Spiritual reminiscence therapy for older people with loneliness, anxiety and depression living in a residential aged care facility, Malaysia: A qualitative approach.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review studies published in the Australasian Journal on Ageing (AJA) about the aged care workforce, and to identify influences on quality of care and potential policy directions. METHODS:Articles in the AJA on the aged care workforce published from 2009 to 2018 were identified, grouped into themes and rat...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Wells Y,Brooke E,Solly KN

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the prevalence of frailty in a cohort of older Australians. METHODS:Frailty status of the 2087 participants of the Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing was assessed based on the questionnaire responses at the baseline interview. Frailty status and prevalence were assessed using four measures: two u...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Widagdo I,Pratt N,Russell M,Roughead E

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to describe the partnership mechanisms that supported teaching and research in aged care, in one of the 16 funded projects under the auspices of the Teaching and Research in Aged Care Service project. Located in ACT and southern NSW, the Co-operative for Healthy Ageing Research...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Jamieson M,Grealish L

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To model impact of modifiable risk behaviour on dementia prevalence among the Australian population aged 45 years and over. METHODS:A group-based computer model was constructed to estimate the impact of modifying risk behaviour on dementia prevalence. RESULTS:Based on population ageing, the number of people aged ...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Nepal B,Brown L,Ranmuthugala G

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe referral source, meal ordering patterns and the nutrient composition of meals from a regional Meals on Wheels (MOW) service. METHODS:Referral sources were obtained via retrospective chart audit and compared for 2008 and 2012. Nutrient content of the three most common meal combinations was compare...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Charlton KE,Tjong M,North J,Walton K

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the language and meanings that retirees give to goals, including their perceptions of the benefits and limitations of pursuing goals in retirement. METHODS:In-depth interviews and mini-group discussions were conducted with 60 community-dwelling Australian retirees aged 57 to 88 years. Data wer...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Dudley D,O'Loughlin K,Lewis S,Loh V

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify the geographic differences in osteoporosis management. METHODS:In this cross-sectional study, osteoporosis treatments in older patients presented to a hip fracture unit from mid 2005-2009 were analysed. Logistic regression was used to examine the association of rural residency with osteoporosis treatme...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Lai MM,Ang WM,McGuiness M,Larke AB

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper undertakes a comprehensive review of the growing international literature on age-friendly communities. It examines a range of approaches and identifies the key attributes associated with creating a sustainable environment for seniors. The authors critically evaluate emerging policy trends and models and sug...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Lui CW,Everingham JA,Warburton J,Cuthill M,Bartlett H

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether older people are prescribed antidepressants at lower levels of depression and with fewer symptoms, and whether they are more likely to engage in chronic usage than younger adults. METHODS:An online survey about experiences with, and opinions about, depression and antidepressants was completed ...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Read J,Gibson KL,Cartwright C

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This paper describes a workshop process conducted to guide funding priorities for the Ageing Well National Science Challenge in New Zealand (NZ). METHODS:Based on the Checklist for Health Research Priority Setting, stakeholders networking workshops were conducted in five main cities in NZ (n = 133 attendees)...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Doolan-Noble F,Mehta P,Waters D,Baxter GD

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the effectiveness of smart technologies in improving or maintaining the social connectedness of older people living at home. METHODS:We conducted a systematic review and critical evaluation of research articles published between 2000 and 2013. Article screening, data extraction and quality assessment (u...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Morris ME,Adair B,Ozanne E,Kurowski W,Miller KJ,Pearce AJ,Santamaria N,Long M,Ventura C,Said CM

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Reducing the need for permanent accommodation in nursing homes (residential aged care services) for young people is a major challenge in Australia and internationally. This study investigated the use of innovative geo-mapping strategies to describe the geographical distribution of young people living in resid...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Zail J,Eastwood K,Bugeja L,Bassed R,Ibrahim JE

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper will focus on the provision of community aged care services via 'direct payments' and 'social enterprise'. These are two solutions that were not fully considered by the Productivity Commission as a way to make the provision of community aged care more sustainable in Australia. The empowerment component of s...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Taylor C,Donoghue J

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine whether diets involving reduced chewing affect the degree of cerumen impaction in older people in residential care. METHODS:A total of 51 people (53% male) over 65 years (80.5 ± 9.3) were recruited from two residential aged care facilities in Perth, Australia. Participants were classified as "chew...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Morley H,Panak V,Mulders WHAM,Goulios H,Martini A,Langdon C

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study investigates the macroeconomic determinants of co-residing arrangement between generations in selected developing countries with a focus on examining the effect of changing income level of the working generation. METHODS:A reduced form model is specified for co-residence between the older generatio...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Aziz N,Hossain B,Emran M

