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Tag Archives: Meaningful Relationships
Some Speculated / Potential Benefits of COVID-19 (JGCR / BBC Radio 4’s Rethink / BGS)
Summary The following article, unusually and perhaps controversially, attempts an initial assessment of certain perceived potential beneficial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Text Link Reference Tripathy, S. Kar, SK. Roy, D. [et al]. (2020). Community perception of the environmental … Continue reading
Posted in For Researchers (mostly), International, Mental Health, Quick Insights, Statistics, Universal Interest
Tagged Age-Attuned Acute Care, Air Pollution, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Bhubaneswar; India), Alternative Viewpoints, Bangladesh, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 4: Rethink Series, Belonging, Belongingness and Meaningful Social Relationships, Beneficial Effects of COVID-19 for Elderly Population, Beneficial Effects of COVID-19 for General Population, British Geriatrics Society (BGS), Capturing Beneficial Innovations from COVID-19. British Geriatrics Society (BGS), Cognitive Flexibility, Coping and Adjustment, Coping Strategies, Coronavirus Crisis: Latent Opportunities for Societal Change, Creativity, Department of Microbiology: MKCG Medical College (Berhampur; Odisha India), Department of Psychiatry: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Department of Psychiatry: Enam Medical College and Hospital (Dhaka; Bangladesh), Department of Psychiatry: King George's Medical University (Lucknow; India), Digitally-Enabled Care, Emotional Regulation, Enam Medical College and Hospital (Dhaka; Bangladesh), Health Foundation, Health Inequalities, Hope, Hospital at Home, Incomes and Poverty, India, KGMU College of Nursing: King George's Medical University (Lucknow; India), King George's Medical University (Lucknow; India), Lessons in Resilience: Learning From Older People, Meaningful Relationships, Mental Wellbeing in Old Age Population Largely Unaltered by COVID-19 Lockdown, MKCG Medical College (Odisha; India), Multi-Agency Support for Care Homes, Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Noise Pollution, Non-Materialist Viewpoints, Older Adults and Mental Health Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown, Openness (Personality Trait)), Opinion Polls, Ozone Layer, Possible Beneficial Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown, Possible Beneficial Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic: Environmental Pollution (Air Noise and Water), Possible Beneficial Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic: Improved / Reduced Traffic, Possible Beneficial Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic: Improved Health Aspects (Health Awareness / Personal Hygiene / Sanitation / Health Infrastructure), Possible Beneficial Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic: Improved Psycho-Social Wellbeing (Creativity / Spirituality / Interpersonal Relationships / Family Harmony), Possible Beneficial Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic: Improved Self-Regulation (Reduced Non-Essential Travel / Shopping / Materialist Consumption), Possible Beneficial Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic: Improved Sharing of Household Responsibilities, Possible Beneficial Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic: Reduced Crime Rates, Possible Beneficial Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic: Reduced Substance Abuse, Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG), Proactive Anticipatory Care, Proactive Anticipatory Care for Frailty, Proactive Anticipatory Care for Older People, Psychological Adaptation to COVID-19 Pandemic, Resilience, Rethink Project: BBC Radio 4, Social and Environmental Impact of COVID-19, Spirituality, Traffic Injuries, Virtual Clinics, Water Pollution, We Are Covert [Animation]
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Recommendations For Cognitively Stimulating Activities to Promote Lasting Brain Health (BBC News / GCBH)
Summary The Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) has released a report which summarises evidence-based recommendations for the public on adopting cognitively stimulating activities which may help to minimise cognitive decline. Brain training games appear to provide few of the … Continue reading
Posted in Age UK, BBC News, Charitable Bodies, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, Universal Interest
Tagged 2017 AARP Cognitive Activity and Brain Health Survey, Activities and Hobbies, Ageing Population, American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), Art Projects, BBC Health News, Bilingual Advantage, Bilingual Switching, Bilingualism, Bilingualism and Later-Life Cognition, Brain Jog (Brain Training), Brain Training, Brain Training Games, Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Decline Studies, Cognitive Impairment (Potential Risk and Protective Factors), Cognitive Impairment (Potential Risk Factors), Cognitive Interventions, Cognitive Reserve, Cognitive Reserve Hypothesis, Cognitive Stimulation, Cognitive Stimulation and Hobbies, Cognitive Stimulation and Lifestyle, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, Cognitive Training, Cognitively Stimulating Activities, Concentrated Attention, Cooking, Creating Dementia Friendly Environments, Creative Writing, Cumulative Benefit of Reducing Risk Factors, Dementia Prevention, Dementia Risk Factors, Dementia Risk Reduction Among People in Midlife, Dementia Risk Reduction and Prevention, Developing New Skills and Interests, Engage Your Brain: GCBH Recommendations on Cognitively Stimulating Activities, Formal Education and Complex Work (Cognitive Reserve), Gardening, Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH), Healthy Ageing, Healthy Behaviours, Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Living, Hobbies and Interests, James Goodwin: Age UK, Learning New Technologies, Lifelong Bilingualism, Lifelong Learning, Meaningful Activity, Meaningful Activity and Occupation, Meaningful Activity in the Community, Meaningful Occupation, Meaningful Relationships, Mentally Challenging Occupations, Modifiable Risk Factors, Neuroprotective Lifestyles, Participation in Social Activities, Photography Classes, Prevention, Prevention Agenda, Researching Family Tree, Risk Factors, Scouting Principles: Lifelong Learning, Skills and Hobbies, Slowing of Cognitive Decline, Social Activities, Social Epidemiology, Social Isolation, Tai Chi, United States, USA, Using Two Languages, Volunteering
