'What are nurses' and healthcare workers' cultural understandings of dementia?' An integrative literature review.

to explore the range of cultural understandings of dementia held by people providing nursing care globally. There is a worldwide shortage of nurses and healthcare workers, resulting in extensive global mobility among the workforce. Cultural competence is expected of nurses who serve diverse populations and although self-awareness is recognised as crucial in developing this ability, the focus has tended to be on the identity of the patient and adjusting care according to their specific needs.

A qualitative study exploring nurses' experiences of supporting South Asian people with dementia and their family carers.

Aims: To explore nurses' experiences of providing support to South Asian (SA) people with dementia and their family carers and to identify barriers and enablers of good transcultural care.

Design: A qualitative, phenomenological design was used.

Methods: Fifteen registered community and in-patient nurses were recruited via one NHS Mental Health Foundation Trust.

A qualitative study exploring the support needs of newly qualified nurses and their experiences of an online peer support intervention.

Background: In the transitional period following registration, newly qualified nurses may feel socially isolated and easily overwhelmed by increases in accountability, workplace pressures and the psychological demands of the role. Such experiences place them at risk of burnout and leaving the profession.

Aims: To explore newly qualified nurses' support needs and their experiences of an online peer support intervention.

Exploring newly qualified nurses' experiences of support and perceptions of peer support online: A qualitative study.

Aims And Objectives: To explore newly qualified nurses' support needs and their perceptions of online peer support.

Background: The experience of being a newly qualified nurse is stressful and isolating. Support from colleagues and peers can enhance perceptions of competence and confidence in newly qualified nurses, improve well-being and aid retention.

What is the nature of Mental Capacity Act training and how do health and social care practitioners change their practice post-training? A narrative review.

Aim And Objective: To identify training strategies and determine how registered health and social care practitioners change their practice after Mental Capacity Act training.

Design: Narrative literature review.

Data Sources: Seventeen databases were searched up to December 2019: CINAHL, Social Care Online, PubMed, Social Policy and Practice, Discover, MEDLINE, Science Direct, Ovid, 0of Science, British Nursing Index, DH-Data and King's Fund Library Catalogue.

Using technology to support the emotional and social well-being of nurses: A scoping review.

Aims: (a) To review the literature on the use of technology to offer emotional and social support to nurses; (b) to identify and evaluate gaps in the research; (c) to assess whether a systematic review would be valuable and (d) to make recommendations for future research.

Design: A robust methodological scoping framework was used as the basis for this review design. A manualized systematic approach to quality appraisal was implemented.

Living well in older age: what can we learn from the Japanese experience?

Japan has the most aged population in the world. Not only do people live longer in Japan, they also age better. While the ageing population reflects a success story driven by lifestyle factors and health promotion initiatives, it also results in challenges for policymakers, families and older people.

Experiences of peer support for newly qualified nurses in a dedicated online group: Study protocol.

Aim: To explore experiences of online peer support for newly qualified nurses.

Design: Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis.

Method: Phase one involves conducting focus groups with newly qualified nurses in the West Midlands area to refine the online peer support environment.

Using technology to support the social and emotional well-being of nurses: A scoping review protocol.

Aims: (a) To review the published literature on the use of technology to provide social or emotional support to nurses, (b) to evaluate and identify gaps in the research, (c) to assess whether a systematic review would be valuable, (d) to make recommendations for future developments.

Design: The protocol for the scoping review has been developed in accordance with recommendations from several methodological frameworks, as no standardized protocol currently exists for this purpose.

Methods: Our protocol incorporates information about the aims and objectives of the scoping review, inclusion criteria, search strategy, data extraction, quality appraisal, data synthesis, and plans for dissemination.

Nursing students' experiences of delivering dementia friends sessions to peers.

Background: Nursing students and registered nurses often feel underprepared for their roles in dementia care. Extracurricular activities offer nursing students additional opportunities for professional development. A student-academic partnership initiative was developed in which nursing students delivered dementia friends sessions to their peers before formal taught content.

Recognition of preclinical signs of dementia: A qualitative study exploring the experiences of family carers and professional care assistants.

Aims And Objectives: To identify preclinical signs of dementia by exploring the experiences of family caregivers and professional care assistants.

Background: Dementia results in disability, emotional strain and financial loss for people with dementia, family members and nations. Informal identification of social and behavioural risk signifiers could facilitate timely interventions with potential to delay onset of serious disability.

A qualitative study investigating training requirements of nurses working with people with dementia in nursing homes.

