Objective: To codesign a theoretically underpinned, healthcare practitioner-mediated, tailored intervention to support housebound older patients and their lay carers to adopt pressure ulcer prevention behaviours.
Design: Theoretical domains framework informed codesign.
Setting: One geographical area in the UK, spanning several community National Health Service Trusts.
Int J Older People Nurs
November 2024
Introduction: Falls are a global public health problem and the second leading cause of death from unintentional injury. Globally, approximately 30%-50% of people living in nursing or residential care homes fall each year. Falls have an impact on quality of life and morbidity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn the evolving landscape of older person care, the imperative to explore holistic approaches persists, especially in regions with distinct societal norms around informal caregiving. The deeply ingrained tradition of familial caregiving, often led by female family members, has historically compensated for healthcare system gaps in less integrated systems. Hence, societal expectations may affect registered nurses' experiences and impact the quality of care for older persons.
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