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• Spiritual care in Slovenian nursing homes: a quantitative descriptive study

  29-30

  Karnjuš Igor

  Bogdan Denis

  Prosen Mirko

  Ličen Sabina

  Megtekintések száma:

  210

  Introduction:
  Spiritual care is an important component of holistic care in nursing. However, health care workers are not unanimous in who is responsible for the spiritual care of patients. It is likely that nurses are best suited to provide spiritual care because of the nature of their work, which requires constant contact with patients. Yet, meeting spiritual needs is not well defined in the role of nurses and is not always taught comprehensively in formal nursing education programmes. The aim of this study was to explore the extent to which nurses working in social care settings implement interventions related to spiritual care in their daily practise, how they perceive their knowledge of spiritual care, and the extent to which this dimension of care was included in their nursing education programmes.
  Methods:
  A non-experimental quantitative descriptive research study was used. In April 2020, 214 nurse assistants and registered nurses from 12 nursing homes in Slovenia participated in the study. The questionnaire used in the study included 12 statements related to 3 main areas: i) knowledge of the concepts of spirituality and religion, ii) implementation of spiritual/religious interventions in daily practice, iii) spirituality in nursing education. The individual statements were rated by the respondents on a 5-point Likert scale (1 - strongly disagree to 5 - strongly agree). The questionnaire had adequate internal consistency (Cronbach alpha = 0.857). Data were described using calculated means, Mann-Whitney U test, and Spearman correlation coefficient. A p-value ≤ 0.05 was considered significant.
  Results:
  Regular spiritual assessment of nursing home residents is rarely performed by nurses (x̄=2.73, s=1.03). Female nurses (U=2191.500, p=0.008) and nurses who described themselves as religious (U=3314.000, p=0.001) implement spiritual/religious interventions in daily practice to a greater extent; they also expressed higher knowledge of the concepts of spirituality and religion compared to the others (religious/non-religious: U=2920.000, p=0.000; female/male: U=1885.000, p=0.000). The implementation of spiritual/religious interventions in daily practice correlated positively and statistically significantly mainly with self-perceived knowledge of the concepts of spirituality and religion (r=0.495, p=0.000) and the extent to which the content of spiritual care was represented in their nursing education program (r=0.494, p=0.000). However, nurses emphasized that the concept of spirituality and spiritual care tended to be poorly represented in formal nursing education programs (x̄=2.76, s=0.89).
  Discussion and conclusions:
  Individual characteristics, particularly self-reported religiosity and gender, appear to have an important influence on the implementation of spiritual/religious interventions in daily practise. In addition, our study suggests that the level of knowledge about the concepts of spirituality and religion influences nurses' willingness to implement spiritual care with their residents. Therefore, nursing educators need to develop curricula that include strategies to increase trainees' awareness of spiritual care. Current international research efforts on perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care in nursing offer important contributions to understanding the role of nursing in relation to spirituality and to developing educational content and approaches for both undergraduate and lifelong learning in nursing.

• Palliative and Hospice Social Work Roles in the U.S.

  18

  Csikai Ellen L.

  Megtekintések száma:

  227

  Palliative care services worldwide continue to grow, primarily in response to a human rights approach and to respond to the aging of the population, increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses and cancer mortality. While there is recognition in the WHO definition of palliative care that not only physical, but also psychological, social and spiritual aspects of care must be part of services provided, how these are addressed varies greatly by country and region of the world.
  In the U.S., social work services are mandated to be provided by hospice organizations seeking funding from Medicare (governmental insurance for people over age 65) and supports the tenets of the palliative care philosophy to provide person-centered holistic care. The role of palliative and hospice social workers is highly aligned with the values of the profession centered on the dignity and worth of all humans and the commitment to improving quality of life throughout life and especially at the end of life. Older adults make up the overwhelming majority of hospice recipients in the U.S. and attention to their daily needs and those of the family caregivers is essential to maximize quality of life.
  This presentation will focus on the roles of social workers in the U.S., particularly with older adults, in various palliative care settings and how this may compare to roles across the globe.

• Action for smart healthy age-friendly environments

  47-48

  van Staalduinen Willeke

  Megtekintések száma:

  204

  Smart, adaptable and inclusive solutions can help improve and support independent life throughout the course of life, regardless of age, gender, disabilities, cultural differences and personal choices.
  A holistic approach that optimizes social and physical environments, supported by digital tools and services, allows to provide better health and social care, promoting not only independent living, but also equity and active participation in society. This approach follows the United Nations' line-up, with the Sustainable Development Goals (in particular Objectives 3 and 11), stating that sustainable environments for all ages represent the basis for ensuring a better future for the entire population.
  The challenges of different sectors, such as ICT, the building industry and urban planning and the health and social care, as well as those of citizens and their communities are interlinked. Responding to these challenges will foster awareness and support for the creation and implementation of smart, healthy and inclusive environments for present and future generations.
  From this insight, a new concept was developed and well received: Smart Healthy Age-Friendly Environments (SHAFE). The by the EC approved Thematic Network of 2018 evolved into a Stakeholders Network of about 170 organisations and it is represented in several European projects and networks. COST Action NET4Age-Friendly brings together over 320 researchers from 46 countries. Capacity building to support the implementation of SHAFE is present in Erasmus+ projects.

