Health effects of loneliness and social isolation in older adults living in congregate long term care settings: A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative evidence
Background: Mounting evidence of loneliness and negative health impacts has placed
loneliness among the “geriatric giants” in need of intervention by the healthcare system …
loneliness among the “geriatric giants” in need of intervention by the healthcare system …
A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Placebo‐Controlled Antidepressant Studies in People with Depression and Dementia: [See Editorial Comments by Eric J …
JC Nelson, DP Devanand - Journal of the American Geriatrics …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy of antidepressants in people with depression and
dementia. DESIGN: A systematic review and meta‐analysis based on a literature search of …
dementia. DESIGN: A systematic review and meta‐analysis based on a literature search of …
Interventions to improve the transition from home to a nursing home: A scoping review
L Groenvynck, A Fakha, B de Boer… - The …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background and Objectives The transition from home to a nursing home is a
stressful event for both older persons and informal caregivers. Currently, this transition …
stressful event for both older persons and informal caregivers. Currently, this transition …
Trajectory and predictors of mental health symptoms and wellbeing in newly admitted nursing home residents
Objectives This study determined changes in multiple aspects of mental health and
wellbeing in newly admitted nursing home residents, and identified risk and protective …
wellbeing in newly admitted nursing home residents, and identified risk and protective …
[HTML][HTML] The course of depressive symptoms over 36 months in 696 newly admitted nursing home residents
T Borza, G Selbæk, B Lichtwarck, JŠ Benth… - Journal of the American …, 2022 - Elsevier
Objectives To investigate the course of depressive symptoms in newly admitted nursing
home (NH) residents and how resident characteristics were associated with the symptoms …
home (NH) residents and how resident characteristics were associated with the symptoms …
Program to Enhance Adjustment to Residential Living (PEARL): Effect on adjustment, anxiety, quality of life, and stress
TE Davison, MP McCabe, L Busija… - Clinical …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Objectives The Program to Enhance Adjustment to Residential Living (PEARL)
is a five session intervention primarily designed to address high rates of depression in newly …
is a five session intervention primarily designed to address high rates of depression in newly …
General practitioners' perspectives on discontinuation of long-term antidepressants in nursing homes
E Van Leeuwen, S Anthierens… - European Journal of …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Background Long-term use of antidepressant drugs (AD), much longer than recommended
by guidelines, in nursing homes (NH) is common. NH home residents may have a relatively …
by guidelines, in nursing homes (NH) is common. NH home residents may have a relatively …
The effectiveness of the Program to Enhance Adjustment to Residential Living (PEARL) in reducing depression in newly admitted nursing home residents
Background: Depression is common in nursing homes, particularly among newly admitted
residents. This cluster randomised controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of the Program …
residents. This cluster randomised controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of the Program …
Views of greenery and psychological well-being in residential aged care facilities: Longitudinal associations
Objectives: This study examined associations of objectively measured views of greenery in
residential aged care facilities (RACFs) with changes in multiple psychological well-being …
residential aged care facilities (RACFs) with changes in multiple psychological well-being …
Psychological interventions designed to reduce relocation stress for older people transitioning into permanent residential aged care: a systematic scoping review
Objectives This study aimed to identify and evaluate psychological interventions or
strategies designed to reduce relocation stress in older people making the permanent …
strategies designed to reduce relocation stress in older people making the permanent …