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California State University – Northridge

1. Ramirez???Lozover, Lizabeth. Evaluating the relationship between quality of life and exercise in older adults.

Degree: MSW, Social Work, 2014, California State University – Northridge

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/215171

► Older adult exercise participation has proven beneficial for improving physical and mental health. This study evaluates older adults??? quality of life after participation in an… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Older adults

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Ramirez???Lozover, L. (2014). Evaluating the relationship between quality of life and exercise in older adults. (Masters Thesis). California State University – Northridge. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/215171

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ramirez???Lozover, Lizabeth. “Evaluating the relationship between quality of life and exercise in older adults.” 2014. Masters Thesis, California State University – Northridge. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/215171.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ramirez???Lozover, Lizabeth. “Evaluating the relationship between quality of life and exercise in older adults.” 2014. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Ramirez???Lozover L. Evaluating the relationship between quality of life and exercise in older adults. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. California State University – Northridge; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/215171.

Council of Science Editors:

Ramirez???Lozover L. Evaluating the relationship between quality of life and exercise in older adults. [Masters Thesis]. California State University – Northridge; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/215171

University of Louisville

2. McCord, Laneshia Rae'. Predictors of HIV risk behaviors among older adults : a multilevel analysis.

Degree: PhD, 2013, University of Louisville

URL: 10.18297/etd/939 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/939

► Over the past thirty years, HIV has become a worldwide epidemic. Given the surge in the rate of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV, this sheds… (more)

▼ Over the past thirty years, HIV has become a worldwide epidemic. Given the surge in the rate of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV, this sheds light as a new worry for sexually active older adults, raising questions about risk behaviors among this group. The issues facing older adults are three-fold in that they are 1) not identifying themselves as being at risk; 2) not identifying risk behaviors; and 3) are not largely being identified in the public realm as participating in risk behaviors. For these reasons, understanding both environmental and individual factors and their unique influences on HIV risk behaviors among older adults is very important. A study was undertaken to develop an understanding of the environmental and individual population factors that predict HIV risk behaviors among older adults using population- based data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and eight state level data sources, guided by Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Utilization (2007). The model investigated the predictive ability of social and environmental factors in addition to individual factors on HIV risk behaviors. Methods: The research design for the study was a multilevel repeated cross-sectional design with a three level nested structure. The software package MLwiN was used to conduct the multilevel analysis using the Deviance Information Criterion (DIC) analytical method to assess the fit of models with Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) estimation. Using a nationally representative sample of 23,950 individuals from 2008 to 2011, nested in 51 states, the trend study allowed for an understanding of the state and individual-level factors that predict participating in HIV risk behaviors. Results: In each step, the model fit improved the DIC statistic. Overall, the results indicated that there were differences between states and their levels of HIV risk behaviors. While HIV risk behaviors decreased from 2008 to 2011, there was significant variation between and within states in the probability of individual HIV risk behaviors. States that had a higher percentage white females, a higher percentage of persons uninsured, a higher percentage of whites with AIDS, a lower percentage of Asians with AIDS, and a lower percentage of Other races with AIDS had a higher probability of individuals participating in HIV risk behaviors. All of the individual predictors of HIV risk behaviors were statistically significant. Conclusion: With the increase in older adults living with HIV or becoming diagnosed or infected later in life, it is paramount that HIV risk behaviors are examined in this population. Results indicated that states that had more white females, more people who are uninsured, and whites, Asians, and other races living with AIDS were environments that had higher levels of HIV risk behaviors. Recommendations for future research are made, with education, policy, and practice implications discussed. Advisors/Committee Members: Faul, Anna.

Subjects/Keywords: HIV; Older adults

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McCord, L. R. (2013). Predictors of HIV risk behaviors among older adults : a multilevel analysis. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Louisville. Retrieved from 10.18297/etd/939 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/939

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

McCord, Laneshia Rae'. “Predictors of HIV risk behaviors among older adults : a multilevel analysis.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Louisville. Accessed March 02, 2021. 10.18297/etd/939 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/939.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

McCord, Laneshia Rae'. “Predictors of HIV risk behaviors among older adults : a multilevel analysis.” 2013. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

McCord LR. Predictors of HIV risk behaviors among older adults : a multilevel analysis. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Louisville; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: 10.18297/etd/939 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/939.

Council of Science Editors:

McCord LR. Predictors of HIV risk behaviors among older adults : a multilevel analysis. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Louisville; 2013. Available from: 10.18297/etd/939 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/939

University of Alberta

3. Yoshino, Satomi. Ethnic Variations in Care of Older Adults in Canada.

Degree: PhD, Department of Human Ecology, 2011, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/bk128c08r

► With population aging, the ethnic diversity among older adults in Canada is of great significance as the main source of immigrants to Canada has shifted… (more)

▼ With population aging, the ethnic diversity among older adults in Canada is of great significance as the main source of immigrants to Canada has shifted from Europe to Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Researchers have pointed out the need to use an ethnno-cultural lens in order to address social and health inequalities. Ethnic diversity and multiculturalism in Canadian society highlight the importance of understanding needs of ethnically diverse older adults and their caregivers to prevent marginalzation of certain groups of older adults. While prior research confirms that there are ethnic differences in beliefs about and attitudes toward family caregiving for older adults, there appeared to be a lack of evidence about ethnic variations in actual caregiving behaviors. The objective of this research is to increase understanding about ethnicity and care in Canada through an examination of ethnic variations in the family and friend care context and in access to health services. The data used for this study were from Statistics Canada’s 2002 General Social Survey on Aging and Social Support linked with selected modules of the 2001 Canadian Community Health Survey. The statistical analyses included multinomial logistic regression, logistic regression, and Tobit models. Overall, findings from this research pointed out that regardless of ethnicity, family and friend caregivers manage care responsibilities among a small number of care network members. Ethnicity was not a strong predictor of care network types, but it influenced the interface between family and friend care and formal care as well as the use of health services. Findings indicated that there may be ethnic-specific social capital that cannot be explained by care network structure, which influenced older adults’ use of health services. These findings point to the need for futrther research to better understand ethnicity and social capital for caregiving. As well, the findings of this research highlight the need for enhancing support for family and friend caregivers. As the Canadian population continues to age, public programs to help sustain their care networks are crucial, particularly as many older adults have only a few people who provide care to them.

Subjects/Keywords: Caregiving; Ethnicity; Older adults

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Yoshino, S. (2011). Ethnic Variations in Care of Older Adults in Canada. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/bk128c08r

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Yoshino, Satomi. “Ethnic Variations in Care of Older Adults in Canada.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Alberta. Accessed March 02, 2021. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/bk128c08r.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Yoshino, Satomi. “Ethnic Variations in Care of Older Adults in Canada.” 2011. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Yoshino S. Ethnic Variations in Care of Older Adults in Canada. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/bk128c08r.

Council of Science Editors:

Yoshino S. Ethnic Variations in Care of Older Adults in Canada. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2011. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/bk128c08r

Humboldt State University

4. MacQueen, Debra. Transportation for older adults in rural areas.

Degree: 2013, Humboldt State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2148/1518

► This project focused on transportation for older adults in unincorporated areas with particular attention given to Ridgewood Heights in Humboldt County, CA. for older adults.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Transportation; Older adults; Services; Rural

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MacQueen, D. (2013). Transportation for older adults in rural areas. (Thesis). Humboldt State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2148/1518

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

MacQueen, Debra. “Transportation for older adults in rural areas.” 2013. Thesis, Humboldt State University. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2148/1518.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

MacQueen, Debra. “Transportation for older adults in rural areas.” 2013. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

MacQueen D. Transportation for older adults in rural areas. [Internet] [Thesis]. Humboldt State University; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2148/1518.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

MacQueen D. Transportation for older adults in rural areas. [Thesis]. Humboldt State University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2148/1518

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Rochester

5. Glose, Susan M. An Exploration of Family Care Giving for Older Relatives During Hospitalization.

Degree: PhD, 2014, University of Rochester

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/28439

► The primary dataset that was the source of data used in this descriptive study was from a large clinical trial of the CARE intervention to… (more)

