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Care home residents’ experiences of social relationships with staff

01 February 2010

Nursing Older People

Feature

This article presents findings from a cross-study analysis of social engagement between older people and staff in care homes. The studies found that staff and the...

Factors affecting residents’ sleep in care homes

01 October 2013

Nursing Older People

Art & Science

Aim The aim of this study was to undertake a detailed exploration of sleep in the context of 24 hours in a care home environment, exploring the subjective experience...

How to optimise the registered nurse contribution in care homes

24 March 2012

Nursing Older People

A&S Science

This article aims to offer ideas that may be useful to care homes when considering priorities for registered nurse (RN) work. Drawing on the findings of research...

Creating activities in care homes

24 March 2012

Nursing Older People

A&S Science

The provision of meaningful activities in care homes can be challenging because of the differing needs and interests of residents. This article examines the work of...

How namaste principles improve residents’ lives

29 July 2012

Nursing Older People

A&S Science

Namaste Care is a programme developed in the United States to offer meaningful activities to care home residents with advanced dementia. The programme focuses on...

The role of the named nurse in long-term settings

26 March 2015

Nursing Older People

Art & Science

The term ‘named nursing’ was introduced in the UK more than 25 years ago but it has re-emerged recently in the light of recommendations made in the Francis report on...

Healthcare support services for care home residents

30 December 2012

Nursing Older People

A&S Science

Managing the physical healthcare needs of care home residents presents a considerable challenge to national healthcare systems. A range of local, specialist support...

Home sweet home

19 April 2011

Nursing Standard

Reflections

Residents of a nursing home in Wales benefit from matron Rachel Kemp’s dedication to their wellbeing. Her work has been recognised with a national award.