Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of recent social therapeutic interventions to reduce loneliness in older people. Method: To examine this matter, a literature review, using seven databases, was undertaken using search terms relating to the themes of ageing, loneliness and social support. A total of 17 relevant studies relating to loneliness interventions were analysed. Results: Three studies reporting on new technologies and one on a group work intervention identified significant reductions in loneliness. Conclusion: Further research into interventions using new technologies to reduce loneliness in older people is recommended.
(Publisher abstract)
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of recent social therapeutic interventions to reduce loneliness in older people. Method: To examine this matter, a literature review, using seven databases, was undertaken using search terms relating to the themes of ageing, loneliness and social support. A total of 17 relevant studies relating to loneliness interventions were analysed. Results: Three studies reporting on new technologies and one on a group work intervention identified significant reductions in loneliness. Conclusion: Further research into interventions using new technologies to reduce loneliness in older people is recommended.
(Publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
loneliness, older people, literature reviews, social isolation, social networks, ageing;
This review of supported housing for older people living in rural areas looked at publications from Northern Ireland, the wider UK and overseas. It concluded that the key components of supported housing arrangements are personal safety systems, resident managers or caretakers and meal services. Other important aspects were social networks, legal and ethical aspects regarding consent to receiving care and the capacity to enter into a tenancy agreement. Consideration also needs to be given to the training and supervision of staff working in this environment.
This review of supported housing for older people living in rural areas looked at publications from Northern Ireland, the wider UK and overseas. It concluded that the key components of supported housing arrangements are personal safety systems, resident managers or caretakers and meal services. Other important aspects were social networks, legal and ethical aspects regarding consent to receiving care and the capacity to enter into a tenancy agreement. Consideration also needs to be given to the training and supervision of staff working in this environment.
Northern Ireland. Department of Health and Social Services. Social Services Insp
Publication year:
1993
Pagination:
29p.,bibliog.
Place of publication:
Belfast
Literature review concerning day-care provisions for sufferers of dementia, conducted as a preliminary to an SSI inspection in Northern Ireland.
Literature review concerning day-care provisions for sufferers of dementia, conducted as a preliminary to an SSI inspection in Northern Ireland.
Extended abstract:
FITZPATRICK J.S., MARTIN P., CULBERT E.A.N. Inspection of day care services for dementia sufferers and their carers in Northern Ireland: a literature review. Northern Ireland. Department of Health and Social Services. Social Services Inspectorate, 1993.
Summary
Literature review concerning day-care provisions for sufferers of dementia, conducted as a preliminary to an SSI inspection in Northern Ireland.
Context
The Northern Ireland population over 65 has doubled in the twentieth century from 6% to 12%, while the vast majority of dementia sufferers are cared for in the community, with families as the main carers. However, day case services for this population have been relatively underfunded and lacking in strategy.
Contents
Report discusses the condition of dementia, ethical considerations, and policy and practice issues related to day-care provision and issues relevant to inspections.
Conclusion
The literature review contributed to the formulation of questions about day centres and providing agencies, to be put in the course of the subsequent inspection.
134 references
Subject terms:
inspection, literature reviews, older people, carers, day services, dementia;
Based on a conservative estimate, 2228 people with an intellectual disability (ID) in Northern Ireland, 958 children and 1270 adults, are likely to have behaviours that challenge others. These people require significant input from services to maintain them in their own home. This report provides a review of literature in order to inform practice with 2 groups of people with IDs. The aim is to identify the supports that are required for these client populations to enable them to live in their own homes as far as is possible and to live dignified meaningful lives. Firstly, the review considers the evidence in relation to people with an ID who challenge and may have comorbid mental health problems. For this group the review considers: supporting living; day opportunities; family support; and other interventions or services that have an evidence-base applicable across settings. Secondly, the review looks at the evidence in relation to people with ID who are reaching old age and in many cases are being cared for by older caregiving family members. This is a new area of research, since more people with ID are now living into old age. For this group the review focuses on: health; aging in place; succession planning; formal service provision; and use of mainstream services. Recommendations are made in relation to practice, education and future research focused on clients, family caregivers and formal service providers.
