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Supporting carers in their own right
- Authors:
- GREENWOOD Monica, WALSH Kiri
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 3(2), March 1995, pp.14-16.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The Admiral Nurse Service, now to be extended nationwide was established to offer practical and emotional support for families and others who provide care to people with dementia at home. Describes the four year project and its findings.
Systematic review: effective home support in dementia care, components and impacts - Stage 2, effectiveness of home support interventions
- Authors:
- CLARKSON Paul, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Advanced Nursing, 74(3), 2018, pp.507-527.
- Publisher:
- Blackwells Publishing
AIM: The aim of this study was to explicate the outcomes of home support interventions for older people with dementia and/or their carers to inform clinical practice, policy and research. BACKGROUND: Most people with dementia receive support at home. However, components and effectiveness of home support interventions have been little explored. DESIGN: Systematic review with narrative summary. DATA SOURCES: Electronic searches of published studies in English using PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PsychINFO, CINAHL, Applied Social Science Index and CSA Social Services Abstracts. Databases and sources were searched from inception to April 2014 with no date restrictions to locate studies. REVIEW METHODS: The PRISMA statement was followed and established systematic review methods used. Using 14 components of care for people with dementia and their carers, identified previously, data across studies were synthesized. Interventions were grouped and described and effectiveness ratings applied. Qualitative studies were synthesized using key themes. RESULTS: Seventy studies (four qualitative) were included. Most were directed to carers and of high quality. Seven interventions for carers and two for people with dementia were identified, covering 81% of studies. Those relating to daily living, cognitive training and physical activity for people with dementia were absent. Measures of effectiveness were influenced mainly by the intensity (duration and frequency) of interventions. Those containing education, social support and behaviour management appeared most effective. CONCLUSION: These interventions reflect emergent patterns of home support. Research is required to identify effective interventions linked to the stage of dementia, which can be applied as part of routine clinical care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Implementing change in older people's acute care.
- Author:
- CHARALAMBOUS Liz
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 112(27/28), 2016, pp.15-17.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Visiting times on wards providing care for older poeple (HCOP) wards were explored as part of a master's in advanced nursing. Restricted visiting was not found to be evidence-based so strategies were used to explore alternative options. This small-scale project, which set out to benefit the care of older people on acute wards, used a systematic, inclusive approach to involve staff at all levels and demonstrate how evidence and theory can be translated into practice. (Publisher abstract)
Not mad not bad
- Authors:
- O'CONNOR Chris, et al
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Mental Health in England
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 27p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This guide was created by a collaborative group of senior nurses undertaking the Accelerated Leadership Programme for Modern Matrons working in Older People’s Services. The title was chosen firstly to attract people’s attention to it but also to highlight that people with a diagnosis of dementia and who present with challenging or difficult behaviour often act in a way that they would not have in the past. More often than not people are unable to prevent developing dementia and it is a condition that can affect any person regardless of education, social class, culture or ethnic background. People with dementia haven’t chosen to have it and often have had a valued and full life. The aim is to guide nursing and care staff in the care of people with dementia and coping with the behaviours that patients can present with in care settings.
How DCM may affect caregiver mappers
- Author:
- NEEL Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 10(4), July 2002, pp.26-28.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Dementia Care Mapping is an increasingly widely used method for evaluating dementia care. This article examines the effect of this tool's impact on nursing staff.
What do we mean by "quality of life" in our care for people with dementia?
- Author:
- SARVIMAKI Anneli
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 7(1), January 1999, pp.35-37.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
"Quality of life" is now widely accepted as the main aim of our care and nursing interventions with people with dementia. Asks what is meant by the concept and discusses the issues.
Living with Alzheimer's
- Author:
- MEREDITH Huw
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 9.12.98, 1998, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Describes the role of Admiral nurses who have mental health skills and explains how they can help carers achieve a reasonable quality of life.
On the scent of a useful therapy
- Authors:
- BURLEIGH Sarah, ARMSTRONG Cheryl
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 5(4), July 1997, pp.21-23.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Aromatherapy has many champions in dementia care but there has been little research to evaluate its effects. Reports on a small pilot study which showed dramatic effects for some individuals.
The dementias: diagnosis, management and research
- Editor:
- WEINER Myron F.
- Publisher:
- American Psychiatric Press
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 514p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Washington, DC
Presents a broad overview of dementia, gives practical suggestions for clinicians, and provides a view of recent research. Places emphasis on understanding patients with dementia and offers practical techniques for management of dementia related behaviour.
Caring for confused people in the general hospital setting
- Author:
- SAUNDERS Pete
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 22.11.95, 1995, pp.27-29.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Highlights the need for the thorough assessment of confused patients and goes on to explore some strategies for communicating and dealing with the confused patient.