All Outputs (120)

Provision and perceived quality of mental health services for older care home residents in England: a national survey (2017)
Journal Article
Stewart, K., Hargreaves, C., Jasper, R., Challis, D., Tucker, S., & Wilberforce, M. (2018). Provision and perceived quality of mental health services for older care home residents in England: a national survey. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 33(2), 364-370. https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.4753

Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Objective: This study examined the nature, extent and perceived quality of the support provided by community mental health teams for older people (CMHTsOP) to care home residents. Methods: A postal survey wa... Read More about Provision and perceived quality of mental health services for older care home residents in England: a national survey.

A Systematic Review of the Economic Evidence for Home Support Interventions in Dementia (2017)
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Clarkson, P., Davies, L., Jasper, R., Loynes, N., & Challis, D. (2017). A Systematic Review of the Economic Evidence for Home Support Interventions in Dementia. Value in Health, 20(8), 1198-1209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jval.2017.04.004

© 2017 International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) Background Recent evidence signals the need for effective forms of home support to people with dementia and their carers. The cost-effectiveness evidence of different ap... Read More about A Systematic Review of the Economic Evidence for Home Support Interventions in Dementia.

An electronic referral system supporting integrated hospital discharge (2017)
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Wilberforce, M., Hughes, J., Clarkson, P., Whyte, D., Chester, H., Davies, S., & Challis, D. (2017). An electronic referral system supporting integrated hospital discharge. Journal of Integrated Care, 25(2), 99-109. https://doi.org/10.1108/JICA-09-2016-0034

© Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the implementation and potential value of an electronic referral system to improve integrated discharge planning for hospitalised older adults with complex care needs. T... Read More about An electronic referral system supporting integrated hospital discharge.

Informal and formal care: Substitutes or complements in care for people with dementia? Empirical evidence for 8 European countries (2017)
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Bremer, P., Challis, D., Hallberg, I. R., Leino-Kilpi, H., Saks, K., Vellas, B., …Sauerland, D. (2017). Informal and formal care: Substitutes or complements in care for people with dementia? Empirical evidence for 8 European countries. Health Policy, 121(6), 613-622. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthpol.2017.03.013

© 2017 Elsevier B.V. Background In order to contain public health care spending, European countries attempt to promote informal caregiving. However, such a cost reducing strategy will only be successful if informal caregiving is a substitute for form... Read More about Informal and formal care: Substitutes or complements in care for people with dementia? Empirical evidence for 8 European countries.

Evaluating the effectiveness of different approaches to home support for people in later stage dementia: A protocol for an observational study (2017)
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Chester, H., Clarkson, P., Hughes, J., Russell, I., Beresford, J., Davies, L., …Challis, D. (2017). Evaluating the effectiveness of different approaches to home support for people in later stage dementia: A protocol for an observational study. International Psychogeriatrics, 29(7), 1213-1221. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1041610217000291

© International Psychogeriatric Association 2017. Background: Dementia is a major health problem with a growing number of people affected by the condition, both directly and indirectly through caring for someone with dementia. Many live at home but l... Read More about Evaluating the effectiveness of different approaches to home support for people in later stage dementia: A protocol for an observational study.

Support workers in community mental health teams for older people: roles, boundaries, supervision and training (2017)
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Wilberforce, M., Abendstern, M., Tucker, S., Ahmed, S., Jasper, R., & Challis, D. (2017). Support workers in community mental health teams for older people: roles, boundaries, supervision and training. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 73(7), 1657-1666. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13264

© 2017 John Wiley & Sons Ltd Aims: The aim of this study was to explore the support worker functions in community mental health teams for older adults in relation to roles, boundaries, supervision and training. Background: Support workers in commun... Read More about Support workers in community mental health teams for older people: roles, boundaries, supervision and training.

Hierarchical Decline of the Initiative and Performance of Complex Activities of Daily Living in Dementia (2017)
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Giebel, C. M., Sutcliffe, C., & Challis, D. (2017). Hierarchical Decline of the Initiative and Performance of Complex Activities of Daily Living in Dementia. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, 30(2), 96-103. https://doi.org/10.1177/0891988716686835

© The Author(s) 2017. Objectives: While basic activities of daily living hierarchically decline in dementia, little is known about the decline of individual instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). The objective of this study was to assess in... Read More about Hierarchical Decline of the Initiative and Performance of Complex Activities of Daily Living in Dementia.

