All Outputs (199)

Evaluating the effectiveness of different approaches to home support for people in later stage dementia: A protocol for an observational study (2017)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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.

Social work and care/case management in dementia (2017)
Book Chapter
Challis, D., Hughes, J., & Sutcliffe, C. (2017). Social work and care/case management in dementia. In D. Ames, J. T. O'Brien, & A. Burns (Eds.), Dementia (192-198). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315381572

© 2017 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. Social work, like any professional or occupational group, is inseparable from the organizational and legislative context in which it takes place since this denes the parameters of practice. Prior to the introd... Read More about Social work and care/case management in dementia.

Care co-ordination for older people in the third sector: scoping the evidence (2017)
Journal Article
Abendstern, M., Hughes, J., Jasper, R., Sutcliffe, C., & Challis, D. (2018). Care co-ordination for older people in the third sector: scoping the evidence. Health and Social Care in the Community, 26(3), 314-329. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.12420

© 2017 John Wiley & Sons Ltd The third sector has played a significant role internationally in the delivery of adult social care services for many years. Its contribution to care co-ordination activities for older people, however, in England and el... Read More about Care co-ordination for older people in the third sector: scoping the evidence.

Hierarchical Decline of the Initiative and Performance of Complex Activities of Daily Living in Dementia (2017)
Journal Article
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.

Towards quality care: Outcomes for older people in care homes (2017)
Book
Mozley, C., Sutcliffe, C., Bagley, H., Cordingley, L., Challis, D., Huxley, P., & Burns, A. (2017). Towards quality care: Outcomes for older people in care homes. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351144360

© Personal Social Services Research Unit, 2004. This unique evaluation of the outcomes of residential and nursing home care for older people identifies the factors determining the quality of life of older people who have moved into care homes. It exa... Read More about Towards quality care: Outcomes for older people in care homes.

Accessing care coordination information: the non-statutory sector contribution (2016)
Journal Article
Jasper, R., Hughes, J., Sutcliffe, C., Abendstern, M., Loynes, N., & Challis, D. (2016). Accessing care coordination information: the non-statutory sector contribution. Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 17(4), 263-271. https://doi.org/10.1108/QAOA-07-2015-0033

© 2016 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Purpose-The provision of information and advice for older people arranging their own care is a policy objective. The purpose of this paper is to explore the range and scope of web-based information about care... Read More about Accessing care coordination information: the non-statutory sector contribution.

A step-by-step translation of evidence into a psychosocial intervention for everyday activities in dementia: A focus group study (2016)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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.

People with dementia and carer preferences for home support services in early-stage dementia (2016)
Journal Article
Chester, H., Clarkson, P., Davies, L., Sutcliffe, C., Davies, S., Feast, A., …Members of the HOST-D (Home Support in Dementia) Programme Management Group., . (2018). People with dementia and carer preferences for home support services in early-stage dementia. Aging and Mental Health, 22(2), 270-279. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2016.1247424

© 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Objectives: To examine people with dementia and carer preferences for home support attributes in early-stage dementia, building on the paucity of evidence in this area. Method: Preferenc... Read More about People with dementia and carer preferences for home support services in early-stage dementia.

Care coordination for adults and older people: The role and contribution of the non-statutory sector (2016)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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.

Care coordination in adult social care: Exploring service characteristics within the non-statutory sector in England (2016)
Journal Article
Sutcliffe, C., Jasper, R., Hughes, J., Abendstern, M., & Challis, D. (2018). Care coordination in adult social care: Exploring service characteristics within the non-statutory sector in England. Journal of Social Work, 18(5), 501-524. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468017316654363

© The Author(s) 2016. Summary: As a result of national policy in respect of social care of adults in England, the non-statutory sector is increasingly more evident in the provision of care services previously undertaken by local government, including... Read More about Care coordination in adult social care: Exploring service characteristics within the non-statutory sector in England.