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Journal of Applied Gerontology
- Publisher:
- Sage
The Journal of Applied Gerontology provides an international forum for policy and practice that has clear and immediate applicability to the health, care, and quality of life of older persons. Areas covered include: caregiving; exercise; death and dying; physical activity; ethnicity and aging; technology and care; advanced directives; housing; long-term care; mental health; retirement planning; sexuality; and volunteering. Coverage on Social Care Online from this journal is limited primarily to relevant systematic reviews.
Sleep patterns in older people
- Author:
- HUMM Christopher
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 6.9.01, 2001, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Highlights the importance of assessing the sleep needs of older people and the impact this can have on quality of care.
The QALY toolkit
- Authors:
- GUDEX Claire, KIND Paul
- Publisher:
- University of York. Centre for Health Economics
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 42p., tables, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Describes the use of Quality Adjusted Life Years as an evaluative technique for use in assessing the impact of health care, which represent a means of overcoming historical emphasis on survival data as measure of health service benefits.
Joint HIW / CSSIW fundamental review of the national service framework (NSF) for older people in Wales
- Authors:
- HEALTHCARE INSPECTORATE WALES, CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES INSPECTORATE WALES
- Publisher:
- Healthcare Inspectorate Wales; Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 18p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This document sets out the rationale for the planned review of the National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People in Wales, the process undertaken for scoping the review and the initial approach and timescales for delivery. The review will be delivered jointly by the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) and the Care and Social Services Inspectorate for Wales (CSSIW).
Enhanced health in care homes: learning from experiences so far
- Authors:
- BAYLIS Alex, PERKS-BAKER Susie
- Publisher:
- Kings Fund
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 64
- Place of publication:
- London
This report looks at experiences so far in the areas of England working on delivering enhanced health in care homes and identifies learning for organisations implementing and developing enhanced health in care homes. It draws on interviews carried out in 15 local authority areas and a review of published literature about joining up and coordinating care homes and health services. The report looks at the impact that can be achieved through enhancing health in care homes, the way that projects measure their impact, and the extent to which residents are involved in identifying what 'good' coordinated care looks like. It finds that enhanced health in care homes is achievable in any area of England, and that a history of joint working between NHS, care homes and local authorities organisation is not essential. Interviewees' responses described significant benefits from closer working between care homes and health services, however, most areas focused on measurement of benefits through the avoidance of NHS activity and costs. The report highlights the need for better ways of measuring impact, including effects on care quality and quality of life, and the need to involve care home residents in defining what ‘good’ co-ordination of care looks like. It also highlights the importance of skilled leadership, and the use of networks and communities of practice to support leaders at all levels and share learning. The report outlines policy issues that arise from the findings and provides recommendations to help with extending and embedding enhanced health in care homes. (Edited publisher abstract)
Health-related quality of life and activities of daily living in 85-year-olds in Sweden
- Authors:
- ANDERSSON Lena B., MARCUSSON Jan, WRESSLE Ewa
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 22(4), 2014, pp.368-374.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Abstract Few studies have examined health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with respect to daily living and health factors for relatively healthy elderly individuals. To this end, this study examines 85-year-olds' reported HRQoL in relation to social support, perceived health, chronic diseases, healthcare use and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). Data were collected from 360 participants (55% response rate) between March 2007 and March 2008 using a postal questionnaire and a home visit interview. HRQoL was assessed using the EQ-5D-3L. For the items in the EQ-5D-3L, more problems were related to lower HRQoL. Restricted mobility and occurrence of pain/discomfort was common. Lower HRQoL was associated with increased risk for depression, increased use of medication, increased number of chronic diseases and more problems with IADL. Healthcare use and healthcare costs were correlated with lower HRQoL. HRQoL is of importance to healthcare providers and must be considered together with IADL in the elderly population when planning interventions. These should take into account the specific needs and resources of the older individuals. (Publisher abstract)
The mandate: a mandate from the Government to NHS England: April 2014 to March 2015; presented to Parliament pursuant to Section 13A(1) of the National Health Service Act 2006
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 31
- Place of publication:
- London
This Mandate reaffirms the government’s commitment to an NHS that remains available to all, based on clinical need and not ability to pay; and that is able to meet patients’ needs and expectations now and in the future. Specifically, it reflects the priority to transform NHS care provision for older people and those with complex needs. It is structured around five main areas where the government expects NHS England to make improvements: preventing people from dying prematurely; enhancing quality of life for people with long-term conditions; helping people to recover from episodes of ill health or following injury; ensuring that people have a positive experience of care; and treating and caring for people in a safe environment and protecting them from avoidable harm. Further sections of the Mandate cover: freeing the NHS to innovate; the broader role of the NHS in society; finance; and assessing progress and providing stability. (Edited publisher abstract)
“Do I need it? Do I really need it?” Elderly peoples experiences of unmet assistive technology device needs
- Authors:
- GRAMSTAD Astrid, STORLI Sissel Lisa, HAMRAN Torunn
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 8(4), 2013, pp.287-293.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
An unmet need for assistive technology devices (ATD) occurs when a person would benefit from ATD, as assessed by health-care professionals or by the person In question. Unmet ATD needs In the elderly population have been documented, but little is known about the experience of living with such unmet needs. Purpose: To investigate the unmet need experiences of home-dwelling elderly people In Norway who have applied for ATD. Method: Nine elderly people who lived at home and had applied for ATD were interviewed. The interview transcripts were analysed withIn a hermeneutical phenomenological perspective. Results: The unmet ATD need experiences involved enduring a difficult situation by adjusting their expectations and activities, being introduced to ATD as a possible solution to the difficulties and negotiating this potential solution In light of the perceived situation. Conclusion: Observers assessments of unmet ATD needs are not readily experienced as such by the elderly. Adjusting expectations and activities enabled the participants to maintaIn meaningful activities but also made the difficulties less likely to be articulated as unmet needs. When encountering elderly people, health-care professionals must be sensitive to the unarticulated needs and potential difficulties of the elderly In performing everyday activities. (Publisher abstract)
What do we know now that we didn't know a year ago? New intelligence on end of life care in England
- Author:
- NATIONAL END OF LIFE CARE INTELLIGENCE NETWORK
- Publisher:
- National End of Life Care Intelligence Network
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
The report highlights the key findings from research and analysis on end of life care carried out by the National End of Life Care Intelligence Network over the last year. The National End of Life Care Strategy launched in 2008 made clear the need to know more about the care people receive in their last year or months of life. This is the principal aim of the Network and the focus of this summary report. Topics covered include: preferences of place of care and place of death; inpatient hospital care in the last year of life; social care in the last year of life; different disease groups; costs of care; workforce, competencies and training, and quality of care. The report highlights areas where improvements have been made as well as where further action is needed to improve care for people who are dying.
A better life: what older people with high support needs value
- Authors:
- KATZ Jeanne, et al
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Finding the best way to develop and fund support for the increasing numbers of older people in society is a political priority. This report examines what older people with high physical and mental support needs want and value in their lives. It explores the views of older people and the factors that help or hinder them, and proposes a model which demonstrates how their needs could be met. Key findings show that the participants wanted and valued different things in their lives, but all expressed common human needs for social, psychological and physical well-being. People valued their close emotional relationships, though some expressed concerns about ‘imposing’ on family and friends. Having control over their lives was important but meant different things to different people. Adjusting well to change was also central to psychological well-being, and this might require support. Participants faced various challenges and difficulties, some a result of illness, disability and ageing but many because of lack of access to information, money, technology, equipment and transport. A model is presented as a framework for commissioning services, based on outcomes for older people rather than on the input of services.