Some Social Psychological Aspects of Long-Term Care and Treatment *

1975 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Richard M Levinson
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Psychological Aspects ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care And Treatment

Aging in Place

2018 ◽  
pp. 259-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben Yuk Fai Fong ◽  
Vincent T. Law
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Aging In Place ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Residential Homes ◽  
The Social

Aging is a function of time and is a natural and integral part of the life cycle. Aging process differs among individuals and brings all kinds of changes, affecting not just the physical body and its functions, but also to the social, psychological and financial situations to individuals. Aging in place (AIP) is a common preference among older people for remaining in their local community and maintaining their social networks throughout the aging process. Issues about appropriateness of aging in place, long-term care, and residential homes are discussed. Some models and recommendations are discussed, completed with thoughts on future studies.

scholarly journals Understanding and Explaining How Staff Promote Quality for Older People Living in Long-Term Care Facilities

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 145-146
Author(s):  
Julienne Meyer ◽  
Kirsty Haunch ◽  
Carl Thompson ◽  
Karen Spilsbury
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Valuable Resource ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Emotional Dimensions ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Little is known about how the workforce influences quality in long term care facilities for older people. Conceptually, quality is complex, often contested, and dynamic, has overlapping physical, social, psychological and emotional dimensions and can refer to both quality of life and quality of care. Assuming ‘more staff equates to better quality’ is intuitively appealing but research suggests that a more nuanced, non-linear, relationship exists. A programme of research in the UK is developing theoretical and empirical explanations of how staff promote quality for older people living in long-term care facilities. It shifts the debate from numbers of staff and their relationship to quality indicators toward recognising the ways in which staff more broadly influence quality. Our work will be useful for people and organisations making policy and delivering services on the best ways to deploy and support quality in long term care through the most valuable resource: its staff.

Research with elderly people in long-term care: some social and organisational factors affecting psychological interventions

1982 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann D. M. Davies
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Behavioural Interventions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Organisational Factors

ABSTRACTThe problems of introducing change in long-term care settings for elderly people are discussed in relation to social, psychological and organisational factors operating within the institution. It is argued that the poor maintenance and generalisation of many behavioural interventions is in part due to researchers adopting too narrow a framework. Four issues are discussed and illustrated: 1. The role of the researcher in relation to care staff. 2. Relationships with elderly patients. 3. Change as criticism. 4. Conflicting policies within the institution.

Working With Resistance and Encouraging Buy-In to New Programs

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-21
Author(s):  
Sara Joffe
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Optimal Outcomes ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist

In order to best meet the needs of older residents in long-term care settings, clinicians often develop programs designed to streamline and improve care. However, many individuals are reluctant to embrace change. This article will discuss strategies that the speech-language pathologist (SLP) can use to assess and address the source of resistance to new programs and thereby facilitate optimal outcomes.

Feeding Dependency Issues in the Long-Term Care Environment

2001 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
Carol Winchester ◽  
Cathy Pelletier ◽  
Pete Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Environment

Communication Disordered: Program Implementation in Long-Term Care

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (15) ◽  
pp. 64-67
Author(s):  
George Barnes ◽  
Joseph Salemi
Keyword(s):  
Program Implementation ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Family Satisfaction ◽  
Regulatory Compliance ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Change Policy

The organizational structure of long-term care (LTC) facilities often removes the rehab department from the interdisciplinary work culture, inhibiting the speech-language pathologist's (SLP's) communication with the facility administration and limiting the SLP's influence when implementing clinical programs. The SLP then is unable to change policy or monitor the actions of the care staff. When the SLP asks staff members to follow protocols not yet accepted by facility policy, staff may be unable to respond due to confusing or conflicting protocol. The SLP needs to involve members of the facility administration in the policy-making process in order to create successful clinical programs. The SLP must overcome communication barriers by understanding the needs of the administration to explain how staff compliance with clinical goals improves quality of care, regulatory compliance, and patient-family satisfaction, and has the potential to enhance revenue for the facility. By taking this approach, the SLP has a greater opportunity to increase safety, independence, and quality of life for patients who otherwise may not receive access to the appropriate services.

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