Monitoring of wheelchair use in long-term memory care units.

Long-Term Care as a Global Challenge: The Role of the World Health Organization.

Coping strategies, psychological resilience, and professional commitment among nurse-aide students in Taiwan: A cross-sectional study.

Bioethics Peer Review: A Structured Evaluation Framework for Long-Term Care Environments.

Implementing Non-Pharmacological interventions for dementia in long-term care: A scoping review.

Growing demand for Long-Term Care (LTC) services highlights the need to address systemic issues within an ethnically and culturally diverse healthcare workforce. To address such challenges in a healthcare setting, an Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) program was developed. This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of the EDI program in a rural LTC facility in Nova Scotia, Canada, using the Donabedian framework. This mixed-methods study involved ninety-two LTC staff members. Participants completed a survey to assess the program relative to the Donabedian framework: Structure (resources and policies), Process (training and implementation), and Outcomes (staff satisfaction, knowledge and participation in EDI activities). Interviews (n = 4) were conducted to further explore their experiences and perceptions of the program. Descriptive and analytical analysis was employed for the survey data, while qualitative data was explored via reflexive thematic analysis. Participants reported moderate understanding and satisfaction with the program. Responses differed significantly in terms of satisfaction levels based on reported income and religious affiliation. Convergence between qualitative and quantitative data indicated the effectiveness of material facilitation, but staff availability was a limiting factor. Staff were satisfied with the EDI program; however, the results reiterate the need for sustained efforts in rural communities. Improved resources and targeted education for rural healthcare facilities are crucial, and it is essential to consider intersectionality when promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Association between integrative novel home-based long-term care service, hospitalization, and challenging behaviors in dementia: A secondary analysis of nationwide cross-sectional study.

Infections in long-term care: Challenges in an ageing Europe.

Repositioning of residents often require forward bending awkward postures, which can lead to low back pain. As a result, interventions that provide training in ergonomic principles are crucial to minimize work-related strain on the lower back. This RCT investigated the effects of tailored ergonomics training on nurses' movement behavior, upper body flexion, lateral flexion and rotation during repositioning. n = 35 nurses participated (intervention group: n = 15, control group: n = 20). Data were collected at baseline and at ten weeks (movement observation sheet, 3D motion capturing (Xsens)). The analysis included one-way and repeated measures ANOVA, and statistical parametric mapping with Hotellings T2 test. The intervention group showed improved feet position during turning and lowering the person, and reduced upper body angles in flexion, and rotation. No significant differences in upper body posture were observed over time during the repositioning task. These findings are crucial for developing recommendations that help ensure ergonomics training remains within safe limits.

Principles of trauma-informed care evident in person centered care for persons living with dementia in low resource settings.

Central Nervous System Medication Use Among Older Adults in Korean Long-Term Care Facilities: A Multilevel Analysis.

Art therapy for older adults in long-term care: A quasi-experimental study on cognitive enhancement

A stretchable continuous glucose monitor for skin-conformable wound management.

Facility-specific epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 clusters across SARS-CoV-2 variant waves in South Korea.

Multi-dimensional social frailty index for predicting disability and mortality in community-dwelling older adults: JAGES cohort.

A multidimensional approach to sialorrhea management in elderly patients: Insights from the theory of unpleasant symptoms.

Parents of children with rare diseases (RDs) face significant burdens, including economic, psychosocial, and physical challenges, and long-term care issues decrease the overall quality of life for the family. Assessing the validity and reliability of the Parental Needs Scale for Rare Diseases (PNS-RD) for the Turkish population is a critical step in developing support systems for parents of children with rare diseases. We planned this research to evaluate the validity and reliability of the PNS-RD in Turkish society. This study was undertaken with 264 parents оf rare disease children. All data were collected using a socio-demographic characteristics information form and the PNS-RD scale. Explanatory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were used to assess our scale's validity. Then, Cronbach's α value and Pearson correlation analyses were selected to examine the item-total score correlations. The scale's explained variance rate was 76.10%. In our study, all fitness markers overwrote the hallmark of 0.90 when the factor loadings exceeded the threshold of 0.30. Besides, the Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) was under 0.080 and had a good statistical fit. The instrument showed internal consistency in our study, and the scale's sub-dimensions also exhibited high reliability. With all our results, the PNS-RD is a valid and reliable scale for Turkish society's assessment of parents' needs. Its use in clinical and research settings will help pediatric nurses better understand families' unmet needs and guide support programs. This study on the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of PNS-RD aims to address the gap in understanding the needs of parents with children with rare diseases. Introducing this scale into Turkish literature will establish a foundation for future research. This scale, which identifies parents' needs, will assist in developing intervention programs to meet those needs moving forward.

Examination of the construct validity of the Geriatric Depression Scale in older persons living in long-term care institutions.

Transcultural adaptation of a French version the quality of life in late-stage dementia (QUALID) scale for older adults with severe cognitive impairment: A preliminary study and research perspectives.

An Online Training Program to Reduce Antipsychotic Medication Use in Nursing Homes: The CARES Method.