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Wu D, Pu L, Jo J, Hexel R, Moyle W. Deploying Robot-Led Activities for People With Dementia at Aged Care Facilities: A Feasibility Study. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2024:105028. [PMID: 38772526 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2024.105028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To explore the feasibility of deploying robot-led activities for people with dementia living in aged care facilities. DESIGN Embedded mixed-methods design. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Eleven residents (≥65 years) with mild to moderate cognitive impairment were recruited from 2 aged care facilities in Brisbane, Australia. METHODS We implemented a novel control logic, "Adam Program," for a human-like robot to provide proactive robot activities for people with dementia. Participants individually participated in a nonfacilitated robot intervention thrice a week for 5 weeks from November to December 2022. We video-recorded each intervention session and quantified participants' visual, behavioral, and verbal engagement. A semi-structured interview was conducted at the end of the 5-week intervention. The treatment fidelity strategies and finances were reported and evaluated. The Bowen feasibility framework guided data analysis into 6 focus areas: acceptability, demand, implementation, efficacy, integration, and practicality. RESULTS Based on participants' perceptions, findings demonstrated adequate acceptability and demand for robot-led activities. Findings reported a high level of visual engagement (98.54%) and an increased trend of behavior engagement over 5 weeks. Participants independently communicated with Adam, with most (97.02%) verbal engagements free of human facilitation. The treatment fidelity strategies regarding the activity delivery, intervention received, and intervention skills are provided alongside the equipment expenses, revealing the feasibility of integrating robot-led activities for people with dementia in aged care facilities. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Using human-like robots to independently lead interactive activities for people with dementia at aged care facilities is feasible and acceptable. Although robot-led activities require further improvement, this study explored a practical-driven solution that provided guidelines for developing and implementing robot-led activities in aged care settings. Future studies could replicate similar robot-led activities for further investigation and evaluation. Strategies for multilevel determinants of Adam's implementation based on a context assessment are recommended for future research.
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- Dongjun Wu
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Information and Communication Technology, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Information and Communication Technology, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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Pu L, Coppieters MW, Smalbrugge M, Jones C, Byrnes J, Todorovic M, Moyle W. Authors' response to Hughes et al. (2024). J Adv Nurs 2024. [PMID: 38738907 DOI: 10.1111/jan.16226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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- Lihui Pu
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section Nursing Science, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences - Program Musculoskeletal Health, Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine for Older People, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Aging and Later Life, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Center for Applied Health Economics, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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Stockwell-Smith G, Moyle W, Grealish L, Comans T, Varghese P, Whitlatch C, Orsulic-Jeras S. A post-diagnosis information and support programme for dyads-People living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment and family carers: A feasibility study. J Adv Nurs 2024. [PMID: 38523304 DOI: 10.1111/jan.16167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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AIM The aim of the study was to establish the feasibility of delivering a structured post-diagnosis information and support program to dyads (persons living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment and family carers) in two primary care settings. DESIGN A two-phase explanatory mixed-method approach guided by the Bowen Feasibility Framework focused on acceptability, implementation, adaptation, integration and efficacy of a five-part programme. In phase 1, the quantitative impact of the programme on the dyadic programme recipients' self-efficacy, quality of life, dyadic relationship and volume of care was measured. In phase 2, inductive content analysis focused on nurse and dyad participant experiences of the programme. Quantitative and qualitative data were reviewed to conclude each element of feasibility. METHODS Four registered nurses working within the participating sites were recruited, trained as programme facilitators and supported to deliver the programme. Eligible dyads attending the respective primary health clinics were invited to participate in the programme and complete surveys at three time points: recruitment, post-programme and 3-month follow-up. Post-programme semi-structured interviews were conducted with dyads and programme facilitators. RESULTS Twenty-nine dyads completed the program; the majority were spousal dyads. The programme proved acceptable to the dyads with high retention and completion rates. Implementation and integration of the programme into usual practice were attributed to the motivation and capacity of the nurses as programme facilitators. Regarding programme efficacy, most dyads reported they were better prepared for the future and shared the plans they developed during the programme with family members. CONCLUSION Implementing a structured information and support programme is feasible, but sustainability requires further adaptation or increased staff resources to maintain programme fidelity. Future research should consider selecting efficacy measures sensitive to the unique needs of people living with dementia and increasing follow-up time to 6 months. IMPACT This study established the feasibility of registered nurses delivering a post-diagnosis information and support programme for people living with early-stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment and their informal carers in primary care settings. The motivation and capacity of nurses working as programme facilitators ensured the integration of the programme into usual work, but this was not considered sustainable over time. Family carer dyads reported tangible outcomes and gained confidence in sharing their diagnosis with family and friends and asking for assistance. Findings from this study can be used to provide direction for a clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of the structured information and support programme in the primary care setting. REPORTING METHOD The authors have adhered to the EQUATOR STROBE Statement. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION A public hospital memory clinic and general medical practice participated in project design, study protocol development and supported implementation.
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- Gillian Stockwell-Smith
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- Law Futures Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Older Person (Education), Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Unit, Gold Coast Health, Southport, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- Geriatric Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Center for Research and Education, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Kodagoda Gamage MW, Pu L, Todorovic M, Moyle W. Factors related to nurses' beliefs regarding pain assessment in people living with dementia. J Clin Nurs 2024. [PMID: 38459722 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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AIM To evaluate registered nurses' beliefs and related factors regarding pain assessment in people living with dementia. DESIGN A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted between July 2022 and April 2023. METHODS An online survey comprised of demographics, knowledge scale, and beliefs scale relating to pain assessment in dementia was distributed to registered nurses (RNs) caring for people living with dementia in Australia. RESULTS RNs (N = 131) completed the survey. Most respondents were females (87.0%) and self-identified as Caucasian (60.3%). The mean beliefs score was 72.60 (±6.39) out of a maximum possible score of 95. RNs' beliefs about pain assessment varied based on their education, dementia pain assessment knowledge, nursing experience, and ethnicity. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed factors significantly related to the beliefs score (i.e. education and dementia pain assessment knowledge). CONCLUSION The relationship between education and knowledge, and the beliefs score indicates the potential to improve RNs' knowledge and overcome their erroneous beliefs about pain assessment in dementia. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE Education and training in assessing pain in people living with dementia should be tailored to overcome RNs' misconceived beliefs. These programmes should be integrated into continuous learning programmes. IMPACT Some RNs' beliefs about pain assessment in dementia were not evidence-based, and knowledge and educational status were the strongest factors related to RNs' beliefs. RNs' erroneous beliefs about pain assessment in dementia need to be addressed to improve pain assessment and management. Researchers should explore the potential of educational interventions to overcome RNs' misconceived beliefs about pain assessment in dementia. REPORTING METHOD This study was reported adhering to the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology checklist. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION RNs caring for people living with dementia participated as survey respondents. Additionally, RNs were involved in the pre-testing of the study's survey instrument.
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- Madushika Wishvanie Kodagoda Gamage
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Pu L, Coppieters MW, Smalbrugge M, Jones C, Byrnes J, Todorovic M, Moyle W. Associations between facial expressions and observational pain in residents with dementia and chronic pain. J Adv Nurs 2024. [PMID: 38334268 DOI: 10.1111/jan.16063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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AIM To identify specific facial expressions associated with pain behaviors using the PainChek application in residents with dementia. DESIGN This is a secondary analysis from a study exploring the feasibility of PainChek to evaluate the effectiveness of a social robot (PARO) intervention on pain for residents with dementia from June to November 2021. METHODS Participants experienced PARO individually five days per week for 15 min (once or twice) per day for three consecutive weeks. The PainChek app assessed each resident's pain levels before and after each session. The association between nine facial expressions and the adjusted PainChek scores was analyzed using a linear mixed model. RESULTS A total of 1820 assessments were completed with 46 residents. Six facial expressions were significantly associated with a higher adjusted PainChek score. Horizontal mouth stretch showed the strongest association with the score, followed by brow lowering parting lips, wrinkling of the nose, raising of the upper lip and closing eyes. However, the presence of cheek raising, tightening of eyelids and pulling at the corner lip were not significantly associated with the score. Limitations of using the PainChek app were identified. CONCLUSION Six specific facial expressions were associated with observational pain scores in residents with dementia. Results indicate that automated real-time facial analysis is a promising approach to assessing pain in people with dementia. However, it requires further validation by human observers before it can be used for decision-making in clinical practice. IMPACT Pain is common in people with dementia, while assessing pain is challenging in this group. This study generated new evidence of facial expressions of pain in residents with dementia. Results will inform the development of valid artificial intelligence-based algorithms that will support healthcare professionals in identifying pain in people with dementia in clinical situations. REPORTING METHOD The study adheres to the CONSORT reporting guidelines. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION One resident with dementia and two family members of people with dementia were consulted and involved in the study design, where they provided advice on the protocol, information sheets and consent forms, and offered valuable insights to ensure research quality and relevance. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry number (ACTRN12621000837820).
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- Lihui Pu
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences - Program Musculoskeletal Health, Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine for Older People, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Aging & Later Life, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Applied Health Economics, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Bartrim K, Wright ORL, Moyle W, Ball L. Exploring Australian dietitians' experiences and preparedness for working in residential aged care facilities. J Hum Nutr Diet 2024; 37:111-125. [PMID: 37749863 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.13234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dietitians are increasingly working in residential aged care facilities (RACF). As such, supporting the RACF dietetic workforce is imperative. This qualitative study explored dietitians' experiences and preparedness for working in RACFs. METHODS A qualitative descriptive approach from a non-singular reality relational position was used. Recruitment occurred through convenience and snowball sampling, including contacting a list of dietitians who had previously consented to be contacted for research. The interviews included a semi-structured approach. Data were analysed using constant comparison and reflexive thematic analysis. RESULTS Thirty-one dietitians (n = 29 female; median age, 39 years) with a range of career experience participated in an interview. Interviews ranged from 25 to 68 min (mean duration, 41 min). Five themes and 14 subthemes were identified. Themes were: (1) joining the aged care workforce was not initially considered a career option, (2) difficulty sustaining satisfaction working in aged care, (3) navigating practical challenges working with residents while prioritising quality care, (4) poor acknowledgement of the dietitian role by staff and (5) grappling with a moral desire to improve the aged care sector. CONCLUSION Dietitians face many challenges in fulfilling their role in RACFs, including RACF staff's poor understanding of dietitians' scope and a lack of procedural support for their daily activities. Dietitians report that genuine improvements in their job satisfaction and experiences of older adults require structural reform within the government, beyond their locus of control.
