Australasian Journal on Ageing最新文献

{"title":"Situational analysis of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw management in older adults among dentists in community hospitals","authors":"Somjet Phaisri,&nbsp;Patcharawan Srisilapanan,&nbsp;Warit Powcharoen","doi":"10.1111/ajag.70081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.70081","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Older patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancers may develop osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the jaw. Dentists in community hospitals serve as primary health-care providers and play a vital role in early detection and initial management for ORN in older patients. This study aimed to investigate current situations, barriers, knowledge and attitudes relating to ORN management, and to identify factors associated with adequate knowledge and positive attitudes among dentists working at community hospitals in Thailand.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among community hospital dentists in Thailand, utilising a semi-structured questionnaire addressing the current situation or barriers, knowledge and attitudes related to ORN management. Necessary support was also assessed. The Fisher’s exact test was performed to identify factors related to the development of adequate knowledge and positive attitudes towards ORN management. The level of significance was set at <i>p</i> &lt; .05.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>One hundred and seventy dentists responded to the questionnaire (21% response rate). Notably, a high immediate referral rate to specialists upon ORN diagnosis (86%) was found. The barriers reported were mostly ageing-related. Most dentists demonstrated knowledge of ORN pathophysiology by Marx and recognised that ORN could be observed during dental procedures. Additional education about ORN showed a significant association with adequate knowledge and a positive attitude towards ORN management.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Osteoradionecrosis in older patients remains challenging to manage by dentists in community hospital settings. Strengthening management requires improved emerging knowledge and confidence through ongoing training, and a national policy framework is necessary to support timely referral and coordinated care.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55431,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Journal on Ageing","volume":"44 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144891693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Haiku competition ANZSGM 2025","authors":"Sue Ogle","doi":"10.1111/ajag.70080","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.70080","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55431,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Journal on Ageing","volume":"44 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tribute to Professor Gerald Anthony (Tony) Broe AM MB BS FRACP FACRM","authors":"Sue Ogle,&nbsp;John Cullen,&nbsp;Bill Brooks","doi":"10.1111/ajag.70075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.70075","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55431,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Journal on Ageing","volume":"44 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144773738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A feasibility study on embedding the usual Chinese iSupport and tailored Chinese iSupport programs in aged care services","authors":"Lily Xiao,&nbsp;Ada Cheng,&nbsp;Candy Xie,&nbsp;Kam Chiu,&nbsp;Ying Yu,&nbsp;Shahid Ullah,&nbsp;Jing Wang,&nbsp;Rujun Hu,&nbsp;Dingxin Xu,&nbsp;Xiaoying Pan,&nbsp;Angela Rong Yang Zhang","doi":"10.1111/ajag.70072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.70072","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To: (1) compare the effectiveness of the ‘Usual iSupport’ and ‘Tailored iSupport’ programs on carers' quality of life (QoL); self-efficacy; and their care recipients' QoL; and (2) explore carers' acceptance of and adherence to the programs, satisfaction with the support, recruitment and retention rates, and staff training rate in a 6-month trial.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>An internal pilot randomised controlled trial nested in a large effectiveness implementation trial.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In total, 78 carers enrolled in the trial. Most carers were female (66% or 85%), with a mean age of 65.6 years. We detected a statistically significant difference of mean score in mental health-related QoL (3.44 [95% CI: .53, 6.35]; <i>p</i> = .02); self-efficacy for responding to changed behaviours (9.02 [95% CI: 1.24, 16.81], <i>p</i> = .02); and self-efficacy for controlling upsetting thoughts (8.83 [95% CI: 1.14, 16.51]; <i>p</i> = .03) between the ‘Usual iSupport’ group and the ‘Tailored iSupport’ group at 6 months post-intervention. The recruitment and retention rates were 17% and 100%, respectively. Carers in the ‘Tailored iSupport’ group completed 16.5 iSupport units, attended 4.5 peer support meetings and rated their satisfaction with the support highly. The staff training rate was 36%.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This internal pilot study identified improved mental health-related QoL, self-efficacy for controlling upsetting thoughts, and for responding to changed behaviours in the ‘Tailored iSupport’ group. The recruitment rate was low, but the retention rate was high, and carers showed adherence to the intervention.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55431,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Journal on Ageing","volume":"44 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ajag.70072","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144773736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Artificial Intelligence and the AJA","authors":"Mark Hughes","doi":"10.1111/ajag.70074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.70074","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55431,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Journal on Ageing","volume":"44 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144773737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A systematic, integrative review exploring supports that promote the retention of employees working in the aged care sector","authors":"Britt O'Keefe,&nbsp;Eva Yuen,&nbsp;Susan Perlen,&nbsp;Alison M. Hutchinson","doi":"10.1111/ajag.70070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.70070","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To systematically synthesise existing literature and identify supports to promote employee retention in the aged care sector.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A systematic integrative review was conducted following Whittemore and Knafl's (2005) methodology framework and guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. A comprehensive search for studies published between 1997 and 2024 was undertaken across Business Source Complete, CINAHL Complete, Medline Complete and APA PsycInfo (via administration, pastoral and ancillary care workers influencing employee retention in the aged care sector were included), with qualitative findings and statistically significant quantitative data extracted. Methodological quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool, and the data were analysed inductively using a thematic approach.