▼ The primary dataset that was the source of data used in this descriptive study was from a large clinical trial of the CARE intervention to improve outcomes of hospitalized older adults and their family caregivers (Li et al., 2012). Family caregiver-patient dyads that were randomized into the intervention group (n=202) received a two-session empowerment-education program designed to help family caregivers select, from among a variety of identified care actions, those they believed they could perform and would most like to focus upon. Family caregivers used the Family Preferences Index (FPRI) to indicate care actions they wished to perform while the relative was in the hospital. Family members completed the Family Care Actions Index (FCAI) to indicate care actions they actually performed while the relative was in the hospital. The purpose of this secondary analysis was to examine those care actions that were reported as actually performed for the hospitalized older adults by family caregivers receiving the CARE intervention and those receiving the attention-control intervention. Patterns of care giving, within and across the context of the following three identified care action dimensions of Li et als.’ (2000) family care actions typology were explored: (a) providing care to the patient, (b) working together with the health care team, and (c) taking care of self. Also explored were relationships between caregivers’ reported care actions and expressed preferences, and characteristics, including relationship (spouse or non-spouse), and perceived closeness with the older relative, as measured by Stewart and Archbold’s (1994) Mutuality Scale. Analysis of data that were collected during and after the older relatives’ hospital stays from 293 family caregivers indicated that (a) family caregivers provided similar proportions of care in two dimensions of the typology - providing care to the patient and working together with the health care team, (b) spouses provided similar amounts, but different types of care, compared to non-spouses, (c) family caregivers who provided more direct care actions for their relatives reported higher levels of closeness, (d) the majority of family caregivers wanted to participate in many care giving activities during the hospitalization, and (e) family caregivers who provided more care perceived a higher level of staff encouragement to participate in care. While it was assumed that many family caregivers continue their care giving role during the hospitalization of an older relative, these findings extend our understanding of the scope and variety of care actions performed. Additionally, attention to relationships between caregivers and their relatives will be helpful in determining the level of support and guidance family caregivers might need. Nurses are in a position to assess family caregiver preferences for participation, and to implement strategies that consciously include family caregivers in the care process. Tapping into family caregiver preferences and inclinations for participation in…

Subjects/Keywords: Older adults; Hospitalization; Family care

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Glose, S. M. (2014). An Exploration of Family Care Giving for Older Relatives During Hospitalization. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Rochester. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1802/28439

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Glose, Susan M. “An Exploration of Family Care Giving for Older Relatives During Hospitalization.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Rochester. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1802/28439.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Glose, Susan M. “An Exploration of Family Care Giving for Older Relatives During Hospitalization.” 2014. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Glose SM. An Exploration of Family Care Giving for Older Relatives During Hospitalization. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Rochester; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/28439.

Council of Science Editors:

Glose SM. An Exploration of Family Care Giving for Older Relatives During Hospitalization. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Rochester; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/28439

University of Alberta

6. Lee, Sungeun. Balance mechanisms during standing and walking in young and older adults.

Degree: MS, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2010, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/9c67wn85c

► Maintaining balance is controlled by two different processes: feedforward and feedback control. Feed-forward control is used prior to performing voluntary movements whereas feedback control is… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Older Adults; Walking; Balance; Standing

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Lee, S. (2010). Balance mechanisms during standing and walking in young and older adults. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/9c67wn85c

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lee, Sungeun. “Balance mechanisms during standing and walking in young and older adults.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed March 02, 2021. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/9c67wn85c.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lee, Sungeun. “Balance mechanisms during standing and walking in young and older adults.” 2010. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Lee S. Balance mechanisms during standing and walking in young and older adults. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/9c67wn85c.

Council of Science Editors:

Lee S. Balance mechanisms during standing and walking in young and older adults. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2010. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/9c67wn85c

University of Manchester

7. Mckenzie, Kate Wise. Understanding and Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults.

Degree: 2019, University of Manchester

URL: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:322977

► Population ageing combined with the consequences of increased tooth retention and multimorbidity will present a strain on the current NHS dental care system. Therefore, this… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: older adults; oral health

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Mckenzie, K. W. (2019). Understanding and Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:322977

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mckenzie, Kate Wise. “Understanding and Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:322977.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mckenzie, Kate Wise. “Understanding and Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults.” 2019. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Mckenzie KW. Understanding and Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:322977.

Council of Science Editors:

Mckenzie KW. Understanding and Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2019. Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:322977

Penn State University

8. Mcghan, Gwen E. Caregiver Outcomes and the Impact of Resources for Family Members Providing Care to Community Dwelling Older Adults.

Degree: 2014, Penn State University

URL: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/22539

► Background: Outcomes for family caregivers is an important topic given the aging population, as providing care to a loved one, particularly an older adult, has… (more)

▼ Background: Outcomes for family caregivers is an important topic given the aging population, as providing care to a loved one, particularly an older adult, has become a common occurrence. With the growing numbers of people requiring care, family members are increasingly filling the caregiving role. Caregiving experiences can range from those that are relatively easy to manage to those that are burdensome and cause caregiver strain. Caregivers with the heaviest responsibilities are vulnerable to risks such as a decline in mental or physical health. Recent research has begun to address the positive aspects of caregiving including improved well-being and health benefits. What is less well known is how resources, both utilization and perception of adequacy, in the caregiving role may support the family caregiver in providing care to a community dwelling older adult. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if resource utilization and family caregivers’ perception of resource adequacy are associated with caregiver strain and satisfaction, specifically if caregiver outcomes are moderated by resource utilization and adequacy. Methods: To examine caregiver outcomes and the association of resources with those outcomes, a secondary analysis of data from the Informal Caregiver Survey was conducted. Bivariate analysis and hierarchical regression models were used to examine the relationship between caregiving demands and caregiver outcomes of satisfaction and strain. Hierarchical regression with moderation was used to examine if resource utilization and perceptions of resource adequacy moderate the relationship between caregiving demands and caregiver satisfaction and strain. Results: A significant positive relationship was found between caregiving demands and caregiver strain, suggesting that as caregiving demands increase levels of caregiver strain do as well. The utilization of formal resources also has a positive relationship with caregiver strain indicating that as resource utilization increases so do levels of caregiver strain. Social support was found to have a positive relationship with caregiver satisfaction and a negative relationship with caregiver strain indicating that perceived levels of higher social support are associated with higher levels of caregiver satisfaction and lower levels of caregiver strain. Family support was found to have a positive relationship with caregiver strain, indicating that as levels of family support increase so do levels of caregiver strain. Finally, the perception of formal resource adequacy was found to have a negative relationship with caregiver strain meaning that higher levels of perceived adequacy are associated with lower levels of strain. Additionally, resource adequacy was found to moderate the relationship between caregiving demands and caregiver strain with individuals reporting the highest levels of resource adequacy experiencing the lowest levels of caregiver strain. Conclusion: Understanding the caregiving experience and the impact it has… Advisors/Committee Members: Janice Lee Penrod, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor, Ann Marie Kolanowski, Committee Chair/Co-Chair, Amy M Sawyer, Committee Member, Rhonda Belue, Committee Member.