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- Karly Bartrim
- Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Murfield J, Moyle W, O'Donovan A, Ware RS. The Role of Self-Compassion, Dispositional Mindfulness, and Emotion Regulation in the Psychological Health of Family Carers of Older Adults. Clin Gerontol 2024; 47:316-328. [PMID: 33263503 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2020.1846650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study explored the role of compassion and dispositional mindfulness in the psychological health of family carers of older adults and tested for potential mediating effects of emotion regulation difficulties and adaptive coping strategies. METHODS A sample of 141 family carers of adults aged 65 years or older with chronic conditions completed a cross-sectional survey between July - December 2019. The survey included self-report scales that measured: self-compassion, compassion for others, compassion from others, dispositional mindfulness, depression, anxiety, stress, emotion- and problem-focused coping strategies, and difficulties in emotion regulation. RESULTS Path analyses found that increased self-compassion and increased dispositional mindfulness was associated with lower psychological distress, and that this was mediated by reduced difficulties in emotion regulation. The model had excellent fit, explaining 64.8% of the variance in psychological distress, and 52.2% of the variance in emotion regulation difficulties. CONCLUSIONS Self-compassion and dispositional mindfulness may help buffer the psychological distress of family carers of older adults, and adaptive emotion regulation is an important mechanism of change in these relationships. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Interventions that aim to cultivate self-compassion and mindfulness could be clinically useful in reducing psychological distress within populations of family carers of older adults by promoting adaptive emotion regulation.
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- Jenny Murfield
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Medicine, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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Pu L, Coppieters MW, Smalbrugge M, Jones C, Byrnes J, Todorovic M, Moyle W. Implementing PainChek and PARO to Support Pain Assessment and Management in Residents with Dementia: A Qualitative Study. Pain Manag Nurs 2023; 24:587-594. [PMID: 37105837 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2023.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pain is a common problem but often undiagnosed and untreated in people with dementia. AIMS This study explored the experiences of residents with dementia, family, andformal carers with (1) pain assessment and management for residents with dementia; (2) the use of the PainChek app for pain assessment, and (3) the use of a social robot PARO for pain management in residents with dementia. DESIGN A qualitative study. SETTINGS/PARTICIPANTS Interviews were conducted with 13 residents withdementia, three family members, and 18 formal carers from a residential aged carefacility. METHOD Residents with dementia interacted with PARO for 15 mins, five days perweek for three weeks. The PainChek app assessed pain levels before and after eachsession. After three-week intervention, individual interviews were conducted withresidents, family, and formal carers who experienced or observed the use of PainChekapp and PARO for residents. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, andanalyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Four themes were identified regarding pain in residents with dementia: (1) the impact, challenges and strategies of pain assessment and management; (2) benefits and barriers of using PainChek app to assess pain; (3) benefits of interacting with PARO to manage pain and behavioral symptoms; and (4) implementing PainChek app and PARO to support pain assessment and management in dementia care. CONCLUSIONS Technology, such as PainChek and PARO, is promising to improve painassessment and reduce pain for people with dementia. Barriers to using technologyinclude limited staff training and the implementation of person-centered care.
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- Lihui Pu
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia; Amsterdam Movement Sciences - Program Musculoskeletal Health, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Medicine for Older People, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Aging & Later Life, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia; Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia; Centre for Applied Health Economics, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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Smith GSE, Ware RS, Moyle W, Burton NW. Social Support for Physical Activity Over 9 Years in Adults Aged 60-65 Years at Baseline. J Aging Phys Act 2023; 31:776-785. [PMID: 36870349 DOI: 10.1123/japa.2021-0502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Physical activity is a leading determinant of health and well-being in older adults; however, participation is low. Social support can significantly influence physical activity uptake and maintenance; however, most research is cross-sectional and does not differentiate among types of support. The current study assessed four types of social support for physical activity reported over 9 years by adults aged 60-65 at baseline (n = 1,984). Data were collected using a mail survey at four time points. Data were analyzed using linear mixed models. The most common type of support was emotional, with 25% of participants reporting this often/very often. Total support for activity declined by 16% across the 9 years (p < .001). Companionship had the greatest decline among types (17%-18%, p < .001). More work is needed to understand the factors contributing to the decline in support and how to enable access to support for physical activity in older adults.
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- Genevieve S E Smith
- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD,Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD,Australia
- Centre for Mental Health, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD,Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD,Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD,Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD,Australia
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- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD,Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD,Australia
- Centre for Mental Health, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD,Australia
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Smith GSE, Moyle W, Burton NW. Frequency of Physical Activity Done with a Companion: Changes Over Seven Years in Adults Aged 60+ Living in an Australian Capital City. J Aging Health 2023; 35:736-748. [PMID: 36852746 PMCID: PMC10478325 DOI: 10.1177/08982643231158424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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Objectives:This study examined how often adults 60+ years were physically active with a partner, close family, friends, and neighbors, over 7 years. Methods: Data from 2062 adults living in an Australian capital city were collected using a mail survey at four time points and analyzed using multinomial logistic regression. Results: A partner was the most frequent companion at all time points. From baseline to 7 years, the greatest decline was activity with family 1-4x/month (.79 [.64-.98]) and ≥5x/month (.54 [.36-.80]). There were also decreases in activity 1-4x/month with a partner (OR = .75, [.62-.92]), friends (.55 [.44-.68]), and neighbors (.79 [.64-.98]). Physical activity with friends or neighbors ≥5x/month did not decline. Discussion: Findings extend understanding of physical activity and activity companions among older adults. More research is needed to understand factors contributing to changes in activity done with companions.
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- Genevieve S. E. Smith
- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Mental Health, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Mental Health, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Qi M, Gao Y, Zhao X, Jones C, Moyle W, Shen S, Li P. Development and validity of a mentally-passive and mentally-active sedentary time questionnaire in nursing college students. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1180853. [PMID: 37794895 PMCID: PMC10546406 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1180853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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Objective This study aimed to develop and validate a questionnaire to evaluate nursing college students' mentally-passive and mentally-active sedentary time (M-PAST) in China. Methods An initial M-PAST questionnaire with mentally-passive and mentally-active sedentary behaviors was developed with content validity undertaken through a consensus panel and pilot test where a convenience sample of six nursing students was recruited to assess the relevance, comprehensiveness, and comprehensibility of the refined questionnaire after expert panelists' responses. A cross-sectional online survey using a self-reported questionnaire was distributed to nursing students by email and then conducted using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to assess the construct validity of the M-PAST questionnaire and factor structures. Finally, the criterion validity was examined by exploring the associations between the M-PAST and the IPAQ sitting time, psychological distress, and insomnia. Results Eight items regarding learning and leisure were included in the final version of the M-PAST questionnaire. A group of 650 nursing college students in China completed the study. Principal component analysis revealed two factors (i.e., mentally-passive and mentally-active sedentary behaviors), which explained 41.98% of the variance contributing to the questionnaire. The CFA reached the adaptive standard. Cronbach's α ranged from 0.730 to 0.742. The correlations between M-PAST and IPAQ total sitting time were significant (p < 0.01, r = 0.125-0.396). Mentally-passive sedentary time was associated with psychological distress and insomnia (p < 0.01, r = 0.078-0.163), while no significant associations were found in mentally-active sedentary behaviors. Conclusion and implications for practice The M-PAST questionnaire appears to be a reliable and valid tool that reported both mentally-passive and mentally-active sedentary behaviors in nursing college students in China. However, future studies may need to further examine its validity among international nursing college students. This study further confirmed that mentally-passive sedentary behavior was positively associated with psychological distress and insomnia. Effective strategies are needed to reduce nursing college students' mentally-passive sedentary time to improve their health and wellbeing in China.
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- Meiling Qi
- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- College of Xinjiang Uyghur Medicine, Hetian, Xinjiang, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Jinan Vocational College of Nursing, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Bartrim K, Moyle W, Wright ORL, Ball L. Australian dietitians' confidence in their knowledge and skills working with older adults in aged care: A national survey. Nutr Diet 2023. [PMID: 37674377 DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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AIM This study aimed to describe dietitians' confidence in their knowledge and skills working with older adults in residential aged care facilities or home care services. METHODS A novel, quantitative online survey was distributed to aged care dietitians. Activities, knowledge, and skills areas outlined by the Dietitians Australia 'Older Persons and Aged Care Dietitian Role Statement' were included in the 23-item survey. Likert scales captured participant responses. Median responses (n, %) are presented. Associations between participants' confidence in their knowledge and skills and years of experience working in aged care were explored using Pearson's chi-squared tests. RESULTS Dietitians completed the survey (N = 125; age: 40 ± 13 years [mean ± SD]; 97.6% female). Dietitians reported they "always" worked collaboratively (n = 65%, 52%) and 'often' prescribed supplements (n = 52%, 41.6%) and utilised a food-first approach (n = 36%, 28.8%). Dietitians 'sometimes' conducted malnutrition screening (n = 28%, 22.4%), audits (n = 36%, 28.8%), nutrition education (n = 53%, 42.4%) and quality improvement activities (n = 28%, 22.4%). Dietitians 'rarely' utilised food service/standards (n = 38%, 30.4%) and nutrition/hydration procedures (n = 35%, 28.0%). Dietitians with ≥6 years of experience were more confident than dietitians with 0-5 years in providing support programs (p = 0.003), utilising healthcare policies (p = 0.013), interpreting quality assessment (p = 0.014) and communication skills (p = 0.047). Dietitians felt 'completely' or 'fairly' confident in all knowledge and skill areas, except for government and community support programs (n = 38%, 30.4%) rated 'somewhat' confident. CONCLUSION Aged care dietitians are confident in most aspects of their role but have opportunities to be better supported. Developing the confidence of higher-level systems and communication in early career dietitians is warranted.
