Publications by authors named "B J McLoughlin"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the experiences of carers for people with dementia who joined videoconferencing support groups during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on their preferences for online and face-to-face interactions.
- Participants found online support groups convenient but preferred the enjoyment of in-person meetings; those struggling with face-to-face accessibility valued online options more.
- While videoconferencing was seen as a beneficial support method, there is a need for technological skills training to enhance participation, and hybrid groups could provide a balanced solution by combining both formats.
Background And Objectives: It is well documented that caring for someone with dementia is associated with many negative mental health outcomes, such as depression, anxiety, and a reduction in quality of life. Group-based interventions are one strategy for improving well-being for carers, but previous systematic reviews have reported inconsistent findings about the efficacy of group-based interventions for carers of people with dementia.
Research Design And Methods: This systematic review investigates the qualitative and quantitative evidence for the effectiveness of group-based interventions and identifies targets for future research.
Purpose: To describe the clinical features of COVID-19 in older adults, and relate these to outcomes.
Methods: A cohort study of 217 individuals (median age 80, IQR 74-85 years; 62% men) hospitalised with COVID-19, followed up for all-cause mortality, was conducted. Secondary outcomes included cognitive and physical function at discharge.
Purpose: Our aim was to quantify the mortality from COVID-19 and identify any interactions with frailty and other demographic factors.
Methods: Hospitalised patients aged ≥ 70 were included, comparing COVID-19 cases with non-COVID-19 controls admitted over the same period. Frailty was prospectively measured and mortality ascertained through linkage with national and local statutory reports.