Views of nurses and other health and social care workers on the use of assistive humanoid and animal-like robots in health and social care: a scoping review

Information and communication technology (ICT) can potentially support older adults in making decisions and increase their involvement in decision-making processes. Although the range of technical products has expanded in various areas of society, knowledge is lacking on the influence that ICT has on older adults’ decision-making in everyday situations. Based on the literature, we aimed to provide an overview of the role of ICT in home-dwelling older adults’ decision-making in relation to health, and health and social care services. A scoping review of articles published between 2010 and 2020 was undertaken by searching five electronic databases. Finally, 12 articles using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method designs were included. The articles were published in journals representing biology and medicine, nursing, informatics, and computer science. A majority of the articles were published in the last five years, and most articles came from European countries. The results are presented in three categories: (i) form and function of ICT for decision-making, (ii) perceived value and effect of ICT for decision-making, and (iii) factors influencing ICT use for decision-making. According to our findings, ICT for decision-making in relation to health, and health and social care services was more implicitly described than explicitly described, and we conclude that more research on this topic is needed. Future research should engage older adults and health professionals in developing technology based on their needs. Further, factors that influence older adults’ use of ICT should be evaluated to ensure that it is successfully integrated into their daily lives.

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An insight into the work of sexual assault referral centres and the role of the forensic nurse examiner

British Journal of Nursing ◽

10.12968/bjon.2021.30.22.1296 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 30 (22) ◽

pp. 1296-1302

Author(s):

Helen Hand-Oades

Keyword(s):

Sexual Assault ◽

Social Care ◽

Criminal Offence ◽

Healthcare Staff ◽

Referral Centre ◽

Know How ◽

Care Workers ◽

Health And Social Care ◽

Insight Into

It is more likely than ever that healthcare staff of all grades and in all settings will encounter cases of sexual assault, so it is crucial that they know how to respond appropriately to support survivors. Health and social care workers engage with clients in a range of situations, which means that they are well placed for such disclosure. In some cases, particularly if the assault is a recent incident, time is of the essence to ensure that there is no loss of evidence that could be crucial in gaining a conviction. This article explores the role of a sexual assault referral centre (SARC), a service that few people know about or think they will ever need. The type of sexual activity that constitutes a criminal offence will be discussed and information presented that offers direction for those who want to involve the police, and for those who do not. Links to a range of organisations are also included that survivors of recent or historic sexual assault can access for support and advice.

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Supporting people with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic

Practice Nursing ◽

10.12968/pnur.2021.32.2.65 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 65-68

Author(s):

Linda Nazarko

Keyword(s):

Primary Care Practice ◽

Social Care ◽

Practice Nurse ◽

Informal Support ◽

Care Practice ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Practice Nurses ◽

People With Dementia ◽

Care Workers ◽

Health And Social Care

People with dementia have experienced great disruption to their lives due to the pandemic. Linda Nazarko highlights the way individuals have been affected and how the practice nurse can support them People with dementia and their caregivers have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Isolation, a reduction in formal and informal support, and disruption to routine have contributed to feelings of loneliness and anxiety in people with dementia and their caregivers. The pandemic has led to staff shortages in health and social care, changes of care workers and a reduction in the level of support provided. These changes have affected the physical and mental health of people with dementia and increased their reliance on primary care. Practice nurses have a key role to play in supporting affected individuals.

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Humanising health and social care support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities: Protocol for a scoping review (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.31720 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Madison Milne-Ives ◽

Rohit Shankar ◽

Daniel Goodley ◽

Kristen Lamb ◽

Richard Laugharne ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Developmental Disabilities ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Social Care ◽

Care Practice ◽

Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Health And Social Care ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

