Download or read book Improving the Effectiveness of Community Risk Reductions Programs for Older Adults written by Michael Hartman and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The problem was that the Muscatine (IA) Fire Department (MFD) older adult training program had not been effective, as evidenced by an assesment of run responses. An inability to decrease the number of runs to this population illustrated a need to improve the effectiveness of public education offerings. The purpose of this paper was to identify factors that would help improve effectiveness of educational programs, focused on the population of adults ages 65 and older. This was a descriptive research project.

Download or read book Community Risk Reduction Education for the Older Adult in the City of Overland Park Kansas written by Mark S. Messinger and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recommendation was to create a volunteer group of older adults to reach out to peers within the community. The Prevention Division will conduct Train the Trainer classes for the volunteers, allowing them to teach risk reduction education. Utilization of volunteers will keep costs, resources and time spent to a minimum. Finally, to create a documentation process to maintain records assisting in the creation of performance measures used for tracking data and an evaluation process to validate the success of current programs and the new volunteer initiative.

Download or read book Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social isolation and loneliness are serious yet underappreciated public health risks that affect a significant portion of the older adult population. Approximately one-quarter of community-dwelling Americans aged 65 and older are considered to be socially isolated, and a significant proportion of adults in the United States report feeling lonely. People who are 50 years of age or older are more likely to experience many of the risk factors that can cause or exacerbate social isolation or loneliness, such as living alone, the loss of family or friends, chronic illness, and sensory impairments. Over a life course, social isolation and loneliness may be episodic or chronic, depending upon an individual's circumstances and perceptions. A substantial body of evidence demonstrates that social isolation presents a major risk for premature mortality, comparable to other risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, or obesity. As older adults are particularly high-volume and high-frequency users of the health care system, there is an opportunity for health care professionals to identify, prevent, and mitigate the adverse health impacts of social isolation and loneliness in older adults. Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults summarizes the evidence base and explores how social isolation and loneliness affect health and quality of life in adults aged 50 and older, particularly among low income, underserved, and vulnerable populations. This report makes recommendations specifically for clinical settings of health care to identify those who suffer the resultant negative health impacts of social isolation and loneliness and target interventions to improve their social conditions. Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults considers clinical tools and methodologies, better education and training for the health care workforce, and dissemination and implementation that will be important for translating research into practice, especially as the evidence base for effective interventions continues to flourish.

Download or read book Evidence based Interventions for Community Dwelling Older Adults written by Susan M. Enguídanos and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A critical milestone in the evolution of evidence-based medicine Evidence-Based Interventions for Community Dwelling Older Adults presents an overview of significant evidence-based programs that can improve the health of seniors living in community-based settings. The book examines research conducted on a variety of health-related issues, including depression, care management, falls prevention, physical activity, and medications management. It also looks at research models that were translated into real-life practice settings, explores the benefits of implementing evidence-based models into care settings, and provides examples of how to adapt tested programs to meet local agency and population needs. The health care delivery system in the United States has embraced evidence-based medicine, largely based on its potential to reduce unwanted variations and keep a lid on escalating health care costs. But there are few resources available on how to gather information about model programs and even fewer on how to adapt them for practice. Evidence-Based Interventions for Community Dwelling Older Adults discusses how to effectively manage care beyond the hospital or clinic, as researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and academics provide an overview of evidence-based practice that works toward the best possible care for patients. The book also highlights the efforts of social workers, pharmacists, and case managers, and illustrates the importance of the leadership efforts of the Administration on Aging, National Council on Aging, and the Centers for Disease Control. Evidence-Based Interventions for Community Dwelling Older Adults examines: the effectiveness of geriatric care management medication management screening and intervention multifaceted intervention strategies to prevent and/or reduce falls among older adults physical fitness activities for the frail elderly population at home barriers to depression care and how to reduce them using Problem-Solving Therapy (PST) to address depression and other psychosocial issues using Diffusion of Innovation Theory to duplicate an end-of-life, in-home palliative care model and much more Evidence-Based Interventions for Community Dwelling Older Adults is an essential resource for anyone who works with seniors in medical and community-based settings, including case managers, geriatricians, social workers, pharmacists, and physical therapists. It's equally valuable as a professional aid for program directors, CEOs, and administrators of medical and community-based programs that target older adults.

