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Mature Aged "Baby Boomer" Students' Contributions To Understanding Nursing Education, Sandra Walker, Trudy Dwyer, Teresa Sander, Lorna Moxham, Marc Broadbent, Kristin Edwards
Mature Aged "Baby Boomer" Students' Contributions To Understanding Nursing Education, Sandra Walker, Trudy Dwyer, Teresa Sander, Lorna Moxham, Marc Broadbent, Kristin Edwards
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Background: Mature aged nursing students of the 'Baby Boomer' generation are important for health workforce retention and planning because once graduated, they are viewed as being more loyal to the profession and consequently likely to remain in the nursing workforce. A challenge though, related to this group is providing them with a fulfilling and worthwhile work integrated learning experience that enables them to engage with their new profession. Methods: An exploratory study was conducted using an online survey with open-ended questions to explore the supports for and barriers to the learning opportunities of "baby boomer" aged undergraduate-nursing students (n = …
Effects Of Spending Time Outdoors In Daylight On The Psychosocial Well-Being Of Older People And Their Family Carers: A Systematic Review, Katherine Caldwell, Ritin Fernandez, Victoria Traynor, Cecile Perrin
Effects Of Spending Time Outdoors In Daylight On The Psychosocial Well-Being Of Older People And Their Family Carers: A Systematic Review, Katherine Caldwell, Ritin Fernandez, Victoria Traynor, Cecile Perrin
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Background: A range of studies found that spending time outdoors in daylight provided substantial benefits for the psychosocial well-being of older people. Good psychosocial well-being is essential in maintaining overall health as people age and often contributes to adequate physical functioning. Objectives: The overall objective of this study was to undertake a systematic review on the effects of spending time outdoors in daylight on the psychosocial well-being of older people and their family carers. Inclusion criteria Types of participants This review considered studies that included older people aged 55 years or more, including those living in a community or residential …
Observations Of Mealtimes In Hospital Aged Care Rehabilitation Wards, Karen Walton, Peter Williams, Linda Tapsell, Matthew Hoyle, Zhi Wei Shen, Lauren Gladman, Martin Nurka
Observations Of Mealtimes In Hospital Aged Care Rehabilitation Wards, Karen Walton, Peter Williams, Linda Tapsell, Matthew Hoyle, Zhi Wei Shen, Lauren Gladman, Martin Nurka
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Malnutrition is common in long-stay elderly hospitalized patients and their dietary intakes are often poor, despite the provision of adequate quantities of food to meet patient needs. The aim of this study was to identify environmental factors that were associated with achieving adequate food consumption in a hospital context. This study observed the daily routines of 30 elderly patients over 2 days in rehabilitation wards in three Australian hospitals. All activities associated with mealtimes were recorded, from the commencement of breakfast to the conclusion of supper at the end of the day. Four key themes emerged: the eating location; assistance …
From Darkness To Lightness: Developing A Working Definition Of Special Observation In An Acute Aged Care Setting, Michael Kerr, Yvonne Verner, Victoria Traynor
From Darkness To Lightness: Developing A Working Definition Of Special Observation In An Acute Aged Care Setting, Michael Kerr, Yvonne Verner, Victoria Traynor
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Background: Special observation is a practice in common use in acute care settings for older people, in particular when dementia and/or delirium are/is experienced, but there is little evidence of best practice approaches. Aim and objectives: The overall aim of this project was to develop a working definition of special observation in acute aged care settings. The objectives were to identify barriers and enablers for undertaking special observation and compare descriptions of special observation practice by staff with those in policy and related documents. Methods: The setting was an acute care ward in a large regional hospital in New South …
An Indoor Localisation And Motion Monitoring System To Determine Behavioural Activity In Dementia Afflicted Patients In Aged Care, Matthew D'Souza, Montserrat Ros, Mohanraj Karunanithi
An Indoor Localisation And Motion Monitoring System To Determine Behavioural Activity In Dementia Afflicted Patients In Aged Care, Matthew D'Souza, Montserrat Ros, Mohanraj Karunanithi
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Papers (Archive)
