M. Taani, S. Strath, Chi C Cho, J. Ellis, Hyunkyoung Oh
{"title":"Objective Physical Activity Levels, Sedentary Time, and Muscle Mass, Strength, and Function: Impact on Physical and Mental Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults.","authors":"M. Taani, S. Strath, Chi C Cho, J. Ellis, Hyunkyoung Oh","doi":"10.3928/19404921-20220408-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20220408-01","url":null,"abstract":"Limited physical activity, sedentary behavior, and reduction in muscle mass, strength, and function are accompanied by negative outcomes. The relationship between these factors and physical and mental health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has yet to be elucidated in continuing care retirement community (CCRC) residents. The current study investigated the relationships among physical activity, sedentary behavior, and muscle mass, strength, and function to physical and mental HRQoL. A sample of 105 CCRC residents participated in this cross-sectional correlational study. Findings demonstrated that low physical activity and muscle function were significantly associated with low physical HRQoL and explained 38% of the variance in physical HRQoL. Handgrip strength was significantly associated with low mental HRQoL and explained 8% of the variance in mental HRQoL. Older adults living in CCRCs may benefit from interventions targeting physical activity and the distinct muscle components of sarcopenia that have the potential to improve physical and mental HRQoL. [Research in Gerontological Nursing, xx(x), xx-xx.].","PeriodicalId":51272,"journal":{"name":"Research in Gerontological Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83379434","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":"Korean Family Caregivers' Experiences With Managing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Keeping Harmony in Daily Life.","authors":"Jiyeon Kim, Jun-Ah Song, S. Jung, H. Cheon","doi":"10.3928/19404921-20220324-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20220324-02","url":null,"abstract":"Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are symptoms of dementia that family care-givers find difficult to manage. Competence in managing BPSD differs according to individual family caregiver. The current study investigated the competence in managing BPSD, focusing on family caregivers who were recognized as managing them well. Twenty-four Korean family caregivers (83% female, mean age = 67 years) living with persons with dementia (PWD) were interviewed. Four themes were derived from the content analysis: Entering and Looking into the World of PWD, Keeping Daily Life in Harmony With BPSD, Becoming an Expert in BPSD, and Balancing Between Caregiving and Myself. Family caregivers minimized the impact of BPSD and maintained life balance. As a result, they were able to continue a harmonious life with PWD. [Research in Gerontological Nursing, xx(x), xx-xx.].","PeriodicalId":51272,"journal":{"name":"Research in Gerontological Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72747687","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":"The Role of Social Engagement in Older Adults' Health.","authors":"J. Steppe, M. Ramos, Ryan Falvai","doi":"10.3928/19404921-20220324-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20220324-01","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of the current study was to explore the association between social engagement and the health status, cognition, and perceived well-being of older adults using data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study. Descriptive statistics, clustering, and regression modeling were performed to analyze the data. We used the regression model to identify statistically significant relationships between the representative variables and the extent to which participants participated in social activities. The most representative variable for each of the three clusters was selected and fitted to the regression model, which consists of (1) acute health problems and events, (2) cognitive and communication barriers, and (3) chronic conditions contributing to long-term health status. A regression model found that two factors-cognitive and communication barriers and chronic conditions contributing to long-term health status-were statistically significant in determining social engagement in older adults. Health care providers should consider various factors in planning and implementing social programs that can positively engage older adults. [Research in Gerontological Nursing, xx(x), xx-xx.].","PeriodicalId":51272,"journal":{"name":"Research in Gerontological Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88016058","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}
J. Baumbusch, E. Blakey, Anna M Carapellotti, Marleen D W Dohmen, D. Fick, S. Kagan, G. Melendez-Torres, Brianna E Morgan, Ellen Munsterman, B. Resnick, H. Young