Download or read book Evidence Based Programming for Older Adults written by Marcia G. Ory and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2015-06-17 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is increased world-wide concern about the impact of multiple chronic conditions, especially among the rapidly aging population. Simultaneously, over the past decade there has been an emergence of state-wide and national initiatives to reduce the burden of chronic conditions that draw upon the translation of evidence-based programs (EPB) into community practice. Yet, little has been written about the national and international implementation, dissemination, and sustainability of such programs. This Research Topic features articles about EBPs for older adults, including a range of articles that focus on the infrastructure needed to widely disseminate EBP as well as individual participant impacts on physical, mental, and social aspects of health and well-being. Using a pragmatic research perspective, this Research Topic will advance knowledge that aims to enhance practice, inform policy and build systems of support and delivery in regard to the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of evidence-based interventions for older adults. The focus is on knowledge transfer rather than knowledge generation but with a dual emphasis on the dissemination and sustainability of EBP that have been tested and shown effective as well as the adaptation of practice-based interventions into evidence-based programs. This Research Topic draws upon grand-scale efforts to deliver these programs, and include both U.S. as well as international examples. Commentaries discuss processes in the development and measurement of EBP and reflect perspectives from program developers and major national and regional funders of EBP as well as professionals and practitioners in the field. The full-length articles focus on four major programmatic areas: (1) chronic disease self-management programs; (2) fall prevention programs; (3) general wellness and physical activity programs; and (4) mental health programs. Additionally, articles are included to discuss cross-cutting issues related to building partnerships and the research infrastructure for the implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of evidence-based programming. The intent of this Research Topic is to enhance practice, inform policy, and build systems of support and delivery for EBP. It is written for a diverse audience and contains practical implications and recommendations for introducing, delivering, and sustaining EBP in a multitude of settings.

Download or read book Systems Practices for the Care of Socially At Risk Populations written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-05-07 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have been moving from volume-based, fee-for-service payment to value-based payment (VBP), which aims to improve health care quality, health outcomes, and patient care experiences, while also controlling costs. Since the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, CMS has implemented a variety of VBP strategies, including incentive programs and risk-based alternative payment models. Early evidence from these programs raised concerns about potential unintended consequences for health equity. Specifically, emerging evidence suggests that providers disproportionately serving patients with social risk factors for poor health outcomes (e.g., individuals with low socioeconomic position, racial and ethnic minorities, gender and sexual minorities, socially isolated persons, and individuals residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods) may be more likely to fare poorly on quality rankings and to receive financial penalties, and less likely to receive financial rewards. The drivers of these disparities are poorly understood, and differences in interpretation have led to divergent concerns about the potential effect of VBP on health equity. Some suggest that underlying differences in patient characteristics that are out of the control of providers lead to differences in health outcomes. At the same time, others are concerned that differences in outcomes between providers serving socially at-risk populations and providers serving the general population reflect disparities in the provision of health care. Systems Practices for the Care of Socially At-Risk Populations seeks to better distinguish the drivers of variations in performance among providers disproportionately serving socially at-risk populations and identifies methods to account for social risk factors in Medicare payment programs. This report identifies best practices of high-performing hospitals, health plans, and other providers that serve disproportionately higher shares of socioeconomically disadvantaged populations and compares those best practices of low-performing providers serving similar patient populations. It is the second in a series of five brief reports that aim to inform the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) analyses that account for social risk factors in Medicare payment programs mandated through the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act.