Subjects/Keywords: Older Adults; Family Caregivers; Resources

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Mcghan, G. E. (2014). Caregiver Outcomes and the Impact of Resources for Family Members Providing Care to Community Dwelling Older Adults. (Thesis). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/22539

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mcghan, Gwen E. “Caregiver Outcomes and the Impact of Resources for Family Members Providing Care to Community Dwelling Older Adults.” 2014. Thesis, Penn State University. Accessed March 02, 2021. https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/22539.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mcghan, Gwen E. “Caregiver Outcomes and the Impact of Resources for Family Members Providing Care to Community Dwelling Older Adults.” 2014. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Mcghan GE. Caregiver Outcomes and the Impact of Resources for Family Members Providing Care to Community Dwelling Older Adults. [Internet] [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/22539.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Mcghan GE. Caregiver Outcomes and the Impact of Resources for Family Members Providing Care to Community Dwelling Older Adults. [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2014. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/22539

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Penn State University

9. Reamy, Allison Michelle. Perspectives on ethical care for older adults: Exploring personal care and family support.

Degree: 2013, Penn State University

URL: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/19252

► Older adults increasingly rely on support from others to attain their goals in daily life. Adult children often offer support and become surrogate decision makers.… (more)

▼ Older adults increasingly rely on support from others to attain their goals in daily life. Adult children often offer support and become surrogate decision makers. However, children and their aging parents do not always see eye-to-eye on daily care goals. When goals clash, an older adult may be perceived as insisting, resisting, or persisting in their ways or opinions, or acting in a way commonly attributed to stubbornness. Such situations likely affect relationship and individual outcomes of families; yet, they are not well understood. This dissertation compiles three studies that examine elders’ behaviors commonly attributed to stubbornness. Study 1 uses semi-structured interviews with aging parents and their adult daughter caregivers (N = 10 dyads) to develop a broad understanding of how elders influence their care (including through stubbornness). Study 2 (N = 88 dyads) and Study 3 (N = 221 adult children) use survey data to examine the association between elders’ persistent behaviors and individual and relationship-based characteristics, as well as the effect of children’s responses to such behaviors. Study 1 demonstrates complex patterns of responses within families when there is conflict in care goals. Parents most commonly let go of their requests, while daughters reason with their parents and make decisions when they perceive safety or health-related needs. However, parents also display insisting and persisting behaviors. Study 2 confirms that adult children perceive their parents as acting in ways commonly attributed to stubbornness fairly often, and aging parents also self-report acting in this way. However, perceptions are linked to differential individual and relationship-based factors, and there are systematic differences in perceived parent stubbornness by adult children and their aging parents. Last, Study 3 shows that it is not just the perception of behavior that matters, but how adult children respond to their parents’ persistent behaviors that affect children’s depression, relationship quality, and support provided. Overall, this dissertation demonstrates that micro-level processes of responses to goal conflict within families affect care and support. Intervention work that addresses positive ways of responding to one another and encourages shared goal setting could prove useful in supporting elders into their latest years. Advisors/Committee Members: Steven Howard Zarit, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor, Steven Howard Zarit, Committee Chair/Co-Chair, Martin John Sliwinski, Committee Member, Lynn Margaret Martire, Committee Member, Dennis G Shea, Special Member.

Subjects/Keywords: Older adults; stubbornness; family care

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Reamy, A. M. (2013). Perspectives on ethical care for older adults: Exploring personal care and family support. (Thesis). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/19252

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Reamy, Allison Michelle. “Perspectives on ethical care for older adults: Exploring personal care and family support.” 2013. Thesis, Penn State University. Accessed March 02, 2021. https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/19252.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Reamy, Allison Michelle. “Perspectives on ethical care for older adults: Exploring personal care and family support.” 2013. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Reamy AM. Perspectives on ethical care for older adults: Exploring personal care and family support. [Internet] [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/19252.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Reamy AM. Perspectives on ethical care for older adults: Exploring personal care and family support. [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2013. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/19252

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Texas A&M University

10. Lin, Szu-Hsuan. Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Services, Cost, and Changes.

Degree: PhD, Health Services Research, 2015, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155656

► With every generation living longer than the last, and the baby boomer generation (one of the largest generations in US history) starting to reach age… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: community-dwelling older adults; disabilities

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Lin, S. (2015). Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Services, Cost, and Changes. (Doctoral Dissertation). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155656

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lin, Szu-Hsuan. “Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Services, Cost, and Changes.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas A&M University. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155656.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lin, Szu-Hsuan. “Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Services, Cost, and Changes.” 2015. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Lin S. Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Services, Cost, and Changes. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155656.

Council of Science Editors:

Lin S. Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Services, Cost, and Changes. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155656

McMaster University

11. Ross, Alison. Networks, Experts, and Paradoxes: Older Adults' Experiences of Polypharmacy and Perceptions of Deprescribing.

Degree: PhD, 2019, McMaster University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/24933

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As medical researchers test the feasibility of deprescribing programs to reduce medication burden associated with polypharmacy, limited scholarly consideration has been given to the perspectives… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: polypharmacy; deprescribing; older adults

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Ross, A. (2019). Networks, Experts, and Paradoxes: Older Adults' Experiences of Polypharmacy and Perceptions of Deprescribing. (Doctoral Dissertation). McMaster University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11375/24933

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ross, Alison. “Networks, Experts, and Paradoxes: Older Adults' Experiences of Polypharmacy and Perceptions of Deprescribing.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, McMaster University. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11375/24933.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ross, Alison. “Networks, Experts, and Paradoxes: Older Adults' Experiences of Polypharmacy and Perceptions of Deprescribing.” 2019. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Ross A. Networks, Experts, and Paradoxes: Older Adults' Experiences of Polypharmacy and Perceptions of Deprescribing. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. McMaster University; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/24933.

Council of Science Editors:

Ross A. Networks, Experts, and Paradoxes: Older Adults' Experiences of Polypharmacy and Perceptions of Deprescribing. [Doctoral Dissertation]. McMaster University; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/24933

University of Ghana

12. Kenin, A. Religiosity/Spirituality, Social Support, General Self-Efficacy and Mental Health of Community Dwelling Older Adults in Accra .

Degree: 2018, University of Ghana

URL: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/30315

► Older adulthood is a developmental stage accompanied by a number of existential challenges. Nonetheless, a conceptual shift towards successful and positive ageing has been proposed… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Mental Health; Older Adults; Accra

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Kenin, A. (2018). Religiosity/Spirituality, Social Support, General Self-Efficacy and Mental Health of Community Dwelling Older Adults in Accra . (Masters Thesis). University of Ghana. Retrieved from http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/30315

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kenin, A. “Religiosity/Spirituality, Social Support, General Self-Efficacy and Mental Health of Community Dwelling Older Adults in Accra .” 2018. Masters Thesis, University of Ghana. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/30315.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kenin, A. “Religiosity/Spirituality, Social Support, General Self-Efficacy and Mental Health of Community Dwelling Older Adults in Accra .” 2018. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Kenin A. Religiosity/Spirituality, Social Support, General Self-Efficacy and Mental Health of Community Dwelling Older Adults in Accra . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Ghana; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/30315.

Council of Science Editors:

Kenin A. Religiosity/Spirituality, Social Support, General Self-Efficacy and Mental Health of Community Dwelling Older Adults in Accra . [Masters Thesis]. University of Ghana; 2018. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/30315

Victoria University of Wellington

13. Stothart, Luke. The Use of Improvisation in a Student’s Music Therapy Practice with Older Adults in a Residential Setting.

Degree: 2018, Victoria University of Wellington

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/7812

► As shown in the research literature, improvisation is a less common approach to music therapy practice than the use of familiar songs or group singing… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Improvisation; Music Therapy; Older Adults

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Stothart, L. (2018). The Use of Improvisation in a Student’s Music Therapy Practice with Older Adults in a Residential Setting. (Masters Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/7812

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Stothart, Luke. “The Use of Improvisation in a Student’s Music Therapy Practice with Older Adults in a Residential Setting.” 2018. Masters Thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/7812.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Stothart, Luke. “The Use of Improvisation in a Student’s Music Therapy Practice with Older Adults in a Residential Setting.” 2018. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Stothart L. The Use of Improvisation in a Student’s Music Therapy Practice with Older Adults in a Residential Setting. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/7812.

Council of Science Editors:

Stothart L. The Use of Improvisation in a Student’s Music Therapy Practice with Older Adults in a Residential Setting. [Masters Thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/7812

University of Otago

14. Gentle, Kenzie. "I'm pretty sure that might be him". Investigating the Effect of a 'Wildcard' on Young and Older Adults' Lineup Performance .

