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Exploring the health needs of aging LGBT adults in the Cape Fear Region of North Carolina
- Authors:
- ROWAN Noell L., BEYER Kelsey
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 60(6-7), 2017, pp.569-586.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study explored issues of culturally sensitive healthcare practice and needs among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender ageing adults in coastal North Carolina. Survey data results indicated the largest problem was a history of verbally harassment and need for culturally sensitive healthcare. In conclusion, culturally sensitive interventions are needed to address the health disparities and unique needs of LGBT ageing adults. Cultural sensitivity training for service providers is suggested as a vital step in addressing health disparities of ageing LGBT adults. Implications for research include further exploration of health related needs of these often hidden and underserved population groups. (Publisher abstract)
Painful journeys: why getting to hospital appointments is a major issue for older people
- Author:
- AGE UK
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- London
This report identifies three key problems that older people and their families can experience when trying to get to routine hospital appointments: long and uncomfortable public transport journeys; variable quality of patient transport services; and extra costs to older people and their families. These difficulties can result in extra costs to the NHS due to missed appointments, possible relapses, and treatment at a point of crisis rather than preventative care. The report draws on the results of a survey of 1,342 people aged 65 or over and uses individual case examples to illustrate the problems experienced. The report calls for the government to conduct a review of transport services to ensure every hospital journey for an older person: is comfortable, affordable, minimises stress and anxiety, and gets them to and from hospital in good time, without long waits. (Edited publisher abstract)
A survey of older peoples’ attitudes towards advance care planning
- Authors:
- MUSA Irfana, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Age and Ageing, 44(3), 2015, pp.371-376.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Background: Advance care planning (ACP) is a process to establish an individual's preference for care in the future; few UK studies have been conducted to ascertain public attitudes towards ACP. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the attitudes of older people in East Midlands through the development and administration of a survey. Design: The survey questionnaire was developed on the basis of a literature review, exploratory focus groups with older adults and expert advisor input. The final questions were then re-tested with lay volunteers. Setting: Thirteen general practices were enrolled to send out surveys to potential participants aged 65 or older. There were no additional inclusion or exclusion criteria for participants. Methods: Simple descriptive statistics were used to describe the responses and regression analyses were used to evaluate which items predicted responses to key outcomes. Results: Of the 5,375 (34%) community-dwelling older peoples, 1,823 returned questionnaires. Seventeen per cent of respondents had prepared an ACP document; of whom, 4% had completed an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (ADRT). Five per cent of respondents stated that they had been offered an opportunity to talk about ACP. Predictors of completing an ACP document included: being offered the opportunity to discuss ACP, older age, better physical function and male gender. Levels of trust were higher for families than for professionals. One-third of the respondents would be interested in talking about ACP if sessions were available. Conclusion: Although a third of the respondents were in favour of discussing ACP if the opportunity was available with their GP, only a relative minority (17%) had actively engaged. Preferences were for informal discussions with family rather than professionals. (Edited publisher abstract)
Dignity in care survey in North Wales
- Author:
- MORGAN Gareth
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 16(4), 2012, pp.175-179.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper describes the findings of a survey conducted in North Wales looking at the perceptions of older people on dignity in care issues in the services they received. The North Wales Dignity in Care Forum carried out the survey, driven by the question: What one change today could make a difference to you tomorrow? National Health Service and local authority organisations were involved and 499 responses were received. Thematic analysis of the responses revealed a number of key issues. The top three concerns were keeping independence, individual respect and personal care. There were some difference in the responses from the NHS and the local authority participants. In particular, the wide range of issues raised by the NHS group made these responses difficult to interpret. The authors highlight the limitations of this rapid study, including; absence of demographic data and an open sampling frame. However they believe the results show that there is value in using rapid and inexpensive methods to collect information from older people accessing services.
Fees paid to GPs for services provided to residents of care accommodations for older people 2000-1
- Author:
- ASSOCIATION OF CHARITY OFFICERS
- Publisher:
- Association of Charity Officers
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 43p.
Report of a survey of charitable bodies running residential, nursing and housing services for older people on their experiences of paying for care from general practitioners. Aims to identify how many GPs were charging retainer payments, how much they charged and what additional services they were providing. Argues that these fees are not always clearly justified and may be associated with less efficient care.
Survey of health board provision for dementia
- Author:
- JACQUES Alan
- Publisher:
- University of Stirling. School of Human Sciences. Department of Applied Social S
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 155p.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
Results of a survey which aimed to gain as much information as possible on health service policy and provision for dementia in the Health Board areas of Scotland; to compare these policies and provisions with reference to norms and population ratios in order to postulate the optimum balance of services, staffing and style of working; to monitor progress on the SHARPEN recommendations; and to provide a baseline for future surveys.
Going home from hospital: a study for Borders Health Board; stage 1 interviews in depth
- Author:
- SCOTTISH HEALTH FEEDBACK
- Publisher:
- Scottish Health Feedback
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Welfare provision for the elderly: social and demographic background; a review. (NOT TO BE PHOTOCOPIED)
- Authors:
- SINCLAIR Ian, WILLIAMS Jenny
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Social Work
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 139p., tables, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Chapter 1 - Demography, health and personal resources; Chapter 2 - Old people: coping and quality of life; Chapter 3 - Carers : their contribution and quality of life; Chapter 4 - In conclusion.
Day services for elderly people in the Medway health districts
- Author:
- PAHL Jan
- Publisher:
- University of Kent. Health Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 81p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
Survey of day services.
Systems research: 4,000 voices. Findings from a survey with people aged 65 years and older conducted on behalf of CQC
- Authors:
- LAMBERT Claire, et al
- Publisher:
- Ipsos MORI
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 52
- Place of publication:
- London
This report presents the findings from a survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The survey was undertaken via telephone with 4,013 people aged 65 and over living in England in May and June 2022 who have used health and social care services in the last six months. In addition to demographics, the questionnaire covered use of health and social care services, experience when accessing these, waiting lists for health services or a care assessment, as well as social networks. Overall, people aged 65 and over who have used health and social care services in the last six months tend to describe the care and support they have received as good and feel they have received the care and support they thought they needed, at least to some extent. Although positive at an overall level, the findings highlight that there are risks to health inequalities. some groups of people consistently report poorer experiences of care and support than others (for example of being listened to or treated fairly): women, disabled people and those with multiple long-term conditions, people living in more deprived areas, people in social grades D and E, and people with caring responsibilities. Overall, people aged 65 and over who have used health or social care services in the last six months find it easy to get help from a close family member or friends / neighbours if it is needed, demonstrating strong social networks. However, those most likely to need help (for example, due to old age, a disability, being on a waiting list) find it comparatively harder to get help from family, friends and neighbours when they need it. Those who are currently waiting, either for health services or for a care assessment, are consistently more negative about health and social care services, in relation to access, the quality of care and the coordination of care. Significant minorities do not currently feel well supported, and/or find that their ability to carry out day-to-day activities is getting worse in comparison with when they were first referred to health services or requested a care assessment (Edited publisher abstract)