Lori E. Weeks
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View article: Cultural Adaptations of Evidence-Based Interventions in Dementia Care: A Critical Review of Literature
Cultural Adaptations of Evidence-Based Interventions in Dementia Care: A Critical Review of Literature Open
Cultural adaptation is essential for ensuring that interventions are relevant and effective across diverse sociocultural contexts. However, little is known about how these adaptations are conducted and whether they follow structured, evide…
View article: “THE HOUSING SITUATION IS HARDER FOR NATIVES:” AN ECOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF HOUSING ISSUES FOR OLDER INDIGENOUS ADULTS1
“THE HOUSING SITUATION IS HARDER FOR NATIVES:” AN ECOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF HOUSING ISSUES FOR OLDER INDIGENOUS ADULTS1 Open
The rapidly growing older Indigenous adult population in Canada is creating an increasing need for housing and other services. In this study, we examined the characteristics of older Indigenous adults in Atlantic Canada, their current hous…
View article: POS0381 DEVELOPMENT OF A DISEASE ACTIVITY INDEX FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF VEXAS SYNDROME (VEXAS-DAI)
POS0381 DEVELOPMENT OF A DISEASE ACTIVITY INDEX FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF VEXAS SYNDROME (VEXAS-DAI) Open
View article: POS1124 Development of a Consensus Definition of VEXAS Flare for Use in Clinical Research
POS1124 Development of a Consensus Definition of VEXAS Flare for Use in Clinical Research Open
View article: POS0379 PAXIS: A RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, DOSE FINDING PHASE 2 STUDY (PART 1) FOLLOWED BY AN OPEN-LABEL PERIOD (PART 2) TO ASSESS THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF PACRITINIB IN PATIENTS WITH VEXAS SYNDROME
POS0379 PAXIS: A RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, DOSE FINDING PHASE 2 STUDY (PART 1) FOLLOWED BY AN OPEN-LABEL PERIOD (PART 2) TO ASSESS THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF PACRITINIB IN PATIENTS WITH VEXAS SYNDROME Open
View article: Engaging in Palliative Care Conversations With Healthcare Providers: A Phenomenological Young Adult Cancer Study
Engaging in Palliative Care Conversations With Healthcare Providers: A Phenomenological Young Adult Cancer Study Open
What is it like for young adults living with metastatic/advanced cancers to engage in conversations about palliative care with healthcare providers? Often, young people are not introduced to palliative care. Instead, healthcare providers m…
View article: Caregivers’ Experiences of Nursing Home Restrictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic – CORRIGENDUM
Caregivers’ Experiences of Nursing Home Restrictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic – CORRIGENDUM Open
View article: Passive Remote Monitoring Technologies’ Influence on Home Care Clients’ Ability to Stay Home: Multiprovincial Randomized Controlled Trial
Passive Remote Monitoring Technologies’ Influence on Home Care Clients’ Ability to Stay Home: Multiprovincial Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Researchers in Nova Scotia and Ontario, Canada, implemented a passive remote monitoring (PRM) model of home care unique to their health system contexts. Each PRM model integrated tailored PRM devices (eg, motion sensors, cameras…
View article: Examining Quality of Work Life in Atlantic Canadian Long-Term Care Homes: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Examining Quality of Work Life in Atlantic Canadian Long-Term Care Homes: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Survey Study Open
Background The Canadian long-term care (LTC) workforce cares for increasingly complex residents. With greater care needs come greater demands. Despite this, LTC staffing and resources are largely unchanged and underresearched over the last…
View article: Domestic violence and older women in Latin American countries: a scoping review protocol
Domestic violence and older women in Latin American countries: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction Domestic violence (DV) is a major public health problem for women around the world, and more commonly for women in Latin American countries (LACs). DV poses a threat to women’s health and can have more severe effects in women …
View article: How Advocates Can Support Young Adults Living With Cancer and Their Transition to Palliative Care
How Advocates Can Support Young Adults Living With Cancer and Their Transition to Palliative Care Open
While the cancer advocacy community has been pivotal in progressing oncology care, supporting young adults with advanced cancer transitioning to palliative care continues to be a complex challenge. Palliative care services may not be offer…
View article: The Implementation of the Advocacy Intervention for Midlife and Older Women Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
The Implementation of the Advocacy Intervention for Midlife and Older Women Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Midlife and older women who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) often have less access to supports and services than younger women. There is far less focus on research and supports for midlife and older women compared to …
View article: Adult day programs and their effects on individuals with dementia and their caregivers (ADAPT-DemCare): a realist synthesis to develop program theories on the how and why
Adult day programs and their effects on individuals with dementia and their caregivers (ADAPT-DemCare): a realist synthesis to develop program theories on the how and why Open
View article: Barriers and facilitators to providing rehabilitation for long-term care residents with dementia: a qualitative study
Barriers and facilitators to providing rehabilitation for long-term care residents with dementia: a qualitative study Open
Background Rehabilitation can help long-term care (LTC) residents with dementia maintain their independence. However, many residents do not receive rehabilitation. This study aimed to identify the barriers and facilitators to providing reh…
View article: Barriers and Facilitators to Providing Rehabilitation for Long-Term Care Residents with Dementia: A Qualitative Study
Barriers and Facilitators to Providing Rehabilitation for Long-Term Care Residents with Dementia: A Qualitative Study Open
Background Rehabilitation can help long-term care (LTC) residents with dementia maintain their independence. However, many residents do not receive rehabilitation. This study aimed to identify the barriers and facilitators to providing reh…