{"title":"Nurses and the Decade of Healthy Ageing: An Unprecedented Opportunity.","authors":"J. Baumbusch, E. Blakey, Anna M Carapellotti, Marleen D W Dohmen, D. Fick, S. Kagan, G. Melendez-Torres, Brianna E Morgan, Ellen Munsterman, B. Resnick, H. Young","doi":"10.3928/19404921-20220420-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20220420-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51272,"journal":{"name":"Research in Gerontological Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86474298","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}
Shaimaa Samir Dawood, Rasha Salah Eweida, Zohour Ibrahim Rashwan, Maha Mohammed Abd Elmoniem, Nancy Mahmoud Elsakhy
{"title":"Older Adults' Perceived Risk Regarding COVID-19 and Intention to Vaccinate: Role of Health-Related Literacy.","authors":"Shaimaa Samir Dawood, Rasha Salah Eweida, Zohour Ibrahim Rashwan, Maha Mohammed Abd Elmoniem, Nancy Mahmoud Elsakhy","doi":"10.3928/19404921-20220218-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20220218-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The current cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to explore the association between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related health literacy, perceived risk, and intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. A sample of 414 older adults completed several questionnaires regarding COVID-19 risk perception, intention to vaccinate, and health literacy. Results revealed that more than one half of older adults demonstrated perceived high risk related to COVID-19 infection. Moreover, 31.6% of older adults noted their unwillingness to get vaccinated, and 39.4% demonstrated low health literacy regarding COVID-19. A significant positive correlation was found among older adults' perceived risk regarding COVID-19 infection, intention toward vaccination against COVID-19, and COVID-19-related health literacy. Findings serve to aid the Ministry of Health in planning proactive steps to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake in older adults. [<i>Research in Gerontological Nursing, 15</i>(2), 57-67.].</p>","PeriodicalId":51272,"journal":{"name":"Research in Gerontological Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40310007","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}
Gregory L Alexander, Chelsea B Deroche, Kimberly R Powell, Abu Saleh Mohammad Mosa, Lori Popejoy, Richelle J Koopman, Jianfang Liu
{"title":"Development and Pilot Analysis of the Nursing Home Health Information Technology Maturity Survey and Staging Model.","authors":"Gregory L Alexander, Chelsea B Deroche, Kimberly R Powell, Abu Saleh Mohammad Mosa, Lori Popejoy, Richelle J Koopman, Jianfang Liu","doi":"10.3928/19404921-20220218-04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20220218-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The current research includes a psychometric test of a nursing home (NH) health information technology (HIT) maturity survey and staging model. NHs were assembled based on HIT survey scores from a prior study representing NHs with low (20%), medium (60%), and high (20%) HIT scores. Inclusion criteria were NHs that completed at least two annual surveys over 4 years. NH administrators were excluded who participated in the Delphi panel responsible for instrument recommendations. Recruitment occurred from January to May 2019. Administrators from 121 of 429 facilities completed surveys. NHs were characteristically for-profit, medium bed size, and metropolitan. A covariance matrix demonstrated that all dimensions and domains were significantly correlated, except HIT capabilities and integration in administrative activities. Cronbach's alpha was very good (0.86). Principal component analysis revealed all items loaded intuitively onto four components, explaining 80% variance. The HIT maturity survey and staging model can be used to assess nine dimensions and domains, total HIT maturity, and stage, leading to reliable assumptions about NH HIT. [<i>Research in Gerontological Nursing, 15</i>(2), 93-99.].</p>","PeriodicalId":51272,"journal":{"name":"Research in Gerontological Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10671516","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":"Music Therapy as an Intervention to Reduce Blood Pressure and Anxiety Levels in Older Adults With Hypertension: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Mateja Lorber, Suzana Divjak","doi":"10.3928/19404921-20220218-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20220218-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hypertension is a serious medical condition, the frequency of which increases significantly with age; has a negative impact on certain health complications; and increases the rate of mortality. Music therapy as a nonpharmacological treatment has many positive effects on an individual's body and mind. A randomized controlled trial was used to evaluate the effects of music therapy on blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety levels in older adults with hypertension living in a nursing home. Sixty older adults were randomly divided into experimental and control groups (<i>n</i> = 30 each). Significant reductions in systolic blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety levels were found in older adults with hypertension receiving music therapy compared with the control group. The current study confirms music therapy as a safe, noninvasive, nonpharmacological, and cost-effective intervention for reducing blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety levels in older adults with hypertension. [<i>Research in Gerontological Nursing, 15</i>(2), 85-92.].</p>","PeriodicalId":51272,"journal":{"name":"Research in Gerontological Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40310859","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}
