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A review of conceptualisation of expressed emotion in caregivers of older adults with dementia
- Authors:
- LI Chao-Yin, MURRAY MaryAnne
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Clinical Nursing, 24(3-4), 2015, pp.332-343.
- Publisher:
- John Wiley and Sons
Aims and Objectives: To clarify the concept of ‘expressed emotion’ and its application to caregivers of older adults with dementia. Background: Expressed emotion has been a useful construct for understanding the quality of family relationships affecting patients with mental illness and their caregivers. However, this concept has been developed without precisely defining ‘expressed emotion’ as it pertains to dementia patients. Clarity regarding expressed emotion will enable nurses to apply knowledge of expressed emotion and provide important information for the development of new clinical interventions for this specific population. Design: Integrative review. Methods: A review of literature on expressed emotion by caregivers of older adults with dementia. The inclusion criteria were: (1) published in English or Chinese during 1970–2012; (2) included both research and theoretical review articles on expressed emotion in nursing and other disciplines such as psychology, psychiatry and sociology. Initially, 236 articles were screened, and finally, 32 articles were evaluated for this review. Results: Emotional expression and expressed emotion were discussed to clarify the distinctions and address overlap between these two similar terms. In addition, expressed emotion was examined further from three different aspects: trait or state, social control and cross-cultural. Finally, the results of reviewed papers for expressed emotion on dementia patients were explored and synthesised. Conclusion: A conceptual definition and a theoretical framework for the concept of expressed emotion are urgently needed to further our understanding of this critical phenomenon. With increasing attention to caregiving for patients with dementia, including the concept of expressed emotion in the research of this field may accelerate understanding of the importance of the family dynamics in advanced ageing caregiving. Relevance to clinical practice: The expressed emotion concept could guide much of current clinical practice and help professional nurses understand the family's experience and perspective on mental illness, especially regarding dementia within the family. (Publisher abstract)
Cognitive behavioural therapy for older adults with depression: a review
- Authors:
- JAYASEKARA Rashika, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 24(3), 2015, pp.168-171.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Aims: This review examines the current use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and its effect on older adults with depression. Method: A web-based literature search was performed to identify original research articles published from 2000 to 2013 using a three-step search strategy. Results: Evidence indicates that cognitive behavioural therapies are likely to be efficacious in older people when compared with treatment as usual. This is consistent with the findings of several systematic reviews and meta-analyses undertaken across a wider age range. Conclusions: Given that many older adults with depression are reluctant to accept antidepressant medication or unable to tolerate their side effects, CBT can be used as an option in treating depression in older adults. (Edited publisher abstract)
The importance of hearing: a review of the literature on hearing loss for older people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- BENT Sarah, McSHEA Lynzee, BRENNAN Siobhan
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 43(4), 2015, pp.277-284.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Hearing loss has a significant impact on living well and on communication in all adults, with the numbers affected increasing with age, and adults with learning disabilities being at particular risk. Methods: A review of the literature on hearing loss in older adults with learning disabilities was completed. Results: A significant increase in hearing loss with increasing age in this group was demonstrated, at a greater level than in the general population. Prevalence rates have been the main focus of research, with few considerations of access to hearing assessment or benefits of rehabilitation such as hearing aids, or the effect that age has on living with hearing loss. Conclusions: With advances in audiology services and increased life expectancy of those with learning disabilities, further research would be valuable. In addition, all health and social care services should consider actively promoting hearing assessment and rehabilitation. Individuals, carers and families should also take action, not only when concerns around memory arise, but proactively for all. (Publisher abstract)
Silver surfers search for gold: a study into the online information-seeking skills of those over fifty
- Author:
- MORRISON Renee
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing International, 40(3), 2015, pp.300-310.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
Older adults are now the fastest growing population of online users the world over (Olson et al. Ageing International, 36(1), 123–145, 2011). Encouraging data continues to emerge regarding the rate of Internet adoption among those over fifty in particular (Hernandez-Encuentra et al. Educational Gerontology, 35(3), 226–245, 2009). Yet questions as to the effectiveness of such use and of training designed to advance the skills of our senior surfers continue to go unanswered. While a great deal has been written on seniors and technology in general, very few studies “regarding age and its influence on search behaviour” can be found (Singer et al. 2012). This paper uses Literature Review as a method to scope and define this gap. The need for future research that specifically addresses online searching behaviours and effective training in this area for those over fifty is discussed. Keywords (Publisher abstract)
Only the tip of the iceberg: fraud against older people: evidence review
- Author:
- AGE UK
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 51
- Place of publication:
- London
