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An empirical examination of the characteristics, consequences, and causes of elder abuse in nursing homes
- Authors:
- PAYNE Brian K., CIKOVIC Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 7(4), 1995, pp.61-74.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Examines the characteristics, consequences, and potential causes of patient abuse in US nursing homes. Using standard thematic content analysis, incidents of abuse reported to Medicaid Fraud Control Units throughout the nation were reviewed. Results suggest that the presence of a witness, gender of the offender in relation to the victim, and job-related factors have important implications in the prevention of nursing home patient abuse.
Designing with care
- Author:
- DUNLOP Alan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 3(5), September 1995, pp.18-21.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The physical environment is a crucial factor in both well-being and level of functioning of people with dementia. Outlines some design principles, firmly established by research, that contribute to a helpful environment.
Physical morbidity in a group of patients referred to a psychogeriatric unit: a 6-month prospective study
- Authors:
- PERRY David, MILNER Eric, KRISHNAN V.H.R.
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 10(2), February 1995, pp.151-154.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
In a 6-month prospective study of all admissions to an old age psychiatric unit, 34 per cent were found to have significant physical illnesses at the time of admission. Sixty-two per cent of the conditions were detected by a combination of clinical methods and simple tests alone. There was no significant difference in terms of age, sex, marital status or a past history of psychiatric treatment between those who were initially diagnosed as physically ill and those who were physically well at the time of admission. Higher levels of morbidity were found in those with an organic psychiatric diagnosis compared to those with a functional psychiatric diagnosis, although this did not reach a statistically significant level. Suggests that simple tests can be carried out by the community by family doctors.
Community care in Hampshire: market conditions in residential care and nursing homes
- Authors:
- FERGUSON Bob, comp
- Publisher:
- Hampshire Care Association
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 37p.
- Place of publication:
- Eastleigh
Survey report concentrating on residential and nursing home care for older people.
Inspection of social services department arrangements for the discharge of older people from hospital to residential or nursing home care: Isle of Wight; December 1994 - January 1995
- Authors:
- OWENS Christine, HORNE David, LANCE John
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate. South and Wes
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 38p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
What is the difference between the nursing home care and residential care?
- Author:
- McDONALD Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Elders the Journal of Care and Practice, 4(4), December 1995, pp.53-58.
There is now an increasing overlap in the characteristics and needs of the different populations in long-term hospital care, in nursing home care and in residential care. With the reduction of long stay hospital care there is increasing pressure to discharge patients either into nursing homes or residential care. The article seeks to distinguish between the care provided in nursing homes and in residential homes for older people.
Faith, home and charity
- Author:
- WHITE Dorothy
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 26.10.95, 1995, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Suggests ways that all involved can cope when a relative enters a residential home.
Home base
- Author:
- CURTICE Lisa
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 12.10.95, 1995, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
One of Scotland's first schemes to offer physically frail elderly people the choice of being cared for in their home rather than in a long stay bed or nursing home is under way in Ayrshire and Arran. Intensive domiciliary care is offered in order to sustain people in their own homes as long as it is viable.
Elderly mentally ill people and quality of life: who wants activities?
- Author:
- GREEN Sharon
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58(9), September 1995, pp.377-382.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Purposeful activity, accepted as an important constituent of quality living by many people, has not been well researched in relation to elderly mentally ill people. In a 43-bed nursing home in the north west of England, a small study explored initial patient, relative and staff reactions to a newly introduced part-time activity programme. The results highlighted the importance of a flexible programme of activities, coordinated by an appointed person and providing mental stimulation for the residents. The willingness of staff to become further involved as the programme expands suggests that additional staff training and specific time allocation would be needed.
Last word
- Author:
- THOMPSON Audrey
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.9.95, 1995, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on an quirk in the law which means people with dementia may be forced into a nursing home against their wishes.