scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Telemedicine for Older Adults With Dementia During COVID-19: An Alternative to In-person Health Services?

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sasha Elbaz ◽  
Karin Cinalioglu ◽  
Kerman Sekhon ◽  
Johanna Gruber ◽  
Christina Rigas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
The United States ◽  
Remote Consultation ◽  
Health Assessments

Introduction: Older adults with dementia have been significantly at more risk for not receiving the care needed and for developing further mental health problems during COVID-19. Although the rise in telemedicine adoption in the healthcare system has made it possible for patients to connect with their healthcare providers virtually, little is known about its use and effects among older adults with dementia and their mental health.Objective: This systematic review aimed to explore the use, accessibility, and feasibility of telemedicine in older adults with dementia, as well as examine the potential mental health impacts of these technologies, through reviewing evidence from studies conducted during COVID-19.Methods: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched with the following keywords: (COVID* OR SARS-CoV-2 OR Coronavirus) AND (“mental health” OR Depression OR Stress) AND (Dementia OR Multi-Infarct Dementia OR Vascular Dementia OR Frontotemporal Dementia) AND (elder OR Aging OR Aging OR Aged) AND (Telemedicine OR “Remote Consultation” OR telehealth OR technology).Results: A total of 7 articles from Asia, Europe, and the United States were included in this review. Throughout the studies cognitive and mental health assessments (e.g., MoCA, FAST, etc.) were performed. Despite the barriers, telemedicine was noted as a feasible approach to assist individuals with dementia in connecting with their service providers and family while reducing complications related to travel (e.g., difficulty moving, traffic, distance).Conclusions: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finding alternative ways to provide services to older adults with dementia through technology may continue to become more necessary as time goes on.

Socialization or Social Isolation?

2021 ◽  
pp. 360-380
Author(s):  
Kim Heyes
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Online Community ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Global North ◽  
The Uk

This research project specifically examines the experience of online community support groups as reported by users. The project began out of concern that healthcare providers in the Global North are directing people with mental health problems to online services, without seemingly understanding the impact that this may have on the individuals. The research findings will be of particular interest to mental health practitioners and service providers in the UK and elsewhere in the Global North, and aims to influence decisions made for policies around developing new online mental health services.

Interprofessional training on brief intervention for older adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Constance L Coogle ◽  
Myra G Owens
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Brief Intervention ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Screening And Brief Intervention ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Health Service Providers ◽  
Willingness To Recommend

Purpose – In recent years, Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) has become increasingly available to older adults who engage in at-risk drinking behaviors. The results of SBI training sessions that targeted hospital-based healthcare providers, as well as mental health service providers in community-based clinics, are reported. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – In total, 93 participants attended SBI active learning training sessions. The responses of physicians/physicians in training about their intentions to apply the information in professional practice and their willingness to recommend the training to others in their profession were compared to practitioners in other professions. Findings – Although there were no differences in terms of commitment to apply the information or level of comfort using the techniques, physicians/physicians in training were less interested in promoting the SBI training among their colleagues. Research limitations/implications – The results are limited with respect to the number of training participants engaged and the geography entailed, yet implications for addressing barriers to widespread implementation and training challenges are explored. Practical implications – Although it may be more difficult to promote SBI training in locations that do not primarily provide mental health services, hospitals, and other primary care settings are precisely where training may be most useful. Social implications – The importance of training approaches to SBI that are disseminated within the context of a public health model of clinical preventive services is highlighted. Originality/value – Original research is presented to highlight the need to improve training receptivity and facilitate the translation into practice.

scholarly journals Socialization or Social Isolation?

2018 ◽  
pp. 28-55
Author(s):  
Kim Heyes
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Online Community ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Global North ◽  
The Uk

This research project specifically examines the experience of online community support groups as reported by users. The project began out of concern that healthcare providers in the Global North are directing people with mental health problems to online services, without seemingly understanding the impact that this may have on the individuals. The research findings will be of particular interest to mental health practitioners and service providers in the UK and elsewhere in the Global North, and aims to influence decisions made for policies around developing new online mental health services.

scholarly journals Psychological Support Interventions for Healthcare Providers and Informal Caregivers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 6939
Author(s):  
Vanessa Bertuzzi ◽  
Michelle Semonella ◽  
Denise Bruno ◽  
Chiara Manna ◽  
Julian Edbrook-Childs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Support ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Mental Health Treatments

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers and informal caregivers were at an increased risk of adverse mental health effects. This systematic review provides a summary of the available evidence on the content and efficacy of the psychological support interventions in increasing mental health among healthcare providers and informal caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: PubMed, Google Scholar, PsychINFO, and Scopus databases were systematically searched for relevant articles, and the methodological quality of selected articles was assessed using the Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies. Results: A search of electronic databases identified five reports based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. All psychological support interventions for caregivers were delivered digitally. Despite the large heterogeneity of the selected studies, the findings support the efficacy of mental health interventions in reducing distress and burnout, while promoting self-efficacy and well-being in both healthcare providers and informal caregivers. Conclusion: Since mental health problems are expected to increase during, and as a result of, the COVID-19 pandemic, and digital tools might offer a range of mental health treatments to meet the unique and immediate needs of people, further research is needed to test the cost-effectiveness of digital psychological interventions.

Death-Related Experiences and Funerary Practices of the Hmong Refugee in the United States

1988 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher L. Hayes ◽  
Richard A. Kalish
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
United States ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Funerary Practices ◽  
Burial Practices

This article reviews the death-related experiences and concerns of Hmong refugees from Laos. Traditional funerary and burial practices of the Hmong and the barriers to maintaining these practices in the United States are discussed. To understand the losses suffered by the Hmong, parallels are drawn between their experiences and those of holocaust victims. Because of their immense losses, many older Hmong are experiencing severe mental health problems. For those professionals and service providers who work with the dying and grieving, it is essential that they be aware of the customs and values of the population with whom they are working.

Recovery Star: validating user recovery

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoff Dickens ◽  
Judy Weleminsky ◽  
Yetunde Onifade ◽  
Philip Sugarman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Mental Health Recovery ◽  
Addictive Behaviour ◽  
Health Service Providers ◽  
The Uk

Aims and methodMental Health Recovery Star is a multifaceted 10-item outcomes measure and key-working tool that has been widely adopted by service providers in the UK. We aimed to explore its factorial validity, internal consistency and responsiveness. Recovery Star readings were conducted twice with 203 working-age adults with moderate to severe mental health problems attending a range of mental health services, and a third time with 113 of these individuals.ResultsMental Health Recovery Star had high internal consistency and appeared to measure an underlying recovery-oriented construct. Results supported a valid two-factor structure which explained 48% of variance in Recovery Star ratings data. Two Recovery Star items (‘relationships’ and ‘addictive behaviour’) did not load onto either factor. There was good statistically significant item responsiveness, and no obvious item redundancy. Data for a small number of variables were not normally distributed and the implications of this are discussed.Clinical implicationsRecovery Star has been received enthusiastically by both mental health service providers and service users. This study provides further evidence for its adoption in recovery-focused mental health services and indicates that items relating to addictive behaviour, responsibilities and work could be further developed in future.

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