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Residential homes: quality of life and quality of service
- Authors:
- WATKINS Tim, PEARSON Nich
- Publisher:
- Welsh Consumer Council
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 112p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Report summarising the main conclusions of research carried out by the Welsh Consumer Council into the quality of life of older people living in residential homes.
Physical activity interventions to improve the quality of life of older adults living in residential care facilities: a systematic review
- Authors:
- BALDELLI Giulia, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Geriatric Nursing, 42(4), 2021, pp.806-815.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Purpose: Pursuing active aging and maintaining the quality of life (QoL) is essential, particularly in older people living in residential care facilities (RCFs). We evaluated physical activity (PA) as an intervention to improve the QoL in this population, trying to hypothesize future perspectives in this field. Methods: A systematic search was performed on Pubmed. Only randomized control trials or quasi-experimental control group trials were considered. Results: Results showed that a high-frequency PA can be effective in older people, allowing them to improve their functional mobility, autonomy, anxiety level, balance, and social interactions. Moreover, a moderate-intensity PA showed the most interesting results, improving all the QoL-related aspects considered. Conclusion: Results highlight the beneficial effects of multidisciplinary intervention strategies in increasing QoL and QoL-related aspects of RCFs older residents, contemplating PA as the main instrument. However, structured PA is necessary to fully understand which protocol could be the most effective. (Edited publisher abstract)
Creative homes: how the arts can contribute to quality of life in residential care
- Authors:
- CUTLER David, KELLY Des, SILVER Sylvie
- Publisher:
- Baring Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- London
This good practice guide celebrates existing good practice in the use of the arts in residential care and demonstrates the value of art to improving the quality of life for people in care settings. The introduction to the report makes the case for the arts in care homes and how this is integral to the definition of excellence in social care. Next a chapter on the current place of arts in NCF homes describes a survey undertaken at the beginning of 2011. The heart of the report is a series of five good practice case studies from care homes providers and five examples from arts organisations. The report concludes with a series of observations, based on the survey, case studies and other material, on the ingredients for offering exciting art in any care home. The central message is that the arts are for everyone. They delight, inspire and have many health and community benefits for residents, families and friends, and care staff. The report ends with a series of appendices offering practical tips, a directory of resources and sources of further information. (Edited publisher abstract)
Measurement features of a long-term care quality of life (LTC-QoL) assessment scale
- Author:
- McDONALD Tracey
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Care Services Management, 7(3), 2013, pp.76-86.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The issue of life quality for older people admitted for long-term care is of concern to those keen to provide services that support an acceptable quality of life. This study investigates measurement characteristics of the long-term care quality of life (LTC-QoL) assessment scale developed to address a gap in quality in life assessment in such contexts, i.e. an easy to use single scale generating summary information on the life quality experienced by all older adults in care, indicating aspects requiring attention from direct care personnel and providing management information on individual and care unit outcomes in supporting residents' experiences of life quality. Analysis of repeated LTC-QoL data for 62 long-term residents in an Australian aged care facility establishes the instrument as having good reliability and validity. Exploratory factor analysis of nine items revealed high internal consistency, good test–retest reliability, and validity across age, gender, and cognitive capacity of participants. Findings establish that the LTC-QoL has adequate reliability and dimensionality. Content validity and management utility were verified by experts using and refining the scale over 7 years in long-term care contexts, resulting in an easy to use and reliable assessment tool for long-term care recipients. (Publisher abstract)
Institutionalisation and subjective wellbeing for old-age individuals: is life really miserable in care homes?
- Authors:
- BÖCKERMAN Petri, JOHANSSON Edvard, SAARNI Samuli I.
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 32(7), October 2012, pp.1176-1192.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
As the Finish population ages at a greater rate than other European countries, the demand for long-term care will inevitably increase. This study examined whether there were systematic differences in the quality of life, depending on whether an individual is institutionalised or not, holding health status and income level constant. Data were drawn from a nationally representative data set, the Health 2000 in Finland, containing information on 8,028 people. When controlling for health and functional status, demographics and income level, it was found that individuals who were living in old-age homes reported significantly higher levels of subjective well-being than those who were living at home. The authors concluded that there were individuals living at home who are so frail that they should be living in an institution, but because of the queues for that particular mode of living, they were living at home with a decreased quality of life as a consequence.
My Home Life DVD site
- Publisher:
- My Home Life
The My Home Life initiative aims to improve the quality of life of those living, visiting and working in care homes for older people. This site contains a series of films developed to promote discussion and improve practice. The films cover the topics of: maintaining identity, creating community, involving residents in decision making, managing the transition of moving into a care home, improving health and healthcare, support good end of life care, keeping workforce fit for purpose, and creating a positive culture. Each film is split into two parts: a case study and a question about the film answered by a series of experts. A forum is available to allow those viewing the film to add their own comments on issues raised by the films. Worksheets designed to be used with the films to help guide discussion are also available to download.
Residential care for adults
- Author:
- PEACE Sheila
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 9, April 2000, pp.36-38.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
The research reviewed in this article considers contrasting approaches to residential care, and the different lifestyles the residents may experience as a result.
Favourite things
- Author:
- CARROLL Nicola
- Journal article citation:
- Care Weekly, 25.11.93, 1993, p.12.
Care homes are increasingly recognising that it is not just having their own space which is important to residents but also being able to bring their own favourite furniture with them to their rooms.
When time waits for no resident
- Author:
- SIDDIQUI Salma
- Journal article citation:
- Care Weekly, 20.8.92, 1992, p.11.
Results of a study of how far care practices in particular physical care and staff outcomes influence resident quality of life and autonomy.
High quality long-term care for elderly people: guidelines and audit measures
- Authors:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS, BRITISH GERIATRICS SOCIETY
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Physicians
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 48p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report from a workshop. Considers some of the fundamental issues that determine the quality of long-term care and provides guidelines for good practice. Describes the Royal College of Physicians Care Package, a set of questions for care audits.