| Records |
| Author |
Rodgers, Vivien; Marshall, Bridget; Hey, Frances; Blackwell, Anna; Lewer, Pip |
| Title |
Readiness for providing primary palliative care |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
33 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
P. 31-40 |
| Keywords |
Primary palliative care; Aged residential care; SEQUAL |
Abstract  |
Undertakes a pilot study by specialist Supportive Education and Quality (SEQUAL) palliative care team in 5 aged residential care (ARC) facilities in regional NZ. Conducts a clinical staff survey and facility desktop document review to determine readiness, need for and level of support required, to enhance primary palliative care for residents. Identifies lack of experience and palliative care education among clinical staff. |
| Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1589 |
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| Author |
Amankwaa, Isaac; Nelson, Katherine; Rook, Mary; Hales, Caroline |
| Title |
Association between body mass index, multi-morbidity and activities of daily living among New Zealand nursing home older adults: a retrospective analysis of nationwide InterRAI data |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
BMC Geriatrics |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
22 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
1-10 |
| Keywords |
Obesity; Body mass index; Residential aged care facilities; InterRAI |
| Abstract |
Undertakes a retrospective review of nursing home residents' data obtained from the NZ International Residential Assessment Instrument national dataset, 2015-2018. Includes 198,790 aged care residents, calculating weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Defines multi-morbidity as the presence of 2 or more health conditions. Measures the risk of disability by a self-performance scale. Highlights an inverse relationship between activities of daily living (ADL) and BMI. |
| Call Number |
NZNO @ research @ |
Serial |
1785 |
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