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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"aged care facilities"”.
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A literature review of oral health awareness among caregivers in aged care facilities
… the knowledge, awareness and attitudes of caregivers working in residential homes regarding oral health. ABSTRACT The population of older people is growing at an exponential rate, and the number of elderly entering aged care facilities is also increasing. The health challenges of advancing …
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Risk factors associated with antimicrobial resistant organism carriage in residents of residential aged care facilities: a systematic review
… (ARO) carriage in residents of residential aged care facilities (RACF). Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises antimicrobial resistance as a critical world health issue and acknowledges that with the reduction in the development of new antibiotics there is an urgent need …
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The experience of care assistants who care for residents in the final stage of life in residential aged care facilities
… of a study that explores the experience of care assistants who care for residents in the final stages of life in residential aged care facilities in metropolitan Perth. Care assistants, with little formal training and no regulation, play a pivotal role in the direct care of dying residents …
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Medication safety in collaborative health care settings: an investigation of the impact of information exchange processes in residential aged care facilities
… safety is a pressing concern for residential aged care facilities (RACFs). Although failures in information exchange (IE) between multiple providers have been identified as a primary cause of medication errors, there is limited evidence about the way IE impacts on medication safety. This …
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A technical feasibility study of an automated evaluation system for assessing the care needs of residents living in Australian residential aged care facilities
… government has realised that the existing healthcare system must be improved to provide better support longer-term for the healthcare needs of this population. This research examines one such opportunity by suggesting a reform on how the care needs of residents living in Australian residential …
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Nurse Practitioner-led care in long-term aged care facilities in New Zealand: An exploratory study of registered nurses’ and general practitioners’ perspectives
There are many issues facing long-term aged care facilities in New Zealand, which will have future implications: the increasing complexity and dependency of residents; the aging population; restraints placed on the workforce such as funding, availability of registered nurses and general …
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End-of-life care in residential aged care: The perceptions of bereaved family members
… including dementia. This increase in the aged population with complicated health issues has required governments and health care systems internationally to provide suitable accommodation and health care support such as residential aged care facilities. In residential aged care facilities …
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Exploring the influence of management practices in retaining nurses in Dunedin's elderly care facilities
The New Zealand healthcare sector, particularly aged care, faces significant challenges due to an ageing population and a shortage of healthcare personnel. This study employs a qualitative research methodology, utilising semi-structured interviews and interpretive analysis, to examine the impact of …
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Governance and stewardship in the aged care industry : evaluating a model for corporate social entrepreneurship : the relationship of board culture to entrepreneurial behaviour.
… responsible opportunities in the provision of Aged Care, find themselves dependent on government grants and a major set of regulations to be complied with. Academic and empirical research has generally focused on issues of quality and compliance in meeting the physical needs of Aged Care …
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Measuring factors impacting Migrant Healthcare Workers (MHCWs) experiences in New Zealand Healthcare
Migrant Healthcare Workers (MHCWs) now constitute a vital segment of Aotearoa New Zealand’s workforce. However, their overall satisfaction with both internal workplace conditions and external social integration following arrival remains under-examined. This study measures the workplace satisfaction …
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Understanding thermal comfort and wellbeing of older South Australians using occupant-centric models
The proportion of older people (i.e., those aged 65 or over) in the world’s population is increasing due to historically low fertility rates combined with increased life expectancy. In order to respond to these demographic trends, a growing body of policy and research over the last decades has …
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Intergenerational healing : redefining the healthcare environment
… the architecture of an intergenerational healthcare centre encourage healing through social engagement of its inhabitants and the integration of the natural environment? ABSTRACT: Hospitals are known as places of healing, and they hold a symbolic meaning of health; however, they do not always …