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View article: Factors associated with eye examination within the past year among older home care clients: A cross-sectional register study
Factors associated with eye examination within the past year among older home care clients: A cross-sectional register study Open
SIGNIFICANCE: International guidelines recommend that older adults undergo eye examinations every 1 to 2 years. Eye examinations can identify vision issues at an early stage, enabling timely intervention to prevent or manage impaired visio…
View article: Capabilities, opportunities and motivations in implementing guideline-oriented biopsychosocial low back pain management: perceptions of occupational healthcare professionals after an educational intervention
Capabilities, opportunities and motivations in implementing guideline-oriented biopsychosocial low back pain management: perceptions of occupational healthcare professionals after an educational intervention Open
Background We explored Finnish occupational healthcare professionals’ (HCP) perceptions of biopsychosocial (BPS) low back pain (LBP) management after an educational intervention. Methods We conducted twelve group interviews of 51 physician…
View article: Effects of reablement on home-dwelling older adults’ physical functioning: A follow-up study in primary healthcare
Effects of reablement on home-dwelling older adults’ physical functioning: A follow-up study in primary healthcare Open
Background: Reablement at home takes place in health and social care services globally to support older adults in achieving independent and meaningful daily living and reducing the need for long-term care. However, research into reablement…
View article: Changes in Home Care Clients’ Sensory Impairment Status and Its Association With Functioning Over 18 Months: A Longitudinal Register-Based Study
Changes in Home Care Clients’ Sensory Impairment Status and Its Association With Functioning Over 18 Months: A Longitudinal Register-Based Study Open
We investigated the changes in home care clients’ vision and hearing over 18 months and examined the role of sensory impairments in maintaining their functioning. We used data from the Finnish Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) database …
View article: Developing a Digital Gaming Intervention with Yetitablet® to Improve Older People’s Functioning and Activity in Long-Term-Care – a Feasibility Study
Developing a Digital Gaming Intervention with Yetitablet® to Improve Older People’s Functioning and Activity in Long-Term-Care – a Feasibility Study Open
Long-term care (LTC) residents often have many health problems and functional limitations, and their sedentary behavior is common. Playing digital games is one way to improve the well-being, functioning, and activity of older people. The p…
View article: Factors Affecting Marginalized Older Peoples’ Digital Exclusion Evaluated by Gerontological Social Work Professionals
Factors Affecting Marginalized Older Peoples’ Digital Exclusion Evaluated by Gerontological Social Work Professionals Open
Digitalization is one of today’s megatrends, and the increased development and use of various digital services emphasize the importance of sufficient guidance, support, and digital skills. The purpose of this study was to describe factors …
View article: The relationship between sensory impairment and home care client's received care time—A cross‐sectional study
The relationship between sensory impairment and home care client's received care time—A cross‐sectional study Open
Aim The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between sensory impairment and home care client's received care time. Design A cross‐sectional multi‐source study. Methods Data from a self‐reported staff survey on care time alloca…
View article: Utilizing activity sensors to identify the behavioural activity patterns of elderly home care clients
Utilizing activity sensors to identify the behavioural activity patterns of elderly home care clients Open
Motion sensors are relatively cheap, unobtrusive and reliable way to identify and detect changes in the behavioural activity patterns of elderly home care clients.Implications for rehabilitationMotion sensors are cheap, user-friendly and h…
View article: The impact of a training intervention on nursing care for people with dementia in long-term care: A quasi-experimental study
The impact of a training intervention on nursing care for people with dementia in long-term care: A quasi-experimental study Open
Various dementia training interventions have been developed for nursing staff, but there is inconclusive evidence on their effectiveness and which elements are key to positive outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate how nurses asse…
View article: Competencies relevant for gerontological nursing: Focus-group interviews with professionals in the nursing of older people
Competencies relevant for gerontological nursing: Focus-group interviews with professionals in the nursing of older people Open
Older people are present in a variety of nursing settings and have distinct care needs. Evidence about the competencies required is crucial when developing the profession. The aim of the study was to describe competence areas relevant in g…
View article: Nursing students' competence profiles in gerontological nursing—A cross‐sectional study
Nursing students' competence profiles in gerontological nursing—A cross‐sectional study Open
Aim The study aimed to describe and explain the self‐assessed gerontological nursing competence levels of Finnish nursing students and factors relating to it. Design A cross‐sectional study design, reported by The Strengthening the Reporti…
View article: Challenging situations and competence of nursing staff in nursing homes for older people with dementia
Challenging situations and competence of nursing staff in nursing homes for older people with dementia Open
Background Dementia causes behavioural changes in people that often lead to earlier placement in a nursing home. Staff can find these behavioural changes challenging and require specific competencies to support and care of people living wi…
View article: Maternity ward staff perceptions of exclusive breastfeeding in Finnish maternity hospitals: A cross-sectional study
Maternity ward staff perceptions of exclusive breastfeeding in Finnish maternity hospitals: A cross-sectional study Open
Finnish maternity hospitals could improve exclusive breastfeeding rates by focusing attention and resources on breastfeeding counselling and evidence-based maternity care practices related to immediate care after birth, promoting vaginal d…
View article: Safety checks, monitoring and documentation in medication process in long-term elderly care–Nurses' subjective perceptions
Safety checks, monitoring and documentation in medication process in long-term elderly care–Nurses' subjective perceptions Open
Objective: Elderly people often use several medicines, which increases risks for side effects and adverse effects. Moreover, most reported adverse events in healthcare are associated with medication. The aim was to describe nursing staffs’…
View article: Implementation of Step 7 of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in Finland: Rooming-in according to mothers and maternity-ward staff
Implementation of Step 7 of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in Finland: Rooming-in according to mothers and maternity-ward staff Open
Rooming-in should be used more with infants born by caesarean section and primiparous mothers. The need for supplementation clearly increased when roomingin was not employed. The presented information could be crucial for effectively alloc…
View article: Mental Well-Being of Older People in Finland during the First Year in Senior Housing and Its Association with Physical Performance
Mental Well-Being of Older People in Finland during the First Year in Senior Housing and Its Association with Physical Performance Open
Growing numbers of older people relocate to senior housing, when their physical or mental performance declines. The relocation is known to be one of the most stressful events in the life of older people and affect their mental and physical…
View article: Social Environment of Older People during the First Year in Senior Housing and Its Association with Physical Performance
Social Environment of Older People during the First Year in Senior Housing and Its Association with Physical Performance Open
Increasing numbers of older people relocate into senior housing when their physical performance declines. The change in social environment is known to affect their wellbeing, providing both challenges and opportunities, but more informatio…
View article: Life-Based Design of Digital Services Supporting the Sense of Security for Home-Dwelling People Living With Memory Disorder
Life-Based Design of Digital Services Supporting the Sense of Security for Home-Dwelling People Living With Memory Disorder Open
Memory disorder impairs people’s independent functioning in daily life and thus threatens their safe living at home. Living at home safely requires the diversification of in-home services and forms of assistance for those living with memor…