Loneliness as a mediator in the relationship between social engagement and depressive symptoms: Age differences among community ‐dwelling Korean adults
AbstractThe purpose of this study was to examine whether loneliness mediates the relationship between social engagement and depressive symptoms and to determine how age moderates the mediation effect. Data for this study came from the survey with community ‐dwelling adults aged 18 and older in South Korea, from March to April 2017. The total of 1,017 respondents were drawn from three age groups (18–44, 45–64, or 65 and older). The mediating effect of loneliness was tested between each of three social engagement‐related variables (family networ k, friend network, and perceived community support) and depressive sympt...
Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - November 28, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Nan Sook Park, Beom S. Lee, David A. Chiriboga, Soondool Chung Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Barriers and motivators of Ghanaian and African ‐Surinamese migrants to donate blood
AbstractAfrican migrants are underrepresented as blood donors in many Western countries, which can lead to shortages of specific blood types for transfusion. More insight in the reasons for this underrepresentation is required to improve blood donor recruitment and retention strategies. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore barriers and motivators for donating blood among migrants of African background. The research population consisted of first and second generation African ‐Surinamese (n = 20) and Ghanaian (n = 16) migrants living in the Netherlands. In semi‐structured personal interviews performed in ...
Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - November 27, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Elisabeth F. Klinkenberg, Elisabeth M. J. Huis in ’t Veld, Puck D. de Wit, Wim L. A. M. de Kort, Mirjam P. Fransen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Lonely ageing in a foreign land: Social isolation and loneliness among older Asian migrants in New Zealand
AbstractAgeing does not reduce people's need to connect with family members, friends, and acquaintances, and neither does migration. For those older migrants living in a foreign land, connectedness with others plays a particularly important role in achieving a sense of belonging and sustaining their health and well ‐being. This paper explores the issues of social isolation and loneliness among older Asian migrants in New Zealand. Data were collected from in‐depth semi‐structured interviews with Chinese‐ or Korean‐speaking migrants aged between 75 and 84 years (n  = 10: all females), and from three focus groups...
Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - November 26, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Hong ‐Jae Park, Tessa Morgan, Janine Wiles, Merryn Gott Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Using a tablet application about nutrition in home care —Experiences and perspectives of healthcare professionals
In this study with qualitative design, we explored experiences and perspectives of healthcare professionals who used Appetitus when providing home care. We interviewed 24 healthcare professionals individually and in focus groups. We subjected the data to qualitative content analysis. Healthcare professionals used Appetitus as a mediator in dialogues with patients about nutrition. Giving the older adults an active role in nutrition assessment afforded opportunities to strengthen their involvement in care. Registrations of food and drink consumption gave the healthcare professionals insight into patients ’ situations and r...
Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - November 19, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Caroline Farsj ø, Anders Kluge, Anne Moen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Reinterpreting homoeopathy in the light of placebo effects to manage patients who seek homoeopathic care: A systematic review
AbstractHomoeopathy is widespread, and users claim to benefit from it. However, clear evidence of its efficacy over placebo is not available to date. As a consequence, a social separation between homoeopathy users and mainstream medicine exists, exposing these patients to many risks. Our primary objective is to assess homoeopathy efficacy by systematically reviewing existing systematic reviews and meta ‐analyses and to systematically review trials on open‐label placebo (OLP) treatments. A secondary objective is to understand if homoeopathy as a whole may be considered as a placebo treatment. PubMed/Medline, Embase, Goo...
Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - November 19, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Michele Antonelli, Davide Donelli Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

