Comparison of Two Cognitive Training Programs With Effects on Functional Activities and Quality of Life
<p>The aim of the current study was to compare the effectiveness of two types of cognitive training in 60 older adults with mild cognitive impairment by assessing the impact on functional activities, quality of life (QOL), and various cognitive functions. The primary outcomes were functional activity level and QOL. The secondary outcome was cognitive examination. Group assignment was random. Group A (<i>n</i> = 30) underwent CogniPlus, a computer-based, cognitive training. Group B (<i>n</i> = 30) underwent classical group-based cognitive training. Both programs comprised two 30-minute sessions...
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - July 27, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Geocoding to Manage Missing Data in a Secondary Analysis of Community-Dwelling, Low-Income Older Adults
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Managing missing data in a secondary analysis is daunting, particularly if the data of interest were not included in the parent study design. The current study describes the use of geocoding to replace missing data from a parent study for a secondary analysis of socioeconomic and neighborhood characteristics in community-dwelling older adults who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Geocoding was used to link participants' addresses to data from the American Community Survey to replace missing income and neighborhood data. After geocoding, data completeness was 100% for neighborhood poverty and educatio...
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - July 27, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
A Capabilities Approach to Environmental Impact on Nursing Home Resident Quality of Life
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Nursing homes are the major provider of intermediate and long-term care outside of the hospital setting to individuals whose capacity for self-care is limited due to physical or cognitive impairments. Yet, despite their need for assistance, residents of nursing homes want to control their lives, set their routines, and do enjoyable things. The extent to which residents can maintain autonomy and dignity is important. The current study suggests an environmental gerontological framework, rooted in a capabilities approach, that can be used to consider environmental impact on quality of life in nursing homes. Using a ...
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - July 27, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Comorbid Nighttime Agitation, Sleep Disturbance, and Restless Legs Syndrome: What Next?
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Source: Research in gerontological nursing - July 27, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Geocoding to Manage Missing Data in a Secondary Analysis of Community-Dwelling, Low-Income Older Adults
Approximately 40% of psychosocial studies report missing data, which is a conservative estimate, with most studies either not adequately discussing or providing information regarding missing data ( Bodner, 2006 ). Generalization of participant characteristics is challenging if data are missing from studies —particularly socioeconomic data, which can reveal many details about the health of the population of interest ( Fuller-Thomson, Nuru-Jeter, Minkler,& Guralnik, 2009 ; Schulz et al., 2012 ; Szanton et al., 2015 ). Two key factors (i.e., income and neighborhood poverty) are considered to (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - July 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kathy
Wright
,
PhD, RN, CNS Source Type: research
A Capabilities Approach to Environmental Impact on Nursing Home Resident Quality of Life
Nursing homes are the major provider of intermediate and long-term care outside the hospital setting for individuals whose physical or cognitive impairments limit their capacity for self-care ( Kane& Kane, 1995 ). Nursing home residents need assistance with activities of daily living as well as medical care; they are no longer able to maintain their quality of life within the community. Nevertheless, control over daily decision making remains an important aspect of residents' quality of life; self-empowerment within the home's environment remains important despite the need for assistance (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - July 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Whitney
Thurman
,
MSN, RN Source Type: research
Comorbid Nighttime Agitation, Sleep Disturbance, and Restless Legs Syndrome: What Next?
In 2016, President Obama launched the Precision Medicine Initiative with a $215 million investment for research on treatments that take into account distinct differences in individual's genes, environments, and lifestyles ( The White House Office of the Press Secretary, 2015 ). Most health care interventions are designed for the “usual” case or patient without considering that individual differences in patients may influence treatment needs. Nursing research has been ahead of the curve in designing and researching many interventions that are tailored to match select (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - July 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kathy C.