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- Karly Bartrim
- Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing and School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing and School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Qi M, Gong J, Xie Z, Moyle W, Chi Q, Du P, Li P. Effects of recorded maternal voice on anthropometric parameters and heart rate in premature infants: A pilot randomised controlled trial. J Pediatr Nurs 2023; 72:e122-e129. [PMID: 37331833 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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PURPOSE To explore the benefits of a recorded maternal voice intervention on weight, recumbent length, head circumference, and heart rate of preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. METHODS A pilot randomised controlled trial was conducted in this study. Preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (N = 109) were recruited and randomly assigned to an intervention or control group. Both groups received routine nursing care, while preterm infants in the intervention group received a recorded maternal voice program of 20 min, twice daily for 21 days. Preterm infants' daily weight, recumbent length, head circumference, and heart rate were collected during the 21-day intervention. Participants' heart rate in the intervention group was also recorded once a day pre-during-after the recorded maternal voice program. RESULTS Preterm infants in the intervention group showed a significant increase in weight (-75.94, 95% CI -108.04, -43.85, P < 0.001), recumbent length (-0.54, 95% CI -0.76, -0.32, P < 0.001), and head circumference (-0.37, 95%CI -0.56, -0.18, P < 0.001) compared with the control group. Preterm infants in the intervention group also showed significant changes in heart rate pre-during-after the recorded maternal voice program. However, no significant differences were found in the heart rate scores between the two groups. DISCUSSION The changes in heart rate pre-during-after the intervention may help explain participants' more significant increase in weight, recumbent length, and head circumference. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The recorded maternal voice intervention could be incorporated into clinical practice to promote growth and development in preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. STUDY REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Register, https://www.anzctr.org.au/; (registration number: ACTRN12622000019707).
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- Meiling Qi
- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China; School of Nursing, College of Xinjiang Uyghur Medicine, Hetian 848099, Xinjiang, China
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- Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi 276002, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, Shandong, China
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia
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- Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi 276002, Shandong, China
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- Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi 276002, Shandong, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China.
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Lion KM, Murfield J, Sriram D, Sung B, Cook G, Estai M, Jones C, Klein B, Liddle J, Pu L, Moyle W, Collaborative TA. Technology in aged care: a qualitative survey of academic, research, and technology industry professionals. Contemp Nurse 2023; 59:311-322. [PMID: 37537756 DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2023.2242978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The study's aim was two-fold: (1) to explore the experiences and perceptions of industry, academic, and research professionals concerning technologies used within aged care; and (2) to identify needs-led priorities for the future development and application of technologies within aged care. BACKGROUND Global population ageing requires a recalibration of aged care policies, systems, and services to promote and support healthy ageing. It is expected that technology will play an important role in this regard. This study qualitatively assessed the landscape of technology use in aged care from the perspective of industry, academic, and research professionals. DESIGN A purposefully designed cross-sectional survey collecting experiences, perspectives, and barriers about technology through open responses. METHODS Using convenience sampling, thirty-five participants completed an online survey between April and October 2020. A descriptive qualitative content analysis approach was used to analyse the written responses. Reporting of findings followed the EQUATOR's Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research checklist. RESULTS Four themes were identified that characterised the use of technologies within aged care: (1) User Perceptions and Attitudes: wariness and reluctance to technology; (2) Systemic Issues within Aged Care: Under-resourced with opportunities for innovation; (3) Technology-Related Barriers: Equity, costs, privacy, integration, and interoperability and (4) Research Priorities: Co-design and integration of technology. CONCLUSIONS The existing technology does not meet the needs of older people, aged care personnel and the system in general, which prevents its successful implementation and uptake.
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- Katarzyna M Lion
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative, Griffith University, Brisbane, qld, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative, Griffith University, Brisbane, qld, Australia
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Health Sciences (N48), 170 Kessels Road, Nathan, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia
- Food & Mood Centre, The Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative, Griffith University, Brisbane, qld, Australia
- School of Management and Marketing, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative, Griffith University, Brisbane, qld, Australia
- Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative, Griffith University, Brisbane, qld, Australia
- The Australian eHealth Research Centre, CSIRO, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative, Griffith University, Brisbane, qld, Australia
- Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Research Centre FUTURE AGING, Faculty of Health and Social Work, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative, Griffith University, Brisbane, qld, Australia
- School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative, Griffith University, Brisbane, qld, Australia
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Health Sciences (N48), 170 Kessels Road, Nathan, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative, Griffith University, Brisbane, qld, Australia
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Health Sciences (N48), 170 Kessels Road, Nathan, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia
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Kodagoda Gamage MW, Todorovic M, Moyle W, Pu L. Cultural Influence on Nurses' Pain Observations Related to Dementia: An Integrative Review. Pain Manag Nurs 2023:S1524-9042(23)00028-0. [PMID: 36907689 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2023.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nurses play a pivotal role in pain observation in people living with dementia. However, currently, there is little understanding of the influence culture may have on the way nurses observe pain experienced by people living with dementia. AIM This review explores the influence of culture on nurses... pain observations experienced by people living with dementia. SETTINGS Studies were included regardless of the setting (e.g., acute medical care, long-term care, community). DESIGN An integrative review. PARTICIPANTS/SUBJECTS PubMed, Medline, Psychological Information Database, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and ProQuest were included in the search. METHODS Electronic databases were searched using synonyms for "dementia," "nurse," "culture," and "pain observation." The review included ten primary research papers following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. RESULTS Nurses reported that pain observation in people living with dementia is challenging. Four themes were identified by data synthesis: (1) using behaviors for pain observation; (2) information from carers for pain observation; (3) pain assessment tools for pain observation; and (4) role of knowledge, experience, and intuition in pain observation. CONCLUSIONS There is a limited understanding of the role of culture on nurses' pain observations. However, nurses take a multifaceted approach to observing pain using behaviors, information from carers, pain assessment tools, and their knowledge, experience, and intuition.
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- Madushika Wishvanie Kodagoda Gamage
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Smith GSE, Moyle W, Burton NW. The Relationship between Social Support for Physical Activity and Physical Activity across Nine Years in Adults Aged 60-65 Years at Baseline. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:4531. [PMID: 36901538 PMCID: PMC10002128 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Physical activity is consistently recognized as a key component of healthy aging. The current study aimed to investigate the prospective association between social support specific for physical activity (SSPA) and physical activity across nine years among adults aged 60-65 years at baseline (n = 1984). An observational longitudinal design was used, with mail surveys administered to a population-based sample across four waves. SSPA was measured using a score ranging from 5-25, and physical activity was assessed as time spent in walking, or engaging in moderate and vigorous activity, during the previous week. Data were analyzed using linear mixed-effects models. The results demonstrated a positive significant relationship between SSPA and physical activity, accounting for sociodemographic and health variables. Each unit of increase in SSPA was associated with 11 extra minutes of physical activity per week (p < 0.001). There was a significant interaction between SSPA and wave at the final timepoint, such that the relationship was weaker (p = 0.017). The results highlight the value of even small increases in SSPA. SSPA could be targeted to promote physical activity among older adults, but may be more impactful in young-old adults. More research is needed to understand impactful sources of SSPA, underlying mechanisms between SSPA and physical activity, and potential moderation by age.
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- Genevieve S. E. Smith
- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Mt. Gravatt, QLD 4122, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Southport, QLD 4215, Australia
- Centre for Mental Health, Griffith University, Mt. Gravatt, QLD 4122, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Southport, QLD 4215, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD 4111, Australia
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- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Mt. Gravatt, QLD 4122, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Southport, QLD 4215, Australia
- Centre for Mental Health, Griffith University, Mt. Gravatt, QLD 4122, Australia
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Grealish L, Ranse K, Todd JA, Armit L, Billett S, Collier L, Bail K, Moyle W. Barriers and enablers to embedding fundamental nursing care for older patients-Implications of a mixed methods study for nursing leadership. J Adv Nurs 2023; 79:1162-1173. [PMID: 35285976 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIMS To understand the enablers and barriers for delivering fundamental care to hospitalized older patients. DESIGN Explanatory sequential mixed methods design, with qualitative data used to elaborate quantitative results. METHODS Set in one medical and one surgical unit of a tertiary hospital in southeast Queensland, Australia. Observations of nursing practice using the Work Sampling Technique were conducted over two 2-week periods in 2019. Data were analyzed and presented to groups of nurses who appraised the findings of the observations. RESULTS There were 1176 and 1278 observations of care in the medical unit over two time periods and 1380 and 1398 observations over the same period in the surgical unit. Fundamental care activities were recorded in approximately 26% (i.e. medical) and 22% (i.e. surgical) of all observations. Indirect care was highest, recorded in 41% (i.e. medical) and 43% (i.e. surgical) of observations. Nurses prioritized the completion of reportable activities, which is perceived as a potential enabler of fundamental care. Potential barriers to fundamental care included frequent delays in indirect care and difficulty balancing care requirements across a group of patients when patients have high fundamental care needs. CONCLUSION The cultural acceptance of missed nursing care has the potential to erode public confidence in health systems, where assistance with fundamental care is expected. Relational styles of nurse leadership should focus on: (1) making fundamental care important work in the nurses' scope thereby offering an opportunity for organizational change, (2) promoting education, demonstrating the serious implications of missed fundamental care for older patients and (3) investigating work interruptions. IMPACT Fundamental care is necessary to arrest the risk of functional decline and associated hospital-acquired complications in older patients. However, nurses commonly report fundamental care as missed or omitted care. Understanding the challenges of implementing fundamental care can assist in the development of nurse leadership strategies to improve older patients' care. Fundamental care was observed between 22% (i.e. surgical) and 26% (i.e. medical) of all observations. Nurses explained that they were focused on prioritizing and completing reported activities, experienced frequent delays when delivering indirect care and found balancing care requirements across groups of patients more challenging when patients had fundamental care needs. Clinical nurses working in acute health services with increasing populations of older patients can lead improvements to fundamental care provision through relational leadership styles to demonstrate how this work is in nurses' scope of practice, promote education about the serious implications of missed fundamental care and investigate the root cause of work interruptions.
