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Oncology
Kevin B. Wright, Carma L. Bylund, Taylor S. Vasquez, M. Devyn Mullis, Maria Sae-Hau, Elisa S. Weiss, Diliara Bagautdinova, Carla L. Fisher
Summary: Adult children in midlife often become caregivers for their aging parents after a blood cancer diagnosis. Navigating this role reversal is challenging, as they have multiple roles and face unpredictable challenges. Enhancing family communication through open and frequent communication, as well as utilizing technology, can help provide support. Interventions focusing on fostering openness and support can benefit caregivers and their diagnosed parents.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mariam Kirvalidze, Giorgi Beridze, Anders Wimo, Lucas Morin, Amaia Calderon-Larranaga
Summary: This study aimed to identify which subgroups of older informal caregivers experience the greatest subjective burden and incur a faster decline in objective health status. The results showed that having a dual role, caring for a spouse, living in the same household as the care receiver, and spending more hours on caregiving were associated with more limitations and burden. In addition, having a dual role and caring for a spouse were associated with a faster decline in health status. Being female and having a poor social network were also associated with an exacerbation of the health decline. Therefore, policymakers and future researchers should consider the heterogeneity among caregivers and the contextual factors when investigating the health impact of informal caregiving.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tea Lallukka, Eero Lahelma, Olli Pietilainen, Susan Kuivalainen, Mikko Laaksonen, Ossi Rahkonen, Jouni Lahti
Summary: This study aimed to understand the occupational class inequalities in physical functioning and how these inequalities change after retirement. The study found that physical functioning declines after retirement and class inequalities gradually emerge. Physical work and body mass index slightly attenuate these inequalities after adjustment.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Gerontology
Jessica Finlay, Ashly C. Westrick, Viveka Guzman, Gabriella Meltzer
Summary: This literature review examines the relationship between neighborhood environments and later-life health and wellbeing. The findings suggest that factors such as population density, walkability, access to services, neighborhood quality, and parks are significantly associated with later-life health outcomes. This interdisciplinary and international research area has important implications for community interventions and clinical care.
JOURNAL OF AGING AND HEALTH
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Francesca B. Falzarano, Verena Cimarolli, Karen L. Siedlecki
Summary: This study aims to investigate family caregivers' perceptions of communication with paid caregivers and its impact on long-term care resident outcomes, comparing results across care settings. The findings suggest that better communication is associated with improved mental health outcomes for residents, particularly among those in assisted living facilities (ALFs). The study highlights the importance of enhanced communication among all members of the primary care team.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Julia C. M. van Weert, Monique C. Alblas, Liset van Dijk, Jesse Jansen
Summary: This study investigated the preference for and understanding of graph formats presenting risk information among younger and older adults. Older adults were found to have better understanding of tables, while preferring clock, pie, or bar charts. Age, numeracy, and graph literacy were shown to have an impact on information understanding.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Vittavat Termglinchan, Samira Daswani, Paricha Duangtaweesub, Taweevat Assavapokee, Arnold Milstein, Kevin Schulman
Summary: This study examines the challenges faced by family caregivers in Asian societies, particularly in Thailand. It identifies six caregiver personas and proposes multiple solutions to address their specific needs, with the aim of supporting family caregivers in coping with caregiving burden.
