DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY SUPPORT SYSTEM BY ACTION RESEARCH TO SUPPORT THE ELDERLY IN FRAILTY

In long-term care facilities, elderly mistreatment occurs routinely and frequently. However, few studies have empirically explored the multifaceted risk factor of mistreatment. The purpose of this paper was to explore the factors affecting elderly mistreatment by care workers in Japanese long-term care facilities and to examine the relationship between these factors and mistreatment. This analysis was based on a sample of 1473 care workers from long-term care facilities and used multiple regression analyses. The results revealed that the nursing care level, work period, resilience, and attitude towards mistreatment among residents and staff were factors significantly associated with the degree of mistreatment. Facility size, an institutional environment that does not limit the behavior of residents, and family and community support for the elderly were among the institutional environment factors that had significant relationships with mistreatment. Staff gender, care-related qualifications, and workload were not associated with mistreatment. These findings suggest that strengthening the staff’s attitude and coping skills to prevent mistreatment, as well as interventions for changes in the institutional environment, are needed to prevent and reduce the prevalence of mistreatment in Japan. In addition, raising staff resilience to stress situations and building a resident-centered facility care environment is an important measure to reduce mistreatment.

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A pervasive activity management and rehabilitation support system for the elderly

2010 8th IEEE International Conference on Pervasive Computing and Communications Workshops (PERCOM Workshops) ◽

10.1109/percomw.2010.5470548 ◽

2010 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

G. Pioggia ◽

G. Tartarisco ◽

G. Valenza ◽

G. Ricci ◽

L. Volpi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Support System ◽

The Elderly ◽

Activity Management

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A study of family as a support system of the elderly

10.5353/th_b3124704 ◽

1981 ◽

Author(s):

Yim-wan, Grace Pang

Keyword(s):

Support System ◽

The Elderly

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Perception on service quality in old age homes: a qualitative study in Karachi, Pakistan

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association ◽

10.47391/jpma.606 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Samina Vertejee ◽

Saleema Allana ◽

Rozina Somani ◽

Saher Aijaz

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Older People ◽

Old Age ◽

Community Support ◽

The Elderly ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Entire Study ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

Old Age Homes

Abstract Objectives: The growing number of older people due to demographic transition is paving the way for non-governmental organizations and the private sector for mushrooming of old age homes (OAHs). These homes function either free or fee for services, and the services provided at these OAHs determines the quality of life of older people. The aim of the study was to explore the stakeholders’ perception on the quality of services offered to people living in OAHs. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study design was used to explore stakeholders’ perception of elderly living experiences in old age homes. Three OAH were selected through purposive sampling for the study. Data collected from February –March 2015 through the structured interview guide. Participants’ for FGDs were recruited through universal sampling, while purposive sampling was used for KIIs selection. Researcher ensured all ethical considerations for entire study period. Results: Two major themes were drawn including the reasons and experiences of older people living in OAH, secondly the need for caregivers’ academic competencies. Majority of KIIs and FGDs reported common responses under the two themes. Also the elderly experiences varied from living comfortable to being depressed. KIIs and caregivers’ FGD participants’ strongly urged the need for caregivers’ training and institutional accreditation. Conclusion: In conclusion, the older people experiences challenges of living in OAHs, therefore the study findings strongly proposes community support system and credentialing of the caregivers for age appropriate care. Continuous...

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Development of an Exercise Support System for the Elderly Which Uses a Small Humanoid Robot

Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics ◽

10.20965/jrm.2013.p0939 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 25 (6) ◽

pp. 939-948 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Masataka Hirano ◽

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Naohiko Hanajima ◽

Keigo Urita ◽

Satoru Muto ◽

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Keyword(s):

Support System ◽

Humanoid Robot ◽

The Elderly ◽

Elderly Subjects ◽

Motion Sensor ◽

Prototype System ◽

Term Care ◽

Pose Detection ◽

Young Subjects

The increasing number of senior citizens who need long-term care or rehabilitation has become a serious issue, especially considering the increasing aging population and declining birthrate. To maintain one’s motor functions and improve one’s muscle strength or range of motion, it is important to continue exercising constantly. We have developed a prototype exercise support system that aim to promote and evaluate exercise of users. This system includes a small humanoid robot presenting the exercises, amotion sensor, a touch panel, a laptop PC to control other devices, and other parts. We propose a method of detecting the specific poses of the users from the skeleton data of the motion sensor. We use a questionnaire to evaluate the system’s effect on the promotion of exercise and the users’ understanding of the movements of the robot, and we use a motion sensor to evaluate motion recognition of the users during the exercises. The system is tested by young people and also elderly staying in a geriatric health service facility. The questionnaire results indicate that the elderly subjects react positively to the exercises. The pose detection method shows a correct answer rate of 94% for the young subjects and 87% for the elderly subjects. It is confirmed that the prototype system can be put into practice use.

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