Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hsien-Ming Chou
Summary: The existing long-term care system faces challenges of manpower shortage, poor quality caregivers, and the risk of spiritual alienation among older people. This study proposes a decentralized architecture with Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain technology to refine the model of providing comprehensive care for older people. Practical experiments validate the effectiveness of the proposed method in addressing mental alienation, manpower shortage, and privacy issues. This research provides a valuable research basis for future related studies.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Catherine C. Cohen, Kimberly Powell, Andrew W. Dick, Chelsea B. Deroche, Mansi Agarwal, Patricia W. Stone, Gregory L. Alexander
Summary: This study examines the trends in IT maturity and its association with antibiotic use in US NHs. The findings suggest that IT integration in administrative processes is positively associated with antibiotic use. Further evaluation is needed to determine the usefulness of IT in promoting antibiotic stewardship.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Gerontology
Kelly J. Murphy, Swathi Swaminathan, Elizabeth Howard, Aviva Altschuler, Jessica Rogan, Olivier Beauchet, Kate Dupuis, Liisa A. M. Galea, David Hogan, Navena Lingum, Gillian Rowe, Lia Tsotsos, Ala Szczepura, Walter Wittich, Feng Xie, Lynn Hasher
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of a technology-driven virtual visual arts activity on long-term care residents, showing positive effects on psychological and health conditions. The research suggests that technology can be an effective platform for promoting accessibility to beneficial arts interventions for older adults.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED GERONTOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Harminder Guliani, Thomas Hadjistavropoulos, Shan Jin, Lisa M. Lix
Summary: This study found that LTC residents with clinically significant pain incurred higher direct health care costs compared to those without or with non-daily mild pain. Even after controlling for various factors, this cost difference persisted. Improvements in pain care can potentially reduce costs and enhance quality of life for LTC residents.
Review
Gerontology
Dirk R. M. Lukkien, Henk Herman Nap, Hendrik P. Buimer, Alexander Peine, Wouter P. C. Boon, Johannes C. F. Ket, Mirella M. N. Minkman, Ellen H. M. Moors
Summary: This scoping review investigates the design and implementation of responsible AI innovation in long-term care for older adults. The study found that while there are measures and recommendations addressing responsible AI innovation, there is limited empirical evidence on how it is addressed in context. The study recommends expanding empirical research and developing specific flexible guidance frameworks for responsible AI innovation.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Emily S. Tonorezos, Richard J. Cohn, Adam W. Glaser, Jeremy Lewin, Eileen Poon, Claire E. Wakefield, Kevin C. Oeffinger
Summary: Worldwide advancements in the treatment and supportive care for children and adolescents with cancer have resulted in a growing population of survivors. However, this population is at a high risk of late occurring health problems due to knowledge gaps and fragmented healthcare during the transition from pediatric to adult care settings.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hanne Marie Rostad, Randi Stokke
Summary: The research indicates that many municipalities provide welfare technologies, but their extent is limited and varies according to municipal characteristics. Municipal practices are still dominated by piloting, and welfare technologies are not fully integrated into long-term care services.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jiahao Yu, Jianyuan Huang, Qi Yang
Summary: China is facing challenges in meeting the home care needs of its rapidly aging population due to a shortage of care resources. The implementation of home digital health interventions based on smart technology has resulted in high rates of abandonment instead of long-term adoption. This study aims to explore the reasons behind the adoption or abandonment behaviors of smart technology by elders in the home care environment.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mary Cole
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of dry hydrogen peroxide (DHP) on bioburden in a neurobehavioral unit of long-term care facilities (LTCFs). The results show that DHP can significantly reduce surface bioburden in occupied spaces, enhancing infection prevention and control efforts in LTCFs.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Victoria Chappell, Julia Kirkham, Dallas P. Seitz
Summary: This study investigated the association between staffing levels and antipsychotic prescribing in long-term care facilities. The results showed that increasing staffing levels and improving staffing skill mix can decrease the rate of inappropriate antipsychotic use.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Heather H. Keller, Safura Syed, Hana Dakkak, Sarah A. Wu, Dorothee Volkert
Summary: Poor food and fluid intake are common problems in long-term care, and institutional factors are partially responsible. Evidence-based guidelines can provide best practices, but feasibility and environmental factors must be considered in implementation. Relationships among residents, family members, and staff offer opportunities for improving nutrition.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Gerontology