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Gerontology
Myo Nyein Aung, Yuka Koyanagi, Satomi Ueno, Sariyamon Tiraphat, Motoyuki Yuasa
Summary: The age-friendly environment in Japan facilitates social innovation activities for older residents, leading to sustained social networks and active aging. By promoting community-based social innovations, Japan has created pathways for healthy aging and improved quality of life among older adults.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
JohnBosco Chika Chukwuorji, Pauline Thuku, Nafisa Cassimjee, Kezia Mbuthia, Babatola D. Olawa, Derek M. Isaacowitz
Summary: This paper focuses on the areas of interest for psychologists studying aging in Africa and examines the existing knowledge on psychological aging from studies conducted in an African context. The review identifies key themes of current geropsychology in Africa, including subjective aging, widowhood's psychosocial impact, aging in place, stress and caregiving, cognitive aging, interrelations between HIV and aging, and successful aging. The paper emphasizes the need for a framework to coordinate funding and promote research in geropsychology in Africa, suggesting collaborative projects, involvement of African scholars, and the application of innovative research methods.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Di-fan Zang, Xian-tao Zhang, Yi-lu Li, Tong-xin Li, Shui-yuan Xiao, Jacob Kraemer Tebes, Yu Yu
Summary: This study found that nearly half of family caregivers of persons living with schizophrenia use WeChat, and these users tend to have higher education levels and younger ages. Compared to non-users, WeChat users had better outcomes in terms of stigma, social support, family functioning, and caregiving rewarding feelings.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Joseph E. Gaugler, Soo Borson, Fayron Epps, Regina A. Shih, Lauren J. Parker, Lisa C. Mcguire
Summary: This Perspective article highlights the intersection between social determinants of health and Alzheimer's disease and related dementia caregiving. It discusses how public health can support ADRD family caregivers through various actions to enhance their health and well-being.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sharon Milberger, Christina Marsack-Topolewski, Elizabeth Janks, Nia Anderson, Michael Bray, Preethy S. Samuel
Summary: Providing care to family members with intellectual and developmental disabilities can impact the health of caregivers and families. Peer mediated family support programs have been shown to improve caregiver health and well-being. This study found that participation in a family support program was associated with increased use of healthcare services and improved well-being for older caregivers of adults with disabilities.
JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Reuben Ng, Nicole Indran
Summary: Although there is increased awareness of the struggles faced by caregivers, discussions around caregiving are mainly limited to academia, policy circles, or family units. Examining societal narratives on caregivers across six Asian countries, findings show varying prevalence and highlight the importance of prioritizing caregiver training, empowerment, and institutional care. Opportunities for cross-country learning and capacity-building exist within the diverse capabilities across Asia.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Snieguole Vingeliene, Ayako Hiyoshi, Marleen Lentjes, Katja Fall, Scott Montgomery
Summary: This study found that decline in muscle strength with age may contribute to increased social isolation in older adults. However, decrease in grip strength was only associated with modestly increased loneliness among men younger than 80 years of age, indicating its limitation as a potential marker of loneliness risk.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Raquel Veiga-Seijo, Maria del Carmen Miranda-Duro, Silvia Veiga-Seijo
Summary: Visitor restrictions significantly impact the health and well-being of nursing home residents and their families. Strategies such as information technology, family support groups, and assigning staff as contact points are crucial in improving connections between older adults and their families.
CLINICAL GERONTOLOGIST
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Noora Jawad, Faisal F. Hakeem, Wael Sabbah
Summary: This study aims to examine socioeconomic and ethnic variations in the provision of health advice by dental professionals. The findings indicate the prominent roles of education level, ethnicity, and smoking status in the provision of health advice. The study emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to promote equity and cultural competence in delivering health advice in dental settings.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine Miles, Bernadette O'Neill, Shuangyu Li
Summary: This study conducted a meta-ethnography to identify and synthesize guidance for optimizing feedback interactions in undergraduate clinical communication simulations. The findings led to the development of a new Feedback Kidney Model, which can guide medical education and future research on feedback in promoting learning. Incorporating meta-cognitive training and utilizing the model can help improve students' learning and communication with patients through on-site face-to-face feedback.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ellen Van de Velde, Ann Van Hecke, Kristof Eeckloo, Simon Malfait
Summary: This study investigates the suitability of experience-based co-design as a method for designing bedside handover in mental health care, and finds that it is a suitable method for enhancing patient involvement in nursing handovers in a general hospital's mental healthcare unit.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yasmine Probst, Maddison Luscombe, Marta Hilfischer, Vivienne Guan, Lauren Houston
Summary: This study explores the interpretation of MS-targeted nutrition messages using semi-structured interviews. The findings reveal that dietary changes made by patients with MS after diagnosis are a coping mechanism to address uncertainty, fear of disease progression, and the risk of relapse. The admiration and skepticism towards extremist MS diets depend on individual vulnerability and support from healthcare professionals. The unique MS journey influences the interpretation of the messages, driven by engagement, practicality, and credibility.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aisha T. Langford, Kerli Orellana, Nancy Buderer, Katerina Andreadis, Stephen K. Williams