Download or read book Effectiveness of a Fall Prevention Program on Wellbeing of Community dwelling Elders written by Therese Nicole Henning and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Falls represent a growing public health concern and can lead to both physical and psychological consequences that challenge the quality of life of community-dwelling elders. The purpose of this retrospective study explores the potential health benefits of participation in a multifaceted fall prevention program. The study enrolled 91 community-dwelling older adults between the ages of 65 and 93 into a six-month program. Participation in the program was voluntary, 69% of participants were female participants and 31% male. Program components include: access to a six-week exercise-based class, a fall prevention workshop, and a home safety assessment. The study measures number of falls, hospitalizations, fall risk, and quality of life using evidence-based assessment tools over the duration of six-months. Significant study findings show an 86% enrollment in the six-week class, 76% improvement in balance and strength, 28% reduction in "at risk" participants, a 33% decrease in number of falls, 87% increase in perceived safety, 82% increase in confidence, and 79% perceived decrease in fall risk. Additionally, the study demonstrates a correlation between quality of life and fall risk. Findings show that among the participants, the 55% that lowered their overall risk of falling experienced an improvement in quality of life. In conclusion, the study demonstrates the potential health benefits of participation in a fall prevention program but also highlights the challenges of recruitment and the importance of understand falls self-efficacy and the stigma of falling prior to launching a program.

Download or read book Evidence Based Practices to Reduce Falls and Fall Related Injuries Among Older Adults written by Cassandra W. Frieson and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2018-09-20 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Falls and fall-related injuries among older adults have emerged as serious global health concerns, which place a burden on individuals, their families, and greater society. As fall incidence rates increase alongside our globally aging population, fall-related mortality, hospitalizations, and costs are reaching never seen before heights. Because falls occur in clinical and community settings, additional efforts are needed to understand the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that cause falls among older adults; effective strategies to reduce fall-related risk; and the role of various professionals in interventions and efforts to prevent falls (e.g., nurses, physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, health educators, social workers, economists, policy makers). As such, this Research Topic sought articles that described interventions at the clinical, community, and/or policy level to prevent falls and related risk factors. Preference was given to articles related to multi-factorial, evidence-based interventions in clinical (e.g., hospitals, long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, residential facilities) and community (e.g., senior centers, recreation facilities, faith-based organizations) settings. However, articles related to public health indicators and social determinants related to falls were also included based on their direct implications for evidence-based interventions and best practices.

Download or read book Community Risk Reduction Principles and Practices written by Beverley Walker and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first of its kind, this innovative new textbook provides a concise and comprehensive look at Community Risk Reduction for emergency services organizations.

Download or read book Journal of Rehabilitation Research Development written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Evaluation of a Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults in Affordable Housing Communities written by Erica Marie Plumb and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 number of fall-related injuries and fatalities will also increase. Community dwelling elders, especially low-income older adults, have an increased risk of falls. Affordable housing offers safe and supportive environments, as well as a platform for service delivery. Falls are not an inevitable part of aging and can be prevented. As a result of research, there has been an increase in fall prevention education programs. Multiple studies have highlighted the effectiveness of multi-component falls prevention programs, including A Matter of Balance, at lowering fall risk and incidence among community- dwelling older adults. There has been a need for more evaluation of fall prevention programs among specific groups, such as low-income older adults. The purpose of the study was to determine if A Matter of Balance participants at three affordable housing communities demonstrated significant and sustained improvements in their levels of falls management, physical activity, and social limitations with regard to fear of falling. Data were analyzed through surveys using a repeated-measures, single group design. Data were collected at baseline, post program, and after six months and analyzed using mean score changes and Chi-Square analysis. Results indicated that participants showed immediate improvement of the three measures, and while these measures mostly slightly decreased at the six-month follow-up, they sustained an increased level of improvement.

