Mari Groenendaal MA , Hanneke J.A. Smaling PhD , Wilco P. Achterberg MD, PhD , Monique A.A. Caljouw PhD
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Abstract
Objectives
This study compared whether the categories of activities that persons with dementia engage in changed between home and after nursing home admission. Also investigated were the methods for assessing the wishes, needs, and abilities regarding activities, and informal caregivers’ satisfaction with the degree of assessment of activities during the transition.
Methods
A cross-sectional survey in which 81 informal caregivers of nursing home residents with dementia participated (37 % male, mean age 65.0 years, SD 10.1).
Results
Persons with dementia performed activities in fewer activity categories in the nursing home compared to home (Z = -3.74, p<.01). Conversation was the most used assessment method. Informal caregivers rated their satisfaction with the degree of assessment of activities during transition with a median score of 7 (IQR 5–8) on a scale from 0 to 10.
Conclusion
Monitoring the activities for persons with dementia during the transition is essential and activities should be assessed repeatedly over time to prevent potential activity decline.
期刊介绍:
Geriatric Nursing is a comprehensive source for clinical information and management advice relating to the care of older adults. The journal''s peer-reviewed articles report the latest developments in the management of acute and chronic disorders and provide practical advice on care of older adults across the long term continuum. Geriatric Nursing addresses current issues related to drugs, advance directives, staff development and management, legal issues, client and caregiver education, infection control, and other topics. The journal is written specifically for nurses and nurse practitioners who work with older adults in any care setting.