What does Brexit mean for the UK social care workforce? Perspectives from the recruitment and retention frontline
This article explores how social care managers evaluate Brexit's prospects for future workforce sustainability, through the prism of their organisation's workforce requirements. This qualitative study incorporated in‐depth semi‐structured intervi ews and questionnaire surveys with domiciliary and residential care managers. Data collection focused on an urban conurbation in south‐west England, with demographic characteristics likely to make post‐Brexit recruitment and retention in social care particularly challenging. A key finding is tha t, irrespective of whether they employ EU/EEA workers or not, research partici...
Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - November 19, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Rosie Read, Lee ‐Ann Fenge Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Cognitive impairment and homelessness: A scoping review
AbstractThis paper reports the findings of a scoping review designed to identify research which has explored the relationship between cognitive impairment and homelessness. A systematic search of databases for articles published between 2007 and 2017 was conducted using keywords relating to cognitive impairments and homelessness. Sources were expanded using manual searches of citations and grey literature. Forty studies represented in 45 papers were selected for review using predefined inclusion criteria. Sources were subject to quality appraisal and data were extracted in line with review questions. Prevalence studies wer...
Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - November 13, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Beth Stone, Sandra Dowling, Ailsa Cameron Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Home care service utilisation by people with dementia —A retrospective cohort study of community nursing data in Australia
This study aims to address the current knowledge gap by providing a comprehensive summary of older adults receiving home care and comparing service use for people with and without dementia. A retrospective secondary data analysis was conducted using routine data prospectively collected from a cohort (n = 2,703 with dementia matched to 9,224 without dementia; total 11,927) using a community home nursing service in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia, in 2014. Descriptive statistics compared individuals with and without dementia on client‐level demographics and their episode of home care service use. A comparative analysis...
Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - November 13, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Joel M. van Weel, Emma Renehan, Kaye E. Ervin, Joanne Enticott Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Enablers of psychological well ‐being for refugees and asylum seekers living in transitional countries: A systematic review
AbstractThe purpose of this systematic review was to locate and synthesise existing peer ‐reviewed quantitative and qualitative evidence regarding enablers of psychological well‐being among refugees and asylum seekers living in transitional countries and for whom migration status is not final. Systematic searches were conducted in nine databases: Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, Emb ase, Emcare, Medline, Psychology and Behavioral Science, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science. Search terms were related to refugees and asylum seekers, enablers, and psychological well‐being. Studies were limited to those conducted in th...
Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - November 11, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Miriam Posselt, Heather Eaton, Monika Ferguson, David Keegan, Nicholas Procter Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

The relationship between frailty, functional dependence, and healthcare needs among community ‐dwelling people with moderate to severe dementia
This study underlines that despite well‐structured home‐care programs for people with dementia, unmet health needs remain. Timely healthcare needs assessment may help professionals to avoid fragmented care and to tailor quality‐integrated interventions, including the emotional and psychological balance of the caregiver. (Source: Health and Social Care in the Community)
Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - November 7, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Wilson Abreu, Debbie Tolson, Graham A. Jackson, Harry Staines, Nilza Costa Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Opinions towards physical activity interventions using Facebook or text messaging: Focus group interviews with vocational school ‐aged adolescents
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Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - November 6, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Delfien Van Dyck, Sara D ’Haese, Jolien Plaete, Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij, Benedicte Deforche, Greet Cardon Source Type: research

Economic costs of informal care for people with chronic diseases in the community: Lost income, extra welfare payments, and reduced taxes in Australia in 2015 –2030
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Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - October 31, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Deborah Schofield, Rupendra N. Shrestha, Melanie J. B. Zeppel, Michelle M. Cunich, Robert Tanton, Jacob Lennert Veerman, Simon J. Kelly, Megan E. Passey Source Type: research

Relational aspects of mastery for frail, older adults: The role of informal caregivers in the care process
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Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - October 30, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Deborah Lambotte, Martinus J. M. Kardol, Birgitte Schoenmakers, Bram Fret, An ‐Sofie Smetcoren, Ellen E. De Roeck, Michaël Van der Elst, Liesbeth De Donder, D‐SCOPE Consortium, S. Dury, E. Dierckx, D. Duppen, D. Verté, L.J. Hoeyberghs, Source Type: research

Positioning the six ‐month review in the recovery process post‐stroke: The ideology of personal responsibility
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Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - October 30, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Vanessa Abrahamson, Patricia Wilson Source Type: research

The association between social cohesion and community disaster resilience: A cross ‐sectional study
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Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - October 22, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Salizar M. Ludin, Munirah Rohaizat, Paul Arbon Source Type: research