Based on a conservative estimate, 2228 people with an intellectual disability (ID) in Northern Ireland, 958 children and 1270 adults, are likely to have behaviours that challenge others. These people require significant input from services to maintain them in their own home. This report provides a review of literature in order to inform practice with 2 groups of people with IDs. The aim is to identify the supports that are required for these client populations to enable them to live in their own homes as far as is possible and to live dignified meaningful lives. Firstly, the review considers the evidence in relation to people with an ID who challenge and may have comorbid mental health problems. For this group the review considers: supporting living; day opportunities; family support; and other interventions or services that have an evidence-base applicable across settings. Secondly, the review looks at the evidence in relation to people with ID who are reaching old age and in many cases are being cared for by older caregiving family members. This is a new area of research, since more people with ID are now living into old age. For this group the review focuses on: health; aging in place; succession planning; formal service provision; and use of mainstream services. Recommendations are made in relation to practice, education and future research focused on clients, family caregivers and formal service providers.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, older people, social care provision, supported living, adult social care, ageing, challenging behaviour, evidence-based practice;
Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
Publication year:
2006
Pagination:
43p., bibliog.
Place of publication:
Belfast
This literature review identifies approaches used elsewhere to assessment of older peoples' health and social care. The review was conducted to aid the development of a single assessment tool covering key policy issues, and principles from best practice such as person-centred care. It examines the policies leading to the development of single assessment instruments; identifies factors that are influential on the development of such instruments, such as theories of needs assessment; and examines the findings of research conducted aimed at mapping the implementation process surrounding the single assessment process in the U.K.
This literature review identifies approaches used elsewhere to assessment of older peoples' health and social care. The review was conducted to aid the development of a single assessment tool covering key policy issues, and principles from best practice such as person-centred care. It examines the policies leading to the development of single assessment instruments; identifies factors that are influential on the development of such instruments, such as theories of needs assessment; and examines the findings of research conducted aimed at mapping the implementation process surrounding the single assessment process in the U.K.
Subject terms:
instruments, literature reviews, needs assessment, older people, person-centred care, assessment, care management, government policy;
Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety. Social Services Inspectorate
Publication year:
2006
Pagination:
27p., bibliog.
Place of publication:
Belfast
The need for an inspection of social care support services for carers was identified during the consultation on the Social Services Inspectorate's (SSI) roll-forward inspection programme for 2002-2005. The report identifies what carers value and assesses their unmet needs.
The need for an inspection of social care support services for carers was identified during the consultation on the Social Services Inspectorate's (SSI) roll-forward inspection programme for 2002-2005. The report identifies what carers value and assesses their unmet needs.
Extended abstract:
Author
CONN Lorna;
Title
Literature review to inform the inspection of social care support services for carers of older people in Northern Ireland .
Publisher
Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety. Social Services Inspectorate, 2006
Summary
This literature review was produced to inform the development of standards for the Social Services Inspectorate's Inspection of Social Care Support Services for Carers of Older People.
Context
The aim of the inspection was to evaluate support services across the four Health and Social Services Board areas against draft standards which have been developed after comprehensive consultation with the statutory, voluntary, education and private sectors. Particular attention was paid to ensuring that both individual carers and carers' groups were central to the consultation process and informed the draft standards development and the inspection process.
Contents
The literature review highlights the historical development of services for carers, examines the extent of caring and looks at both national and international developments over recent years. In particular, it identifies what carers value, which should inform the development of services within both the statutory and voluntary sector and enhance support for carers in their important and invaluable caring role. A foreword explaining the aims and definitions is followed by an introduction outlining the history of the recognition of caring (a term which only began to appear in the literature in the 1970s) and research on caring in its own right. Sections discuss historical development, definitions of carers, the extent of caring, characteristics of carers, age, gender, race and diversity, duration of caring, poverty, social class, policy/legislative basis and tensions in policy, what carers value, the complexity of caring, perceptions of family involvement in caring and the impact on service provision, factors impacting in uptake of services, and international perspectives.