Degree: 2012, University of Otago

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2179

► Eyewitnesses’ reluctance to reject a photographic lineup from which the perpetrator is absent has sent numerous innocent people to jail. Two groups of witnesses are… (more)

▼ Eyewitnesses’ reluctance to reject a photographic lineup from which the perpetrator is absent has sent numerous innocent people to jail. Two groups of witnesses are particularly likely to make this error: children and older adults. In the case of children, the rate of false identifications on photographic lineups has been decreased using the wildcard, a card depicting the silhouette of a head and shoulders, over which a large blue question mark has been superimposed (Zajac & Karageorge, 2009; Karageorge & Zajac, 2011); children can point to the wildcard if the perpetrator is absent. Given that older adults’ false identifications are often attributed to poor memory for lineup instructions, we wondered whether the wildcard could work with this population, by serving as a reminder that the perpetrator might not be in the lineup. Young (aged 17 to 28 years) and older (aged 61 to 84 years) adults viewed 6 short film clips, each depicting a person committing a crime. Approximately 10 minutes after each film, participants were presented with a 6-person target-absent or target-present lineup. Half of the participants were presented with lineups containing the wildcard, and asked to point to the wildcard if the perpetrator was absent. Remaining participants were not presented with the wildcard, and were instructed to verbally reject the lineup if the perpetrator was not present. Participants’ memory for the lineup instructions was recorded prior to administration of the second lineup. Young adults outperformed older adults, irrespective of lineup composition or rejection condition. Memory for instructions did not differ as a function of age, but was positively related to target-absent lineup performance in the control group. The wildcard improved memory for the lineup instructions, but did not significantly increase lineup performance. Alternative cognitive explanations for poor lineup performance among older adults are explored. Advisors/Committee Members: Zajac, Rachel (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: lineup performance; older adults; wildcard

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Gentle, K. (2012). "I'm pretty sure that might be him". Investigating the Effect of a 'Wildcard' on Young and Older Adults' Lineup Performance . (Masters Thesis). University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2179

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gentle, Kenzie. “"I'm pretty sure that might be him". Investigating the Effect of a 'Wildcard' on Young and Older Adults' Lineup Performance .” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Otago. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2179.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gentle, Kenzie. “"I'm pretty sure that might be him". Investigating the Effect of a 'Wildcard' on Young and Older Adults' Lineup Performance .” 2012. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Gentle K. "I'm pretty sure that might be him". Investigating the Effect of a 'Wildcard' on Young and Older Adults' Lineup Performance . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Otago; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2179.

Council of Science Editors:

Gentle K. "I'm pretty sure that might be him". Investigating the Effect of a 'Wildcard' on Young and Older Adults' Lineup Performance . [Masters Thesis]. University of Otago; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2179

University of Illinois – Chicago

15. Subramaniam, Savitha. Dance-based exergaming to improve physical function in aging and stroke.

Degree: 2018, University of Illinois – Chicago

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/23270

► Background: Aging and stroke-induced sensori-motor and balance impairments increase postural instability, thus leading to increased fall risk. Thus developing a training paradigm that promotes cardiovascular… (more)

▼ Background: Aging and stroke-induced sensori-motor and balance impairments increase postural instability, thus leading to increased fall risk. Thus developing a training paradigm that promotes cardiovascular fitness while addressing postural stability and ambulatory function might be crucial in addressing community based activity profiles among these population groups. Purpose: To examine the effect of a multidimensional, dance-based exergaming training on improving postural stability, walking function, cardiac autonomic modulation and to further assess if these improvements would be carried over to community based activity profiles. Methods: Community dwelling individuals with hemiparethic stroke (N = 15) and healthy older adults (N =15) received dance-based exergaming training for 6 weeks using the commercially available Kinect dance gaming “ Just Dance 2014” for one hour and thirty minutes. Change in balance control was evaluated by the Limits of Stability test (Neurocom Inc.). The post-training changes in self-initiated center of pressure response time (RT), the movement velocity (MV), the maximum excursion (MXE) were examined. Heart rate variability was determined for pre- and post-intervention for 10 minutes in (1) supine. Gait speed and cadence were recorded using an electronic walkway. Changes in PA during community ambulation (one week before and after intervention) were assessed using Omran HJ-321 Tri-Axis Pedometer. To determine if the changes in functional measures assessing mobility (Berg Balance Scale [BERG]), endurance (six-minute walk test [6MWT]), and gait (speed and cadence) correlated with improved community ambulation, the difference in clinical measures and gait performance from pre- to post intervention was linearly regressed with the changes in community ambulation. Results: Post-training the RT was significantly reduced (p<0.05). Similarly, post-training, MV and MXE were significantly higher (p<0.05). Post-training there was a significant improvement in autonomic modulation in the supine position, indicating an improvement in LF, HF and LF/HF (p<0.05). Maximum work load and maximum oxygen uptake increased significantly post-training (p<0.05). The change in number of steps recorded in daily living from pre-to post intervention correlated with the pre-post change scores for functional measures BERG, 6MWT, gait speed, and cadence (p<0.05). Conclusion: The dance-based exergaming provides a benchmark for incorporating long-term adherent PA regimen in aging and stroke population, which along with improving cardiovascular functioning and walking function, improves community based activity profiles. Advisors/Committee Members: Bhatt, Tanvi (advisor), Phillips, Shane (committee member), Aruin, Alexander (committee member), Girolami, Gay (committee member), Hughes, Susan (committee member), Bhatt, Tanvi (chair).

Subjects/Keywords: older adults; stroke; exergaming; falls

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Subramaniam, S. (2018). Dance-based exergaming to improve physical function in aging and stroke. (Thesis). University of Illinois – Chicago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10027/23270

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Subramaniam, Savitha. “Dance-based exergaming to improve physical function in aging and stroke.” 2018. Thesis, University of Illinois – Chicago. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10027/23270.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Subramaniam, Savitha. “Dance-based exergaming to improve physical function in aging and stroke.” 2018. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Subramaniam S. Dance-based exergaming to improve physical function in aging and stroke. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Illinois – Chicago; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/23270.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Subramaniam S. Dance-based exergaming to improve physical function in aging and stroke. [Thesis]. University of Illinois – Chicago; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/23270

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Iowa

16. Ford, Brianne Patricse. Assessing pain in older adults with dementia.

Degree: PhD, Nursing, 2013, University of Iowa

URL: https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/6574

► As dementia progresses older adults may lose the ability to communicate their pain experiences to healthcare providers, relying on the ability of the provider… (more)

▼ As dementia progresses older adults may lose the ability to communicate their pain experiences to healthcare providers, relying on the ability of the provider to infer their pain (Kelley, Siegler, & Reid, 2008; Pesonen et al., 2009). In the long-term care setting, the licensed nurse and certified nurse aide provide direct patient care to these residents and may be more likely to identify nonverbal behaviors that may indicate pain (Nygaard & Jarland, 2006; Pautex, Herrmann, Michon, Giannakopoulos, & Gold, 2007). The Conceptual Model for Assessing Pain in Nonverbal Persons with Dementia highlights provider, patient, and method-related factors that can hinder the process of inferring pain in nonverbal persons with dementia. The purpose of this dissertation is to explore the impact of these potential barriers on pain assessment/screening. Each chapter of this dissertation explores provider, patient, or method-related factors that impair the judgment of pain in others, either through an integrative review of the literature or by secondary analysis of a data set that was originally collected for the psychometric evaluation of the Non-communicative Patient's Pain Assessment Instrument. Statistical analysis was completed using SPSS version 21.0. Results indicate that nurse-related factors are well supported in the literature as barriers to pain assessment and can impair the nurses' pain assessment decisions. Ethnic differences in the expression of the nonverbal pain behavior "pain words," signify the role of patient-related factors on the pain assessment process. Lastly, examination of method-related factors support the benefits of training staff to use nonverbal pain assessment tools, with those staff members who were trained having greater accuracy in pain assessment when compared to untrained raters. In closing, this dissertation has implications for nursing science, education, policy, and practice and serves as a valuable contribution to the current literature. Advisors/Committee Members: Herr, Keela (supervisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Dementia; Older Adults; Pain; Nursing

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Ford, B. P. (2013). Assessing pain in older adults with dementia. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Iowa. Retrieved from https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/6574

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ford, Brianne Patricse. “Assessing pain in older adults with dementia.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Iowa. Accessed March 02, 2021. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/6574.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ford, Brianne Patricse. “Assessing pain in older adults with dementia.” 2013. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Ford BP. Assessing pain in older adults with dementia. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Iowa; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/6574.

