scholarly journals Do Real-World Prosociality Programs Predict Greater Psychological Well-Being in Kids?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Douglas Edward Proulx ◽  
Julia W. Van de Vondervoort ◽  
Kiley Hamlin ◽  
John Helliwell ◽  
Lara Beth Aknin
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Disadvantaged Children ◽  
Real World Evidence ◽  
Prosocial Action

Numerous laboratory studies suggest that engaging in prosocial action predicts greater psychological well-being, yet little work has examined whether kids (aged 5–12) experience these benefits in real-world community settings. In Study 1, we surveyed 24/25 students who completed their entire Grade 6 curriculum in a long-term care home alongside residents called “Elders.” We found that the meaning that kids derived from interacting with the Elders strongly predicted greater psychological well-being. In Study 2, we conducted a pre-registered field experiment with 238 kids who were randomly assigned to package essential items for disadvantaged children who were either demographically similar or dissimilar to them. Kids self-reported their happiness both pre- and post-intervention. While happiness increased from pre- to post-intervention, this change did not differ for kids who helped a similar or dissimilar recipient. These studies offer real-world evidence that engaging in prosocial action—over an afternoon or year—may enhance kids’ psychological well-being.

scholarly journals TRAINING STAFF IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES – EFFECTS ON RESIDENTS’ SYMPTOMS, PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING, AND PROXY SATISFACTION

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauli J Lamppu ◽  
Marja-Liisa Laakkonen ◽  
Harriet Finne-Soveri ◽  
Hannu Kautiainen ◽  
Jouko V Laurila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Care Facilities

Nutrition and psychological well-being among long-term care residents with dementia

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Muurinen ◽  
N. Savikko ◽  
H. Soini ◽  
M. Suominen ◽  
K. Pitkälä
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Psychological Well Being

scholarly journals Pain and Psychological Well-Being Among People with Dementia in Long-Term Care

Pain Medicine ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 1083-1089 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyung Hee Lee ◽  
Eleanor S. McConnell ◽  
George J. Knafl ◽  
Donna L. Algase
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
People With Dementia

scholarly journals FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines are effective per real-world evidence synthesized across a multi-state health system

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Venky Soundararajan ◽  
Colin Pawlowski ◽  
Patrick Lenehan ◽  
Arjun Puranik ◽  
Vineet Agarwal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
Real World ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
P Value ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Admission Rates ◽  
Real World Evidence ◽  
Large Phase ◽  
Zip Code

Abstract Large Phase 3 clinical trials of the two FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines, mRNA-1273 (Moderna) and BNT162b2 (Pfizer/BioNTech), have demonstrated efficacies of 94.1% (n = 30,420, 95% CI: 89.3-96.8) and 95% (n = 43,448, 95% CI: 90.3-97.6) in preventing symptomatic COVID-19, respectively. Given the ongoing vaccine rollout to healthcare personnel and residents of long-term care facilities, here we provide a preliminary assessment of real-world vaccination efficacy in 62,598 individuals from the Mayo Clinic and associated health system (Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, Wisconsin) between December 1st 2020 and February 8th 2021. Our retrospective analysis contrasts 31,299 individuals receiving at least one dose of either vaccine with 31,299 unvaccinated individuals who are propensity-matched based on demographics, location (zip code), and number of prior SARS-CoV-2 PCR tests. Administration of two COVID-19 vaccine doses was 89.0% effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection (95% CI: 69.1-97.2%) with onset at least 36 days after the first dose. Furthermore, vaccinated patients who were subsequently diagnosed with COVID-19 had significantly lower 14-day hospital admission rates than propensity-matched unvaccinated COVID-19 patients (3.7% vs. 9.2%; Relative Risk: 0.4; p-value: 0.007). Building upon the previous randomized trials of these vaccines, this study demonstrates their real-world effectiveness in reducing the rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 severity among individuals at highest risk for infection.

scholarly journals FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines are effective per real-world evidence synthesized across a multi-state health system

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin Pawlowski ◽  
Patrick Lenehan ◽  
Arjun Puranik ◽  
Vineet Agarwal ◽  
AJ Venkatakrishnan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
Real World ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
P Value ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Dose Administration ◽  
Admission Rates ◽  
Real World Evidence ◽  
Large Phase

AbstractLarge Phase 3 clinical trials of the two FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines, mRNA-1273 (Moderna) and BNT162b2 (Pfizer/BioNTech), have demonstrated efficacies of 94.1% (n = 30,420, 95% CI: 89.3-96.8) and 95% (n = 43,448, 95% CI: 90.3-97.6) in preventing symptomatic COVID-19, respectively. Given the ongoing vaccine rollout to healthcare personnel and residents of long-term care facilities, here we provide a preliminary assessment of real-world vaccination efficacy in 62,138 individuals from the Mayo Clinic and associated health system (Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, Wisconsin) between December 1st 2020 and February 8th 2021. Our retrospective analysis contrasts 31,069 individuals receiving at least one dose of either vaccine with 31,069 unvaccinated individuals who are propensity-matched based on demographics, location (zip code), and number of prior SARS-CoV-2 PCR tests. 8,041 individuals received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and were at risk for infection at least 36 days after their first dose. Administration of two COVID-19 vaccine doses was 88.7% effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection (95% CI: 68.4-97.1%) with onset at least 36 days after the first dose. Furthermore, vaccinated patients who were subsequently diagnosed with COVID-19 had significantly lower 14-day hospital admission rates than propensity-matched unvaccinated COVID-19 patients (3.7% vs. 9.2%; Relative Risk: 0.4; p-value: 0.007). Building upon the previous randomized trials of these vaccines, this study demonstrates their real-world effectiveness in reducing the rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 severity among individuals at highest risk for infection.

scholarly journals The Effects of a Horticulture Activity Program on the Psychological Well-being of Older People in a Long-term Care Facility

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Barnicle ◽  
Karen Stoelzle Midden
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Long Term Care Facility ◽  
Current Psychological

This study investigated the effects of indoor horticulture activities on the current psychological well-being of older people in two long-term care facilities over a 7-week period. Thirty-one participants at one facility served as the control group. Thirty-one participants at another facility served as the horticulture group. Participants in both facilities continued with their normal daily routine and activities over the 7-week period; however, the horticulture group participated in a 1-hour horticulture activity session once a week over the 7-week period and the control group did not. The control group and horticulture group did not differ significantly in psychological well-being prior to the start of the study. After the 7-week program, the horticulture group had a significant increase in psychological well-being, whereas the control group had a slight decrease in psychological well-being. The results of this study indicate that horticulture activities may have a beneficial effect on the current psychological well-being of older people in a long-term care facility.

scholarly journals Use of Anticholinergic Drugs According to Various Criteria and Their Association With Psychological Well-Being and Mortality in Long-Term Care Facilities

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 1156-1162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulla L. Aalto ◽  
Harriet Finne-Soveri ◽  
Hannu Kautiainen ◽  
Hanna-Maria Roitto ◽  
Hannareeta Öhman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anticholinergic Drugs ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Care Facilities
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