David Schroyer
Summary: This article emphasizes the need for increased scrutiny of the impact of the 24-hour news cycle on individuals, particularly those in long-term care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic or other large-scale catastrophic events. It highlights the effects of media on individual mood, opinion, worldview, and overall mental health and wellness, with a focus on current assessment methods and future recommendations for evaluating this vulnerable population.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ramtin Hakimjavadi, Sathya Karunananthan, Gregory Alexander, Celeste Fung, Mohamed Gazarin, Deanne Houghton, Amy T. Hsu, James LaPlante, Cheryl Levi, Peter Tanuseputro, Clare Liddy
Summary: The number of elderly people in Canada over 75 years old is expected to double in the next 20 years, which will put increasing pressure on continuing care systems like long-term care (LTC) homes. Health information technology (IT) has been found to improve the quality, safety and efficiency of care in LTC homes. However, the adoption level of health IT in Ontario's LTC homes is unknown and requires an accurate assessment for future planning.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mauricio Matus-Lopez, Alexander Chaverri-Carvajal
Summary: The aging of the world's population is a reality, and it is uncertain whether the extra years will be lived in better health. The World Health Organization has called for the creation of suitable and equitable long-term care systems to meet the needs of older people, particularly in Latin America. This article discusses the characteristics of Costa Rica's national long-term care system and its potential impact on neighboring countries with similar economic conditions.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
R. Eugene Ramsay, Danielle A. Becker, Blanca Vazquez, Angela K. Birnbaum, Sunita N. Misra, Enrique Carrazana, Adrian L. Rabinowicz
Summary: This article reviews acute seizure treatment in long-term care settings, focusing on on-site management of acute unexpected seizures and seizure clusters using rescue medications. Seizure action plans can optimize treatment response and reduce emergency service needs.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sunghee Hong Tak, Ji-yeon Kim, Hana Ko, Yeung Min Yoo
JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
(2019)
Correction
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kyung-Sook Bang, Sunghee H. Tak, Juhwan Oh, Jinseon Yi, Soo-Young Yu, Truong Quang Trung
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Nursing
Sunjung Kim, Sunghee H. Tak
Summary: Family members play a crucial role in making decisions about life-sustaining treatment for patients in intensive care units, especially in South Korea where they have the legal right to decide since 2018. Knowledge about LST significantly influences attitude, and it is important for nurses to explain the disease and prognosis in detail and relieve patients' physical pain according to the family members' preferences.
JOURNAL OF HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE NURSING
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Dayeon Lee, Sunghee H. Tak
Summary: Fear of falling is common among older adults with spinal diseases, with factors such as the use of sleeping pills, residence type, pain, activities of daily living, gait ability, and gait efficacy significantly predicting the fear. Interventions should focus on pain management, functional improvement, and gait rehabilitation, as well as improving living environment and sleep hygiene to prevent falls.
JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
(2021)
Article
Nursing
HyunJung Ham, Sunghee H. Tak
Summary: The study reveals that Korean nurses have a relatively low level of transcultural self-efficacy, with the practical subscale scoring the lowest and the affective subscale scoring the highest. Education level, cultural competence, and intergroup anxiety are main predictors influencing transcultural self-efficacy.
JOURNAL OF TRANSCULTURAL NURSING
(2022)
Article
Gerontology
SuJung Jung, Sunghee H. Tak
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the factors influencing functional disability in social participation among older adults who live alone and have experienced falls. The findings revealed that factors such as age, sex, economic status, drinking frequency, and number of acquaintances were significantly related to functional disability in terms of social participation. Additionally, poor muscle strength, depression, and cognitive decline were predictors of functional disability in social participation.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED GERONTOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Education & Educational Research
D. Lee, S. H. Tak
Summary: This study aims to explore the factors that either hinder or facilitate the use of mobility devices among older adults. Eight primary research studies met the eligibility criteria for the scoping review, and the barriers and facilitators were identified in terms of environment, user, and device. Environmental barriers included limited accessibility and transportation options, while external environmental factors such as curb ramps were identified as facilitators. Negative perceptions and stigma prevented older adults from using mobility devices, but their adoption was facilitated if the devices were seen as aids for balance or recommended by a physician. Cost was identified as a device-related barrier that could be improved with government support.