Tamara Braley, Christine Eisenhauer, Sheri A Rowland
{"title":"Interventions for Rural Caregiver Health: An Integrative Review.","authors":"Tamara Braley, Christine Eisenhauer, Sheri A Rowland","doi":"10.3928/19404921-20220204-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20220204-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Few health behavior interventions exist for rural caregivers of persons with dementia (PWD) in the United States. Of interventions that have been studied, little is known about health outcomes that are included in interventions and which interventions are most effective on health outcomes. An integrative literature review of intervention studies for rural caregiver health throughout the United States was undertaken with an emphasis on concepts related to health promotion, self-management, self-care, and/or self-efficacy. Findings from this review indicated multicomponent interventions that included self-care strategies were associated with improvements of caregiver psychosocial health outcomes of depression, burden, self-efficacy, social support, and self-rated health. Sleep problems and endurance potential were the only physical health outcomes measured. To prevent adverse physical health outcomes, interventions with attention to rural context are needed that emphasize health promotion with a focus on health behaviors and health outcome measurement in rural caregivers of PWD. [<i>Research in Gerontological Nursing, 15</i>(2), 101-108.].</p>","PeriodicalId":51272,"journal":{"name":"Research in Gerontological Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39909606","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}
Mengchi Li, Hyejin Kim, Susan M Sereika, Trevor J Nissley, Jennifer H Lingler
{"title":"Willingness to Participate in Clinical Research Among Individuals With Cognitive Impairment.","authors":"Mengchi Li, Hyejin Kim, Susan M Sereika, Trevor J Nissley, Jennifer H Lingler","doi":"10.3928/19404921-20220131-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/19404921-20220131-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This secondary analysis examined (1) factors associated with willingness to participate in clinical research for cognitive health among individuals with cognitive impairment and their care partners, and (2) concordance regarding such willingness between individuals with cognitive impairment and their care partners (dyads). Neuropsychological factors and willingness to participate in clinical research were collected using self-reported questionnaires. Participants' sociodemographic and clinical information was extracted from the University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer's Disease Research Center record. Binary logistic regression and Cohen's kappa coefficient analyses were performed. Greater trust in medical researchers (<i>p</i> = 0.031, B = 0.127) and more severe cognitive impairment (<i>p</i> = 0.009, B = -0.289) were associated with willingness to participate in clinical research among individuals with cognitive impairment. Dyadic agreement on willingness to have the individual with cognitive impairment enroll in clinical research was poor to fair (κ = 0.380). Findings suggest that individuals with cognitive impairment with greater trust in health professionals are more likely to agree to clinical research participation. Nurses and other health care providers who counsel individuals with cognitive impairment and their care partners should work to build trusting relationships with participants and be mindful of how increased trust can alter power dynamics between participants and health care professionals. [<i>Research in Gerontological Nursing, 15</i>(2), 76-84.].</p>","PeriodicalId":51272,"journal":{"name":"Research in Gerontological Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9341492/pdf/nihms-1821836.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39910035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Samy Taha, Laurence Bernard, Sarah Abboud, Dave Holmes
{"title":"Measurement of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Among Older Adults.","authors":"Samy Taha, Laurence Bernard, Sarah Abboud, Dave Holmes","doi":"10.3928/19404921-20220218-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20220218-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51272,"journal":{"name":"Research in Gerontological Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40310009","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}