  The presentation will give an overview of relevant development and insights to support the building of smart, inclusive societies.

• New Perspective in Elderly Care

  Farnicka Marzanna

  Megtekintések száma:

  6

  The aging of European societies requires new perspectives on old adults care that move beyond traditional medical approaches. This paper examines multidimensional frameworks supporting the well-being of older adults, based on comparative demographic data from Poland, Hungary, and the European Union. The analysis highlights both similarities and differences in life expectancy, health, and living conditions among people aged 65 and over. Empirical studies demonstrate that physical, psychological, social, and environmental dimensions of well-being are strongly interrelated. Psychological resources such as optimism, resilience, and positive beliefs about aging have measurable biological and behavioral effects. Equally vital are social participation and age-friendly environments that promote autonomy and dignity.

  The paper as a conceptual paper argues for a holistic, interdisciplinary, and participatory model of care in late adulthood that integrates medical, psychological, and social perspectives. Such an approach offers a sustainable path toward healthy, meaningful, and dignified aging in contemporary European societies.

• Physical Restraint Use within Maltese Long-Term Care Settings

  9-10

  Maria Aurora Fenech

  Megtekintések száma:

  159

  The holistic study looked at the locally unexplored environment, providing a platform of knowledge base and information on physical restraint use. The project secured relevant information focal to the older person residents, health care providers and policy makers within long-term care settings.

• Magyar Gerontológia 17(44) 2025 Teljes lapszám

  Molnár Edina

  Megtekintések száma:

  4

  Tisztelt Olvasó!

  Nagy örömmel nyújtom át a Magyar Gerontológia/Hungarian Gerontology legújabb, 2025-ös lapszámát, amely a modern időskor sokszínűségét és az aktív idősödés előmozdításának lehetőségeit járja körül. Jelen számunk célja, hogy interdiszciplináris keretben mutassa be azokat a fizikai, pszichológiai és társadalmi tényezőket, amelyek alapjaiban határozzák meg az idősebb generációk életminőségét.

  A kötet szakmai spektruma a klinikai prevenciótól a digitális szabadidő-felhasználásig terjed:

  • Fizikai egészség és prevenció: részletes elemzést olvashatnak a preszarkopéniás állapot kezelését célzó edzésprogramok hatékonyságáról , valamint a krónikus betegségek megelőzésében kulcsszerepet játszó modern táplálkozási irányelvekről.

  • Pszichológiai jóllét és módszertan: bemutatjuk az önegyüttérzésen alapuló intervenciók jelentőségét az érzelmi alkalmazkodásban. Emellett feltárjuk, hogyan segítheti a történetmesélés módszere a kognitív-viselkedésterápiás folyamatokat a szorongás leküzdésében.

  • Digitális világ és innováció: kiemelt figyelmet fordítunk az online játékok és a digitális szabadidő szerepére, amelyek az aktív idősödés új eszközeiként segítik a kognitív funkciók és a társas kapcsolatok fenntartását.

  • Társadalmi kihívások és inklúzió: szerzőink foglalkoznak az időskori szegénység rejtett arcával Magyarországon , valamint a marginalizált csoportok, például az LMBTQ+ közösségbe tartozó idősek speciális gondozási szükségleteivel és félelmeivel.

  • Rendszerszintű megközelítések: vizsgáljuk az egészségügyi együttműködések és a köz-magán szektor partnerségének szerepét az ellátórendszerek fejlesztésében, érvelve egy holisztikus és participatív gondozási modell mellett.

  Bízom benne, hogy a lapszámban közölt tanulmányok értékes elméleti és gyakorlati útmutatóval szolgálnak a gerontológia területén dolgozó szakemberek, kutatók és az idősek életminőségének javítása iránt elkötelezett olvasók számára.

  A szerkesztőség nevében hasznos és gondolatébresztő olvasást kívánok!

  Molnár Edina, főszerkesztő

• Effectiveness of Self Compassion-Based Interventions on Elderly People: A Literature Review

  Bahadır Yılmaz Emel

  Megtekintések száma:

  13

  This review article is designed to evaluate the impact of self-compassion-based interventions on the physical, psychological, and social health of older adults. Recent studies support that high self-compassion enhances life satisfaction in older adults, strengthens resilience against physical and emotional challenges, and fosters a more positive adaptation to age-related changes. The evidence the impact of self-compassion-based interventions on the health of older adults shows that these approaches help elderly individuals better manage stress, control negative emotions, and reduce symptoms of depression, ultimately fostering greater resilience and life satisfaction. Integrating self-compassion with cognitive-behavioral or motor-based activities amplifies these effects, contributing to improved forgiveness, acceptance, and emotional adjustment. Furthermore, such interventions address important dimensions of mental health, including feelings of loneliness and the ability to form positive relationships, which are especially relevant for older individuals facing health challenges or living in residential care. Collectively, these findings underscore the value of self-compassion-focused programs in supporting successful aging and holistic mental health in later life. Given these findings, integrating self-compassion and mindfulness-based approaches into mental health programs for the elderly can offer valuable benefits.