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- Laurie Grealish
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Australia.,School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia.,Gold Coast Health, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Australia.,School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia
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- School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Australia.,School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia
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This review aimed to synthesize current evidence on family involvement in pain management for people living with dementia from the perceptions of family carers and health care professionals. An integrative review was conducted using CINAHL, Embase, PubMed, PsycINFO and Cochrane Library electronic databases. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool was used to appraise the articles, followed by thematic analysis. Twelve studies were included and four themes were identified: (1) The roles and responsibilities of family carers; (2) Enablers and barriers for pain identification; (3) Strategies and concerns for pain management; and (4) Lack of staff education and communication with health care providers. Family carers play an important role in pain assessment and management for people living with dementia, but they cannot be actively involved in this process due to a lack of communication with health care providers. An integrated approach that includes education and communication with family carers and health care providers is needed.
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- Lihui Pu
- Griffith University, Nathan Queensland, Australia
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- Bond University, Robina Queensland, Australia
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Bartrim K, Moyle W, Rigby R, Ball L. Examining dietitians' knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding working with older adults in residential aged care facilities and home care services: An integrative review. J Hum Nutr Diet 2023; 36:86-96. [PMID: 35922141 PMCID: PMC10087330 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.13073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Australian 2021 Royal Commission identified that the dietetic workforce needs to grow in size and capacity to support nutrition care in older adults. However, little is known about dietitians' knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSA) regarding working with older adults in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) or their homes. This review describes dietitians' KSA regarding older adults in RACFs and home care services. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted in August 2021 to identify studies examining any aspect of dietitians or student dietitians' KSA working in RACFs and home care services. No restrictions were applied to methodological design, language, location or publication year. Studies were assessed for quality using the Johanna Briggs Institute Quality Appraisal Tools. Study findings were analysed thematically using meta-synthesis. RESULTS All 17 studies that met the inclusion criteria explored dietitians' attitudes towards their role, three studies examined perceived knowledge, although no studies objectively explored dietitians' skill levels. Five themes were developed inductively: (1) recognising their contribution as dietitians; (2) lacking clarity about the boundaries of their role; (3) all team members have a role to play in nutrition care; (4) assumptions and biases about working with older people; and (5) needing to build capacity in the workforce. DISCUSSION Dietitians have mixed attitudes about working in RACFs and home care services. Future directions include evaluating dietitians' role in RACFs, reviewing education and training and practical opportunities for student dietitians, and assessing the impact of more dietitian support on an older person's dietary intake and nutrition.
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- Karly Bartrim
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia.,School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia.,School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia.,School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine the effect of 8-weeks of a 60-minute PARO intervention to reduce depressive symptoms and loneliness in older adults with dementia and investigated changes in their emotional or behavioral expressions and level of engagement with the PARO robot. METHODS This was a quasi-experimental study with a repeated measures design. The outcome measures were evaluated at four time-points: before the intervention, week 4, immediately after the intervention, and one month after the PARO intervention. RESULTS Fifty-two participants were recruited. The age of the participants ranged from 65 to 96 years, with a mean age of 81.81 years (SD = 8.54) in the PARO group and 79.08 years (SD = 7.71) in the control group. Using a mixed between-within subjects' analysis of variance, the results showed that there were significant interaction effects between the groups and time-periods for depression (p < .000), loneliness (p < .000), and engagement (p < .000). CONCLUSIONS The PARO intervention alleviated depression and loneliness for older adults. Furthermore, the process of engagement with PARO may play an important role in the PARO effects. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS A tailored PARO intervention of at least 4 weeks could engender positive psychological benefits for older adults.
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- Shu-Chuan Chen
- Department of Nursing, National Tainan Junior College of Nursing, Tainan, Taiwan R.O.C
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- Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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Rayner JA, Fetherstonhaugh D, Beattie E, Harrington A, Jeon YH, Moyle W, Parker D. “Oh, older people, it's boring”: Nurse academics’ reflections on the challenges in teaching older person's care in Australian undergraduate nursing curricula. Collegian 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2022.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Chirico I, Giebel C, Lion K, Mackowiak M, Chattat R, Cations M, Gabbay M, Moyle W, Pappadà A, Rymaszewska J, Senczyszyn A, Szczesniak D, Tetlow H, Trypka E, Valente M, Ottoboni G. Use of technology by people with dementia and informal carers during COVID-19: A cross-country comparison. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2022; 37. [PMID: 36005276 DOI: 10.1002/gps.5801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Considering the adverse outcomes of COVID-19, it is essential to provide adequate support and care for people with dementia and informal carers. Technology can reduce the distress associated with social distancing rules and the decreased access to in-person services. This study aimed to explore the use of technology and its perceived effects across different settings and countries. METHODS The sample was composed of 127 informal carers and 15 people with dementia from the UK, Italy, Australia and Poland. Semi-structured interviews explored participants' experiences of using technology and their perceived effects. Transcripts were analysed by researchers in each country using an inductive approach. RESULTS Three overarching themes were developed: (1) Technology kept us alive during COVID-19; (2) Remote care was anything but easy; (3) Perceived technology limitations. Many similarities emerged between countries supporting the role of technology for being socially engaged, having a routine, and staying active. However, the benefits of technology for health and psychosocial care were more limited. Across countries, barriers to the access and use of technology included lack of digital literacy, dementia severity, and lack of appropriate digital environments. Help and supervision from carers were also necessary and sometimes perceived as an additional burden. CONCLUSIONS Technology can effectively reduce the shrinking world that may be amplified by the pandemic, thus preserving people with dementia's social skills and maintaining family connections. However, for more extensive and well-adapted use of technology in dementia care, actions should be taken to overcome the barriers to the access and use of technology by older and vulnerable people globally.
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- Ilaria Chirico
- Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Primary Care & Mental Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- NIHR ARC NWC, Liverpool, UK
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Primary Care & Mental Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- NIHR ARC NWC, Liverpool, UK
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Moyle W, Pu L, Murfield J, Sung B, Sriram D, Liddle J, Estai M, Lion K. Consumer and Provider Perspectives on Technologies Used Within Aged Care: An Australian Qualitative Needs Assessment Survey. J Appl Gerontol 2022; 41:2557-2565. [PMID: 35948942 DOI: 10.1177/07334648221120082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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We undertook a qualitative assessment of aged care technology needs from the perspective of consumers and providers using a cross-sectional survey that assumed a largely open-response format. We recruited a convenience sample of individuals aged 18 years or older, lived in Australia, and self-identified as either an older adult (n = 133), an informal caregiver of an older adult (n = 27), and/or clinician, healthcare practitioner, and aged care provider (n = 148). Survey responses were analyzed using a descriptive qualitative content analysis approach to interpret meaning from written survey responses. We identified seven themes reporting that technologies used in aged care do not appear to be meeting end-user needs. Supporting the Technology Acceptance Model, consumers and providers perceive usefulness of the technology and its actual ease of use as drivers of acceptance toward gerontechnology. Ten recommendations are proposed to support technology use and the quality of aged care.
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- Wendy Moyle
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, 5723Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Nursing & Midwifery, 5723Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative, 5723Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, 5723Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative, 5723Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, 5723Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative, 5723Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Management and Marketing, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, 5723Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, 1974University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- The Australian eHealth Research Centre, CSIRO, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, 5723Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative, 5723Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Lion KM, Moyle W, Cations M, Day S, Pu L, Murfield J, Gabbay M, Giebel C. How Did the COVID-19 Restrictions Impact People Living With Dementia and Their Informal Carers Within Community and Residential Aged Care Settings in Australia? A Qualitative Study. J Fam Nurs 2022; 28:205-218. [PMID: 35674356 DOI: 10.1177/10748407221101638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The aim of this study was to explore how formal social support changed after implementation of the COVID-19 public health measures and how these restrictions affected people living with dementia and their informal carers in Australia. Sixteen informal carers and two people living with dementia were interviewed between August and November 2020. Participants were asked about their experiences of the pandemic and the impact that the restrictions had on their lives and care. Thematic analysis identified four overarching themes describing (a) prepandemic limitations of the aged care system, (b) the aged care system's response to the COVID-19 restrictions, (c) changes affecting informal carers, and (d) the challenges faced by people living with dementia. The findings highlighted the challenges faced by the Australian aged care system before the pandemic and the additional burden placed on informal carers who supported people living with dementia across residential and home settings during the pandemic.
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- Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- National Institute of Health Research Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast, Liverpool, UK
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- University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- National Institute of Health Research Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast, Liverpool, UK
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Zhao W, Wu MLW, Petsky H, Moyle W. Family carers' expectations regarding dementia care services and support in China: A qualitative study. Dementia (London) 2022; 21:2004-2019. [PMID: 35701898 DOI: 10.1177/14713012221106817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In China, approximately 85% of people with dementia are cared for by family carers. However, limited research has been conducted to examine family carers' expectations regarding what they perceive is required for optimal care. Therefore, this study aimed to explore family carers' expectations regarding dementia care support and services in China. METHODS A qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews, with data collected from three public tertiary hospitals where the primary family carers of people with dementia (N = 21) were recruited from May to December 2019. Purposive maximum variation sampling was used to recruit participants. Data was interpreted both inductively and deductively using thematic analysis. FINDINGS Four themes were identified. The family carers reported minimal support regarding dementia care, and they held little hope of receiving support. However, most carers expressed their limited expectations, such as financial support from the government and respite care services from the community. Carers believed that care was their duty, and some of them were unwilling to move their relative with dementia into a nursing home. CONCLUSION Health and the three-tier long-term care systems in China are inadequately prepared for the challenges of dementia care, suggesting the need to develop health and social services and improve support for family carers to enable improved care for people with dementia.
