scholarly journals FACTORS OF QUALITY OF LIFE OF SENIORS UNDER SOCIAL CARE

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Urte Lina Orlova ◽  
Vasilisa Bogdanova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Care

A systematic review of randomised controlled trials of psychosocial interventions for acute mental health inpatients

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Laura D Wainwright ◽  
Gillian Haddock ◽  
Charlotte Dunster-Page ◽  
Katherine Berry
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trials ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Patient Functioning ◽  
Electronic Search ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Background/Aims Inpatient wards provide an opportunity to intervene with medical, psychological and social care to contain distress and prevent future relapse. However, they have been criticised for an over-reliance on medication and risk management with limited psychosocial interventions. The aim of this study was to investigate clinical trials of psychosocial interventions for inpatients to identify interventions that are effective at improving quality of life, symptoms or patient functioning. Methods An electronic search of six databases was conducted for papers published from 1806 up until February 2017. A total of 18 randomised controlled trials was identified in which outcomes for symptoms, quality of life or functioning were reported. Results Overall, 15 trials showed a statistically significant result for at least one outcome. Seven categories were identified from the 18 studies, at least one in each category was found to be effective for symptoms, quality of life or functioning. The majority were effective (15 out of 18). Conclusions Given that the methodological quality was generally low and number of randomised controlled trials were small, it is difficult to draw definitive conclusions. Recommendations include more and repeated trials using rigorous methods of testing and reporting.

Management of dementia

2020 ◽  
pp. 557-570
Author(s):  
Sarah Cullum ◽  
Tesema Taye
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Psychosocial Aspects ◽  
People With Dementia

The cornerstone of dementia care is social care, and much of this is delivered by the families and carers of people with dementia. The management of dementia should therefore focus on supporting and developing the care provided by family members and carers in the community, because their education and enablement will help to optimize the quality of life for all people living with dementia. This chapter concentrates on the assessment and management of people with dementia in the early and later stages of the disorder. At both stages we consider engagement, autonomy, respect, protection, and ethical issues, as well as describing the clinical and psychosocial aspects of treatment. The emphasis is on the broader principles of management, which apply to people with dementia of any aetiology, their families, carers, and communities, and take into account the different settings in which they may present.

Investigating the relative value of health and social care related quality of life using a discrete choice experiment

2019 ◽  
Vol 233 ◽  
pp. 28-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendan Mulhern ◽  
Richard Norman ◽  
Richard De Abreu Lourenco ◽  
Juliette Malley ◽  
Deborah Street ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Discrete Choice Experiment ◽  
Discrete Choice ◽  
Choice Experiment ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Relative Value ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Value Of Health

scholarly journals Improving quality of life in cancer patients through higher participation and health literacy: study protocol for evaluating the oncological social care project (OSCAR)

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johann Frick ◽  
Daniel Schindel ◽  
Pimrapat Gebert ◽  
Ulrike Grittner ◽  
Liane Schenk
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Patient Reported Outcomes ◽  
Social Care ◽  
The Social ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Insurance Funds ◽  
Health Insurance Funds

Abstract Background Cancer patients experience psychological and social distress due to their medical treatment and social issues. However, continuous and specialized social support is still lacking. In Germany, a group of company health insurance funds has developed an approach to support cancer patients with monthly structured interviews conducted by specially trained Social Care Nurses. The nurses will identify patient needs in order to provide help with medical, personal, and social matters. One aim of the scientific evaluation is to analyze the effect of the consultations on various patient-reported outcomes, especially quality of life. The evaluation concept will be described in this study protocol. Methods/design The evaluation is a non-randomized, controlled, multi-center intervention study with a mixed-method design. It consists of three research modules which include primary data from questionnaires, and claims data from the health insurance funds. In Module 1, cancer patients will be recruited to form an intervention group (OSCAR, n = 150) and a control group (n = 200) in four study centers for a period of 1 year. One baseline and three follow-up questionnaires will be conducted to survey the patient-reported outcomes. Relevant secondary outcomes are health literacy, participation, and physician-patient communication. In Module 2, claims data will be used to analyze cost effects and thereby assess effectivity and hospitalization. Module 3 will involve a qualitative analysis of project diaries kept by the Social Care Nurses. The diaries will record the nurses’ practical experiences and the benefits of deploying OSCAR across the German healthcare system. Discussion OSCAR is an innovative way of providing cancer patients with continuous support to improve their quality of life. The evaluation concept aims to assess the effects of the monthly consultations by the Social Care Nurses on the patients, and will use a mixed-method design. The results are important for assessing the transferability of OSCAR to the healthcare system as a whole. Trial registration German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS-ID: DRKS00013640). Registered 29 December 2017.