Council of Science Editors:

Ford BP. Assessing pain in older adults with dementia. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Iowa; 2013. Available from: https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/6574

17. Schmidt, Laurie. "We have this saying, you do what you can": A qualitative description of physical activity among older adults in rural Saskatchewan.

Degree: 2015, Athabasca University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10791/174

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As people get older, their physical activity level declines. Among the older adult population, physical activity rates are even lower in rural communities compared to… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Physical activity; Older adults

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Schmidt, L. (2015). "We have this saying, you do what you can": A qualitative description of physical activity among older adults in rural Saskatchewan. (Thesis). Athabasca University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10791/174

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Schmidt, Laurie. “"We have this saying, you do what you can": A qualitative description of physical activity among older adults in rural Saskatchewan.” 2015. Thesis, Athabasca University. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10791/174.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Schmidt, Laurie. “"We have this saying, you do what you can": A qualitative description of physical activity among older adults in rural Saskatchewan.” 2015. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Schmidt L. "We have this saying, you do what you can": A qualitative description of physical activity among older adults in rural Saskatchewan. [Internet] [Thesis]. Athabasca University; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10791/174.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Schmidt L. "We have this saying, you do what you can": A qualitative description of physical activity among older adults in rural Saskatchewan. [Thesis]. Athabasca University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10791/174

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Boston University

18. Lim, Hyun Jeong. Development of the functional progress measure for residents with dementia in long-term care facilities (FPM-D).

Degree: 2016, Boston University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/19555

► Aside from a change in their physical environment from home to a long-term care facility, most clients with dementia in a long-term care (LTC) setting… (more)

▼ Aside from a change in their physical environment from home to a long-term care facility, most clients with dementia in a long-term care (LTC) setting experience an advanced level of degenerative change in both cognitive and body functions, which leads to increasing challenges in engagement in occupation. To analyze their occupational performance, establish therapy goals, and measure the outcomes of intervention, occupational therapy practitioners use assessment tools in the therapy process (American Occupational Therapy Association [AOTA], 2014). However, there is the significant mismatch between existing assessment tools and the clinical need to properly capture functional progress in residents with dementia in a LTC setting. Therefore, this project introduces the FPM-D, which was specifically designed for residents with moderate to moderately severe dementia in LTC facilities. To maximize the usefulness of this new instrument, the author reviewed previous attempts made to address the need and obtained feedback from current occupational therapy practitioners in this setting. This new assessment tool is 1) designed to assess the function of clients with dementia; 2) has a progress-tracking feature with different timelines; 3) takes less than 15 minutes for administration; 4) allows customization of target activities, 5) includes only items appropriate for a LTC setting; and 6) assesses both cognitive and physical aspects of function based on the Cognitive Model in occupational therapy practice (Lazzarini, 2005). Along with the development process, this project includes plans for evaluation and dissemination. The follow-up study for evaluation aims to investigate the usefulness of the instrument in the LTC clinical setting and dissemination activities focus on disseminating this innovation in occupational therapy practice. The author believes that this new instrument will make a positive contribution to the quality of occupational therapy services in LTC facilities by effectively meeting the clinical needs of residents with dementia.

Subjects/Keywords: Occupational therapy; Assessment; Older adults

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Lim, H. J. (2016). Development of the functional progress measure for residents with dementia in long-term care facilities (FPM-D). (Thesis). Boston University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2144/19555

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lim, Hyun Jeong. “Development of the functional progress measure for residents with dementia in long-term care facilities (FPM-D).” 2016. Thesis, Boston University. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2144/19555.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lim, Hyun Jeong. “Development of the functional progress measure for residents with dementia in long-term care facilities (FPM-D).” 2016. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Lim HJ. Development of the functional progress measure for residents with dementia in long-term care facilities (FPM-D). [Internet] [Thesis]. Boston University; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/19555.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Lim HJ. Development of the functional progress measure for residents with dementia in long-term care facilities (FPM-D). [Thesis]. Boston University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/19555

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Illinois – Chicago

19. Oosterhouse, Kimberly J. Critical Care Nurses' Beliefs about Management Practices of Adult Patients.

Degree: 2013, University of Illinois – Chicago

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/10031

► Critical Care Nurses' Beliefs about Management Practices of Adult Patients Kimberly J. Oosterhouse, Ph.D. Department of Nursing University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Illinois (2013)… (more)

▼ Critical Care Nurses' Beliefs about Management Practices of Adult Patients Kimberly J. Oosterhouse, Ph.D. Department of Nursing University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Illinois (2013) Dissertation Chairperson: Catherine Vincent, R.N., Ph.D. Delirium is the most frequent complication of hospitalized older adults leading to increased mortality rates, length of stay, functional decline, and decreased quality of life. Delirium is prevalent in intensive care units, but is underrecognized and undermanaged. Using a qualitative descriptive design with methodology informed by the Theory of Planned Behavior, we explored a convenience sample of 30 critical care nurses’ recognition of delirium; perceived barriers; ageist beliefs; and behavioral, normative, and control beliefs about assessment and management of delirium. After reviewing vignettes as a measure in research, we developed four delirium vignettes reflecting the three subtypes of delirium (hyperactive, hypoactive, mixed) with an older adult depicted as the patient in each vignette. We duplicated the mixed delirium vignette depicting a young adult as the patient. Information on nurses’ recognition of delirium, intention to act, and prioritization of patients was obtained in response to the written vignettes, followed by open ended questions from our structured interview guide addressing the aims of the study. We used content analysis and descriptive statistics to analyze the data. Nurses recognized assessment findings associated with delirium, but did not use the term “delirium.” The majority of nurses made management of the older adult with hypoactive delirium their lowest priority, and prioritized management of the young adult with mixed delirium over the older adult with the same scenario. Nurses identified behavioral beliefs that focused on the advantages of delirium assessment and management, including prevention, safety and improved patient outcomes. Related to normative beliefs, nurses believed delirium assessment and management was primarily their role. Nurses expressed control beliefs that hindered their ability to assess for delirium and act on delirium findings including time, staffing, and support. Nurses’ control beliefs about enabling delirium assessment and management included incorporating a delirium assessment tool into their usual charting, and having a delirium policy and protocol in place. In addition, nurses expressed ageist beliefs towards the older adult. Advisors/Committee Members: Vincent, Catherine (advisor), Berger, Barbara (committee member), Corte, Colleen (committee member), Gruss, Valerie (committee member), Foreman, Marquis (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Delirium; Older Adults; Vignettes

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Oosterhouse, K. J. (2013). Critical Care Nurses' Beliefs about Management Practices of Adult Patients. (Thesis). University of Illinois – Chicago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10027/10031

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Oosterhouse, Kimberly J. “Critical Care Nurses' Beliefs about Management Practices of Adult Patients.” 2013. Thesis, University of Illinois – Chicago. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10027/10031.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Oosterhouse, Kimberly J. “Critical Care Nurses' Beliefs about Management Practices of Adult Patients.” 2013. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Oosterhouse KJ. Critical Care Nurses' Beliefs about Management Practices of Adult Patients. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Illinois – Chicago; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/10031.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Oosterhouse KJ. Critical Care Nurses' Beliefs about Management Practices of Adult Patients. [Thesis]. University of Illinois – Chicago; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10027/10031

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Rice University

20. Fahey, Lynn. Who Cares? The Mental Health of Older Adults Serving as Caregivers.

Degree: MA, Social Sciences, 2015, Rice University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1911/87868

► Drawing on data from the 2010-2011 wave of the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP), this study explores caregiving and mental health among… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Caregiving; older adults; mental health

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Fahey, L. (2015). Who Cares? The Mental Health of Older Adults Serving as Caregivers. (Masters Thesis). Rice University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1911/87868

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Fahey, Lynn. “Who Cares? The Mental Health of Older Adults Serving as Caregivers.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Rice University. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1911/87868.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Fahey, Lynn. “Who Cares? The Mental Health of Older Adults Serving as Caregivers.” 2015. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Fahey L. Who Cares? The Mental Health of Older Adults Serving as Caregivers. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Rice University; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1911/87868.

