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Acquiescence in needs assessment studies of the elderly
- Authors:
- CALSYN Robert J., ROADES Laurie, CALSYN Dylan S.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 32(2), 1992, pp.246-252.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Reports on a study demonstrating that acquiescence response (i.e. the tendency to question positively regardless of context) can lead to inflamed estimates of needs assessment.
Vulnerable older people and action research: a consultant's tale
- Author:
- SLATER Phil
- Journal article citation:
- Care the Journal of Practice and Development, 7(2), May 1999, pp.27-37.
- Publisher:
- Pepar
The present article reports on a major piece of practitioner research into the needs of, and effective ways of working with, 'vulnerable' older people. The account is constructed from the particular vantage point of an external consultant to the project in question. In this way, the article attempts simultaneously to publicise the achievements of a particular piece of practitioner research, and to thematise the potential value of independent consultancy to such a project.
Framework for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of data on the ageing of people with disabilities
- Author:
- McLELLAN D.L
- Publisher:
- Council of Europe
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 68p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Strasbourg
Use of the Distress Thermometer for the Elderly in the identification of distress and need in nursing and care homes
- Authors:
- DILWORTH Jennifer A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 15(6), August 2011, pp.756-764.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The Distress Thermometer for the Elderly (DTE), designed to identify and address distress and need in older people within care home settings, is a modification of the original Distress Thermometer which was developed to assess psychological distress in cancer settings. The DTE consists of a rating to indicate level of distress, a problem list to identify common problems, a selection of 4 priority concerns, and development of an action plan to meet each priority concern. This cross-sectional research study aimed to evaluate the usability and usefulness of the DTE. Staff in 12 nursing homes and one care home in England completed the DTE and a measure of depression with a total of 66 older residents, and quantitative methods were used to investigate the relationship between the DTE rating, depression scores, and problems or needs selected on the DTE. A table showing items and domains in the DTE problem checklist is included. The DTE was found to be feasible for completion by residents with assistance from staff, and the level of distress on the DTE was significantly related to depression, number of problems and practical/physical problems. The authors conclude that the DTE has promising potential for use to identify distress and day-to-day problems in care home residents and to enable residents to record their perceived needs as part of care planning and a person-centred approach.
What does it mean to listen to people with dementia?
- Authors:
- REID D., RYAN T., ENDERBY P.
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 16(3), May 2001, pp.377-392.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
A total of 19 people with dementia were interviewed as part of a study into unmet respite care need amongst caregivers and day-care attenders in Sheffield. Some important contextual debates associated with conducting social research with people with dementia are considered. These include informed consent, competency, and how the interests of caregivers and people with dementia are bound together. Day-care attenders spoke about 'being here' in a number of ways. These include their initial experiences, their sources of satisfaction and their sense of being in families. Theses substantive findings and the associated methodological insights suggest day-care attenders have important things to say as service-users if appropriate strategies for listening are employed. Service providers can collaborate imaginatively with day-care attenders to actively explore how care might be shaped by the experiences of persons with dementia.
Development and validation of the needs inventory for caregivers of the hospitalised elderly
- Authors:
- CUMINGS Sherry M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Research on Social Work Practice, 8(1), January 1998, pp.120-132.
- Publisher:
- Sage
As the population continues to age, more families are faced with caring for ageing family members and the concurrent increase in stress and needs brought about by hospitalisation of the ageing family member. This article reports on the development of an instrument to measure the perceived needs of caregivers of hospitalised geriatric patients, the Needs Inventory of Caregivers of Hospitalised Elders (NICHE). Concludes by discussing possible applications for social work practice.
A meeting of minds: allowing older people with dementia to share their thoughts and experiences about health and social care, using counselling skills
- Author:
- MILLS Marie
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 21(2), 2003, pp.33-42.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Explores the use of counselling skills in researching the views and experiences of people with dementia and suggests that good qualitative researchers are likely to possess many of these skills. Discusses the importance of the relationship between the researcher and participant, with the recommendation that the researcher requires support and supervision when researching sensitive topics with vulnerable people over time. Suggests that group work with people who have mild to moderate dementia may be a useful way to ask about health and social care needs.