Heather Becker, Alexa K Stuifbergen, Nani Kim, Darla Grimes
{"title":"Relationships Between Resilience and Health, Health Promotion, and Quality of Life Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Long-Standing Multiple Sclerosis.","authors":"Heather Becker, Alexa K Stuifbergen, Nani Kim, Darla Grimes","doi":"10.3928/00989134-20241009-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00989134-20241009-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>As people with long-standing disabling conditions age, the interplay between pre-existing conditions and new comorbidities can present unique challenges. Therefore, the current study explored relationships between resilience and health, health promotion, and quality of life among older adults living with multiple sclerosis (MS).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Adults recruited from National MS Society chapters completed a mailed survey about their health, health promotion, and well-being.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The 147 respondents (mean age = 72 years) reported an average of three additional comorbidities and had been diagnosed with MS for 35 years on average. Resilience scores were most highly correlated with depressive symptoms, spiritual growth, social support, incapacity status, and quality of life. Resilience scores significantly improved prediction of emotional health, after controlling for other functional and psychosocial variables.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nurses can help patients with chronic conditions, such as MS, develop strategies for regulating their emotional health to adapt to new health challenges. [<i>Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 51</i>(1), 15-23.].</p>","PeriodicalId":15848,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontological nursing","volume":" ","pages":"15-23"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of Family Audio Recordings on Depression, Cognitive Function, and Sleep Quality of Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Xinyue Hu, Yan Wu, Li Zhang, Xiaoyan Jiang","doi":"10.3928/00989134-20241010-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00989134-20241010-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To explore the effects of family audio recordings on depression, cognitive function, and sleep quality among individuals with Alzheimer's disease in nursing homes.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A randomized controlled study design was used, and 107 participants with Alzheimer's disease were stratified and randomly assigned to groups based on Clinical Dementia Rating Scale scores. The control group received usual care and health education, and the experimental group received usual care, health education, and a family audio recording intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The experimental group showed significantly lower depression scores compared to the control group post-intervention. A within-group comparison of sleep quality scores in the experimental group was significantly different. At post-intervention, cognitive function scores in the control group significantly decreased compared to before the intervention.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Family audio recording interventions helped alleviate depression symptoms in individuals with Alzheimer's disease, improved their sleep quality, and delayed the progression of cognitive decline to some extent. [<i>Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 51</i>(1), 42-48.].</p>","PeriodicalId":15848,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontological nursing","volume":" ","pages":"42-48"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
André Pereira Dos Santos, Vitor H F Oliveira, Oleg Zaslavsky, Allison R Webel
{"title":"Embracing Smart Technology in Older Adults' Daily Lives.","authors":"André Pereira Dos Santos, Vitor H F Oliveira, Oleg Zaslavsky, Allison R Webel","doi":"10.3928/00989134-20241209-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00989134-20241209-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15848,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontological nursing","volume":"51 1","pages":"3-4"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142921802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hye Seung Choi, Younghye Park, Hae-Ra Han, Jong-Eun Lee
{"title":"Outcomes of the Together for Life Program in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Living Alone: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Hye Seung Choi, Younghye Park, Hae-Ra Han, Jong-Eun Lee","doi":"10.3928/00989134-20241009-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00989134-20241009-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current study developed and tested selected effects of the Together for Life (TFL) program for community-dwelling older adults using an embedded mixed methods design.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Nine community volunteers participated in the training program, and 14 people aged ≥65 years, living alone, enrolled in the study. Home visits were conducted by home health nurses every 2 weeks, supplemented by weekly home visits and phone counseling provided by volunteers, for a duration of 20 weeks. This mixed methods study used quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative data were gathered through a questionnaire survey to assess the intervention's effects on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), loneliness, and depression. The qualitative component focused on participants' evaluation of the program.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant changes were noted in HRQOL scores with an effect size of 0.6 (<i>p</i> = 0.01). Results indicated the positive impact of the TFL program on HRQOL among older adults as their health status was continuously monitored by volunteers who provided care and home health nurses who assisted with health management during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In a pandemic, personalized health management, such as regular health check-ins provided by home health nurses and home or phone visits provided by volunteers, is crucial for isolated older adults. This pilot program enhanced participants' HRQOL through continuous health monitoring, volunteer care, and nurse support, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. [<i>Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 51</i>(1), 49-58.].</p>","PeriodicalId":15848,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontological nursing","volume":" ","pages":"49-58"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Discover Advancements in Research and Care for Alzheimer's, Obesity, Diverse Populations, and More at #AGS25.","authors":"Mark A Supiano","doi":"10.3928/00989134-20241209-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20241209-02","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15848,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontological nursing","volume":"51 1","pages":"59-60"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142921730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eunice Oladepe Ojo, Ladda Thiamwong, Victoria Loerzel
