Self-care management and risk factors for depressive symptoms among Taiwanese institutionalized older persons

Article Abstract:

A cross-sectional design is used to determine the self-care management strategies and risk factors for various depressive symptoms among the residents of the public elder care homes in Taiwan. The study indicates that since self-learning acts as the main self-care strategy, healthcare providers in elder care homes should arrange several activities and people contacts for their residents to help them manage their depression symptoms.

Care and treatment, Methods, Patient outcomes, Depression in old age, Geriatric depression, Senior citizens housing, Self-care, Health, Self care (Health), Architecture and the aged, Clinical report

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Observation scales for pain assessment in older adults with cognitive impairments or communication difficulties

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A study to evaluate the reliability and validity of various pain observation scales to manage and assess pain in older adults with severe cognitive impairments and communication difficulties is illustrated. It was concluded that to achieve less pain and better quality of life, it is necessary to link the pain scales with a treatment algorithm based on well-calculated cutoff scores.

Personality, Pain measurement, Personality traits

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Creation of a model of independence for community-dwelling elders in the United States

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An explanatory factor analysis was used to create a preliminary conceptual model of independence for older, community dwelling Americans. Three factors for a preliminary conceptual model of independence were identified, namely, physical function, social ability, and physical health.

Social aspects, United States, Community health services, Autonomy (Psychology)

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