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- Wenhong Zhao
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, 5723Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, 5723Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, 5723Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, 5723Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Moyle W, Murfield J, Lion K. Therapeutic use of the humanoid robot, Telenoid, with older adults: A critical interpretive synthesis review. Assist Technol 2022:1-8. [PMID: 35358024 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2022.2060375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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This review sought to critically evaluate the use of the teleoperated humanoid robotic communications device, Telenoid, for therapeutic purposes with older adults, and identify and highlight key considerations for future research and clinical practice within gerontechnology. A critical interpretive synthesis was conducted, with nine electronic databases and online sources searched using the keyword "Telenoid." Studies were included in the review if they were: written in English; reported primary research; employed a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method design; and described or measured effects, experiences, or perceptions of using Telenoid for therapeutic purposes with older adults. Critical engagement with the studies identified key themes, as well as opportunities to advance future research. Ten studies involving Telenoid were identified, with eight focused on older adults living with dementia. Study findings centered around two themes: effects (including positive effects and negative reactions), and challenges and considerations (including technical issues, operator training, acceptability, and dosage). Although several issues currently challenge the use of Telenoid, available studies show some therapeutic potential of using Telenoid with older adults, including those living with dementia, particularly for communication and mood. Higher-quality studies are required to advance understanding, and considerations for the field are outlined to aid development.
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- Wendy Moyle
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
- Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
- Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
- Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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Fetherstonhaugh D, Rayner JA, Solly K, Beattie E, Harrington A, Jeon YH, Moyle W, Parker D. Teaching the care of older people in Australian nursing schools: Survey findings. Collegian 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2022.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Giebel C, Lion K, Mackowiak M, Chattat R, Kumar PNS, Cations M, Gabbay M, Moyle W, Ottoboni G, Rymaszewska J, Senczyszyn A, Szczesniak D, Tetlow H, Trypka E, Valente M, Chirico I. A qualitative 5-country comparison of the perceived impacts of COVID-19 on people living with dementia and unpaid carers. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:116. [PMID: 35148712 PMCID: PMC8840054 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-02821-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Emerging evidence shows an impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people living with dementia and informal carers, without any evidence-based global comparison to date. The aim of this international study was to explore and compare the perceived impact of COVID-19 and associated public health restrictions on the lives of people living with dementia and informal carers and access to dementia care across five countries. Methods Informal carers and people living with dementia who were residing in the community in the UK, Australia, Italy, India, and Poland were interviewed remotely between April and December 2020. Participants were asked about their experiences of the pandemic and how restrictions have impacted on their lives and care. Transcripts were analysed by researchers in each country using inductive thematic analysis. Results Fifteen people living with dementia and 111 informal carers participated across the five countries. Four themes emerged: (1) Limited access and support; (2) Technology and issues accessing remote support; (3) Emotional impact; and (4) Decline of cognitive and physical health reported by carers. Whilst variations were noted, the pandemic has indirectly affected people with dementia and carers across all five countries. The pandemic removed access to social support services and thus increased carer burden. Remote services were not always provided and were very limited in benefit and usability for those with dementia. As a result, carers appeared to notice reduced cognitive and physical health in people with dementia. Particular differences were noted between India and Poland vs. the UK, Italy, and Australia, with less impact on care provision in the former due to limited uptake of support services pre-pandemic based on cultural settings. Conclusions The pandemic has amplified dementia as a global public health problem, and people affected by the condition need support to better access vital support services to live well. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12877-022-02821-1.
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- Clarissa Giebel
- Department of Primary Care & Mental Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK. .,NIHR ARC NWC, Liverpool, UK.
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Primary Care & Mental Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,NIHR ARC NWC, Liverpool, UK
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Murfield J, Moyle W, O'Donovan A. Planning and designing a self-compassion intervention for family carers of people living with dementia: a person-based and co-design approach. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:53. [PMID: 35031015 PMCID: PMC8759225 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-02754-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background This article describes the research activities undertaken to plan and design a self-compassion intervention for family carers of people living with dementia using a person-based and co-design approach. In providing this example, our aim is two-fold: to highlight the value of using qualitative research and co-design processes within intervention development; and to showcase systematic reporting of an intervention’s early planning and design stages. Methods A person-based and co-design approach informed the planning and design of the self-compassion intervention. In Stage 1, qualitative interviews were undertaken with 14 family carers of people living with dementia and 14 professional stakeholders. In Stage 2, intervention guiding principles were developed, psychological theory was incorporated, and six family carers of people living with dementia were engaged as co-designers. Results Knowledge generated during intervention planning identified that the intervention should be situated within the concept of compassion more broadly; address misperceptions, fears, blocks, and resistances to self-compassion; and target feelings of shame, guilt, and self-criticism. Subsequent intervention design activities determined that the needs of family carers of people living with dementia were best met by tailoring an existing intervention, namely group-based Compassion-Focused Therapy. Conclusions Our systematic approach highlights the value of incorporating in-depth qualitative research and co-design within the intervention development process to prioritise the perspectives and lived experiences of family carers of people living with dementia. The planning and design process outlined provides insight that is applicable to the development of our intervention and complex health interventions within gerontology and beyond. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12877-022-02754-9.
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- Jenny Murfield
- Food & Mood Centre, IMPACT (Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation), School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia. .,Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. .,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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Sexton CE, Anstey KJ, Baldacci F, Barnum CJ, Barron AM, Blennow K, Brodaty H, Burnham S, Elahi FM, Götz J, Jeon YH, Koronyo-Hamaoui M, Landau SM, Lautenschlager NT, Laws SM, Lipnicki DM, Lu H, Masters CL, Moyle W, Nakamura A, Pasinetti GM, Rao N, Rowe C, Sachdev PS, Schofield PR, Sigurdsson EM, Smith K, Srikanth V, Szoeke C, Tansey MG, Whitmer R, Wilcock D, Wong TY, Bain LJ, Carrillo MC. Alzheimer's disease research progress in Australia: The Alzheimer's Association International Conference Satellite Symposium in Sydney. Alzheimers Dement 2022; 18:178-190. [PMID: 34058063 PMCID: PMC9396711 DOI: 10.1002/alz.12380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The Alzheimer's Association International Conference held its sixth Satellite Symposium in Sydney, Australia in 2019, highlighting the leadership of Australian researchers in advancing the understanding of and treatment developments for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other dementias. This leadership includes the Australian Imaging, Biomarker, and Lifestyle Flagship Study of Ageing (AIBL), which has fueled the identification and development of many biomarkers and novel therapeutics. Two multimodal lifestyle intervention studies have been launched in Australia; and Australian researchers have played leadership roles in other global studies in diverse populations. Australian researchers have also played an instrumental role in efforts to understand mechanisms underlying vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia; and through the Women's Healthy Aging Project have elucidated hormonal and other factors that contribute to the increased risk of AD in women. Alleviating the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia has also been a strong research and clinical focus in Australia.
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- University of New South Wales and Neuroscience Research, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Unit of Neurology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
- GRC n° 21, Alzheimer Precision Medicine (APM), AP-HP, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- CSIRO Health & Biosecurity, The Australian e-Health Research Centre, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Memory and Aging Center, Weill Institute for NeurosciencesUniversity of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research (CJCADR), Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus (Brisbane), Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Departments of Neurosurgery and Biomedical Sciences, Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, California, USA
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- Academic Unit for Psychiatry of Old Age, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- North Western Mental Health, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Collaborative Genomics and Translation Group, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA, Australia
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Griffith, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Biomarker Research, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISSMS), New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India
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- The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Molecular Imaging, Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Neuropsychiatric Institute, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney and School of Medical Sciences, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Departments of Neuroscience and Physiology, and Psychiatry, Neuroscience Institute, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, Australia
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- Peninsula Clinical School, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Departments of Neuroscience and Neurology, Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease, Normal Fixel Center for Neurological Diseases, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and Department of Physiology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore National Eye Center, Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Independent Science Writer, Elverson, Pennsylvania, USA
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Jones C, Qi M, Xie Z, Moyle W, Weeks B, Li P. Baduanjin Exercise for Adults Aged 65 Years and Older: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies. J Appl Gerontol 2021; 41:1244-1256. [PMID: 34949144 DOI: 10.1177/07334648211059324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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This study performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the health effects of Baduanjin exercise on adults aged 65 years and older. Chinese and English databases were electronically searched using search terms related to the PICO model from inception through June 2021. The study quality assessment and meta-analysis were conducted using the PEDro scale and RevMan 5.4 software. Eleven included Chinese studies, published between 2015 and 2021, recruited participants from the mainland of China. The aggregated results showed significant benefits of Baduanjin on physical function, walking ability, balance, and anxiety. A long-term Baduanjin intervention could also improve quality of life and reduce falls and pain. Baduanjin appears to have the potential to improve the health of older adults, but conclusions are limited due to the lack of rigorous and robust studies within and outside of mainland China. Larger, well-designed RCTs are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Cindy Jones
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, 203555Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland, 205723Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, 12589Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, 12589Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, 205723Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, 16741Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, 205723Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Allied Health Sciences, 16741Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, 12589Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Motealleh P, Moyle W, Jones C, Dupre K. The Impact of a Dementia-Friendly Garden Design on People With Dementia in a Residential Aged Care Facility: A Case Study. HERD 2021; 15:196-218. [PMID: 34911368 DOI: 10.1177/19375867211063489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is a paucity of evidence on the efficacy of garden design based on dementia-friendly environment (DFE) characteristics on the level of agitation, apathy, and engagement of people with dementia in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of a garden improved according to DFE characteristics on agitation, apathy, and engagement of people with dementia in one RACF. METHODS A case study design with a mixed-method approach was used. RESULTS There was no significant improvement in the level of participants' agitation following visits to the improved garden, χ2(2) = 5.167, p = .076. A high level of engagement was found in participants during the intervention (Week 1-1, p < .01; Week 1-2, p < .01; Week 2, p < .01; Week 3, p < .05; and Week 4, p < .05) when compared to before intervention (Week 0). A higher level of apathy was found in participants at Week 0 when compared to during the intervention (Week 1-1, p < .05; Week 1-2, p < .01; Week 2, p < .05; Week 3, p < .01; and Week 4, p < .01). Five themes emerged from participant interviews: the presence of sensory-provoking elements in the garden, meaningful engagement in the garden, accessibility of the garden, garden impacts, and garden experiences that demonstrated the effectiveness of the garden. CONCLUSIONS The garden promoted engagement and decreased apathy of people with dementia living in the RACF with the researcher's partial facilitation of the intervention sessions. The qualitative findings indicated the effectiveness of the garden in reducing agitation.