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the non-medical needs of older patients in the emergency department (ED). METHODS:We undertook a cross-sectional survey of three age groups (50-64, 65-79, 80+ years) using a self-administered questionnaire with five response options (strongly agree-strongly disagree) for 31 items. RESULTS:There were ...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Liu B,Taylor DM,Ling SL,MacGibbon P

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a 12-week Exercise Physiology (EP) program for people living in a residential aged care facility. METHODS:A within-study pre- and postintervention design to calculate incremental cost-effectiveness ratios per quality-adjusted life years gained. A health service provider ...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Rahja M,Nguyen KH,Post D,Parfitt G,Corlis M,Comans T

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The associations between perceived wellness and health-related quality of life, comorbidities and modifiable lifestyle factors in older adults were explored. METHODS:Self-administered questionnaires including the Perceived Wellness Survey and the 36-Item Short Form of the Medical Outcomes Study version two were di...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Foottit J,Anderson D

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess socioeconomic-related inequality in oral health-care utilisation among older Thais. METHOD:The data on 8951 and 11,402 older Thais (≥60 years) from national representative Thailand Health and Welfare Surveys (HWS) of 2003 and 2009, respectively, were analysed. Descriptive analyses were performed on oral ...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Somkotra T

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify Rehabilitation Indices associated with a minimal trauma fracture (MTF) within 12 months poststroke. METHODS:Retrospective case-control study. Stroke survivors with MTF were matched 5:1 with stroke survivors without MTF. Logistic regression determined whether Rehabilitation Indices, such as Physio...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： David SM,Chan K,Inderjeeth C,Raymond WD

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The large baby boomer cohort is beginning to reach retirement age. This paper reviews recent Australian literature on baby boomers' health and health behaviours. Databases were searched for peer-reviewed literature and the Internet for online studies and reports. The boomers can expect an increased life span compared ...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Humpel N,O'Loughlin K,Wells Y,Kendig H

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this article was to review the literature around Australian medical student attitudes towards older people. METHODS:An Ovid cross-search and SCOPUS search were performed using keywords such as 'Attitude', 'Medical Student' and 'Aged or Older or Elderly'. RESULTS:Several recent studies have invest...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Wilson MA,Kurrle SE,Wilson I

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We recently reported that a companion robot reduced residents' loneliness in a randomised controlled trial at an aged-care facility. This report aims to provide additional, previously unpublished data about how the sessions were run, residents' interactions with the robot and staff perspectives. METHODS:Observatio...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Robinson H,Broadbent E,MacDonald B

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the relationship between newly made medical diagnoses and length of stay (LOS) of acutely unwell older patients. METHODS:Consecutive patients admitted under the care of four geriatricians were randomly allocated to a model development sample (n = 937) or a model validation sample (n = 855). Cox regressi...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Basic D,Khoo A

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review research published in the AJA in terms of authors' positions and disciplinary backgrounds, and the settings in which research was done. METHODS:Eighty two papers by 373 authors, in Vol. 35 No 1, March 2016, to Vol 37 No 2, June 2018, were reviewed. RESULTS:Different clusters of authorship were fou...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Howe A,Jeon YH

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent Australian legislative and policy changes can benefit people of trans and/or non-binary experience (e.g. men assigned female with stereotypically 'female' bodies, women assigned male with stereotypically 'male' bodies, and people who identify as genderqueer, agender [having no gender], bi-gender [having two gen...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Ansara YG

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this rapid review was to explore how residential aged care staff conceptualise and identify elder abuse. METHODS:English-language publications, between 2000 and 2017, about elder abuse in residential aged care in developed countries were sought from three academic databases. Only perspectives ...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Radermacher H,Toh YL,Western D,Coles J,Goeman D,Lowthian J

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the effect of sitting position (reclined versus upright) on the levels of participative interaction and spontaneous communication of immobile and totally dependent aged care residents. METHODS:Ten frail, immobile and totally dependent female residents older than 85 years were observed in reclin...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Hammer JL,Nitz JC

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This commentary aimed to determine whether nursing home (NH) providers have a responsibility for the safe mobility of residents outside the facility. METHODS:The Safe System approach was applied to NH resident road safety, and fatality crash data involving NH residents were reviewed, to identify potential co...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Lee HC,Ibrahim JE,Koppel S,Johnson M,Bugeja L

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the effects of work participation, intergenerational transfers and savings on the life satisfaction of older community-dwelling Malaysians. METHOD:Data from the 1999 Survey on Perceptions of Needs and Problems of the Elderly on people aged 60 and over were used. The life satisfaction score was construct...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Ng ST,Hamid TA

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00