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Eighteen studies were included in the review, comprising 13 quantitative, four qualitative and one mixed-methods study. The factors and strategies were themed into six areas relating to the retention of the aged care workforce: (1) employee characteristics, stability and well-being, (2) workplace relationships, (3) training opportunities and career growth, (4) recognition, incentive and compensation, (5) organisational structure, culture and resources and (6) value-driven and empowered care practice.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This review identified employee, employer and organisational factors and strategies that influence workforce retention within the aged care sector. While there is a paucity of evidence available, these findings are a critical first step to guide further design, implementation and evaluation of retention strategies to address the challenges of workforce retention in the aged care sector.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55431,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Journal on Ageing","volume":"44 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ajag.70070","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144740299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dementia literacy and awareness of risk reduction: A systematic review of South Asian and Southeast Asian regions","authors":"Amrita Perera,&nbsp;Suraj Samtani,&nbsp;Diana Karamacoska,&nbsp;Joyce Siette","doi":"10.1111/ajag.70071","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.70071","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Dementia is a growing public health concern in South and Southeast Asia, yet the region's dementia literacy remains poorly understood. This review aimed to synthesise existing research on dementia literacy among South and Southeast Asian populations and diasporas, identifying barriers to literacy and risk reduction.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Six databases (MEDLINE, PubMED, PsycINFO, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane, ProQuest and Google Scholar) were searched from inception to 2024, with 73 articles from 11 countries identified for inclusion, data extraction and quality appraisal using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Most studies demonstrated low levels of general dementia literacy (78%) and awareness of dementia risk factors (32%). There was a prevalent belief that dementia is a normal process of ageing. Lower dementia literacy was reported for individuals from Vietnam compared to individuals from India and Pakistan. Stigma, language barriers, lack of culturally appropriate resources and religious beliefs were common factors hindering dementia awareness and risk reduction.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Targeted interventions are necessary to increase dementia literacy in South and Southeast Asian populations, where awareness is poor and misconceptions continue.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55431,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Journal on Ageing","volume":"44 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ajag.70071","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144725657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations living with dementia: State and territory scenario-based projections into the future","authors":"Joanne Luke,&nbsp;Jeromey Temple,&nbsp;Tom Wilson,&nbsp;Ruth Williams,&nbsp;Sean Taylor,&nbsp;Dina LoGiudice","doi":"10.1111/ajag.70068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.70068","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To produce plausible estimates of the number of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people living with dementia within Australia disaggregated by state and territory to mid-century.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The Wilson–Grossman variation of the Hamilton–Perry projection model was used to prepare state and territory projections of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander population, 2021–2051. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census (2021) and Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2021 were used to estimate the number of people living with dementia 2021–2051.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>From 2021 to 2051, the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander population is projected to grow across all states and territories. By 2051, there will be an increasing number and proportion of the population aged over 45, 65 and 80 years, with this increase varying by jurisdiction. This pattern of ageing will see an increase in the number of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people living with dementia, regardless of assumptions about future dementia prevalence. This increase will vary in magnitude by juristiction, doubling in the Northern Territory and increasing more than fivefold in the Australian Capital Terrritory, New South Wales, Tasmania and Queensland. Sensitivity analyses of alternative dementia scenarios produce highly similar results.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Between 2021 and 2051, the estimated number of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people living with dementia is projected to increase. Combined with regional demographic variations, this trend highlights the urgent need for targeted responses at both local and national levels.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55431,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Journal on Ageing","volume":"44 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ajag.70068","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144681399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Care through catering: Finding the huggerholics","authors":"Thi Xuan Dieu Phan","doi":"10.1111/ajag.70069","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.70069","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55431,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Journal on Ageing","volume":"44 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144666352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How to age against the machine: An empowering guide for women ageing on their own terms By M. Doyle, N. Brown, Collingwood, Vic.: Hardie Grant Books. 2023. 319 pp. $45.00 (soft cover). ISBN 9781743798584","authors":"Maria O'Reilly","doi":"10.1111/ajag.70067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.70067","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55431,"journal":{"name":"Australasian Journal on Ageing","volume":"44 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144666353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}