EDUCATIONAL GERONTOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Dayeon Lee, Sunghee H. Tak
Summary: This study conducted a concept analysis of the fear of falling faced by older adults. Through the analysis of literature, the study identified the antecedents, attributes, and consequences of this fear. It confirmed that falls and the fear-inducing process constitute the unique characteristics of the fear of falling.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Sunghee H. Tak, Hyein Choi, Dayeon Lee, Young Ae Song, Jiyeon Park
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate nurses' perceptions of smart mattresses equipped with the Internet of things and explore their concerns and suggestions. A total of 349 nurses participated in the study and data were collected through questionnaires. The results showed a high level of acceptance among nurses towards smart mattresses, with expectations of decreased physical work burden, improved work efficiency, and prevention of pressure ulcers. However, concerns were raised regarding increased workload and patient safety issues due to false alarms and device malfunctions. Nurses suggested various features that could be integrated into smart mattresses. Addressing nurses' perceptions, expectations, and concerns is crucial for improving the usability, acceptance, and adoption of smart mattresses and other new innovations in hospital settings.
CIN-COMPUTERS INFORMATICS NURSING
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ji-yeon Kim, Sunghee H. Tak, Jaegyeong Lee, Hyein Choi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a physical activity program on self-efficacy in older family caregivers. The results showed that the experimental group had significantly higher self-efficacy compared to the control group. Additionally, the experimental group showed improvements in physical function, health-related quality of life, caregiving burden, and depressive symptoms. These findings suggest that a physical activity program focusing on self-efficacy resources is not only feasible but also effective for older family caregivers.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND OTHER DEMENTIAS
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Hyein Choi, Sunghee H. Tak, Dayeon Lee
Summary: This study examined the learning flow, self-efficacy, and satisfaction of nursing students in virtual clinical simulations and clinical case seminars. The results showed significant differences in learning flow, including challenge-skill balance and action-awareness merge. However, there were no significant differences in learning self-efficacy and satisfaction.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Ji-yeon Kim, Sunghee H. Tak, Hana Ko, SuJung Jung, Jaegyeong Lee, Hyein Choi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a 6-week intervention on the knowledge, attitude, fear, and prevention behaviors concerning dementia among older adults residing in the community. The results showed that the intervention was effective in reducing fear of dementia, but did not have significant effects on knowledge, attitude, and prevention behaviors.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jaegyeong Lee, Sunghee H. Tak
Summary: This study aimed to identify the differences in digital literacy and eHealth literacy levels according to demographic features and elucidate the factors associated with eHealth literacy in middle-aged adults. The results showed that digital competence was the highest contributor to eHealth literacy, while digital skills did not significantly impact eHealth literacy. Furthermore, eHealth literacy was positively associated with increasing age, female gender, and higher education levels. Marital state, chronic disease, and frequency of internet use were not significantly associated with eHealth literacy.
Article
Nursing
Sohyun Kim, Sunghee H. Tak
Summary: This study evaluated the validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Person-Centered Practice InventoryStaff (PCPI-S) for nurses, showing acceptable construct validity and reliable internal consistency. Significant correlations were found between the PCPI-S level and the degree of person-centered care awareness and education.
JOURNAL OF KOREAN ACADEMY OF NURSING
(2021)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Nguyen Van Huy, Kyung-Sook Bang, Hoang Thi Ai Xuan, Cao Duc Thang, Nguyen Van Thanh, Le Thi Hoan, Sunghee H. Tak, Soo-Young Yu, Jinseon Yi, Dinh Thai Son, Hoang Van Minh, Luu Ngoc Hoat
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2018)
