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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Tom Borza, Geir Selbaek, Bjorn Lichtwarck, Jurate Saltyte Benth, Sverre Bergh
Summary: The study found that depressive symptoms in newly admitted nursing home residents displayed a nonlinear trend, with most residents exhibiting persistent mild or moderate symptoms. Factors such as more severe dementia, lower levels of functioning, poor physical health, severe pain, antidepressant use, and younger age at admission were associated with higher CSDD scores.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Barbara Resnick, Kimberly Van Haitsma, Ann Kolanowski, Elizabeth Galik, Marie Boltz, Jeanette Ellis, Liza Behrens, Karen Eshraghi
Summary: The study aimed to explore the invariance of depression measures in community-based older adults and examine the psychometric properties and evidence of invariance between racial groups based on the Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia. The findings suggest the need to add additional items reflecting depressive symptoms and caution against potential bias in identifying depression symptoms among White and Black residents when using this measurement tool.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Kjersti Marie Blytt, Elisabeth Flo-Groeneboom, Ane Erdal, Bjorn Bjorvatn, Bettina S. Husebo
Summary: This study investigated the correlation between pain, depression, and sleep in nursing home patients with dementia. The results showed that pain was associated with better sleep quality, while more severe dementia and depression were associated with poorer sleep outcomes. Controlling for medication use did not affect the results obtained in the study.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Antoinette B. Coe, Ana Montoya, Chiang-Hua Chang, Pil S. Park, Julie P. W. Bynum, Theresa I. Shireman, Tingting Zhang, Ellen M. McCreedy, Lauren B. Gerlach
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nursing home care and led to increased depression symptoms and CNS-active medication use among long-stay NH residents with dementia. Regular assessment of depression symptoms and appropriate medication use are necessary during periods of increased isolation.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rachel E. Brimelow, Karthick Thangavelu, Romana Beattie, Nadeeka N. Dissanayaka
Summary: Using fully immersive virtual reality (VR) in multiple sessions can reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPS) in aged care residents, including depression, anxiety, and agitated behaviors, leading to reduced depressive symptoms and apathy, and inducing a positive emotional response.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Eirin Kolberg, Gunnhild Johnsen Hjetland, Eirunn Thun, Stale Pallesen, Inger Hilde Nordhus, Bettina S. Husebo, Elisabeth Flo-Groeneboom
Summary: The study showed that bright light treatment can reduce affective symptoms in nursing home patients with dementia, with significant effects observed after 16 weeks of use.
Article
Nursing
Angela M. H. J. Mengelers, Vincent R. A. Moermans, Michel H. C. Bleijlevens, Hilde Verbeek, Elizabeth Capezuti, Frans Tan, Koen Milisen, Jan P. H. Hamers
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the demand, use, and associated factors of involuntary treatment in people with dementia (PwD) receiving professional home care in the Netherlands and Belgium. The findings revealed that more than half of the PwD living at home received involuntary treatment, including nonconsensual care, psychotropic medication, and physical restraints. The use of involuntary treatment was influenced by living status, ADL dependency, cognitive ability, caregiver burden, and the country where home care was received. The study highlights the need for further research on variations in prevalence and the prevention of involuntary treatment in dementia.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2022)
Review
Neurosciences
Yi Qu, Lin Zhuang, Huiying Zhang, Chang Liu, Xiaonan Wang
Summary: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effect of light therapy on depression associated with dementia. The results showed that light therapy can improve depressive symptoms in dementia patients, especially when the light intensity is below 1000 lux and the intervention lasts for 8 to 12 weeks.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Terry E. Goldberg, Jongwoo Choi, Seonjoo Lee, Barry Gurland, Davangere P. Devanand
Summary: Social and emotional isolation, as well as restriction of physical and instrumental activities, were found to be associated with cognitive decline and incident dementia in a longitudinal study. Notably, restriction had a more significant impact on memory decline, indicating potential warning signs of future cognitive deterioration and dementia.
INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Corinna Vossius, Sverre Bergh, Geir Selbaek, Jurate Saltyte Benth, Janne Myhre, Eivind Aakhus, Bjorn Lichtwarck
Summary: This study explores the impact of different subtypes of dementia on the mortality rate of nursing home residents. The findings suggest that there is no difference in mortality rate among the subtypes of dementia, except for individuals with unspecified dementia or without dementia who have a higher mortality rate. Nursing home residents are typically in the final stage of their lives, requiring palliative care and medical follow-up. Identifying the subtype of dementia may help caregivers better understand and address neuropsychiatric symptoms and customize medical treatment.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Xin-Hui Wang, Yu Zhou, Qing Wang, Xuan Yan, Yan-Hong Huang
Summary: This retrospective study aimed to explore the effects of goal-oriented nursing intervention (GONI) on postpartum depression (PPD). The study found that patients who received GONI and exercise had more effective outcomes in terms of depression severity, remission rate, and response rate compared to those who only exercised, and no adverse events were reported.
Article
Nursing
Annemiek Bielderman, Aniek Nieuwenhuis, Theo J. G. M. Hazelhof, Betsie G. I. van Gaal, Lisette Schoonhoven, Reinier P. Akkermans, Anouk Spijker, Raymond T. C. M. Koopmans, Debby L. Gerritsen
Summary: This study evaluated the short-term and long-term effects of the TENSE training program on nursing staff in dementia special care units. The program did not show significant effects on stress, work contentment, or stress reactions at work. Further focus on practicing new skills may be needed in future studies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Yun-Jung Choi, Youn-Joo Um
Summary: This study examined the effects of simulation-based learning on home-visit nursing for older people with dementia. The results demonstrated that simulation-based learning can improve nursing students' communication skills, self-efficacy, and critical thinking propensity. There were positive relationships between communication skills and self-efficacy, communication skills and critical thinking propensity, and self-efficacy and critical thinking propensity.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Anna Louisa Hoffmann, Johannes Michael Bergmann, Rene Mueller-Widmer, Rebecca Palm
Summary: The study protocol aims to develop a typology of care units in German nursing homes and investigate the relationship between different types of care units and dementia-specific interventions. A nationwide sample of 160 German nursing homes will be surveyed to gather data on contextual characteristics and analyze relationships between variables, with the goal of improving future studies on interventions in nursing homes.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lara Pivodic, Annelien Wendrich-van Dael, Joni Gilissen, Stefanie De Buyser, Luc Deliens, Chris Gastmans, Robert Vander Stichele, Lieve van den Block
Summary: The ACP+ intervention improved the self-efficacy of nursing home care staff concerning advance care planning, but did not significantly improve their knowledge.
PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
(2022)