Council of Science Editors:

Fahey L. Who Cares? The Mental Health of Older Adults Serving as Caregivers. [Masters Thesis]. Rice University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1911/87868

University of Adelaide

21. Thompson, Mark Quinlivan. Frailty in older adults: Findings from longitudinal studies.

Degree: 2019, University of Adelaide

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124501

► Frailty is common among older adults and represents a state of decreased physiological reserve which places individuals at risk of increased vulnerability to adverse outcomes… (more)

▼ Frailty is common among older adults and represents a state of decreased physiological reserve which places individuals at risk of increased vulnerability to adverse outcomes such as falls, hospitalisation, residential care admission, and mortality. Frailty is a dynamic condition where improvement is possible and remaining stable is common. Furthermore, interventions exist that may delay or reverse frailty. There are two main approaches to describing frailty: the frailty phenotype (FP), which is based on a pre-defined set of physical characteristics of frailty, and the accumulation of deficits approach. In the deficits approach, the proportion of deficits, across a wide range of body systems and health conditions, is identified in an individual and represented as a frailty index (FI). Internationally, there is a large and growing body of research focused on frailty. However, there are a limited number of Australian population-level studies of frailty prevalence, factors associated with frailty, and the diagnostic value of screening instruments for frailty. Less attention has been focused internationally on a comparison of the two approaches to frailty measurement, the natural course of frailty, its co-presence with sarcopenia (a loss of lean muscle mass and function), and minimally important difference in frailty, which is the smallest change in a treatment outcome which an individual would perceive as being important. The aims of this thesis were therefore to: identify the prevalence of frailty at a population level and determine factors associated with frailty examine the transitions between frailty states and to describe the characteristics associated with frailty status improving, remaining stable, or worsening identify the diagnostic test accuracy (DTA) of self-reported screening instruments against a frailty reference standard for community dwelling older adults in a systematic review determine the predictive ability of frailty classification, and the effect of recency of frailty measurement, on mortality prediction also examine the predictive ability of sarcopenia alone and sarcopenia in combination with frailty on mortality examine the predictive validity of the FRAIL Scale and the SARC-F, self-reported screening instruments for frailty and sarcopenia respectively determine the relationship between frailty status and health-state utility and to determine a minimally important difference for frailty measures. Research from this doctoral thesis has confirmed that frailty is common among community dwelling older adults in Australia and it is associated with a range of health and socioeconomic determinants. Findings have also demonstrated that improvement in frailty classification is possible and that remaining stable is common. The dynamic nature of frailty was further highlighted in our findings, which demonstrated the importance of repeated frailty measurement for improved mortality prediction. Additionally, frailty and sarcopenia in combination result in worse survival outcomes. We have also demonstrated the… Advisors/Committee Members: Visvanathan, Renuka (advisor), Theou, Olga (advisor), School of Medicine (school).

Subjects/Keywords: Frailty; older adults; epidemiology; Australia

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Thompson, M. Q. (2019). Frailty in older adults: Findings from longitudinal studies. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124501

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Thompson, Mark Quinlivan. “Frailty in older adults: Findings from longitudinal studies.” 2019. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124501.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Thompson, Mark Quinlivan. “Frailty in older adults: Findings from longitudinal studies.” 2019. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Thompson MQ. Frailty in older adults: Findings from longitudinal studies. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124501.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Thompson MQ. Frailty in older adults: Findings from longitudinal studies. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/124501

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Manchester

22. Ounjaichon, Sasiporn. Developing the Thai Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (TLiFE) Programme: An Intervention to Prevent Falls among Older Adults in Thailand.

Degree: 2020, University of Manchester

URL: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:325846

► INTRODUCTION: Falls are the leading cause of injuries in older adults in Thailand. Strong evidence shows that strength and balance exercise reduces risk and rate… (more)

▼ INTRODUCTION: Falls are the leading cause of injuries in older adults in Thailand. Strong evidence shows that strength and balance exercise reduces risk and rate of falls among older adults. There is a need to develop a fall prevention exercise programme in the home setting, to encourage participation and adherence. The adapted Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (aLiFE) programme may be suitable by integrating exercise into daily routines, as opposed to attending an exercise class. This study aimed to explore the acceptability and feasibility of the aLiFE programme in Thai context (TLiFE) among older Thai adults. METHODS: This feasibility study comprised two phases. Phase one: A qualitative study was undertaken to obtain perspectives on aLiFE by conducting focus groups and in-depth interviews with community-dwelling older Thai adults aged 60 years and above, and semi-structured interviews with stakeholders in Thailand. Framework analysis was used to inform the modifications of aLiFE to TLiFE. Phase two: A feasibility randomised controlled trial (fRCT) of TLiFE was conducted among community-dwelling older adults aged 60-75, comparing the TLiFE intervention group with a usual care control group. Outcome assessments were completed at baseline, three, and six months. Participants undertook physical performance tests and completed questionnaires to identify demographic characteristics, medical conditions, history of falls, fear of falling, health status, attitudes to falls-related interventions, and exercise adherence. RESULTS: Findings from the qualitative study of 40 older adults and 14 stakeholders revealed positive views and allowed the modification of aLiFE to TLiFE, including the implementation of TLiFE activities suitable to the Thai cultural context. Based on the findings of the qualitative study, seven balance and eight strength TLiFE activities were taken forward, with some adaptations. We recruited a total of 72 older adults aged 60-75 (mean age 66 years; SD 4.48) into the fRCT, randomised to TLiFE (n=36) and Control (n=36). Recruitment lasted two months. Retention rate at the 6-month follow-up was high (91.7%). Participation in the TLiFE intervention group was good (82.9%). The majority of TLiFE participants were fully adherent to TLiFE at six-month follow-up (57.1%) or partially adherent (40.0%). There were no differences in fall incidence between the groups. Participant satisfaction with TLiFE was high. Acceptability questionnaires revealed that TLiFE was easy to perform in daily life, safe, and useful. No adverse events were reported. CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that the TLiFE programme appears to be acceptable and safe to deliver to community-dwelling older Thai adults and it is feasible to conduct a larger RCT of TLiFE. This feasibility study provides important information for the planning of a future study, but it was not powered to detect a difference between groups. A further fully powered definitive RCT of TLiFE is needed, to evaluate long-term outcomes and cost-effectiveness, before it is… Advisors/Committee Members: STANMORE, EMMA EK, BOULTON, ELISABETH ER, Todd, Chris, Stanmore, Emma, Boulton, Elisabeth.

Subjects/Keywords: Exercise; Falls prevention; Older adults

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Ounjaichon, S. (2020). Developing the Thai Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (TLiFE) Programme: An Intervention to Prevent Falls among Older Adults in Thailand. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:325846

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ounjaichon, Sasiporn. “Developing the Thai Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (TLiFE) Programme: An Intervention to Prevent Falls among Older Adults in Thailand.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:325846.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ounjaichon, Sasiporn. “Developing the Thai Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (TLiFE) Programme: An Intervention to Prevent Falls among Older Adults in Thailand.” 2020. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Ounjaichon S. Developing the Thai Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (TLiFE) Programme: An Intervention to Prevent Falls among Older Adults in Thailand. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:325846.

Council of Science Editors:

Ounjaichon S. Developing the Thai Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise (TLiFE) Programme: An Intervention to Prevent Falls among Older Adults in Thailand. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2020. Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:325846

University of Southern California

23. Guo, Man. Intergenerational relations between Chinese rural elders and their adult children: a multifaceted perspective.