{"title":"Experience Using Multi-Technology for Fall Risk Assessments Among Low-Income Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment.","authors":"Eunice Oladepe Ojo, Ladda Thiamwong, Victoria Loerzel","doi":"10.3928/00989134-20241009-03","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00989134-20241009-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To explore the experiences of low-income community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in using multi-technology.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>We conducted individual interviews with 14 low-income community-dwelling older adults with MCI aged ≥60 years who participated in a technology-based fall risk assessment study. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and coded. Two researchers worked together using thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five themes were generated: <i>Satisfaction With Technology</i>, <i>Benefits of Using Technology</i>, <i>Challenges of Using Technology</i>, <i>Facilitators of Using Technology</i>, and <i>Recommendations for Other Older Adults</i>. All participants acknowledged obtaining information about fall risk, physical activities, and balance performance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Older adults with MCI were able to follow instructions by completing fall risk assessments. They found technology enjoyable and beneficial considering the tracking capacity and feedback obtained from the technology used. These were vital objective data that encouraged fall prevention efforts. [<i>Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 51</i>(1), 25-31.].</p>","PeriodicalId":15848,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontological nursing","volume":" ","pages":"25-31"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Toby Bressler, Jiyoun Song, Vijayvardhan Kamalumpundi, Sena Chae, Hyunjin Song, Aluem Tark
{"title":"Leveraging Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Models to Identify Potential Palliative Care Beneficiaries: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Toby Bressler, Jiyoun Song, Vijayvardhan Kamalumpundi, Sena Chae, Hyunjin Song, Aluem Tark","doi":"10.3928/00989134-20241210-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20241210-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current review examined the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques in palliative care, specifically focusing on models used to identify potential beneficiaries of palliative services among individuals with chronic and terminal illnesses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic review was conducted across four electronic databases. Five studies met inclusion criteria, all of which applied AI/ML models to predict outcomes relevant to palliative care, such as mortality or the need for services.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 1,504 studies screened, five studies used supervised ML algorithms, whereas one used natural language processing with a deep learning model to identify potential palliative care candidates. The most common AI/ML algorithms included neural network-based models, logistic regression, and tree-based models.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>AI and ML models offer promising avenues for identifying palliative care beneficiaries. As AI continues to evolve, its potential to reshape palliative care through early identification is significant, providing opportunities for timely and targeted care interventions. [<i>Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 51</i>(1), 7-14.].</p>","PeriodicalId":15848,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontological nursing","volume":"51 1","pages":"7-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142921806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lingyu Ding, Jinling Lu, Xueyi Miao, Qin Xu, Cui Yao
{"title":"Short-Term Outcomes and Multidimensional Factors Associated With Preoperative Sedentary Behavior Among Chinese Older Adults With Gastric Cancer: An Observational Study.","authors":"Lingyu Ding, Jinling Lu, Xueyi Miao, Qin Xu, Cui Yao","doi":"10.3928/00989134-20241010-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00989134-20241010-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current study aimed to examine the short-term outcomes and multidimensional factors associated with preoperative sedentary behavior among Chinese older adults with gastric cancer.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>An observational study was conducted among older adults with gastric cancer in a tertiary hospital in Jiangsu, China. A total of 393 participants were enrolled by convenience sampling. Sedentary behavior was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Logistic regression was applied to explore the relationship between preoperative sedentary behavior and short-term outcomes. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to determine the factors associated with participants' sedentary behavior.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Preoperative sedentary behavior was related to multiple outcomes, including total complications, prolonged length of stay, and increased hospitalization costs. Two or more comorbidities and depression were risk factors for sedentary behavior. High-density lipoprotein; female sex; and high school, middle school, and primary school and below educational levels were protective factors for sedentary behavior.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Health care professionals need to simultaneously concentrate on multidimensional aspects linked to sedentary behavior to successfully administer behavioral interventions for enhancing older adults' overall prognosis. [<i>Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 51</i>(1), 32-41.].</p>","PeriodicalId":15848,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontological nursing","volume":" ","pages":"32-41"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Celebrating 50 Years: Reflections From the Editors of <i>JGN</i>.","authors":"Donna M Fick, Kathleen C Buckwalter","doi":"10.3928/00989134-20241118-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20241118-02","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15848,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontological nursing","volume":"50 12","pages":"19-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142769626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}