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- Parinaz Motealleh
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Queensland, Australia.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Queensland, Australia.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith Architecture and Design, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland, Australia
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Zhao W, Moyle W, Wu M(W, Petsky H. Policy recommendations from the perspective of health professionals who work with people with dementia in public tertiary hospitals in China. Alzheimers Dement 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/alz.049561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Wenhong Zhao
- Griffith University Brisbane QLD Australia
- Griffith University Queensland QLD Australia
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- Griffith University Brisbane QLD Australia
- Griffith University Queensland QLD Australia
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- Griffith University Brisbane QLD Australia
- Griffith University Queensland QLD Australia
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- Griffith University Brisbane QLD Australia
- Griffith University Queensland QLD Australia
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Pu L, Coppieters MW, Byrnes J, Jones C, Smalbrugge M, Todorovic M, Moyle W. Feasibility study protocol of the PainChek app to assess the efficacy of a social robot intervention for people with dementia. J Adv Nurs 2021; 78:587-594. [PMID: 34825740 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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AIM This study aims to test the feasibility of the PainChek app to assess pain for people with dementia living in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). It will also identify the optimal dosage and efficacy of a social robot (personal assistant robot [PARO]) intervention on chronic pain for people with dementia. DESIGN This is a feasibility randomized controlled trial with three groups. METHODS Forty-five residents living with dementia and chronic pain will be recruited from one RACF. The intervention consists of an individual 15-min non-facilitated session with a PARO robot twice a day (Group 1), a PARO robot once a day (Group 2), or a Plush-Toy (non-robotic PARO) once a day (Group 3) from Monday to Friday for 4 weeks. Participants will be followed at 4 and 8 weeks after baseline assessments. The primary outcome will be the feasibility of using the PainChek app to measure changes in pain levels before and after each session. Secondary outcomes include staff-rated pain levels, neuropsychiatric symptoms, quality of life and changes in psychotropic and analgesic medication use. Participants, staff and family perceptions of using PARO and the PainChek app will be collected after the 4-week intervention. DISCUSSION This study will test the use of the PainChek app and PARO to improve pain management for people with dementia. Results from this study will help determine its usefulness, feasibility and acceptability for pain management in people with dementia living in RACFs. IMPACT As pain is a significant problem for people with dementia, this project will generate evidence on the use of the PainChek to measure the efficacy of a social robot intervention that has the potential to improve the quality of pain care in people with dementia. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry number (ACTRN12621000837820) date registered 30/06/2021.
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- Lihui Pu
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Centre for Applied Health Economics, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine/EMGO + Institute for Health and Care Research, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Sun Q, Qi M, Moyle W, Jones C, Weeks B, Xie Z, Li P. Physical Activity Participation and Psychological Wellbeing in University Office Workers in China and Australia: An Online Survey. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9121618. [PMID: 34946344 PMCID: PMC8702085 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9121618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background and purpose: Physical inactivity and prolonged sitting have associations with adverse health. University office workers are at a high risk of psychological and pain issues. This study aimed to explore the differences in sitting time, levels of physical activity participation, stress, depression, anxiety, and pain among university office workers in China and Australia. Methods: Online surveys were distributed to university office workers over 55 years at two universities in China and Australia, respectively. Results: A total of 185 participants completed the online survey (119 in China and 66 in Australia). Significant differences were found in sitting time during workdays between the two countries (p < 0.05) with a longer sitting time in the Australian respondents (7.5 h/day) than those in China (4.6 h/day). Additionally, there were also significant differences in terms of levels of depression and pain symptoms within the two countries (p < 0.05). The Australian respondents reported high levels of depression and pain (M = 7.38, SD = 5.86 and M = 3.65, SD = 2.21, respectively) than those in China (M = 5.71, SD = 4.87 and M = 1.89, SD = 1.89, respectively). The gender, education level, and sitting time of participants were found to be associated with pain scores (p < 0.05). A significant association between marital status and pain scores was found among the Australian respondents (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Future studies with a larger population are needed to validate the results and to further explore the association between physical activity participation and psychological wellbeing among university office workers.
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- Qian Sun
- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China;
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China;
- Correspondence: (M.Q.); (P.L.)
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia; (W.M.); (C.J.); (B.W.)
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia; (W.M.); (C.J.); (B.W.)
- Faculty of Health Science & Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD 4226, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia; (W.M.); (C.J.); (B.W.)
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Gold Coast Campus, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4222, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China;
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China;
- Correspondence: (M.Q.); (P.L.)
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El-Saifi NNF, Moyle W, Jones CJ, Tuffaha HWA. The perceptions of informal carers of older people with dementia about the role of their pharmacists. Int J Pharm Pract 2021; 29:465-470. [PMID: 34331443 DOI: 10.1093/ijpp/riab040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES As medication experts, pharmacists can play a significant role in helping people living with dementia and their informal carers make the best use of medications. However, little is known about this population's needs and expectations of their pharmacists. The objective of this study was to report informal carers' perceptions about the role of their pharmacists. METHODS In a previous study, informal carers were interviewed to explore factors influencing medication adherence in older people living with dementia. The interview transcripts from the previous study were analysed thematically using an inductive approach to explore carers' perceptions about the role of community pharmacists in helping carers and people living with dementia use medications as prescribed. KEY FINDINGS The interviews of 20 informal carers were analysed. Carers were primarily females (85%), married (60%), completed university (60%) and unemployed (70%). The majority of care recipients had comorbidities (75%), and the number of medications ranged from 1 to 20. Three significant roles emerged: (1) provision of medication information, (2) advising on medication organisation and (3) conducting medication reviews. CONCLUSIONS Informal carers face several challenges in administering the medications to older people living with dementia. Pharmacists are expected to play a more active role in helping people living with dementia, and their carers make safe and effective use of medications.
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- Najwan N F El-Saifi
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- The Centre for the Business and Economics of Health, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Steiner GZ, George ES, Metri NJ, MacMillan F, Dubois S, Moyle W, Hohenberg MI, Singh K, Townsend C, Chang D, Bensoussan A, McBride KA. Use of complementary medicines and lifestyle approaches by people living with dementia: Exploring experiences, motivations and attitudes. Int J Older People Nurs 2021; 16:e12378. [PMID: 34176213 DOI: 10.1111/opn.12378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lack of effective treatments for chronic conditions is associated with high rates of complementary medicine (CM) use. However, little is known about CM use for dementia. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to explore the experiences, motivations, and attitudes towards CM use by people living with dementia in an Australian setting. DESIGN This study had a qualitative research design; quantitative demographic information was also collected. METHODS In-depth interviews were conducted with people living with dementia and their caregivers (N = 18). A thematic (inductive) analysis approach was taken to interpret data. RESULTS Three in four participants used CM for dementia, spending ~AUD$100/month (USD$70/month). Within three overarching themes, a range of sub-themes was identified: (1) CM knowledge and use: people living with dementia and caregivers understanding of CM, types of CM used, and CM usage patterns; (2) Self-determined reasons for use/non-use: maintain or improve quality of life, hope, management of dementia symptoms, level of awareness, willingness and evidence, perceptions on efficacy and safety of CM, experiences of conventional medicine, and holistic approach to wellness; (3) External determinants of use: information on CM, relationship influences on CM use, and experiences with General Practitioners (GPs) and CM. CONCLUSION Findings highlight that CM use is widespread and positively viewed by people living with dementia and their caregivers. Decisions regarding CM use were based on personal opinions. Findings have important implications for conversations with health professionals regarding CM use by people living with dementia to improve communication, health literacy, and reduce the risk of adverse effects through polypharmacy. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE This study showed that CM is a valued approach for dementia management by people living with dementia, their families, and healthcare providers. Future international research is required to evaluate the efficacy and safety of these approaches and promote accurate advice in nursing care.
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- Genevieve Z Steiner
- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia.,Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia.,School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia.,School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia.,School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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Hill AM, Moorin R, Slatyer S, Bryant C, Hill K, Waldron N, Aoun S, Kamdar A, Grealish L, Reberger C, Jones C, Bronson M, Bulsara MK, Maher S, Claverie T, Moyle W. Evaluating the provision of Further Enabling Care at Home (FECH+) for informal caregivers of older adults discharged home from hospital: protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e046600. [PMID: 34155075 PMCID: PMC8217916 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION There are personal and societal benefits from caregiving; however, caregiving can jeopardise caregivers' health. The Further Enabling Care at Home (FECH+) programme provides structured nurse support, through telephone outreach, to informal caregivers of older adults following discharge from acute hospital care to home. The trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of the FECH+ programme on caregivers' health-related quality of life (HRQOL) after care recipients' hospital discharge. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A multisite, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial with blinded baseline and outcome assessment and intention-to-treat analysis, adhering to Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials guidelines will be conducted. Participants (N=925 dyads) comprising informal home caregiver (18 years or older) and care recipient (70 years or older) will be recruited when the care recipient is discharged from hospital. Caregivers of patients discharged from wards in three hospitals in Australia (one in Western Australia and two in Queensland) are eligible for inclusion. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The intervention group receive the FECH+ programme, which provides structured support and problem-solving for the caregiver after the care recipient's discharge, in addition to usual care. The control group receives usual care. The programme is delivered by a registered nurse and comprises six 30-45 min telephone support sessions over 6 months. The primary outcome is caregivers' HRQOL measured using the Assessment of Quality of Life-eight dimensions. Secondary outcomes include caregiver preparedness, strain and distress and use of healthcare services. Changes in HRQOL between groups will be compared using a mixed regression model that accounts for the correlation between repeated measurements. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Participants will provide written informed consent. Ethics approvals have been obtained from Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Health Care Group, Curtin University, Griffith University, Gold Coast Health Service and government health data linkage services. Findings will be disseminated through presentations, peer-reviewed journals and conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12620000060943.