Richards
,
PhD, RN, FAAN Source Type: research
Geocoding to Manage Missing Data in a Secondary Analysis of Community-Dwelling, Low-Income Older Adults
Approximately 40% of psychosocial studies report missing data, which is a conservative estimate, with most studies either not adequately discussing or providing information regarding missing data ( Bodner, 2006 ). Generalization of participant characteristics is challenging if data are missing from studies —particularly socioeconomic data, which can reveal many details about the health of the population of interest ( Fuller-Thomson, Nuru-Jeter, Minkler,& Guralnik, 2009 ; Schulz et al., 2012 ; Szanton et al., 2015 ). Two key factors (i.e., income and neighborhood poverty) are considered to (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - July 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kathy
Wright
,
PhD, RN, CNS Source Type: research
A Capabilities Approach to Environmental Impact on Nursing Home Resident Quality of Life
Nursing homes are the major provider of intermediate and long-term care outside the hospital setting for individuals whose physical or cognitive impairments limit their capacity for self-care ( Kane& Kane, 1995 ). Nursing home residents need assistance with activities of daily living as well as medical care; they are no longer able to maintain their quality of life within the community. Nevertheless, control over daily decision making remains an important aspect of residents' quality of life; self-empowerment within the home's environment remains important despite the need for assistance (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - July 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Whitney
Thurman
,
MSN, RN Source Type: research
Comorbid Nighttime Agitation, Sleep Disturbance, and Restless Legs Syndrome: What Next?
In 2016, President Obama launched the Precision Medicine Initiative with a $215 million investment for research on treatments that take into account distinct differences in individual's genes, environments, and lifestyles ( The White House Office of the Press Secretary, 2015 ). Most health care interventions are designed for the “usual” case or patient without considering that individual differences in patients may influence treatment needs. Nursing research has been ahead of the curve in designing and researching many interventions that are tailored to match select (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - July 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kathy C.
Richards
,
PhD, RN, FAAN Source Type: research
Nonpharmacological Treatments for Post-Stroke Depression: An Integrative Review of the Literature
<p>Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and the number one cause of long-term disability. Seventy-five percent of annual stroke victims are older than 65. Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a common consequence of stroke, with the estimated prevalence ranging from 25% to 79%. Although several studies have investigated the impact of pharmacological interventions on PSD, there is a significant gap in knowledge regarding the efficacy of nonpharmacological measures for treatment of PSD. The purpose of the current integrative literature review was to synthesize the state of knowledge on selected nonpharmacological trea...
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - June 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Comparison of Two Cognitive Training Programs With Effects on Functional Activities and Quality of Life
<p>The aim of the current study was to compare the effectiveness of two types of cognitive training in 60 older adults with mild cognitive impairment by assessing the impact on functional activities, quality of life (QOL), and various cognitive functions. The primary outcomes were functional activity level and QOL. The secondary outcome was cognitive examination. Group assignment was random. Group A (<i>n</i> = 30) underwent CogniPlus, a computer-based, cognitive training. Group B (<i>n</i> = 30) underwent classical group-based cognitive training. Both programs comprised two 30-minute sessions...
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - June 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Nonpharmacological Treatments for Post-Stroke Depression: An Integrative Review of the Literature
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and greatest cause of disability worldwide (Mozaffarian et al., 2016). With advancements in stroke treatments, coupled with the overall aging of the U.S. population, there are increasing numbers of stroke survivors living with the effects of stroke. These trends have led to more stroke survivors being discharged to home settings who are in need of rehabilitation and interventions to cope with the physical and emotional impact of stroke. Depression is a common consequence of stroke that causes increased morbidity and mortality (Williams, 2005). (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - May 30, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Niloufar Niakosari Hadidi, PhD, APRN, CNS-BC, FAHA Source Type: research
Comparison of Two Cognitive Training Programs With Effects on Functional Activities and Quality of Life
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) describes a mild decline in one or more cognitive domains and is often associated with age. Cognition is considered to be worse than expected for age; however, basic activities of daily living (ADLs) remain unaffected (Albert et al., 2011). Prevalence estimates of MCI range from 16% to 20% for the majority of reviewed studies (Roberts& Knopman, 2013). Individuals with MCI often have difficulty remembering new information and maintaining their attention, or they may take longer than their healthy counterparts to perform more cognitively demanding, (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - May 30, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Magdal éna Hagovská, PhD Source Type: research
Nonpharmacological Treatments for Post-Stroke Depression: An Integrative Review of the Literature
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and greatest cause of disability worldwide (Mozaffarian et al., 2016). With advancements in stroke treatments, coupled with the overall aging of the U.S. population, there are increasing numbers of stroke survivors living with the effects of stroke. These trends have led to more stroke survivors being discharged to home settings who are in need of rehabilitation and interventions to cope with the physical and emotional impact of stroke. Depression is a common consequence of stroke that causes increased morbidity and mortality (Williams, 2005). (Source: Research in gerontological nursing)
Source: Research in gerontological nursing - May 30, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Niloufar Niakosari Hadidi, PhD, APRN, CNS-BC, FAHA Source Type: research
