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View article: Assessing the impact of day programs on individuals living with dementia and their family/friend caregivers (AIDA-DemCare): protocol of a prospective cohort study combined with a qualitative evaluation
Assessing the impact of day programs on individuals living with dementia and their family/friend caregivers (AIDA-DemCare): protocol of a prospective cohort study combined with a qualitative evaluation Open
ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06496945.
View article: Exploring Oral Care in Long‐Term Care Homes: An Institutional Ethnography
Exploring Oral Care in Long‐Term Care Homes: An Institutional Ethnography Open
Aims Oral health of long‐term care (LTC) residents remains a concern despite many years of evidence‐based interventions. This study aimed to explore the social organization of care contributing to poor oral health of residents in LTC homes…
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: Development and evaluation of the Feasible and Sustainable Culture Change Model—an online training program designed to increase the provision of person‐centred care practice in residential care homes
Development and evaluation of the Feasible and Sustainable Culture Change Model—an online training program designed to increase the provision of person‐centred care practice in residential care homes Open
Background and Objectives Interventions aimed at increasing the provision of relational and person‐centred care in residential care homes (RCHs) that do not address contextual and system issues most often fail. Promoting positive change in…
View article: Examining dual roles in long-term-care homes in rural Alberta: a qualitative study
Examining dual roles in long-term-care homes in rural Alberta: a qualitative study Open
There is a need for more nuanced conversations around the implications of dual roles. Policies and care approaches need to emphasize and support the use of good judgment and the responsible navigation of dual roles, rather than taking eith…
View article: Stakeholder engagement for successful practice change in long‐term care: Evaluating the Feasible and Sustainable Culture Change Initiative (FASCCI) model
Stakeholder engagement for successful practice change in long‐term care: Evaluating the Feasible and Sustainable Culture Change Initiative (FASCCI) model Open
Background and Objectives Interventions aimed at increasing the provision of relational and person‐centred care in long‐term care (LTC) homes that do not address contextual and system issues most often fail. Promoting positive change in LT…
View article: SUccessful Caregiver Communication and Everyday Situation Support in dementia care (SUCCESS): Using technology to support caregivers
SUccessful Caregiver Communication and Everyday Situation Support in dementia care (SUCCESS): Using technology to support caregivers Open
Background Caregivers of people with dementia (PwD) are diverse—they live in urban and rural locations, have varying educational backgrounds, different access to resources, different relationships to the care recipient, etc. However, one c…
View article: Strategies to facilitate shared decision‐making in long‐term care
Strategies to facilitate shared decision‐making in long‐term care Open
Aim The aim of this study was to explore shared decision‐making among residents, their families and staff to determine relevant strategies to support shared decision‐making in long‐term care (LTC). Background Meaningful engagement of long‐…
View article: Staff Engagement for Practice Change in Long-Term Care: Evaluating the Feasible and Sustainable Culture Change Initiative (FASCCI) Model
Staff Engagement for Practice Change in Long-Term Care: Evaluating the Feasible and Sustainable Culture Change Initiative (FASCCI) Model Open
Context: Interventions aimed at increasing the provision of person-centred care in long-term care (LTC) homes, that do not address contextual and system issues, most often fail. Promoting positive change in LTC homes requi…
View article: Reporting health research translation and impact in the curriculum vitae: a survey
Reporting health research translation and impact in the curriculum vitae: a survey Open
View article: Creating Cultures of Care: Exploring the Social Organization of Care Delivery in Long-Term Care Homes
Creating Cultures of Care: Exploring the Social Organization of Care Delivery in Long-Term Care Homes Open
Context: As a result of changing demographics, the number of older adults living in long-term care homes (LTCHs) is expected to rise dramatically. Thus, there is a pressing need for better understanding of how the social o…
View article: Long-Term Care in Rural Alberta: Exploring Autonomy and Capacity for Action
Long-Term Care in Rural Alberta: Exploring Autonomy and Capacity for Action Open
Context: Since the 1990s, Alberta, Canada has seen considerable restructuring to health and long-term care (LTC) services. Most LTC research is conducted in urban centres. As a result, little is known about the effects tha…
View article: Mitigating Moral Distress in Dementia Care: Implications for Leaders in the Residential Care Sector
Mitigating Moral Distress in Dementia Care: Implications for Leaders in the Residential Care Sector Open
In 2012, the World Health Organization estimated that the number of people living with dementia worldwide was approximately 35.6 million; they projected a doubling of this number by 2030, and tripling by 2050. Although the majority of peop…
View article: Nonpharmacological Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: What Works, in What Circumstances, and Why?
Nonpharmacological Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: What Works, in What Circumstances, and Why? Open
Objective Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) refer to the often distressing, noncognitive symptoms of dementia. BPSD appear in up to 90% of persons with dementia and can cause serious complications. Reducing the use o…
View article: PROMISES AND PERILS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ASSIGNMENT IN RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
PROMISES AND PERILS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ASSIGNMENT IN RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES Open
Purpose: Permanent resident assignment (PRA) is the practice of assigning resident care aides (RCAs) to care for the same residents every shift they work. It has been touted as “the magic bullet” of culture change in residential care facil…
View article: Practice Change Interventions in Long-Term Care Facilities: What Works, and Why?
Practice Change Interventions in Long-Term Care Facilities: What Works, and Why? Open
RÉSUMÉ Au cours des trois dernières décennies, il y a eu une augmentation notable dans les études de pratique concernant changements dans les interventions en soins de longue durée (SLD). Cette critique, basé sur une approche réaliste modi…