Summary: This study examined the associations between digital health, sociodemographic factors, and medical conditions on patient-centered communication (PCC). The results suggested that age, education level, household income, and history of hypertension were related to the quality of PCC.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Danielle Huisman, Taylor Burrows, Louise Sweeney, Kirsty Bannister, Rona Moss-Morris
Summary: This study found limited information on symptoms during remission of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on readily searchable patient websites, which fails to adequately explain the persistence of symptoms during remission for patients.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bethan Benwell, Maria Erofeeva, Catrin S. Rhys
Summary: This study examined how language choices made by call handlers affect the progress of complaint calls and the stance of the callers. The findings showed that displaying affiliation at relevant moments in the conversation helps advance the call and de-escalate the complaint, while the absence or misplacement of affiliation may lead to escalation. Early intervention in establishing affiliation with the caller's concerns and reasoning is crucial for de-escalation.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sarah V. Hantzmon, Clemontina A. Davenport, Maya N. Das Gupta, Temi A. Adekunle, Sarah E. Gaither, Maren K. Olsen, Sandro O. Pinheiro, Kimberly S. Johnson, Hannah Mahoney, Allison Falls, Lauren Lloyd, Kathryn I. Pollak
Summary: This study examined the impact of racial differences on patient trust and distrust in physician-patient interactions through audio-recorded cardiologist-patient encounters. The results showed that Black patients had lower expressions of trust and a higher level of guardedness compared to White patients. It suggests that White clinicians can improve communication with Black patients to increase expressions of trust.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Caitlin S. Sayegh, Ellen Iverson, Karen K. Macdonell, Shinyi Wu, Marvin Belzer
Summary: This study applied a Supportive Accountability Model to examine youth's perception of remote human coaching and automated reminders for medication adherence. The findings indicated that both coaching and automated reminders were effective in improving adherence, with coaching being viewed as more potent and engaging. Phone calls enhanced the sense of supportive accountability, but texts were more convenient and flexible. Individual preferences varied.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennifer Necci Dineen, Mitchell Doucette, Mekaila Carey, Kerri M. Raissian
Summary: This paper aims to understand the facilitators and barriers perceived by general practice physicians in initiating anticipatory guidance around firearm safety. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 18 GPs to explore their perspectives. Barriers to providing secure firearm storage counseling include inadequate screening mechanisms, limited understanding of who is at risk for firearm injury, time pressures, concerns about patient receptivity, and a need for training. Structural issues need to be addressed before focusing on how to have conversations about firearm safety.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Henrike J. Westerink, Cato C. Bresser, Mirjam M. Garvelink, Cornelia F. van Udenkraan, Ouisam Zouitni, Hans A. J. Bart, Philip J. van der Wees, Paul B. van der Nat
Summary: This study aims to explore the perspectives and needs of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients regarding the use of outcome data in consultations. The findings indicate that HCPs do not routinely use aggregated outcome data in consultations due to various barriers. Patients, however, consider aggregated outcome data important but have different preferences based on their health conditions.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bronwyn Newman, Mashreka Sarwar, Ashfaq Chauhan, Reema Harrison
Summary: Co-facilitation presents an opportunity to address inequity in codesign, and through our experiences in the CanEngage project, we have identified three mechanisms to promote equity.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andre Vaagan, Mette Haaland-Overby, Alison Axisa Eriksen, Kari Fredriksen, Vibeke Stenov, Cecilie Varsi, Brynja Ingadottir, Bryan Richard Cleal, Anita Royneberg Alvheim, Karl Fredrik Westermann, Hilde Stromme, Olof Birna Kristjansdottir
Summary: This study summarizes the recent evidence on the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of videoconference group-based patient and caregiver education. The results suggest that this education approach is highly feasible and acceptable, and may improve health outcomes for participants. However, the evidence of effectiveness is limited and the quality of studies varies. Further research is needed to establish the effectiveness of this education approach for different patient and caregiver groups.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Momoka Igarashi, Takayuki Kawaguchi, Takuma Shiozawa, Sosei Yamaguchi
Summary: The study aims to identify conversation topics, who initiated the topics, and differences in topics with and without the use of a shared decision-making (SDM) tool in psychiatric outpatient consultations. The findings show that daily life issues, especially related to work, were the main topics discussed, and the SDM tool seems to facilitate discussion of patients' concerns.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Qiwei Luna Wu, Grace Ellen Brannon
Summary: This study explores how patient-centered communication, media, and organizational factors influence patients' intentions to use telehealth. The findings suggest that positive healthcare experiences, organizational support, and quality media designs are associated with telehealth adoption.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