Conclusion
The development of professional practice both in assessing carers' needs and in providing appropriate services to meet those needs represents a significant challenge. Research has focused on specific areas of care giving, but has been limited, regarding the duration and types of care provided within Northern Ireland and the extent to which ethnic minority groups are able to access services. Additionally, little is known regarding assessment practice and how best to involve carers in service planning and delivery. There is insufficient clarity regarding what constitutes support services for carers as opposed to services for the care-for person and the extent to which agencies are responding appropriately to carers' needs. Progress has been made in carers' rights compared with other European countries and Australia . In the UK the political will exists to advance service provision for carers and to further involve them in the planning of such services. Statutory agencies continue to strive to find mechanisms for identifying carers. Professionals need to receive additional training to continue to identify and respond to carers in an individual, empowering, skilled and sensitive manner. An examination of progress regarding carers' assessments, the extent to which social care services meet the needs of carers and best practice in carer involvement are essential pre-requisites for the systematic planning of future work in this area.
72 references
ISBN 0 946932 18 2
Subject terms:
inspection, literature reviews, older people, social care, social care provision, unmet need, access to services, carers;
One of a series of rapid research reviews following the Bamford Review to contribute to a needs led research programme for psychological therapies. First the paper reviews existing national and international literature regarding psychological therapies. It then outlines the findings of a regional survey into the current provision of psychological therapies and research programmes being delivered across statutory and third sector services in Northern Ireland. The findings of the presented by the four main client groups of: adults; older adults; children and young people; and learning disabilities. Conditions covered include: depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, suicide, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and challenging behaviour. Finally the authors offer a model for prioritising future needs-led research in the psychological therapies in Northern Ireland.
One of a series of rapid research reviews following the Bamford Review to contribute to a needs led research programme for psychological therapies. First the paper reviews existing national and international literature regarding psychological therapies. It then outlines the findings of a regional survey into the current provision of psychological therapies and research programmes being delivered across statutory and third sector services in Northern Ireland. The findings of the presented by the four main client groups of: adults; older adults; children and young people; and learning disabilities. Conditions covered include: depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, suicide, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and challenging behaviour. Finally the authors offer a model for prioritising future needs-led research in the psychological therapies in Northern Ireland.
Subject terms:
intervention, learning disabilities, mental health problems, older people, psychotherapy, therapies, therapy and treatment, young people, adults, behaviour therapy, children;
Commissioned by the Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland (NI), this report undertakes a review of the current mental health promotion and suicide prevention strategies in NI. Specifically it aims to: consider progress achieved against the recommendations within the existing strategies; to identify the actions within the existing Mental Health Promotion Strategy 03-08 that will need to be carried forward to a new strategy; to highlight gaps that will need to be addressed in a new strategy; to review the relevant international research and advise on its transferability to the NI situation; to consider approaches to building resilience at both an individual and community level; to investigate the development of population metrics to measure improvement in mental health levels; to provide advice and direction to the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) to assist with the development of a new mental health and emotional wellbeing strategy.
Commissioned by the Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland (NI), this report undertakes a review of the current mental health promotion and suicide prevention strategies in NI. Specifically it aims to: consider progress achieved against the recommendations within the existing strategies; to identify the actions within the existing Mental Health Promotion Strategy 03-08 that will need to be carried forward to a new strategy; to highlight gaps that will need to be addressed in a new strategy; to review the relevant international research and advise on its transferability to the NI situation; to consider approaches to building resilience at both an individual and community level; to investigate the development of population metrics to measure improvement in mental health levels; to provide advice and direction to the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) to assist with the development of a new mental health and emotional wellbeing strategy.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, older people, prevention, public health, resilience, suicide, wellbeing, young people, communities, health education;