Degree: PhD, Social Work, 2011, University of Southern California

URL: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll127/id/649944/rec/3584

► The issues of intergenerational relations are sparking international interests in recent year given various social transformations such as rapid aging, declining family size, altered workforce… (more)

▼ The issues of intergenerational relations are sparking international interests in recent year given various social transformations such as rapid aging, declining family size, altered workforce structures, and increasing geographic distance between family members. The knowledge of the patterns of intergenerational interactions and the sustainability of informal care will provide useful insights for policy-makers and social work practitioners seeking to meet the needs of increasing eldercare. ❧ The principle aim of this dissertation research is to add to the existing knowledge about intergenerational relations by investigating the dynamics of the relationships between older parents and their adult children who live in rural China. Using longitudinal data from a group of Chinese elders in rural Anhui province, China, this dissertation research had the following specific aims: 1) to investigate the changing patterns of care provided by Chinese adult children to their parents between 2001 and 2009 and to examine the sources of heterogeneity in the changes, 2) to examine the concept of intergenerational ambivalence among China’s rural older population and to examine the predictors of such ambivalent feelings, and 3) to examine the underlying patterns of parent–child relations among Chinese rural elders and their children. ❧ The findings of this dissertation research identified both similar and different patterns of intergenerational relations in rural China as compared to those in western societies. The first study revealed that Chinese sons increased their support to aging parents over the 8-year period whereas daughters decreased the amount of parental care over time. The changing patterns were mainly affected by parents’ functional capacity and the geographic proximity from the children. Other predictors of the care trajectories included children’s current life circumstances and the alternative care provided by other siblings in the family. The second study showed that a sizable percentage (12%) of parent-child ties in the study was characterized by ambivalent relationships. Chinese rural elders reported a greater level of ambivalence toward sons than toward daughters, and such feelings increased under conditions of children’s potential dependence on their parents. A lower socio-economic status of adult children in terms of being a farmer and/or having a rural household registration status were also associated with a higher level of ambivalent feelings reported by parents. The third study revealed five types of intergenerational relations in rural China: 1) tight-knit, 2) nearby but discordant, 3) distant and discordant, 4) distant reciprocal, and 5) distant ascending. Among them, “distant reciprocal” is a unique pattern different from respective findings of western studies. I argue that it reflected collaborative and mutually beneficial parent-child relations in the context of large out-migration of adult children in rural China. ❧ Altogether, the findings of this dissertation reflect adaptations of intergenerational… Advisors/Committee Members: Chi, Iris (Committee Chair), Palinkas, Lawrence A. (Committee Member), Silverstein, Merril (Committee Member).

Subjects/Keywords: intergenerational relations; older adults; China

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Guo, M. (2011). Intergenerational relations between Chinese rural elders and their adult children: a multifaceted perspective. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Southern California. Retrieved from http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll127/id/649944/rec/3584

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Guo, Man. “Intergenerational relations between Chinese rural elders and their adult children: a multifaceted perspective.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Southern California. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll127/id/649944/rec/3584.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Guo, Man. “Intergenerational relations between Chinese rural elders and their adult children: a multifaceted perspective.” 2011. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Guo M. Intergenerational relations between Chinese rural elders and their adult children: a multifaceted perspective. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll127/id/649944/rec/3584.

Council of Science Editors:

Guo M. Intergenerational relations between Chinese rural elders and their adult children: a multifaceted perspective. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2011. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll127/id/649944/rec/3584

Georgia Tech

24. McGlynn, Sean A. Investigating age-related differences in spatial presence formation and maintenance in virtual reality.

Degree: PhD, Psychology, 2019, Georgia Tech

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/61265

► Virtual reality has numerous applications with the potential to support physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional well-being across a range of users. The effectiveness of these applications… (more)

▼ Virtual reality has numerous applications with the potential to support physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional well-being across a range of users. The effectiveness of these applications in achieving desirable outcomes (e.g., transfer of training, enjoyment, treatment efficacy) has been shown to depend on the extent that the user experiences a sense of being physically located in the virtual environment. This 'sense of being' is termed spatial presence. Research on this concept has primarily focused on the effect that the objective immersiveness of the system (e.g., screen resolution, field of view, audio quality) has on the level of spatial presence that users experience in the virtual environment. The goal of this dissertation was to better understand the components of the full spatial presence process (i.e., formation and maintenance), validate measurement methods for capturing within-experience changes in spatial presence formation and maintenance, changes in spatial presence levels over time, and the cognitive abilities that influence spatial presence formation and maintenance. 25 younger and 25 older adults participated in virtual reality experiences over the course of three days. Age was used as a proxy for changes in cognitive abilities. Additionally, measures of specific attentional abilities were administered as well as existing and novel measures of spatial presence during and after the virtual reality. The primary findings of this dissertation are as follows: 1) In general, there was little evidence of age-related or time-related differences in spatial presence, 2) Presence formation occurred rapidly, 3) Participants experienced high levels of spatial presence, 4) Participants maintained spatial presence in the virtual environment for the majority of their sessions, 5) Disturbances in presence were easily recovered from, 6) Methods of measuring within-experience fluctuations in presence were validated, with some methodological caveats. These findings are informative to spatial presence theory, future research, and measurement and have practical contributions for designers of virtual reality applications, experiences, and systems. Advisors/Committee Members: Rogers, Wendy (advisor), Walker, Bruce (advisor), Coleman, Maribeth (committee member), Moffat, Scott (committee member), Schumacher, Eric (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Virtual reality; Presence; Older adults

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McGlynn, S. A. (2019). Investigating age-related differences in spatial presence formation and maintenance in virtual reality. (Doctoral Dissertation). Georgia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1853/61265

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

McGlynn, Sean A. “Investigating age-related differences in spatial presence formation and maintenance in virtual reality.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Georgia Tech. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/61265.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

McGlynn, Sean A. “Investigating age-related differences in spatial presence formation and maintenance in virtual reality.” 2019. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

McGlynn SA. Investigating age-related differences in spatial presence formation and maintenance in virtual reality. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/61265.

Council of Science Editors:

McGlynn SA. Investigating age-related differences in spatial presence formation and maintenance in virtual reality. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/61265

Laurentian University

25. Sinclair, Amber. Positive attitudes towards older adults: characteristics of prospective partners in care .

Degree: 2019, Laurentian University

URL: https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/3334

► With the increase in the aging population it is becoming all the more important to determine who has positive attitudes towards older adults in order… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: older adults; personality; attitudes; Indigenous

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Sinclair, A. (2019). Positive attitudes towards older adults: characteristics of prospective partners in care . (Thesis). Laurentian University. Retrieved from https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/3334

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sinclair, Amber. “Positive attitudes towards older adults: characteristics of prospective partners in care .” 2019. Thesis, Laurentian University. Accessed March 02, 2021. https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/3334.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sinclair, Amber. “Positive attitudes towards older adults: characteristics of prospective partners in care .” 2019. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Sinclair A. Positive attitudes towards older adults: characteristics of prospective partners in care . [Internet] [Thesis]. Laurentian University; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/3334.

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Council of Science Editors:

Sinclair A. Positive attitudes towards older adults: characteristics of prospective partners in care . [Thesis]. Laurentian University; 2019. Available from: https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/3334

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University of North Texas

26. Lewallen, Jina P. Homeless Predictors in the Older Adult Population.

Degree: 2013, University of North Texas

URL: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc271855/

► This secondary research study uses data from two convenience samples of homeless persons in Central Arkansas collected during 2004 and 2011 Point in Time Counts.… (more)

▼ This secondary research study uses data from two convenience samples of homeless persons in Central Arkansas collected during 2004 and 2011 Point in Time Counts. The prevalence of predictors of homelessness are compared across years, and also compared by age (<50 and > 50) controlling for year of survey. The number of older adults increased significantly between 2004 and 2011 surveys, and reporting serious mental illness and veteran status significantly decreased from 2004 to 2011. Age differences were noted in 2004 with older adults more likely to report serious mental illness in comparison to younger adults. Older adults were also more likely to report veteran status in comparison to younger adults during both the 2004 and 2011 surveys. The predictors of homelessness – including serious health problems, substance abuse, race, age, and developmental disabilities – remained fairly consistent from 2004 to 2011 and across "age groups". In addition to Point in Time data, qualitative surveys and interviews of providers were performed for their observations of the older homeless population. Providers indicated their belief that the older homeless population is increasing. Providers suggested possible challenges and reasons for the increase among older adults who are homeless. In central Arkansas, service providers feel the current economy, programs, and agencies that provide homeless services and funding sources are adequate at this time as evidenced by no increase in numbers. Due to new funding, improvement has occurred with the veteran population through VA programs. Even though this research did not find any change in gender, the providers feel that for future homeless, trends in gender (women in poverty), as well as older adults becoming homeless for the first time, should be watched in addition to other predictive factors such as the economy, increase in substance abuse, and physical and mental health concerns. Advisors/Committee Members: Ingman, Stanley R., Swan, James H., Turner, Keith.

