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Engaging ‘hard to reach’ groups in health promotion: the views of older people and professionals from a qualitative study in England
(2019-05-23)
Background Older people living in deprived areas, from black and minority ethnic groups (BME) or aged over 85 years (oldest old) are recognised as ‘hard to reach’. Engaging these groups in health promotion is of particular ...
Optimal healthcare delivery to care homes in the UK: a realist evaluation of what supports effective working to improve healthcare outcomes
(2018-07-01)
Introduction: care home residents have high healthcare needs not fully met by prevailing healthcare models. This study explored how healthcare configuration influences resource use. Methods: a realist evaluation using ...
Moving upstream in health promoting policies for older people with early frailty in England? A policy analysis
(2018-07-01)
Objectives: Globally, populations are rapidly ageing and countries have developed health promotion and wellbeing strategies to address increasing demand for health care and old-age support. The older population is not ...
Managing behavioural and psychological symptoms in community dwelling older people with dementia: 2. A systematic review of qualitative studies : 2. A systematic review of qualitative studies
(2018-03-20)
Background: People living with dementia often develop distressing behavioural and psychological symptoms (BPSD) that can affect their quality of life and the capacity of family carers and staff providing support at home. ...
Managing behavioural and psychological symptoms in community dwelling older people with dementia:1. A systematic review of the effectiveness of interventions
(2018-03-20)
Background: Two-thirds of people living with dementia live at home in the UK and many experience distressing behavioural and psychological symptoms. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of non-pharmacological ...
Home-based health promotion for older people with mild frailty (HomeHealth): intervention development and feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial
(National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), 2017-12-01)
Abstract Background: Mild or pre-frailty is common yet potentially reversible. Preventing progression to worsening frailty may benefit individuals and lower health/social care costs. However, we know little about effective ...
Health and wellbeing promotion strategies for ‘hard to reach’ older people in England: a mapping exercise.
(2017-11-01)
Background: Older people from deprived areas, the oldest old and those from ethnic minorities engage less in health promotion interventions and related research, potentially generating inequities. Aim: To explore and map ...
Optimal NHS service delivery to care homes: a realist evaluation of the features and mechanisms that support effective working for the continuing care of older people in residential settings
(2017-11-01)
The OPTIMAL study argued that it is probable that there are key activities within different models of health-care provision that are important for residents’ health care. Objectives: To understand ‘what works, for whom, ...
Exploring the relationship between frequent internet use and health and social care resource use in a community-based cohort of older adults: An observational study in primary care
(2017-07-01)
Abstract Objectives Given many countries’ ageing populations, policymakers must consider how to mitigate or reduce health problems associated with old age, within budgetary constraints. Evidence of use of digital technology ...
Strategies to improve engagement of 'hard to reach' older people in research on health promotion: : a systematic review
(2017-04-21)
Background: This review aimed to identify facilitators, barriers and strategies for engaging 'hard to reach' older people in research on health promotion; the oldest old (≥80 years), older people from black and minority ...