This study aimed to examine gabapentin utilization trends among older adults with different cognitive statuses and investigate concurrent medication use of potentially inappropriate medications. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of the present systematic review was to investigate cultural factors associated with burden in unpaid caregivers of older adults. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Older adults are particularly affected by medication-related harm (MRH) during transitions of care. The PRIME study (prospective study to develop a model to stratify the risk of MRH in hospitalized patients) developed and internally validated a risk-prediction tool (RPT) that provides a percentage score of MRH in adults over 65 in the eight-weeks following hospital discharge. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
COVID-19 had a devastating impact on older people living in care homes. This study explored the clinical trajectory and management of COVID-19, as well as recovery of older people following infection during the early stages of the pandemic (May to August 2020). To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Multimorbidity was linked to a higher hospitalization risk, and this risk was not affected by the country’s wealth and patient’s gender. Multimorbidity was also linked to a higher hospital readmission rate in older adults.
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a Frailty Index (FI) calculated by the accumulation of deficits is often used to quantify the extent of frailty in individuals in specific settings. This study aimed to derive a FI that can be applied across three standardised international Residential Assessment Instrument assessments (interRAI), used at different stages of ageing and the corresponding increase in support needs.
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No convincing evidence exists regarding the optimal treatment strategy for those with a limited pre-fracture life expectancy, underpinning the importance of shared decision-making (SDM). This study investigated healthcare providers’ barriers to and facilitators of the implementation of SDM.
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The purpose of this scoping review is to identify and synthesise what is already known about the quality of life of older carers and care-recipients, considered together, which we refer to as ‘dyadic QoL’; both in general, and with regard to the impact of community-based social care. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of carers of people with dementia of South Asian origin, living in the UK. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Unnecessarily prolonged stays in hospitals can have negative impacts on patients and present avoidable costs to health and social care systems. This paper presents the qualitative findings of a multi-methods study of the social care causes of delayed transfers of care (DTOC) for older people in England. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
In this qualitative study, we explored views of social care professionals in England on supporting older carers, as well as the feasibility, potential benefits and challenges of applying a dyadic outcomes approach into policy and practice. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
While certain drug-use indicators are known to be associated with clinical outcomes, the relationship is unclear for some highly-prevalent conditions in in patients ≥65 years of age. We examine correlations between three drug-use indicators and post-discharge healthcare services use by older patients according to the presence of dementia, advanced age, and frailty. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The majority of people with dementia (PwD) live in the community. Compared to institutionalised PwD, their access to formalised music therapy is limited. Initial works suggest that non-therapist-led music-based interventions (MBIs) may be an accessible and effective alternative. To read the full article, choose “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The purpose of this study was to examine the literature surrounding dementia in the aging correctional population and assess the role of cognitive screening related to dementia detection within corrections. To read the full article, choose “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Policy guidance promotes supporting people to live in their own homes for as long as possible with support from homecare services. We aimed to examine risk and safety issues for people with dementia and their homecare workers and risk mitigation practices adopted by homecare workers to address identified risks. To read the full article, choose “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study investigates under what conditions older spouses receive personal care from their spouse. To read the full article, choose “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This qualitative study was designed to understand the impact of social distancing measures on people with dementia and carers living in the community in England and Wales during a period of social restrictions before the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out. To read the full article, choose “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Online support interventions for carers of people with dementia can be a useful resource to further support carers. We know from the pandemic that remote support is not the same as face-to-face support, but for those who do have internet access, it can offer easy logistical access to support, as opposed to having to travel somewhere and finding care for their relative with dementia. However, what about those without internet access or limited digital skills? That’s why support for carers cannot solely depend on online formats, but it can provide a great add-on to other forms of caregiver support.
This systematic review aims to study and synthesise the best available evidence on the potential factors related to the willingness of older people to engage with long-term care services. To read the full article, choose “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Assistive telecare systems (ATSs) have great potential to be beneficial for informal carers (ICs) providing long-term care to older people (OP). However, little is known about ATS acceptance among ICs. This scoping study aims to investigate various factors that influence the ICs' acceptance of ATSs over time in the pre- and post-implementation phases. To read the full article, choose “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.