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The changing profile of migrant care workers in England: possible workforce and service implications
- Authors:
- HUSSEIN Shereen, MANTHORPE Jill, STEVENS Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 20(3), July 2010, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
The findings of a mixed-method study conducted during 2007-2009 which examined the experience, motivations and future plans of migrant care workers in England are reported. An analysis of statistics was combined with a qualitative approach, which conducted interviews with employers, migrant care workers, UK care workers and people using social care services and family carers in six study sites. The results are briefly discussed in terms in relation to the motivation of carer workers and issues for employers and human resource departments to consider in order to improve skills and retention levels.
Migration and Asian communities; understanding migrant Sikh carers caring for an older person with dementia in Wolverhampton
- Author:
- JUTLLA Karen
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 20(3), July 2010, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
To better understand how migration experiences and personal histories influence the experiences of Sikh carers caring for a person with dementia, 12 Sikh carers were interviewed. The study used 2-3 narrative interviews per participant, the outcomes of which were analysed using constructivist grounded theory. Key themes, such as those of (re)positioning (repositioning of identity, the level of family and Sikh community function), narrative creation and idealisations (such as migrants country of origin), are been presented and briefly explained using examples of narrative quotes from participants.
Prevention of patient falls in a university hospital
- Author:
- ALSENANY Samira
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 20(2), April 2010, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
This study looks at the problem of falls in a University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, based on a review of 104 accident reports over a three-year period (2003-2005). It was designed to uncover factors related to accidents and to use the findings as a basis for reducing the frequency of preventable injuries and accidental falls. All patients studied had an incident report completed by a member of the nursing staff and a physician. To prevent falls, a systematic therapeutic approach to patients who have fallen is necessary, and close attention must be paid to identifying and reducing risk factors for falls among frail older persons who have not yet fallen.
Gender differences in the portrayal of older people in television documentaries in Hong Kong, 1987-2006
- Author:
- TAM Caillie
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 20(2), April 2010, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
There is an extensive literature on the images of older people in various types of mass media in Western societies. However, in Hong Kong, there have been very few studies on the images of older people and gender differences in the mass media. This study employed content analysis as its main research method, with a coding scheme designed to allow the researcher to use standardized coding criteria for a range of documentaries spanning a twenty-year period. The analysis compared the portrayals of men based around three areas: economic condition (relatively good and relatively disadvantaged), self-care ability (independent, having minor health limitations, and dependent), and overall personal traits (positive, negative and neutral). The study had some limitations, but findings were that older male characters appeared to be somewhat more favourably depicted than their female counterparts in all areas analysed.
The power of observation: a reliable method for measuring outcomes in care homes?
- Authors:
- TOWERS Ann-Marie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 20(2), April 2010, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Measuring and monitoring dignity, quality of care and outcomes for residents of care homes presents particular methodological challenges. It becomes increasingly difficult to ascertain the views of care home residents as their level of cognitive and communication abilities decline. This article reports on a project to develop a tool for measuring outcomes for people in residential care, based on observations by pairs of fieldworkers. Indications are that with some future development of the tool and the necessary additional guidance and training, this approach could be a reliable methodology for measuring outcomes in care homes in the future.
The psychosocial impact of vision loss on older people
- Authors:
- NYMAN Samuel R., GOSNEY Margot A., VICTOR Christina R.
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 20(2), April 2010, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Provides a review of research into the effects of vision loss on the mental health and social functioning of older adults (aged 60 and over). The review looked at seven outcomes, categorised as: depression/mental health; anxiety; quality of life; social functioning; loneliness; social support; and interventions. Findings reflected complex inter-relationships among these outcomes. The article concludes that interventions directly addressing psychosocial needs are more effective than those addressing them indirectly through instrumental support.
Prescribing for older people in care homes - control, context and culture
- Authors:
- HUGHES Carmel M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 19(3), July 2009, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Research conducted in the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s in Belfast over the past 12 years has identified and explored a number of influences on prescribing of medications for older people in care homes. These are described as control, context and culture. This article highlights the impact of legislative control on the practice of prescribing medication for older people in care homes, drawing on experience in the United States.
The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA)
- Author:
- BREEZE Elizabeth
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 19(4), October 2009, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) follows cohorts of older people with biennial interviews. It covers key elements of quality of life, with design assumed that there are connections between our health and functioning, our social networks, our economic position, and our perceptions of wellbeing. This paper briefly looks at the aims of the ELSA and looks at how the data have been used in the area of health inequalities and timing retirement.
Unpaid older carers: the backbone of community care - what community care?
- Authors:
- DILLENBURGER Karola, MCKERR Lyn
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 19(3), July 2009, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
A recent study conducted in Northern Ireland asked older parents who care for their sons and daughters with disabilities at home about their experiences. This article highlights some of their responses. Recommendations for policy makers are included.
Is home where the heart is? The affinities between people and betwixt places in later life
- Author:
- BURHOLT Vanessa
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 19(2), April 2009, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
The author discusses the migration of older people, both within the UK, and transnationally. She then explores the maintenance or development of relationships between people and places - both physical and social. There is then a brief discussion about the importance of addressing some of the physical, social and psychological needs of older people who have severed an attachment to place by identifying the most important aspects of a community that they are leaving.