitored mostly via the observation conducted by nursing staff. These tend to be unstructured, vary in reliability between different staff members, and dependent on what has been written notes. The Nursing Observed Illness Intensity Scale (NOIIS) was devised provide a more objective measure of behavioural improvement symptom reduction. scale completed qualified nurses at end every shift, based everyday interaction with patients, scores are entered NOIIS 'temperature'...
Persons above age 80 comprise the fastest growing segment of U.S. population, and it is estimated that one in four will need long-term care due to increased disabilities illness. A major concern for residents, families, providers ensure “allows resident maintain or attain their highest practicable physical, mental psychosocial well-being.” The challenge measuring a subjective concept such as well-being. Eden Alternative current initiative aimed at improving quality life well-being residents....