[Acceptance by and evaluation of unidirectional hearing systems by patients in outpatient and (partial) inpatient geriatric psychiatric care].

Aim Of Study: The aim of the present study was to investigate the use and subjective benefit of specific temporary hearing-improvement measures (unidirectional hearing aids) in hearing-impaired, geriatric psychiatric patients. Simultaneously, employees evaluated the handling and acceptance of the hearing-improving measures.

Material And Method: Between October 2022 and July 2023, subjective hearing ability and use of conventional hearing aids were recorded in outpatients and in those in partial inpatient care (n=151) based on a self-assessment questionnaire.

[Multimodular Cognitive Training for Nursing Staff Aged 50+: Initial Results of a Pilot Study on Feasibility and Efficacy].

The Aim Of The Study: was the assessment of the feasibility of a cognitive training program for employees of care 50+.

Method: A cognitive training program (13 h, 5 sessions) was conducted with 15 nurses of the University Hospital Munich (KUM). Acceptance of and effects on cognitive and psychological performance were determined.