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- Anne-Marie Hill
- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of School of Nursing, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
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- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Rehabilitation Ageing and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of General Medicine, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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- Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery Nathan and Gold Coast, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Aged Care, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Medical Division, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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- Institute for Health Research, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Aged Care, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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- Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery Nathan and Gold Coast, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Fougère B, Morley JE, Decavel F, Nourhashémi F, Abele P, Resnick B, Rantz M, Yuk Lai CK, Moyle W, Pédra M, Chicoulaa B, Escourrou E, Oustric S, Vellas B. RETRACTED: Development and Implementation of the Advanced Practice Nurse Worldwide with an Interest in Geriatric Care. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2021; 22:1563. [PMID: 34111387 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2021.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Bertrand Fougère
- Gérontopôle, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France; Inserm UMR1027, Université de Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
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- Divisions of Geriatric Medicine and Endocrinology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Gérontopôle, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Gérontopôle, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France; Inserm UMR1027, Université de Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
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- Divisions of Geriatric Medicine and Endocrinology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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- University of Maryland, School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Sinclair School of Nursing and Family and Community Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- Gérontopôle, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Département Universitaire de Médecine Générale, Université de Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, France
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- Département Universitaire de Médecine Générale, Université de Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, France
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- Inserm UMR1027, Université de Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France; Département Universitaire de Médecine Générale, Université de Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, France
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- Gérontopôle, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France; Inserm UMR1027, Université de Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
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There is no specific national dementia plan concerning people with dementia in China. The purpose of this study was to explore health professionals' recommendations for a dementia plan for China to meet the needs of people with dementia. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 doctors and nurses using purposive maximum variation sampling. Data were interpreted inductively using thematic analysis. Four themes were identified. Themes on policy recommendations emphasized a need to support people with dementia and those who care for them, including the development of community daycare centers, specialized dementia care units in hospitals, and specialized nursing homes. Improvement in dementia care in China is needed, including services across all care settings. Programs to train and support family caregivers and help health professionals to detect, diagnose and treat dementia are crucial. Further support for the families of people with dementia is required.
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- Wenhong Zhao
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Murfield J, Moyle W, O'Donovan A. Experiences of compassion among family carers of older adults: Qualitative content analysis of survey free-text comments. Scand J Caring Sci 2021; 36:1006-1015. [PMID: 34096636 DOI: 10.1111/scs.13010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To provide qualitative insight into the experiences of compassion (to self, to others and from others) among family carers of older adults by exploring the written responses provided within a cross-sectional survey that asked about carers' levels of compassion, mindfulness, emotion regulation, coping strategies and psychological health. METHODS Family carers of adults aged ≥65 years from around the world completed the survey between July and December 2019. To provide carers with an opportunity to describe experiences in their own words and expand on issues beyond the limits of closed-response items, the survey included eight free-text boxes. These appeared after each self-report measure and at the end of the survey. From a total of 127 carers providing 504 written responses, inductive qualitative content analysis identified and evaluated 245 comments from 105 family carers' that were about their experiences of compassion (to self, to others and from others). RESULTS Some family carers perceived a lack of compassion, both for themselves and from others, and several barriers to carers' openness to receiving compassion were identified. Factors influencing carers' compassion to others in general included how carers were feeling themselves, the person it was directed towards and the situation. Within the caregiving relationship specifically, this included care recipients' level of need and behaviour. CONCLUSIONS Findings provide qualitative understanding about family carers' realities of compassion (to self, to others and from others) within their role and highlight the applicability and warranted focus of compassion-based approaches within family caregiving research and practice.
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- Jenny Murfield
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Griffith Health Group, Griffith University, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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Jones C, Moyle W, Van Haitsma K. Development of the 'Intimacy and Sexuality Expression Preference' tool for residential aged care. Geriatr Nurs 2021; 42:825-827. [PMID: 34090226 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To outline development of the Intimacy and Sexuality Expression Preference (ISEP) tool that elicits preferences for the expression of intimacy and sexuality of older people, living with and without dementia, in residential aged care. METHODS Using two rounds of the Delphi technique involving 14 panelists, tool items were evaluated for importance, usefulness, relevancy and clarity on a 5-point Likert scale. RESULTS All tool items achieved a mean score of ≥3.4 across the four areas of evaluation with an overall average tool-level content validity index of 0.89. Instructions were deemed appropriate (M=4.6; SD=0.8), easy to understand and simple to follow (M=4.6; SD=0.6). DISCUSSION The ISEP tool can improve care and support older people's expression of intimacy and sexuality from a person-centered approach. Further research into the use of the tool in 'real' residential aged care settings is required to establish external validity prior to implementation.
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- Cindy Jones
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Queensland, Australia & Menzies Health Institute Queensland - Healthcare Practice and Survivorship, Queensland, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia & Menzies Health Institute Queensland - Healthcare Practice and Survivorship, Queensland, Australia.
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- College of Nursing, Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
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Pu L, Lion KM, Todorovic M, Moyle W. Portable EEG monitoring for older adults with dementia and chronic pain - A feasibility study. Geriatr Nurs 2021; 42:124-128. [PMID: 33385771 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Given the reduced ability of people with dementia to self-report pain, this study examined the feasibility of using a portable electroencephalography (EEG) headband (MUSE 2) as a pain measurement tool for long-term care residents with dementia. Ten minutes of resting-state EEG was acquired by MUSE 2 from people with dementia experiencing ongoing pain (n = 3) and without current pain (n = 1) over three days. The MUSE 2 was acceptable and feasible for use in people with dementia while challenges regarding software, data collection and analysis in using this device are reported. Compared to the resident not experiencing pain, EEG signals of residents with ongoing pain showed different EEG patterns, and this could be a potential biomarker to support pain measurement in people with dementia. Further research with larger sample size is warranted to verify study results.
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- Lihui Pu
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, QLD, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, 2.10 Health Sciences (N48), 170 Kessel Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, 2.10 Health Sciences (N48), 170 Kessel Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, QLD, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, 2.10 Health Sciences (N48), 170 Kessel Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, QLD, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, 2.10 Health Sciences (N48), 170 Kessel Rd, Nathan, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia.
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Zhao W, Moyle W, Wu MLW, Petsky H. Hospital healthcare professionals' knowledge of dementia and attitudes towards dementia care: A cross-sectional study. J Clin Nurs 2020; 31:1786-1799. [PMID: 33295010 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explore hospital healthcare professionals' knowledge and attitudes towards dementia care in China. BACKGROUND Hospital healthcare professionals deliver most diagnosis and treatment for people with dementia in China. Literature shows that healthcare professionals' knowledge and attitudes are of great importance in providing optimum dementia care. However, there is limited research of healthcare professionals' dementia knowledge and attitudes within hospital contexts in China. DESIGN A cross-sectional survey was conducted between April and December 2019. METHODS A self-report questionnaire composed of demographics and knowledge and attitude scales related to dementia was used for doctors and registered nurses working in settings where people with dementia are cared for in eleven public tertiary hospitals in Hebei Province, China. The STROBE checklist was adhered to in this study. RESULTS In total, 603 healthcare professionals completed the study. The majority of respondents were registered nurses (71.3%). The overall mean knowledge score was 20.7 (SD = 2.9) out of a maximum possible score of 30. The overall mean score for attitudes was 91.3 (SD = 15.9) out of a maximum possible score of 140. Standard multiple linear regression analysis revealed that the highest level of education, the experience of searching for dementia-related information and willingness to receive dementia training or education were significant predictors of knowledge scores. The department, the experience of working with people with dementia, length of dementia care, interest in dementia care and training type were significant predictors of attitude scores. CONCLUSIONS Deficits in the knowledge of dementia and a low level of positive attitude were identified among the healthcare professionals who work in hospital settings where people with dementia are cared for in China. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Education and training in dementia care should be integrated into undergraduate nursing and medical programmes and provided for healthcare professionals after commencing employment.
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- Wenhong Zhao
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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OBJECTIVES This review sought to synthesize published evidence about the role of self-compassion on health outcomes for family carers of older adults, to describe the current state of knowledge. METHOD Using an integrative review method that permitted any research design, eight databases were searched. Extensive searching of gray literature sources was also undertaken. Studies included in the review underwent processes of methodological quality assessment (Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool - Version 2011), data extraction, analysis, and syntheses. RESULTS Four studies were included: two randomized controlled trials, a descriptive cross-sectional survey, and a qualitative study. There was preliminary evidence to show the potential of self-compassion to help family carers cope and reduce levels of burden. However, efficacy of self-compassion interventions to improve family carer health outcomes could not be determined. CONCLUSIONS Self-compassion in family carers of older adults is a new and emerging research area, and there is very little published evidence about how self-compassion might be developed to improve health outcomes for family carers. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS To inform clinical understanding within this population, future quality research is needed, particularly regarding proof-of-concept, moderating effects of carer and care recipient factors, reliability of self-compassion measures, and the development and testing of self-compassion based interventions.
