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Exploring The Use Of Ageing Simulation To Enable Nurses To Gain Insight Into What It Is Like To Be An Older Person, Alera Bowden, Valerie J. Wilson, Victoria Traynor, H.C. Chang
Exploring The Use Of Ageing Simulation To Enable Nurses To Gain Insight Into What It Is Like To Be An Older Person, Alera Bowden, Valerie J. Wilson, Victoria Traynor, H.C. Chang
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B
Aim and objectives To explore the thoughts and experiences of aged care nurses following participation in an ageing‐suit simulation intervention. Background Globally, people are living longer, and for nurses, there are increasing challenges to meet the needs of the higher numbers of older people in hospital. Educating nurses to understand the ageing process and the experiences of older people in hospital is crucial to addressing these challenges. Ageing‐suits were identified as a possible approach to assist with these educational needs. Design This study adopted a qualitative descriptive design. Method A convenience sample of nurses (n = 15) were selected from …
Low Anthocyanin Plum Nectar Does Not Impact Cognition, Blood Pressure And Gut Microbiota In Healthy Older Adults: A Randomized Crossover Trial, Ezinne Oyidia Igwe, Steven J. Roodenrys, Yasmine Probst, Vinicius Do Rosario, Michael Netzel, Hung Hong, Gabrielle Netzel, Anh Phan, Karen E. Charlton
Low Anthocyanin Plum Nectar Does Not Impact Cognition, Blood Pressure And Gut Microbiota In Healthy Older Adults: A Randomized Crossover Trial, Ezinne Oyidia Igwe, Steven J. Roodenrys, Yasmine Probst, Vinicius Do Rosario, Michael Netzel, Hung Hong, Gabrielle Netzel, Anh Phan, Karen E. Charlton
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B
Queen Garnet plum (QGP), known for its high levels of anthocyanins, is a hybrid of the Japanese plum developed in Queensland, Australia. Anthocyanins provide the red, blue and purple pigments in plants with demonstrated beneficial health effects. This study hypothesized that low-dose anthocyanin QGP intake will have a significant positive effect on cognition, blood pressure and gut microbiota in healthy older adults. A randomized crossover trial was conducted to determine the effect and within subject variance on cognition and 24 hr. ambulatory blood pressure in older adults without cognitive impairment following daily consumption of 200 mL low-dose anthocyanin (5 mg/100 …
Unwrapping Nutrition: Exploring The Impact Of Hospital Food And Beverage Packaging On Plate Waste/Intake In Older People, Alison F. Bell, Linda C. Tapsell, Karen L. Walton, Marijka Batterham
Unwrapping Nutrition: Exploring The Impact Of Hospital Food And Beverage Packaging On Plate Waste/Intake In Older People, Alison F. Bell, Linda C. Tapsell, Karen L. Walton, Marijka Batterham
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B
Food and beverage packaging is increasingly used in hospital food service provision. Previous research has identified that the packaging used in New South Wales hospitals can be difficult to open by older adults. As older adults experience high rates of malnutrition, it is important to understand the effects of packaging on actual consumption of food and fluids. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of hospital food and beverage packaging on dietary intakes of 62 independently living older people (65 years and over) in a university simulated hospital ward in NSW, Australia. Participants were allocated to either …
Effectiveness Of Acupoint Pressure On Older People With Constipation In Nursing Homes: A Double-Blind Quasi-Experimental Study, Mu-Hsing Ho, H.C. Chang, Megan F. Liu, Lin Yuan, Jed Montayre
Effectiveness Of Acupoint Pressure On Older People With Constipation In Nursing Homes: A Double-Blind Quasi-Experimental Study, Mu-Hsing Ho, H.C. Chang, Megan F. Liu, Lin Yuan, Jed Montayre
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B
Aims: To compare the differences between acupoint pressure, abdominal massage and laxatives in treatment of constipation for residents in two nursing homes. Background: There is lack of evidence on the utility of complementary therapies in the management of constipation among older adults. Design: Quasi-experimental. Methods: A total of 90 participants from two nursing homes in Taiwan were assigned to three groups: the control group (with laxatives only), group I (with laxatives and abdominal massage) and group II (with laxatives, acupoint pressure therapy [APT] and abdominal massage). The intervention was performed over 10 days. A double-blind technique was applied in both …
A Survey About Postoperative Delirium In Older Patients Among Nurses And Anaesthetists: Implications For Future Practice And Policy, Ezinne Oyidia Igwe, Victoria Traynor, Sheila E. Rodgers, Alasdair Waite, Alasdair M.J Maclullich, Irwin Foo
A Survey About Postoperative Delirium In Older Patients Among Nurses And Anaesthetists: Implications For Future Practice And Policy, Ezinne Oyidia Igwe, Victoria Traynor, Sheila E. Rodgers, Alasdair Waite, Alasdair M.J Maclullich, Irwin Foo
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B
Background Postoperative delirium is a major complication associated with anaesthesia and surgery, more commonly seen in older people. Aims The aims of this study were to explore the knowledge and understanding of anaesthetists and nurses involved in anaesthesia through their responses to two case scenarios of postoperative delirium experienced by older people. Methods A 30-item online survey was sent to 500 potential respondents. Results Two hundred and twenty-six practitioners from Australia, New Zealand and Scotland responded. Most had no workplace protocols for anaesthesia planning in older people. There was substantial variability in practice in relation to postoperative delirium screening, detection, …