Effect of Stimulative and Sedative Music Videos on Depressive Symptoms and Physiological Relaxation in Older Adults: A Pilot Study
<p>Music has been found to improve depressive symptoms and relaxation. However, few studies related to this issue have been conducted using music videos (MVs). The aim was to compare the effects of stimulative and sedative MVs on depressive symptoms and physiological relaxation (i.e., electromyography, heart rate variability, and skin conductance) in older adults with depressive symptoms. Using a 2-week crossover design, interventions alternated between watching a stimulative and sedative MV and vice versa. Each intervention lasted for 30 minutes on 1 day during the first week, and was then alternated to another inte...
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - April 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Handling Those Pesky Statistical Outliers
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Source: Research in gerontological nursing - April 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Falls and Fall Prevention in Older Adults With Early-Stage Dementia: An Integrative Review
<p>Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early-stage dementia have an increased risk of falling, with risks to their health and quality of life. The purpose of the current integrative review was to evaluate evidence on fall risk and fall prevention in this population. Studies were included if they examined falls or fall risk factors in older adults with MCI or early-stage dementia, or reported interventions in this population; 40 studies met criteria. Evidence supports the increased risk of falls in individuals even in the early stages of dementia or MCI, and changes in gait, balance, and fear of fall...
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - April 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Modes of Decision Making Used by Nursing Home Residents and Their Families When Confronted With Potential Hospital Readmission
<p>The purpose of the current study was to characterize the decision-making processes used by nursing home (NH) residents and their families when confronted with an acute change in condition and the choice of transfer to the hospital or treatment in the NH. Using cognitive task analysis, 96 residents and 75 family members from 19 NHs were asked how they would make this choice. Fifty-one residents (53%) and 61 family members (81%) used a deliberative mode characterized by seeking information and weighing risks and benefits. Ten residents (10%) and five family members (7%) used a predominantly emotion-based mode charac...
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - April 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Predicting Off-Label Antipsychotic Medication Use in a Randomly Selected Nursing Home Sample Based on Resident and Facility Characteristics
<p>Reducing off-label antipsychotic medication use for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in nursing home residents has been a centerpiece of government regulation, but without insight into utilization differences based on resident and facility characteristics. To examine whether resident and facility characteristics can predict off-label antipsychotic medication treatment for BPSD, residents prescribed antipsychotic medication (<i>N</i> = 216) from 17 Maryland nursing facilities were randomly selected. Based on physician diagnoses, 59.7% of participants were taking off-label antipsy...
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - April 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
How Do We Promote Health?: From the Words of African American Older Adults With Dementia and Their Family Members
<p>As population diversity increases, understanding what health promotion means to ethnically diverse older adults and their family members aids in the design of health programming. This understanding is particularly relevant for the African American population who experience a high prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The purpose of the current study was to describe family members' definition of health, health promotion activities (HPAs), barriers to HPAs, and the perceived effectiveness of HPAs for African American older adults with ADRD. A qualitative descriptive design was used to colle...
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - April 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Identifying Critical Factors in Determining Discharge Readiness from Skilled Home Health: An Interprofessional Perspective
<p>A lack of readiness for discharge from skilled home health can result in adverse events among older adults. The purpose of the current study was to explore interprofessional home health clinician perceptions of the factors they consider important to determine readiness for discharge among skilled home health recipients. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted using four focus groups among 32 interprofessional clinicians from one large skilled home health agency and two telephone interviews with home visiting physicians. A semi-structured interview guide was followed. Qualitative content analysis was used for...
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - April 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Top 10 List for Building Team Science
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Source: Research in gerontological nursing - April 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Effects of Support Groups for Individuals with Early-Stage Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment: An Integrative Review
<p>Support groups have demonstrated promising outcomes for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early-stage dementia (ESD) in previous literature reviews. However, evidence has not been updated since 2007. The current review aimed to update current evidence on the use and effects of support groups for individuals with MCI and ESD and their care partners. A literature search was conducted in seven databases and 18 eligible research articles were retrieved. Support groups showed positive impacts on participant acceptance of cognitive impairment; performance and satisfaction of meaningful activity; resil...
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - April 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Hospital Palliative Care Teams and Post-Acute Care in Nursing Facilities: An Integrative Review
<p>Although palliative care consultation teams are common in U.S. hospitals, follow up and outcomes of consultations for frail older adults discharged to nursing facilities are unclear. To summarize and critique research on the care of patients discharged to nursing facilities following a hospital-based palliative care consult, a systematic search of PubMed, CINAHL, Ageline, and PsycINFO was conducted in February 2016. Data from the articles (<i>N</i> = 12) were abstracted and analyzed. The results of 12 articles reflecting research conducted in five countries are presented in narrative form. Two studies ...
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - April 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Muscle Mechanography: A Novel Method to Measure Muscle Function in Older Adults
<p>Muscle function decline is a commonly observed process that occurs with aging. Low muscle function, an essential component of sarcopenia, is associated with negative outcomes, including falls, fractures, and dependency. Although many tools have been developed and are used to assess muscle function in older adults, most have important limitations. Muscle mechanography is a novel method that can quantitatively assess muscle function by performing movements such as heel raises, chair rises, or jumps on a ground reaction force plate. It can also assess balance by measuring sway of the center of pressure. Muscle mechan...
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2015 –2016 Reviewers
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Response to the Commentary: Nonpharmacological Strategies for Patients With Early-Stage Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment: A 10-Year Update
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Source: Research in gerontological nursing - April 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Nonpharmacological Strategies for Patients With Early-Stage Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment: A 10-Year Update
<p>As the incidence and prevalence of early-stage Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment increases worldwide, gerontological researchers continue to examine the efficacy and effectiveness of strategies to help patients and caregivers live with the disease. Although pharmacological treatments remain the focus of much of the research, nonpharmacological strategies and approaches to care continue to gain ground as effective means of improving the health-related quality of life for this patient population. The current commentary summarizes the state of the science based on a series of integrative and systemati...
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10-Year Milestone for Research in Gerontological Nursing: Trends Affecting Scientific Publishing
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