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Qualitative Research Into Spiritual Care for Persons With Dementia in Nursing Homes (BMC Nursing)
Summary Nurses’ and care workers’ experiences in the provision of spiritual care for people with dementia living in Norwegian nursing homes were explored, based on interviews following a phenomenological-hermeneutic approach to analysis. Participants were unsure about spiritual care in many … Continue reading
Posted in Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), International, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Personalisation, Quick Insights, Universal Interest
Tagged Being Present, BMC Nursing, Care and Compassion, Care and Support for People With Dementia in Care Homes, Care Approaches to Spirituality and Dementia, Care Homes. Nursing Homes, Care Integration, Care Workers, Care Workers' Experiences, Centre for Psychology and Religion: Innlandet Hospital Trust, Centre of Caring Research - Southern Norway: Telemark University College, Compassion in Care, Compassionate Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Department of Nursing Science: University of Oslo, Department of Nursing: Hedmark University College, Dignity and Spiritual Care, Education and Staff Training, Encouraging Independence and Social Interaction, Evidence Uncertainties, Experiences, Faculty of Health and Social Studies: Telemark University College, Faculty of Public Health: Hedmark University College, Hedmark University College, Hermeneutic Approaches, Hermeneutics, Innlandet Hospital Trust (Ottestad; Norway), Institute of Health and Society: University of Oslo, Institute of Health Sciences: Telemark University College, Institute of Nurse Education (Nesna Norway), Intuition, Meaning in Life, Meaningful Activity, Meaningful Relationships, Norway, Nursing Homes, Oslo School of Theology, Patient and Carer Experiences, Phenomenological Research, Physical Touch, Psychosocial and Spiritual Needs, Qualitative Research, Quality Statement 1: Participation in Meaningful Activity, Religion, Religiosity, Respect for Religious or Cultural Backgrounds, Responsiveness, Responsiveness and Intuition, Sensitivity in Communication, Spiritual Care for Persons With Dementia in Nursing Homes, Spiritual Care in Nursing, Spiritual Needs, Spiritual Needs of People With Dementia, Spirituality, Telemark University College, Togetherness, Uncertainty, University of Oslo, Workforce Competencies, Workforce Development
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Exploring Applications of the Appreciative Inquiry Methodology (JCN / Open Nursing Journal / BMC Nursing / Dementia)
Summary Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a qualitative research methodology which has roots in action research, organisational learning and organisational culture change. Articles have been published recently which incorporate appreciative inquiry in their approach to various healthcare topics of interest. Exploring … Continue reading
Posted in Acute Hospitals, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), International, Management of Condition, Models of Dementia Care, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Personalisation, Quick Insights, Standards, UK, Universal Interest
Tagged Ablett Unit: Glan Clywd Hospital, Acute Care, Acute Hospital Care, Appreciative Action and Reflection, Appreciative Inquiry (AI), Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, BMC Nursing, Bournemouth, Bournemouth University, Care and Compassion, Care to Talk (Appreciative Inquiry Model), Care Triad: Patient-Staff-Family/Carer, Carer Experience, Compassion, Compassionate Care, Dementia Care in Acute Settings, Dementia Care in Hospitals, Dementia Care Thematic Analysis, Dementia Experiences, Dementia in the Acute Hospital, Department of Nursing: University of Malta, Department of Pathology: University of Malta, Dignity, Dignity and Respect, Dignity and Wellbeing, Dignity in Dementia, Dorset, Employee Experience, End-User Experience, Experiences, Faculty of Health Sciences: University of Malta, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery: University of Malta, Faculty of Social Sciences: University of Stirling, Glan Clywd Hospital: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Hermeneutic Approaches, Hermeneutics, Holistic Quality Improvement, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Improving Patient Experience, Journal of Clinical Nursing, Learning to Speak Up, Malta, Meaningful Activity, Meaningful Activity and Occupation, Meaningful Relationships, Nursing Homes, Older Persons Mental Health Services: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Open Nursing Journal, Participatory and Appreciative Action, Participatory Appreciative Action Reflection (PAAR), Patient Advocacy, Patient Advocates, Patient Experience, Patient-Staff-Family Carer Triad, Positive Care Experiences, Qualitative Research, Quality Improvement, Quality Improvement Approaches, Reflective Practice, Salford Institute for Dementia (University of Salford), School of Health and Medical Sciences: Örebro University Örebro University (Sweden), School of Health and Social Care: Bournemouth University, School of Nursing: Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Service User Experience, Taith Ltd, Triadic Relationship of Care, University of Malta, University of Salford
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