Action research in rehabilitation care for older people

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The findings of an action research investigation undertaken on a rehabilitation ward for older people are discussed. It was found that ward features, research design and characteristics of action research all played a role in promoting successful changes in practice. Barriers to the provision of psychological care were revealed.

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Meeting the needs of older people in rehabilitation care

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Issues concerning the nursing care of older people in rehabilitation environments are discussed. Research undertaken in a mixed-sex rehabilitation unit with 22 beds indicates that there is potential for the rehabilitation nurse's role to be expanded to meet patients' psychosocial requirements.

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Laughter can be the best medicine

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Elderly care patients respond better to the healing process if an holistic approach is taken, according to researchers, who discovered the appropriate use of music, humour and reminiscence therapies was invaluable in creating a secure environment.

Health aspects, Usage, Music therapy, Holistic medicine, Reminiscing, Wit and humor in medicine, Reminiscence (Psychology), Medical humor

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