Background: The care home workforce (over half a million people in the UK) has a pivotal role in the quality of care provided to the residents. Much care in this setting is inadequate, lacks a person-centred focus and neglects the dignity of residents. A combination of factors leads to burnout in nurses working in nursing homes, contributing to poor quality care.

Preventing and diagnosing dementia.

While dementia is an umbrella term for a range of degenerative brain disorders, many share similar presentations. Nurses are ideally placed to identify those at risk and empower them to access treatment and plan and prepare for their future needs--as such, they need up-to-date knowledge of the signs and symptoms of the different types of dementia to identify risk factors and make an informed diagnosis. This article, the third in a four-part series on dementia, examines the risk factors, signs, symptoms and diagnosis of dementia, as well as outlining lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise that may help to prevent the development of the condition.

New approaches to understanding dementia.

Improving understanding of brain disorders is likely to be one of the core aims of physiological research in the 21st century. This article, the second in a four-part series, looks at the main types of dementia and explores emerging theories about how the condition develops. These theories are improving our understanding of the neurodegeneration that characterises the most common forms of dementia, and will help improve care for those living with dementia.

How dementia differs from normal ageing.

Dementia is a collective name for a set of symptoms that include memory loss, mood changes, confusion and increasing difficulty with everyday tasks. This four-part series provides an overview of dementia and its treatment, from its causes and pathophysiology to diagnosis and the nurse's role in its management. This first article reviews the main forms of dementia and how research is shedding new light on the differences between dementia and normal ageing.

The nurse's role in caring for people with dementia.

This final article in a four-part series on dementia focuses on the nurse's role in managing dementia and highlights the importance of communication skills in providing high-quality care. It also discusses treatment options, such as medication and ensuring the patient's nutritional needs are met, as well as the importance of dealing sensitively with behavioural problems that may mask pain or emotional difficulties. Finally, it explains how the care environment can make a huge difference to the lives of people with dementia, where aspects such as clear signage and assistive technology can contribute to dignity and quality of life.

Overcoming challenges of conducting research in nursing homes.

In the UK, one third of the 850,000 people with dementia live in care homes. This article explores the process of carrying out research in nursing homes, identifying barriers and enabling factors, and making recommendations for researchers. The authors' experiences derive from an ongoing study investigating the effect of educational interventions to promote and embed person-centred care, designed for nurses caring for the people with dementia in nursing homes.

Transcultural nursing strategies for carers of people with dementia.

Caring for a family member with dementia is stressful, and carers from all backgrounds often feel overwhelmed and under-supported. Professional and family carers' perceptions of the challenges and satisfactions of caring are influenced by culturally derived expectations. However, experiences of caring often differ from stereotypical norms.

It is unfair for GPs to be paid £55 for every dementia diagnosis.

The government proposes to pay GPs £55 for every diagnosis of dementia they make. The aim is to motivate doctors to assess and diagnose dementia so that the number of people identified as living with dementia matches the expected prevalence of the condition.

Evaluation of dementia training for staff in acute hospital settings.

The development, pilot and evaluation of a brief psychosocial training intervention (BPTI) for staff working with people with dementia in an acute hospital setting are described. The project had two phases. Phase one involved adapting an existing competency framework and developing the BPTI using focus groups.

The experiences of staff in a specialist mental health service in relation to development of skills for the provision of person centred care for people with dementia.

It is estimated that 820,000 people in the UK have dementia. Dementia costs the UK 17 billion a year and in the next 30 years this will treble to over £50 billion a year. There is a need to raise competence of staff delivering care to people living with dementia across health, social and voluntary sector provision.

Collaborative health promotion in middle and later stages of dementia.

Dementia is a progressive terminal condition affecting all aspects of a person's functioning. People with dementia require sensitive communication approaches and skilled interventions. In addition, medications may be used to promote wellbeing, but concerns have been raised about covert medication and use of antipsychotics for managing behavioural problems.

Reflections on a visit to a dementia care village.

Hogewey village in Holland offers an alternative lifestyle for people with dementia. The model minimises disability and maximises wellbeing by providing a physical and social environment congruent with people's lifestyles. Residents live with those who have shared similar previous lifestyles and take an active role in all aspects of daily life, reflecting their interests and social norms.

A collaborative approach to health promotion in early stage dementia.

Dementia affects all aspects of a person's life, including memory, functioning, emotions and social relationships. Dementia care is a national priority because of an increasingly older population and the effect of the condition on individuals, families and communities. Early recognition, and appropriate care and treatment improve the experiences of people with dementia, particularly in hospital or care settings.