Bowel incontinence is related to improvement in basic activities of daily living in residents of long-term health care facilities for the elderly in Japan

We have developed a Robot Assisted Activity (RAA) program for recreational use in health care facilities for elderly people. The RAA program has been evaluated in such a facility to assess its usefulness. The program applies a standard classroom model, starting with homeroom and including lessons in the Japanese language, music, gymnastics, arithmetic, and other subjects. At the end of the program, there is a graduation ceremony. We use a video camera to record each scene. Each behavior and utterance of the participants is then analyzed. In addition, immediately upon completion of the RAA program, specialists conduct a Focus Group Interview (FGI) in which they collect comments, opinions, and requests from the participants. Ten elderly people participate in the program, two men and eight women (81.0±3.7 years old). All are residents at a health care facility in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. TheMMSE (MiniMental State Examination) score indicating the level of dementia is 24.1±3.0 points. Two participants are judged to be in a moderate stage of cognitive decline (21 points or less), six are in a mild stage (22-26 points), and the remaining two are normal. On the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), in which a score of 13.3±4.2 points indicates a state of depression, seven participants are judged to be depressive (11 points or more). The results of our study show that all participants have a favorable impression of the robot and nearly all have a positive opinion of the RAA program. This suggests that the program can be used for emotional and recreational therapy at health care facilities for the elderly. However, in spite of the overall success of the RAA program, we seldom observe interaction between participants and the robot.

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Robot-assisted rehabilitation: it is the time for utilisation in in-patient health care facilities to maintain the activity of the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic

International Maritime Health ◽

10.5603/imh.2021.0013 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 72 (1) ◽

pp. 80-81

Author(s):

Ali Mohamed Ali Ismail

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

The Elderly ◽

Health Care Facilities ◽

Robot Assisted ◽

Care Facilities ◽

Patient Health

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Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among residents and workers of long-term care facilities in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil: an epidemiological survey

Geriatrics Gerontology and Aging ◽

10.53886/gga.e0210048 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 ◽

Author(s):

Nereida Kilza da Costa Lima ◽

Jaciara Machado Viana ◽

Júlio César Moriguti ◽

Eduardo Ferriolli ◽

Jair Lício Ferreira dos Santos ◽

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Keyword(s):

Activities Of Daily Living ◽

Daily Living ◽

Long Term Care ◽

Serological Test ◽

Epidemiological Survey ◽

Cognitive Changes ◽

Term Care ◽

Systematic Screening ◽

Care Facilities

OBJECTIVE: Residents and workers in long-term care facilities (LTCF) for older adults share the same space, and residents are more susceptible to COVID-19 complications. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies as an indication of previous infection of both residents and workers in LTCFs, as well as associated factors. METHODS: This epidemiological survey was conducted in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, a medium-sized city. Stratified sampling was performed, with data collected on demographics, health, LTCF protective measures, activities of daily living, and cognition. A serological test was carried out on all selected individuals. RESULTS: The mean resident and worker ages were 80.62 (SD, 9.66) and 37.41 (SD, 12.42) years, respectively. The serological test was positive in 13.33% of the residents, who had 2.91 (SD, 1.28) chronic diseases and used 5.65 (SD, 2.79) medications. Dementia screening was negative in only 11.1%, and only 20% were independent in activities of daily living. The serological test results were positive in 25.93% of the workers, although SARS-CoV-2 had been previously detected in only 6.9%. The LTCF did not perform systematic screening of worker respiratory symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: There was a higher seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 among LTCF workers than residents. Systematic screening of worker symptoms before each shift was not regularly performed. The high prevalence of cognitive changes among LTCF residents can impede adherence to personal protection measures.

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CINOLOGY IN A GENERAL EDUCATION SCHOOL

Natural Science Education in a Comprehensive School (NSECS) ◽

10.48127/gu/20.26.70 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 70-74

Author(s):

Dainius Statkevičius

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

General Education ◽

Social Activity ◽

Health Care Facilities ◽

Social Aspects ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Care Facilities ◽

Education School ◽

Integrated Project

Dogs for 15,000 years have been an integral part of all humanity in our life and culture. In recent times, canitherapy has gained in popularity as a therapeutic approach based on the positive effects of human-dog interaction on the physical, psychological and social aspects of humans. This method is often used in institutions for child care and education (kindergartens, schools, care homes), health care facilities, retirement homes and other special facilities for children and adults with various mental disorders. In order to introduce pupils to the basics of cynology, to promote canitherapy, charity and social activities, various activities are organized at Kaunas Vyturys Gymnasium in order to involve as many pupils as possible. This activity is also being integrated into the long-term project “Sustainable School”. It is also sought and emphasized that a person must go to a kennel if he wants to have a certain breed of dog, but if he wants to have dog (does not matter breed), he must go to a shelter. This way is to combat breeding of undocumented breeding dogs. The gymnasium organizes educational classes with dogs for primary school learners, social campaigns "Support the homeless", integrated project "Use waste and help the homeless", quizzes "Do you know dogs and their breeds". Also it is planned to prepare an elective subject for students of grades 11-12 “Basics of Cynology”. Keywords: cynology, canitherapy, social activity, education with dogs.

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