scholarly journals SOCIAL CARE-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN OLDER PEOPLE WITH MULTIMORBIDITY

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 1212-1213
Author(s):  
A. Stoop ◽  
R. Hendrikx ◽  
H. Drewes ◽  
G. Nijpels ◽  
C. Baan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Related Quality

Longitudinal studies and housing with care in England: a review

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Randall Smith
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Frontline Staff ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The University ◽  
The Voice ◽  
Extra Care Housing

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the recent literature on housing with care in England where a longitudinal approach has been adopted and to identify possible new research projects that focus on gaps in the existing literature. Design/methodology/approach – The review of the relevant research literature draws in part on an earlier overview of the broader literature on housing with care, part of an NIHR School for Social Care Research project, Adult Social Services Environments and Settings (ASSET). Findings – The literature review suggests that the findings from longitudinal studies on housing with care in England have usually been based on administrative sources (such as assessments) rather than the primary focus being on the voice of residents and frontline staff. It is therefore suggested that further studies are required to reflect the views of everyday life in housing with care settings. Research limitations/implications – This literature review and the longitudinal qualitative framework for undertaking further inquiry forms the basis for a major bid for funds from the NIHR School for Social Care Research. This is a collaborative endeavour between the University of Bristol’s School for Policy Studies, the Association for Dementia Studies at the University of Worcester, the Personal Social Services Research Unit at the University of Kent and the Housing and Learning Improvement Network. The limitations of this paper reflect the paucity of past investigations on the contribution of social care to the quality of life of elderly residents in extra care housing. Practical implications – As noted above, the reviews of this draft paper have helped to determine the form of the bid for research funds. Informal discussions with commissioners and providers of extra care housing for older people indicate that access for fieldwork along the lines proposed should not prove to be a major barrier. One of the important implications is to add to the weight of evidence about the working conditions of care staff in extra care housing. The research is likely to highlight both good and poor practices, not least with consequences for the quality of life of elderly residents. Social implications – As indicated above, the paper draws attention to the need for a longitudinal qualitative study on the contribution of social care to the quality of life of older residents in extra care housing. Such a study would focus both on the details of everyday lives experienced by residents and the interaction in this setting between frontline staff and residents. In the context of major demographic change in the UK and planned further substantial cuts in public expenditure, this research is of high relevance for both policy and practice in this field of social care. Originality/value – The review indicated a reliance on administratively derived information about residents rather than focusing on the voice of residents and frontline staff. Future longitudinal research should pay attention to the latter.

scholarly journals Older Adult Segmentation According to Residentially-Based Lifestyles and Analysis of Their Needs for Smart Home Functions

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8492
Author(s):  
Jiyeon Yu ◽  
Angelica de Antonio ◽  
Elena Villalba-Mora
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
General Population ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Smart Home ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Social Events ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Different Characteristics

Globally, the percentage of older people in the general population is growing. Smart homes have the potential to help older adults to live independently and healthy, improving their quality of life, and relieving the pressure on the healthcare and social care systems. For that, we need to understand how older adults live and their needs. Thus, this study aims to analyze the residentially-based lifestyles (RBL) of older adults and segment them to compare and analyze the real needs of smart home functions for each group. To identify a person’s RBL, a questionnaire was designed to include questions about activities at home, social events, quality of life, etc. This study surveyed 271 older Koreans. As a result of the survey on RBL, five groups with different characteristics were clustered. Finally, each groups’ features and the differences in their needs for smart home functions were compared and analyzed. The priority of needed functions for each group was found to be significantly different. In a total of 26 smart home functions, there were meaningful differences in the needs for 16 functions among the groups. This study presents the results in South Korea, according to older adults’ RBL and their smart home needs.

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