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Providing high-quality end-of-life care universally
- Authors:
- HENRY Claire, HAYES Anita
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 109(33/34), 2013, pp.16-18.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The National End of Life Care Programme was launched in November 2004, and has been instrumental in delivering the Department of Health's (2008) End-of-Life Care Strategy and the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence's (2011) Quality Standard for End of Life Care for Adults. End-of-life care now sits within the NHS Improving Quality. The authors discuss an overview of the programme's successes, challenges and priorities for the future. (Publisher abstract)
Domiciliary care services for adults in Northern Ireland (2013)
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 37
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This statistical report summarises information collected from Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts on adults receiving domiciliary care services from the statutory and independent sectors during the survey week 15th - 21st September 2013. It details information on the numbers of clients receiving domiciliary care, visits, contact hours and intensive domiciliary care provision. (Edited publisher abstract)
Individual and community attitudes toward financial elder abuse
- Authors:
- MIHALJCIC Tijana, LOWNDES Georgia
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 25(2), 2013, pp.183-203.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study investigated attitudes toward financial elder abuse by sections of the Australian community using three focus groups, including aged care workers (aged 40-59), older adults (aged 55-76), and younger adults (aged 8-26). Participants were provided discussion cues prior to their focus group (i.e., What is financially abusive behavior? Why does it occur? How can it be prevented?). Two researchers authenticated the transcripts and identified micro- and macro-level themes within and across the groups. The study revealed a range of similar, different, and individual attitudes expressed across the groups, which could be used to develop a survey for a broader investigation of the role of individual attitudes and social/cultural norms in financial elder abuse. (Edited publisher abstract)
Design and management features of everyday technology that challenge older adults
- Authors:
- PATOMELLA Ann-Helen, KOTTORP Anders, NYGARD Louise
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(9), 2013, pp.390-398.
- Publisher:
- Sage
The management of everyday technologies could present too difficult a challenge for older adults with cognitive impairments, leading to their exclusion from participation. This study aims to identify and describe features that make everyday technologies more or less difficult for older adults, whether with or without cognitive difficulties. (Edited publisher abstract)
The need for future alternatives: an investigation of the experiences and future of older parents caring for offspring with learning disabilities over a prolonged period of time
- Authors:
- CAIRNS Deborah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 41(1), 2013, pp.73-82.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article reports on the results of a qualitative study (in-depth interviews) carried out in the United Kingdom as part of a larger (two-phased) study investigating the experiences, health and future perspectives of older parent carers aged between 65 and 89 years (six mothers and two fathers) of offspring with learning disabilities over a prolonged period of time. The article: (i) presents a conceptual framework, grounded in the experiences of older parent carers who participated in this research and; (ii) aims to come to a more in-depth understanding of older parent carers’ experiences of caregiving, and views on their own future. A detailed analysis of the data revealed important issues with regard to prolonged caregiving. Participants responses are discussed under the following themes: a life not forseen; going it alone; reaching a decision; and nearing the end. Overall, older parent carers felt that they lacked support, information and practical resources throughout their caregiving career. Some parents continued in their caregiving role despite their deteriorating mental and/or physical health as there appeared to be no alternative, and most parent carers expressed that they were unable to think ahead to their own future and needs owing to the absence of suitable care alternatives. The findings suggest that there is an urgent need to review how individuals with learning disabilities and parent carers are supported throughout their lifespan. (Edited publisher abstract)
Chronic illness burden and quality of life in an aging HIV population
- Authors:
- BALDERSON Benjamin H., et al
- Journal article citation:
- AIDS Care, 25(4), 2013, pp.451-458.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The population of persons living with HIV (PLWH) is growing older and more prone to developing other chronic health conditions. Disease progression has been shown to be related to quality of life (QoL). Approximately 452 PLWH aged 50 years or older were recruited from AIDS Service Organizations in nine US states. Participants completed a telephone survey that included measures of other chronic health conditions, perceived stress, depression, and health-related quality of life. As much as 94% of the sample reported a chronic health condition in addition to HIV. The highest reported conditions were hypertension, chronic pain, hepatitis, and arthritis. Despite relatively high rates of depression, overall QoL was moderately high for the sample. Physical functioning was most impacted by the addition of other chronic health problems. Social functioning, mental health functioning, stress, and depression were also strongly associated with chronic disease burden. Additional chronic health problems are the norm for PLWH aged 50 years and older. QoL is significantly related to the addition of chronic health problems. As increasing numbers of PLWH reach older age, this raises challenges for providing comprehensive healthcare to older PLWH with multiple chronic conditions. (Edited publisher abstract)
Statistics on community care for adults in Northern Ireland 2012-2013
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 141
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
An annual statistical report presenting information on a range of community activity gathered from HSC Trusts. It also includes comparisons over the past five years for the main activities. Activities covered include: contacts with HSC Trusts; residential and nursing home care packages; meals on wheels services; residential and nursing home care accommodation; and day care facilities. Services provided include those for older people, people with mental health problems, people with learning disabilities and people with physical and sensory disability. (Original abstract)
The workforce implications of adults and older people who self-fund and employ their own care and support workers
- Authors:
- EKOSGEN, BREAKTHROUGH UK
- Publisher:
- Skills for Care
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 76
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This study investigates the relationship between the self-funders of domiciliary care and support and their care and support workers; the support needs of self-funders in their role as employers and the learning and development needs of both self-funders and social care and support workers.The study included a review of current evidence and face-to-face, telephone interviews, online and paper surveys with self-funders (those self-funding 50% or more of their domiciliary care were included) and care and support workers. In total, the views of 108 self-funders and 30 care and support workers employed directly by self-funders were obtained. (Original abstract)
Current and future needs for hospice care: an evidence-based report
- Authors:
- CALANZANI Natalia, HIGGINSON Irene J., GOMES Barbara
- Publisher:
- Help the Hospices
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 48
- Place of publication:
- London
Commissioned by the Commission into the Future of Hospice Care, this report focuses on crucial factors for planning for the future level of need for hospice care towards the end of life for the adult population in the UK. It is based on analysis of mortality trends and population projections, together with identification and review of studies assessing preferences for place of care or place of death, and survey data about factors associated with choosing hospice/palliative care units as a preferred place to die. The report presents evidence-based findings, covering likely changes in the size and shape of the UK population (including data on actual and projected number of deaths in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and on trends in hospice care services), and where people wish to be cared for and die and whether their preferences are being met. It considers evidence about whether hospice care makes a difference to patients and caregivers and the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of hospice care. It makes recommendations in each of these areas, discusses the implications for future care planning for adequate hospice care, and includes suggestions for further research.