Download or read book Ebersole and Hess Gerontological Nursing Healthy Aging E Book written by Theris A. Touhy and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-04-07 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain the nursing skills you need to provide wellness-based care for older adults! Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging, 6th Edition uses a holistic approach to describe compassionate care along a continuum of wellness. Designed to promote healthy aging regardless of the patient’s situation or disorder, this text provides best-practice guidelines in covering physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cognitive health. New to this edition are Next Generation NCLEX®-style case studies, updates on measuring clinical judgment, expanded coverage of core competencies, and more. Written by gerontological nursing experts Theris Touhy and Kathleen Jett, this concise text provides a solid foundation in every aspect of healthy aging. Focus on health and wellness provides the evidence-based information and strategies needed to promote healthy aging. Key concepts, learning activities, and discussion questions in every chapter emphasize the information needed to enhance care. Recommended competencies from the AACN and the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing are integrated throughout. Discussion of disease processes is placed in the context of healthy adaptation, nursing support, and responsibilities. Easy-to-use information on nursing techniques and communication appears with the associated disorders, symptoms, and situations. Tips for Best Practice and Resources for Best Practice boxes provide insight into proven methods of nursing care. Discussions of nursing and interprofessional actions help students learn to enhance wellness, maintain optimal function, and prevent unnecessary disability. Coverage of age, cultural, racial, and gender differences highlights these important considerations in caring for older adults. NEW! Updates reflect the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Model. NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case studies provide optimal preparation for the Next Generation NCLEX Examination. NEW! Specialized information addresses the unique needs of older adults such as atypical disease presentation, geriatric syndromes, neurocognitive disorders, quality of life with chronic illness, legal and ethical issues, and mental health challenges such as depression and substance abuse. NEW! Coverage of competencies of expanding nursing roles in the care of older adults addresses the continuum of care. NEW! Gerontological expertise is incorporated into nursing actions and complements other nursing texts (including med-surg, community health, mental health, and assessment books) used in programs without a freestanding gerontological nursing course. NEW! Expanded content includes information on COPD guidelines, medication use and misuse, Alzheimer’s Disease, wound care guidelines, diagnosis and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing, joint replacement, caregiver strain, hospice and transitional care, and more.

Download or read book Evidence Based Interventions for Community Dwelling Older Adults written by Susan M. Enquidanos and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evidence-Based Interventions for Community Dwelling Older Adults presents an overview of significant evidence-based programs that can improve the health of seniors living in community-based settings. The book examines research conducted on a variety of health-related issues, including depression, care management, falls prevention, physical activity, and medications management. It also looks at research models that were translated into real-life practice settings, explores the benefits of implementing evidence-based models into care settings, and provides examples of how to adapt tested programs to meet local agency and population needs.

Download or read book Report on the Activity of the Committee on Energy and Commerce for the Congress written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Report on the Activity of the Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 110th Congress January 3 2009 110 2 House Report 110 937 written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Fall Risk Reduction Intervention for Community dwelling Older Adults written by Renée M. Hakim and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Senior Citizens Risk Reduction Program written by Kent M. Tomblin and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Applied Research Project was written after the author realized today's senior citizen population is going to increase from 13% to over 20% by the year 2030, and that Peoria Fire Department was not prepared to meet the population increase and its service needs. The problem statement of the study was Peoria Fire Department does not have a risk prevention program addressing the projected growth of the senior citizen population and their specific needs. The purpose of the study was to create a multi-faceted risk prevention program for the senior citizens in Peoria, Illinois. To create the senior citizens risk program and determine their needs, the following research questions were asked: 1. What risks are specific to senior citizens? 2. How can the Peoria Fire Department address these risks with a prevention program? 3. What additional training is necessary for the Peoria Fire Department personnel to implement a prevention program for senior citizens? The method of research was evaluative using periodicals and non-periodicals from the National Fire Academy Learning Resource Center. Searches on the internet lead to other fire departments which have senior safety prgorams. Local research identified community agencies which work with seniors. The results of the research was senior citizens are the fastest growing population segment and are the highest risk group for burns and fire fatalities. It also proved that few fire departments have senior citizen safety programs. Fire departments have been extremely successful with safety programs for children and now must commit to the same for their senior citizens. Safety programs need to be created to meet the future needs of seniors. The acceptance that prevention is an imperative division of the fire department is important and safety programs should be budgeted appropriately. [STAR#: 139589]