Care Practices ◽

Improve Health

BACKGROUND Healthcare is shifting towards a more person-centred model, however, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can still experience difficulties in accessing equitable healthcare. Given these difficulties, it is important to consider how principles such as empathy and respect can be best incorporated into health and social care practices for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to ensure they are receiving humanising and equitable treatment and support. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this scoping review is to provide an overview of the current research landscape and knowledge gaps regarding the development and implementation of interventions based on humanising principles that aim to improve health and social care practices for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. METHODS The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) and Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome, and Study (PICOS) frameworks will be used to structure the review. Six databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycInfo, and Web of Science) will be searched for articles published in English in the previous 10 years that describe or evaluate health and social care practice interventions under-pinned by humanising principles of empathy, compassion, dignity, and respect. Two reviewers will collaboratively screen and select references based on the eligibility criteria and extract the data into a predetermined form. A descriptive analysis will be conducted to summarise the results and provide an overview of interventions in three main care areas: health care, social care, and informal social support. RESULTS Results will be included in the scoping review, which will be submitted for publication by December 2021. CONCLUSIONS This scoping review will summarize the state of the field of interventions that are using humanising principles to improve health and social care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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ENACT Study: What has helped health and social care workers maintain their mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic? Adaptive coping, team resilience, help-seeking behaviour and work based supports

10.31234/osf.io/su45w ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Nicola Cogan ◽

Chloe Kennedy ◽

Zoe Beck ◽

Lisa McInnes ◽

Gillian ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Help Seeking ◽

Online Survey ◽

Social Care ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Mental Wellbeing ◽

Adaptive Coping ◽

Team Resilience ◽

Care Workers ◽

Health And Social Care

Rapid studies have highlighted the adverse mental health impact of COVID-19 on health and social care workers (HSCWs). Complementing this work, we report on the psychosocial factors that have helped HSCWs adapt to the adversities associated with COVID-19 and protect staff wellbeing in Scotland. The ENACT study collected data from HSCWs (n= 1364) in Scotland during the third national lockdown. Using a cross-sectional design, participants completed an online survey providing quantitative data and free responses. A multi-method approach to analysis was used. The majority of HSCWs were found to have low wellbeing scores, high levels of COVID-19 stress, worry, burnout and risk perception scores and almost half of HSCWs met the clinical cut off for acute stress. Adaptive coping strategies and increased perceived team resilience helped mitigate against the adverse impact that COVID-19 stressors have on HSCWs’ mental wellbeing. HSCWs were significantly more likely to seek informal support for dealing with personal or emotional problems. Barriers to formal help-seeking were identified including stigma and fears of consequence of disclosure. HSCWs most valued peer support, workplace supports, visible leadership and teamwork. Our findings illuminate the complexity of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on HSCWs’ wellbeing and will inform future intervention development to increase positive adaptation amongst staff. Addressing barriers to mental health help-seeking among HSCWs is essential. The implications emphasise the importance of lessons learned across health and social care contexts, planning and preparedness for future pandemics.

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Covid-19: schools set to close across UK except for children of health and social care workers

BMJ ◽

10.1136/bmj.m1140 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. m1140 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Elisabeth Mahase

Keyword(s):

Social Care ◽

Care Workers ◽

Health And Social Care

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Characteristics and outcomes of health and social care workers testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 in the Tayside region of Scotland

European Respiratory Journal ◽

10.1183/13993003.02568-2020 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 56 (3) ◽

pp. 2002568 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Moneeza K. Siddiqui ◽

Benjamin Parcell ◽

Sarah Allstaff ◽

Colin Palmer ◽

James D. Chalmers ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Care ◽

Care Workers ◽

Health And Social Care

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The Experiences of Youth Who Identify as Trans* in Relation to Health and Social Care Needs: A Scoping Review

Youth & Society ◽

10.1177/0044118x17719345 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 51 (6) ◽

pp. 840-864 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Edward McCann ◽

Brian Keogh ◽

Louise Doyle ◽

Imelda Coyne

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Family Relationships ◽

Social Care ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Policy Research ◽

Care Needs ◽

Research Education ◽

Health Care Experiences ◽

Health And Social Care ◽

Individual Human

There is an increased interest in the experiences of youth who identify as trans* to promote individual human rights and provide socially inclusive health and social care. This scoping review aimed to explore the experiences of youth who identify as trans*. A full search of relevant electronic databases was undertaken from the years 2006 to 2016. The search resulted in 1,656 hits and following the application of rigorous criteria, 20 papers were included in the final review. Date extraction was executed by two of the authors and a quality assessment tool was used to review the papers. The data were analyzed, and the key themes that emerged included the following: stigma, discrimination, and mental health; family relationships and supports; educational concerns; health care experiences; and vulnerability and health risks. The findings from the review are discussed, and the implications for policy, research, education, and practice are highlighted.

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