A step-by-step translation of evidence into a psychosocial intervention for everyday activities in dementia: A focus group study (2016)
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Giebel, C. M., Challis, D., Hooper, N. M., & Ferris, S. (2018). A step-by-step translation of evidence into a psychosocial intervention for everyday activities in dementia: A focus group study. Aging and Mental Health, 22(3), 323-329. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2016.1262819

© 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Objective: In order to increase the efficacy of psychosocial interventions in dementia, a step-by-step process translating evidence and public engagement should be adhered to. This paper... Read More about A step-by-step translation of evidence into a psychosocial intervention for everyday activities in dementia: A focus group study.

The newly revised interview for deteriorations in daily living activities in dementia (R-IDDD2): distinguishing initiative from performance at assessment (2016)
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Giebel, C. M., Challis, D., & Montaldi, D. (2017). The newly revised interview for deteriorations in daily living activities in dementia (R-IDDD2): distinguishing initiative from performance at assessment. International Psychogeriatrics, 29(3), 497-507. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1041610216002003

© International Psychogeriatric Association 2016. Background: Minimal evidence exists on the detailed deficits in complex instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) in mild dementia. The aim of this study was twofold, to validate a revised quest... Read More about The newly revised interview for deteriorations in daily living activities in dementia (R-IDDD2): distinguishing initiative from performance at assessment.

Care coordination for adults and older people: The role and contribution of the non-statutory sector (2016)
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Abendstern, M., Jasper, R., Loynes, N., Hughes, J., Sutcliffe, C., & Challis, D. (2016). Care coordination for adults and older people: The role and contribution of the non-statutory sector. Journal of Integrated Care, 24(5/6), 271-281. https://doi.org/10.1108/JICA-08-2016-0028

© Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to provide new insights into the contribution and experiences of non-statutory sector (voluntary) services delivering care coordination. Design/methodology/approach - This qua... Read More about Care coordination for adults and older people: The role and contribution of the non-statutory sector.

Identifying standards for care coordination in adult social care: a multinational perspective (2016)
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Abendstern, M., Hughes, J., Jasper, R., Sutcliffe, C., & Challis, D. (2016). Identifying standards for care coordination in adult social care: a multinational perspective. International Journal of Care Coordination, 19(3-4), 84-101. https://doi.org/10.1177/2053434516677663

© 2016, © the Author(s) 2016. Introduction: Standards for care coordination in adult social care can support the delivery of high-quality services. Methods: A content analysis of 20 guidance documents produced over the last 30 years was undertaken to... Read More about Identifying standards for care coordination in adult social care: a multinational perspective.

Sensitivity of the Mini-Mental State Examination, Montreal Cognitive Assessment and the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination III to everyday activity impairments in dementia: an exploratory study (2016)
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Giebel, C. M., & Challis, D. (2017). Sensitivity of the Mini-Mental State Examination, Montreal Cognitive Assessment and the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination III to everyday activity impairments in dementia: an exploratory study. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 32(10), 1085-1093. https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.4570

Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Objective: The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is one of the most frequently used cognitive measures for dementia severity and linked to deficits in everyday functioning. Recently, the Montreal Cognitiv... Read More about Sensitivity of the Mini-Mental State Examination, Montreal Cognitive Assessment and the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination III to everyday activity impairments in dementia: an exploratory study.

Costs of formal and informal care at home for people with dementia: ‘Expert panel’ opinions from staff and informal carers (2016)
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Giebel, C. M., Davies, S., Clarkson, P., Sutcliffe, C., & Challis, D. (2019). Costs of formal and informal care at home for people with dementia: ‘Expert panel’ opinions from staff and informal carers. Dementia, 18(1), 210-227. https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301216665705

© The Author(s) 2016. Effective home support in dementia is key in delaying nursing home admission. However, home support is frequently not tailored to the individual needs of people with dementia. Staff allocating home support services may not ident... Read More about Costs of formal and informal care at home for people with dementia: ‘Expert panel’ opinions from staff and informal carers.

What becomes of people admitted to acute old age psychiatry wards? An exploration of factors affecting length of stay, delayed discharge and discharge destination (2016)
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Tucker, S., Hargreaves, C., Wilberforce, M., Brand, C., & Challis, D. (2017). What becomes of people admitted to acute old age psychiatry wards? An exploration of factors affecting length of stay, delayed discharge and discharge destination. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 32(9), 1027-1036. https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.4563

Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Objectives: The study sought to identify the variables associated with increased length of stay on old age psychiatry inpatient wards. It also explored the factors related to delayed discharge and the likeli... Read More about What becomes of people admitted to acute old age psychiatry wards? An exploration of factors affecting length of stay, delayed discharge and discharge destination.