View article: Effectiveness of physical rehabilitation for physical functioning and quality of life in long-term care residents with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Effectiveness of physical rehabilitation for physical functioning and quality of life in long-term care residents with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objective: The objective of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of physical rehabilitation vs non-rehabilitation comparators for physical functioning and quality of life in long-term care (LTC) residents with dementia. Introducti…
View article: Role development and utilization of master’s-prepared omani nurses working in clinical settings: A multiple case study
Role development and utilization of master’s-prepared omani nurses working in clinical settings: A multiple case study Open
Background and aim: The roles of master’s-prepared nurses in clinical settings differ by country. Examples include nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse managers, educators, and researchers. Little is known regarding the r…
View article: Piloting a Supplemental Assessment Tool with Younger Residents of Long-Term Care
Piloting a Supplemental Assessment Tool with Younger Residents of Long-Term Care Open
Background Young adults living with disabilities may sometimes end up in long-term care facilities which may not always meet their needs. Our project set out to pilot a supplemental assessment tool, a questionnaire to be used upon admissio…
View article: Family and friend caregiver satisfaction and utility of passive remote monitoring technology utilized by frail home care clients
Family and friend caregiver satisfaction and utility of passive remote monitoring technology utilized by frail home care clients Open
View article: Resident-, family-, and staff-identified goals for rehabilitation of long-term care residents with dementia: a qualitative study
Resident-, family-, and staff-identified goals for rehabilitation of long-term care residents with dementia: a qualitative study Open
Background Long-term care (LTC) residents with dementia can benefit from rehabilitation to improve function and quality of life. However, specific goals for rehabilitation with this population are not always clear. The purpose of this stud…
View article: Key informant perceptions of challenges and facilitators to implementing passive remote monitoring technology for home care clients
Key informant perceptions of challenges and facilitators to implementing passive remote monitoring technology for home care clients Open
Background: Passive remote monitoring technologies (RMT) are an option that could keep frail older adults home longer while reducing care burdens on family/friend caregivers.In contrast to active RMT which requires an individual to engage …
View article: Remodeling the Web: Supporting the Needs of Older Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Contexts
Remodeling the Web: Supporting the Needs of Older Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Contexts Open
Researchers and health care providers know little about older, diverse women who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) within rural contexts and their service and support needs. In addition, rural older women experience significant ge…
View article: A Review of Intimate Partner Violence Interventions Relevant to Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A Review of Intimate Partner Violence Interventions Relevant to Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Women have experienced increased rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) since the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, and at the same time requirements for physical distancing and/or remote delivery of services have created challenges…
View article: Factors Associated with Falls in Canadian Long Term Care Homes: a Retrospective Cohort Study
Factors Associated with Falls in Canadian Long Term Care Homes: a Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background Half of Canadians living in long-term care (LTC) homes will fall each year resulting in consequences to independence, quality of life, and health. The objective in this study was to analyze factors that contribute to, or are pro…
View article: Effectiveness of physical rehabilitation in improving physical functioning and quality of life for long-term-care residents with dementia: a systematic review protocol
Effectiveness of physical rehabilitation in improving physical functioning and quality of life for long-term-care residents with dementia: a systematic review protocol Open
Objective: The objective of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of physical rehabilitation versus non-rehabilitation control in improving physical functioning and quality of life in long-term care residents with dementia. Introduc…
View article: A first voice perspective of people experiencing homelessness on preferences for the end-of-life and end-of-life care during the COVID-19 pandemic
A first voice perspective of people experiencing homelessness on preferences for the end-of-life and end-of-life care during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Objective People experiencing homelessness often encounter progressive illness(es) earlier and are at increased risk of mortality compared to the housed population. There are limited resources available to serve this population at the end-…
View article: Factors Associated With Residents’ Responsive Behaviors Toward Staff in Long-Term Care Homes: A Systematic Review
Factors Associated With Residents’ Responsive Behaviors Toward Staff in Long-Term Care Homes: A Systematic Review Open
Background and Objectives When staff experience responsive behaviors from residents, this can lead to decreased quality of work life and lower quality of care in long-term care homes. We synthesized research on factors associated with resi…
View article: How does passive remote monitoring technology affect perceived outcomes for older adults, their family and friend caregivers, and the healthcare system?
How does passive remote monitoring technology affect perceived outcomes for older adults, their family and friend caregivers, and the healthcare system? Open
Background: Most people who receive home care services also rely extensively on support provided by family and friend caregivers.The utilization of technology such as help from remote monitoring technologies (RMT) that send notifications f…
View article: Transitional care programs for older adults Improving Canada’s core health services
Transitional care programs for older adults Improving Canada’s core health services Open
View article: Factors Influencing Resident Responsive Behaviors Toward Staff in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review
Factors Influencing Resident Responsive Behaviors Toward Staff in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review Open
When staff experience various types of resident responsive behaviors, this can lead to decreased quality of work-life and lower quality of care. We synthesized empirical quantitative and qualitative evidence on factors associated with resi…