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- Jenny Murfield
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University , Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan Campus, Griffith University , Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University , Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan Campus, Griffith University , Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University , Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University , Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University , Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Applied Psychology, Nathan Campus, Griffith University , Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Pu L, Moyle W, Jones C, Todorovic M. The effect of a social robot intervention on sleep and motor activity of people living with dementia and chronic pain: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Maturitas 2020; 144:16-22. [PMID: 33358203 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2020.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of a social robot intervention on sleep and motor activity in nursing home residents living with dementia and chronic pain. METHOD A pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted with 41 residents from three Australian nursing homes. People living with dementia and chronic pain were randomized into either a 30-minute daily social robot (PARO) condition or a usual care condition for six weeks. Sleep and motor activity were assessed by actigraphy at four-time points: week 0 at baseline, week one, week six, and after the intervention. Data were reduced into daytime (8:00am - 7:59pm) and night-time (8:00pm - 7:59am) summaries. Change scores for each time point compared with baseline were computed for data analysis and the generalized estimating equation model with imbalanced baseline values added as covariates were performed. RESULTS At week one, residents in the PARO group had a greater increase in the night sleep period (1.81, 95 % CI: 0.22-3.84, p = 0.030, Cohen's d = 0.570). At week six, residents in the PARO group showed a greater increase in daytime wakefulness (1.91, 95 % CI: 0.09-3.73, p = 0.042, Cohen's d = 0.655) and a greater reduction in daytime sleep (-1.35, 95 % CI: -2.65 to -0.05, p = 0.040, Cohen's d = 0.664). No significant results were found for motor activity. CONCLUSION PARO could improve sleep patterns for nursing home residents living with dementia and chronic pain, but the effect of PARO on motor activity needs further research. Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12618000082202).
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- Lihui Pu
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia; Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia
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Geia L, Baird K, Bail K, Barclay L, Bennett J, Best O, Birks M, Blackley L, Blackman R, Bonner A, Bryant AO R, Buzzacott C, Campbell S, Catling C, Chamberlain C, Cox L, Cross W, Cruickshank M, Cummins A, Dahlen H, Daly J, Darbyshire P, Davidson P, Denney-Wilson E, De Souza R, Doyle K, Drummond A, Duff J, Duffield C, Dunning T, East L, Elliott D, Elmir R, Fergie OAM D, Ferguson C, Fernandez R, Flower AM D, Foureur M, Fowler C, Fry M, Gorman E, Grant J, Gray J, Halcomb E, Hart B, Hartz D, Hazelton M, Heaton L, Hickman L, Homer AO CSE, Hungerford C, Hutton A, Jackson AO D, Johnson A, Kelly MA, Kitson A, Knight S, Levett-Jones T, Lindsay D, Lovett R, Luck L, Molloy L, Manias E, Mannix J, Marriott AMR, Martin M, Massey D, McCloughen A, McGough S, McGrath L, Mills J, Mitchell BG, Mohamed J, Montayre J, Moroney T, Moyle W, Moxham L, Northam OAM H, Nowlan S, O'Brien AP, Ogunsiji O, Paterson C, Pennington K, Peters K, Phillips J, Power T, Procter N, Ramjan L, Ramsay N, Rasmussen B, Rihari-Thomas J, Rind B, Robinson M, Roche M, Sainsbury K, Salamonson Y, Sherwood J, Shields L, Sim J, Skinner I, Smallwood G, Smallwood R, Stewart L, Taylor S, Usher AM K, Virdun C, Wannell J, Ward R, West C, West R, Wilkes L, Williams R, Wilson R, Wynaden D, Wynne R. A unified call to action from Australian nursing and midwifery leaders: ensuring that Black lives matter. Contemp Nurse 2020; 56:297-308. [DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2020.1809107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- L. Geia
- James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- University of Southern Queensland, Darling Heights, QLD, Australia
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- James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Queensland Health, Joyce Palmer Health Service, Palm Island, QLD, Australia
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- Gidgee Healing Mt Isa, Mount Isa, QLD, Australia
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- Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Rosemary Bryant Foundation, South Australia, Australia
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- Rhodanthe Lipsett Indigenous Midwifery Charitable Fund, Caringbah, NSW, Australia
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- Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Federation University, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Philip Darbyshire Consulting, Highbury, South Australia, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- John Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Wollongong, Keiraville, NSW, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- New South Wales Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Charles Sturt University, Dubbo, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Wollongong, Keiraville, NSW, Australia
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- University of Notre Dame, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
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- Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Contemporary Nurse Journal
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- University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Wollongong, Keiraville, NSW, Australia
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- Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus, QLD, Australia
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- Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Aboriginal Medical Service Redfern, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Lowitja Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Wollongong, Keiraville, NSW, Australia
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- Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- University of Wollongong, Keiraville, NSW, Australia
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- Queensland Health, Joyce Palmer Health Service, Palm Island, QLD, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Queensland Health, Joyce Palmer Health Service, Palm Island, QLD, Australia
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- Aboriginal Health Unit Mt Druitt Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Charles Sturt University, Dubbo, NSW, Australia
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- University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- University of Wollongong, Keiraville, NSW, Australia
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- James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
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- James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Top End Health, Northern Territory, Darwin, NT, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Melbourne Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- University of Southern Queensland, Darling Heights, QLD, Australia
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- James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
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- Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Cheung DSK, Kor PPK, Jones C, Davies N, Moyle W, Chien WT, Yip ALK, Chambers S, Yu CTK, Lai CKY. The Use of Modified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Program for Family Caregivers of People Living with Dementia: A Feasibility Study. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2020; 14:221-230. [PMID: 32931996 DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2020.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2019] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a modified mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) program for reducing the stress, depressive symptoms, and subjective burden of family caregivers of people with dementia (PWD). METHODS A prospective, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial design was adopted. Fifty-seven participants were recruited from the community and randomized into either the modified MBSR group (n = 27) or modified MBCT group (n = 26), receiving seven face-to-face intervention sessions for more than 16 weeks. Various psychological outcomes were measured at baseline (T0), immediately after intervention (T1), and at the 3-month follow-up (T2). RESULTS Both interventions were found to be feasible in view of the high attendance (more than 70.0%) and low attrition (3.8%) rates. The mixed analysis of variance (ANOVA) results showed positive within-group effects on perceived stress (p = .030, Cohen's d = 0.54), depressive symptoms (p = .002, Cohen's d = 0.77), and subjective caregiver burden (p < .001, Cohen's d = 1.12) in both interventions across the time points, whereas the modified MBCT had a larger effect on stress reduction, compared with the modified MBSR (p = .019). CONCLUSION Both the modified MBSR and MBCT are acceptable to family caregivers of PWD. Their preliminary effects were improvements in stress, depressive symptoms, and subjective burden. The modified MBCT may be more suitable for caregivers of PWD than the MBSR. A future clinical trial is needed to confirm their effectiveness in improving the psychological well-being of caregivers of PWD.
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- Daphne Sze Ki Cheung
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Primary Care and Population Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
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Qi M, Li P, Moyle W, Weeks B, Jones C. Physical Activity, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Stress among the Chinese Adult Population during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 17:E6494. [PMID: 32906604 PMCID: PMC7558071 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17186494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The COVID-19 pandemic poses a threat to global public health due to home confinement policies impacting on physical activity engagement and overall health. This study aimed to explore physical activity participation, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and levels of perceived stress among Chinese adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. An online survey was conducted between 25 February and 15 March 2020. A total of 645 surveys were completed. Participants reported increased sedentary time from pre-COVID-19 period to the COVID-19 pandemic period (p < 0.05). Over 80% of the sample engaged in either low or moderate intensity physical activity. Participants' average physical component summary score (PCS) and mental component summary score (MCS) for HRQoL were 75.3 (SD = 16.6) and 66.6 (SD = 19.3), respectively. More than half of participants (53.0%) reported moderate levels of stress. Significant correlations between physical activity participation, HRQoL, and levels of perceived stress were observed (p < 0.05). Prolonged sitting time was also found to have a negative effect on HRQoL (p < 0.05). During such periods of home confinement, public health strategies aimed at educating Chinese adults to enhance home-based physical activity may be necessary to maintain health on a population level.
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- Meiling Qi
- School of Nursing, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China;
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- School of Nursing, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China;
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia; (W.M.); (B.W.); (C.J.)
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia; (W.M.); (B.W.); (C.J.)
- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Gold Coast, QLD 4222, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Brisbane, QLD 4111, Australia; (W.M.); (B.W.); (C.J.)
- Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD 4226, Australia
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Pu L, Moyle W. Restraint use in residents with dementia living in residential aged care facilities: A scoping review. J Clin Nurs 2020; 31:2008-2023. [PMID: 32890437 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2020] [Revised: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To provide an overview of restraint use in residents with dementia in the context of residential aged care facilities. BACKGROUND Restraints are commonly used in people with dementia living in residential aged care facilities to manage behaviours and reduce injuries, but the concept of restraint use in people with dementia remains ambiguous, and current practices to reduce restraint use in long-term care residents with dementia remain unclear. DESIGN A scoping review using the methodological frameworks of Arskey and O'Malley and colleagues. METHODS Nine databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, OVID, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and ProQuest) were searched from 2005 to 20 May 2019. Articles were included if they were written in English, peer-reviewed and used any research method that described restraint use in residents with dementia living in residential care settings. The PRISMA-ScR checklist was used. RESULTS From 1,585 articles, 23 met the inclusion criteria. There is a lack of a clear definition of restraint use, and the prevalence of restraint use varied from 30.7% to 64.8% depending on the different operational concepts. People with dementia were at a higher risk for restraint use, and the decision-making process for restraint use was largely ignored in the literature. The effect of staff educational interventions to reduce restraint use was inconsistent due to varying delivery duration and content. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of restraint use in people with dementia living in residential care settings remains high alongside the absence of a clear definition of restraint use. More research about the decision-making process involved in using restraint and development of effective interventions are needed. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Better education about the decision-making regarding staff, conditions of residents and organisations for restraint use is needed to improve the care for people with dementia living in care settings.
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- Lihui Pu
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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