Subjects/Keywords: Older adults; homelessness; predictors

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Lewallen, J. P. (2013). Homeless Predictors in the Older Adult Population. (Thesis). University of North Texas. Retrieved from https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc271855/

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lewallen, Jina P. “Homeless Predictors in the Older Adult Population.” 2013. Thesis, University of North Texas. Accessed March 02, 2021. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc271855/.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lewallen, Jina P. “Homeless Predictors in the Older Adult Population.” 2013. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Lewallen JP. Homeless Predictors in the Older Adult Population. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc271855/.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Lewallen JP. Homeless Predictors in the Older Adult Population. [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2013. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc271855/

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University of North Texas

27. Dreyer, Katherine. Effect of Age on Likelihood to Test for Hiv.

Degree: 2012, University of North Texas

URL: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc115071/

► HIV/AIDS can affect individuals of any age. Efforts to educate those considered to be most at-risk, based on the age at which the most individuals… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Aging; HIV; older adults

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Dreyer, K. (2012). Effect of Age on Likelihood to Test for Hiv. (Thesis). University of North Texas. Retrieved from https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc115071/

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Dreyer, Katherine. “Effect of Age on Likelihood to Test for Hiv.” 2012. Thesis, University of North Texas. Accessed March 02, 2021. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc115071/.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Dreyer, Katherine. “Effect of Age on Likelihood to Test for Hiv.” 2012. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Dreyer K. Effect of Age on Likelihood to Test for Hiv. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc115071/.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Dreyer K. Effect of Age on Likelihood to Test for Hiv. [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2012. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc115071/

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California State University – Sacramento

28. Plumb, Erica Marie. Evaluation of a fall prevention program for older adults in affordable housing communities.

Degree: MA, Special Major (Community Development for Aging Populations, 2016, California State University – Sacramento

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/171190

► Falls present significant health, psychological, financial, and environmental burdens for older adults, society, and health care systems. As the number of older adults increases, the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Older adults; Falls; Fall prevention

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Plumb, E. M. (2016). Evaluation of a fall prevention program for older adults in affordable housing communities. (Masters Thesis). California State University – Sacramento. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/171190

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Plumb, Erica Marie. “Evaluation of a fall prevention program for older adults in affordable housing communities.” 2016. Masters Thesis, California State University – Sacramento. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/171190.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Plumb, Erica Marie. “Evaluation of a fall prevention program for older adults in affordable housing communities.” 2016. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Plumb EM. Evaluation of a fall prevention program for older adults in affordable housing communities. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. California State University – Sacramento; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/171190.

Council of Science Editors:

Plumb EM. Evaluation of a fall prevention program for older adults in affordable housing communities. [Masters Thesis]. California State University – Sacramento; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/171190

University of Manchester

29. Mckenzie, Kate. Understanding and improving the oral health of older adults.

Degree: PhD, 2020, University of Manchester

URL: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/understanding-and-improving-the-oral-health-of-older-adults(bba470d2-3b7f-4160-b0bc-650f31dfcc2e).html ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.799474

► Population ageing combined with the consequences of increased tooth retention and multimorbidity will present a strain on the current NHS dental care system. Therefore, this… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: oral health; older adults

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Mckenzie, K. (2020). Understanding and improving the oral health of older adults. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/understanding-and-improving-the-oral-health-of-older-adults(bba470d2-3b7f-4160-b0bc-650f31dfcc2e).html ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.799474

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mckenzie, Kate. “Understanding and improving the oral health of older adults.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed March 02, 2021. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/understanding-and-improving-the-oral-health-of-older-adults(bba470d2-3b7f-4160-b0bc-650f31dfcc2e).html ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.799474.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mckenzie, Kate. “Understanding and improving the oral health of older adults.” 2020. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Mckenzie K. Understanding and improving the oral health of older adults. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/understanding-and-improving-the-oral-health-of-older-adults(bba470d2-3b7f-4160-b0bc-650f31dfcc2e).html ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.799474.

Council of Science Editors:

Mckenzie K. Understanding and improving the oral health of older adults. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2020. Available from: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/understanding-and-improving-the-oral-health-of-older-adults(bba470d2-3b7f-4160-b0bc-650f31dfcc2e).html ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.799474

University of Georgia

30. Cleveland, Eva Ninette. Investigating preparedness level, threat perception and preferred disaster communication strategies of older adults in rural Georgia.

Degree: 2018, University of Georgia

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10724/38310

► Introduction: Older adults are less likely than younger populations to engage in preparedness behaviors (Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2012). They are also more likely to… (more)

▼ Introduction: Older adults are less likely than younger populations to engage in preparedness behaviors (Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2012). They are also more likely to be affected by negative health outcomes after a disaster, especially those in rural communities (Ashida, Robinson, Gay, & Ramirez, 2016). This preparedness gap translates into lack of overall preparedness within the vulnerable population communities. With the ever changing priorities in preparedness, ensuring that preparing older adults remains a priority is an important focus. The focus of this research is to investigate preparedness communication strategies, barriers and the relationship between preparedness behavior and risk perception with older adults and emergency management personnel in Georgia. Methods: This research was conducted in two phases using adapted measures for preparedness, susceptibility and severity in face to face and online surveys. Phase I encompassed one qualitative aim, collecting data from local emergency management personnel and older adults on their perceptions of hazards, communication needs/strategies and barriers. Phase II consisted of two quantitative aims investigating the association between preparedness behaviors and risk perception. Aim two of this phase investigated the effects of race, education and income on preparedness and risk perception. Results: Phase I data indicated that emergency management personnel and older adults in Georgia perceive many of the same risks, but older adults perceive risk more in the effects of hazards rather than the hazards themselves. Emergency management personnel need to use communication strategies that reflects the diversity in the older adult population. Aims 2 analysis indicated there was not a significant relationship between preparedness behaviors and threat perception. Aim 3 analysis did not significantly support effects of education, race and income on preparedness and threat perception. Conclusions: Yet, these results indicate ways to address this issue with older adults in Georgia. By tailoring message strategies specifically for their local older adults and using local agencies for dissemination, emergency management personnel can cue this population to action in preparedness behavior. Limitations: Qualitatively, low numbers of interviewees and focus group members may not wholly reflect all Georgia residents. The creation of average scores for indexed preparedness and risk perception measures may have underestimated associations.

Subjects/Keywords: Disaster preparedness; older adults

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Cleveland, E. N. (2018). Investigating preparedness level, threat perception and preferred disaster communication strategies of older adults in rural Georgia. (Thesis). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10724/38310

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cleveland, Eva Ninette. “Investigating preparedness level, threat perception and preferred disaster communication strategies of older adults in rural Georgia.” 2018. Thesis, University of Georgia. Accessed March 02, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10724/38310.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cleveland, Eva Ninette. “Investigating preparedness level, threat perception and preferred disaster communication strategies of older adults in rural Georgia.” 2018. Web. 02 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Cleveland EN. Investigating preparedness level, threat perception and preferred disaster communication strategies of older adults in rural Georgia. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 02]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10724/38310.

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Cleveland EN. Investigating preparedness level, threat perception and preferred disaster communication strategies of older adults in rural Georgia. [Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10724/38310

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