Dementia is highly prevalent among the older population. Most patients with dementia are admitted to an aged care facility due to wandering behaviour which tends to result in dangerous scenarios such as straying away from the facility and being seriously injured. Due to the decreasing availability of carers in aged care, there is a need to prioritise monitoring of patients that have a severe case of wondering. The challenge is to allow carers to monitor the status of such patients in terms of position localisation and motion behavioural status, in real-time. The long term behavioural analysis of such patients would …
The Introduction And Evaluation Of A Warfarin Management Strategy Into Illawarra Residential Aged Care Facilities, Margaret Jordan, Judy Mullan, Victoria Traynor
The Introduction And Evaluation Of A Warfarin Management Strategy Into Illawarra Residential Aged Care Facilities, Margaret Jordan, Judy Mullan, Victoria Traynor
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Papers (Archive)
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Sleep Duration And Obesity In Middle-Aged Australian Adults, Christopher A. Magee, Donald C. Iverson, Peter Caputi
Sleep Duration And Obesity In Middle-Aged Australian Adults, Christopher A. Magee, Donald C. Iverson, Peter Caputi
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Papers (Archive)
The present study examined the association between sleep duration and obesity in 40,834 middle-aged Australian adults. Multinomial logistic regression was used to test the relationship between sleep duration and obesity while controlling for important demographic and health covariates; separate models were tested for males and females. Short sleep (i.e., <7 h a night) was found to be independently associated with obesity in males and females. To our knowledge, this is the first study to report an association between short sleep and obesity in Australian adults. Although more research is required, interventions targeting short sleep could aid obesity treatment and prevention.
Large-Scale Training In The Essentials Of Dementia Care In Australia: Dementia Care Skills For Aged Care Workers Project, Richard Fleming, Diana Fitzgerald
Large-Scale Training In The Essentials Of Dementia Care In Australia: Dementia Care Skills For Aged Care Workers Project, Richard Fleming, Diana Fitzgerald
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Papers (Archive)
Dementia has been identified as a national health priority in Australia. National programs in the areas of research, education and training have been established. The Dementia Care Skills for Aged Care Workers program is a three-year project that commenced in 2006. It has the goal of providing training in the essentials of dementia care to 17,000 staff of aged care services across Australia. Successful completion of the training results in the award of a nationally recognized qualification. Although the delivery of the training has been difficult in some areas – because of the long distances to be covered by trainers …
Evaluating The Impact Of The Environment On The Physical Activity Levels Of People With Dementia In Aged Care Facilities, Loren Devries, Victoria Traynor, Nancy Humpel
Evaluating The Impact Of The Environment On The Physical Activity Levels Of People With Dementia In Aged Care Facilities, Loren Devries, Victoria Traynor, Nancy Humpel
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Papers (Archive)
To evaluate the impact of the environment on the physical activity levels of people with dementia living in residential aged care facilities
An Investigation Into The Potential Barriers Associated With Warfarin Prescribing In An Elderly Population Residing In Illawarra Based Aged Care Facilities, Judy Mullan
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Papers (Archive)
Warfarin Prescribing: • Systems varied - faxed warfarin-specific chart - faxed warfarin orders - phone calls from GPs - phone call from RN to GP’s secretary dose recorded on chart with a ‘post-it’ note • Common problems - faxes (misplaced or not received) - ? current orders • “If there was a standard package for dealing with nursing homes then we would go along with that and just get used to it” (GP)
An Investigation Into The Potential Barriers Associated With Warfarin Prescribing In An Elderly Population Residing In Illawarra-Based Aged Care Facilities, Judy Mullan, Margaret L. Jordan
An Investigation Into The Potential Barriers Associated With Warfarin Prescribing In An Elderly Population Residing In Illawarra-Based Aged Care Facilities, Judy Mullan, Margaret L. Jordan
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Papers (Archive)
Warfarin Prescribing: • Systems varied - faxed warfarin-specific chart - faxed warfarin orders - phone calls from GPs - phone call from RN to GP’s secretary dose recorded on chart with a ‘post-it’ note • Common problems - faxes (misplaced or not received) - ? current orders • “If there was a standard package for dealing with nursing homes then we would go along with that and just get used to it” (GP)