A study report on fraud in relation to individual consumers, particularly older people. The study explored the evidence base regarding the prevalence of fraud against consumers, including older people; the range of different types of fraud; who is being targeted and how; the impact on victims; and the legal and statutory framework. This review highlights key gaps in current information and research. The most striking gap that has emerged relates to the absence of a sound and comprehensive UK evidence base on the prevalence of fraud against individuals. Similarly, there is a worrying lack of an up-to-date evidence base regarding the experiences and circumstances of fraud victims, including older people. The report suggests that it is clear that many older people are at risk of being targeted by certain types of fraud and it is a matter of serious concern that some older people in vulnerable circumstances are being targeted, often repeatedly. Furthermore, as more older people go online, more are likely to be at risk of online fraud. These findings have been drawn from a wide-ranging review of published material, together with additional information from a number of organisations and academic experts. (Edited publisher abstract)
Health and wellbeing consequences of social isolation and loneliness in old age
- Authors:
- COURTIN Emilie, KNAPP Martin
- Publisher:
- NIHR School for Social Care Research
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 3
- Place of publication:
- London
Summarises the findings of a scoping review which looked at literature on the impact of social isolation and loneliness on physical health, mental health and wellbeing in old age. Searches were conducted on nine databases, retrieving 11,736 articles, of which 128 were included in the scoping review. Almost all the studies reviewed found that isolation and loneliness has a detrimental effect on health. Depression and cardiovascular health were the most often researched outcomes, followed by well-being. Gaps in the evidence base were identified in both the use of health and social care by older people and on interventions to reduce loneliness and isolation. A lack of consistency in the definitions and measures of isolation and loneliness was also found, which limits the ability to compare findings between studies. (Edited publisher abstract)
Older people and social isolation: a review of the evidence
- Author:
- KINSELLA Sarah
- Publisher:
- Wirral Council Business and Public Health Intelligence Team
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- Wirral
A review of the current literature and evidence on effective interventions to tackle social isolation amongst older people. Based on the findings from the review, the report recommends that: interventions should be targeted at those most at-risk; base their activities on the evidence of what works; and focus on providing group activities, particularly those which have an arts, educational learning or social focus and are participatory. It also recommends exploring the use of using new technologies, such as the internet and Skype. (Edited publisher abstract)
People with learning disabilities and ‘active ageing’
- Authors:
- FOSTER Liam, BOXALL Kathy
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 43(4), 2015, pp.270-276.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
People with and without learning disabilities are living longer. Demographic ageing creates challenges and the leading policy response to these challenges is ‘active ageing’. ‘Active’ does not just refer to the ability to be physically and economically active, but also includes ongoing social and civic engagement in the communities of which older people are a part. Active ageing should apply to all citizens, including the experiences of older people with learning disabilities. This literature based paper explores the focus of active ageing discussions in relation to the general population drawing comparisons with the experiences of older people with learning disabilities. It points out that older people with learning disabilities and their experiences are largely missing from broader policy discussions of active ageing. The paper concludes by arguing for inclusive research in active ageing which takes account of the concerns and interests of older people with learning disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Ageing and people with learning disabilities: in search of evidence
- Author:
- WALKER Carol
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 43(4), 2015, pp.246-253.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Growing numbers of people with learning disabilities are now living into older age. This study aims to examine the state of knowledge about their lives and the challenges that ageing has for both family carers and policymakers and practitioners. Materials and Methods: The article synthesises existing research in the fields of learning disability, ageing and family and social care with a view to learning lessons from these separate fields, identifying possibilities for collaboration and identifying gaps in knowledge. Results: The article concludes that existing research in the fields of ageing and family and social care can add significantly to an understanding of the impact of ageing on people with learning disabilities and their carers but, to date, there has been little collaboration or sharing of knowledge between the three areas. Conclusion: The article concludes that further research is required to fully understand the impact of ageing on the quality of life of people with learning disabilities and their family carers and to inform the design and delivery of services. A useful and productive way forward would be learn from and to work with researchers in cogniscent fields, notably, but not only, in the fields of social gerontology and family and social care. (Publisher abstract)
Financial abuse: evidence review
- Authors:
- DAVIDSON Susan, ROSSALL Phil
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 31
- Place of publication:
- London
This report summarises what research says about the financial abuse of older people. It looks at who is at risk, who the perpetrators are, the impacts, and the barriers against recognition and action on financial abuse. It also looks at the problems faced by people with dementia and carers when managing money, and the impact of cultural values on determining behaviour. The challenges and possible preventative measures for professionals who work with older people, not only in financial institutions but also health and care staff, are also covered. The appendices list suggested measures for the prevention and detection of financial abuse (Edited publisher abstract)