Psychological well-being over time among informal caregivers caring for persons with dementia living at home (2016)
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Lethin, C., Renom-Guiteras, A., Zwakhalen, S., Soto-Martin, M., Saks, K., Zabalegui, A., …Karlsson, S. (2017). Psychological well-being over time among informal caregivers caring for persons with dementia living at home. Aging and Mental Health, 21(11), 1138-1146. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2016.1211621

© 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Objectives: To investigate informal caregivers’ psychological well-being and predicted increase in psychological well-being, when caring for persons with dementia (PwDs) living at home,... Read More about Psychological well-being over time among informal caregivers caring for persons with dementia living at home.

Occupational therapists in community mental health teams for older people in England: Findings from a five-year research programme (2016)
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Abendstern, M., Tucker, S., Wilberforce, M., Jasper, R., & Challis, D. (2017). Occupational therapists in community mental health teams for older people in England: Findings from a five-year research programme. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 80(1), 20-29. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022616657840

© The Author(s) 2016. Introduction This English study is the first to focus on the contribution of occupational therapists to the work of community mental health teams for older people. Method A mixed methods study comprising: a national survey of co... Read More about Occupational therapists in community mental health teams for older people in England: Findings from a five-year research programme.

Taking a positive spin: preserved initiative and performance of everyday activities across mild Alzheimer's, vascular and mixed dementia (2016)
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Giebel, C. M., Burns, A., & Challis, D. (2017). Taking a positive spin: preserved initiative and performance of everyday activities across mild Alzheimer's, vascular and mixed dementia. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 32(9), 959-967. https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.4553

Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Objectives: The literature commonly evaluates those daily activities which are impaired in dementia. However, in the mild stages, people with dementia (PwD) are still able to initiate and perform many of tho... Read More about Taking a positive spin: preserved initiative and performance of everyday activities across mild Alzheimer's, vascular and mixed dementia.

Outcomes from a pilot psychological therapies service for UK military veterans (2016)
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Clarkson, P., Giebel, C. M., Challis, D., Duthie, P., Barrett, A., & Lambert, H. (2016). Outcomes from a pilot psychological therapies service for UK military veterans. Nursing Open, 3(4), 227-235. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.57

© 2016 The Authors. Nursing Open published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Aim: To evaluate the outcomes of participants attending a psychological therapies service for military veterans. Background: The UK Military Veterans’ Improving Access to Psycholo... Read More about Outcomes from a pilot psychological therapies service for UK military veterans.

Person-centredness in the community care of older people: A literature-based concept synthesis (2016)
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Wilberforce, M., Challis, D., Davies, L., Kelly, M. P., Roberts, C., & Clarkson, P. (2017). Person-centredness in the community care of older people: A literature-based concept synthesis. International Journal of Social Welfare, 26(1), 86-98. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijsw.12221

© 2016 John Wiley & Sons Ltd ‘Person-centredness’ is a ubiquitous term, employed in modern care services to signify policies and practices that attend to the uniqueness of each individual user. Despite being highly regarded in older adult community... Read More about Person-centredness in the community care of older people: A literature-based concept synthesis.

What Makes Institutional Long-Term Care the Most Appropriate Setting for People With Dementia? Exploring the Influence of Client Characteristics, Decision-Maker Attributes, and Country in 8 European Nations (2016)
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Tucker, S., Brand, C., Sutcliffe, C., Challis, D., Saks, K., Verbeek, H., …RightTimePlaceCare Consortium, . (2016). What Makes Institutional Long-Term Care the Most Appropriate Setting for People With Dementia? Exploring the Influence of Client Characteristics, Decision-Maker Attributes, and Country in 8 European Nations. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 17(5), 465.e9-465.e15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2016.02.025

© 2016 AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. Objectives: To explore the extent to which client characteristics, decision-maker attributes, and country influence judgments of institutional long-term care (ILTC) appropriateness... Read More about What Makes Institutional Long-Term Care the Most Appropriate Setting for People With Dementia? Exploring the Influence of Client Characteristics, Decision-Maker Attributes, and Country in 8 European Nations.