Well-being in elderly long-term care residents with chronic mental disorder: a systematic review |
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Authors: | Elja van der Wolf Susan A H van Hooren Wim Waterink Lilian Lechner |
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Institution: | 1. Laurens, Geriatric Residental Care Center ‘De Oudelandse Hof’, Berkel en Rodenrijs, The Netherlands;2. Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Open University, Heerlen, The Netherlands;3. Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Open University, Heerlen, The Netherlands;4. Faculty of Healthcare, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Heerlen, The Netherlands;5. KenVaK, Research Center for Arts Therapies, Heerlen, The Netherlands. |
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Abstract: | Objectives: One of the most important objectives of care for older long-term care residents with chronic mental disorders is to facilitate well-being. This review provides an overview of research literature on well-being in this population. Method: A systematic review was conducted using Pubmed, PsycINFO and PsycARTICLES for all studies up until March 2016. Three reviewers independently assessed the eligibility of the publications and made a selection. Results: From a total of 720 unique search results, ten studies were deemed eligible. Specialized care, specifically the presence of mental health-workers was associated with increased well-being outcomes. Perceived amount of personal freedom was also related to higher well-being, whereas stigmatization and depression were related to reduced well-being. Size of residence, single or group-accommodation or moving to another locationdid not, however, seem to have an impact on well-being. Conclusion: Specialized care, aimed at psychiatric disorders and extra attention for depressed residents are useful tools to promote well-being. Additionally, themes like personal freedom and stigmatization should be taken into consideration in the care for older long-term care residents with chronic mental disorder. However, as very little research has been conducted on this topic, conclusions should be interpreted with caution. More research is highly desirable. |
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Keywords: | Psychiatric disorders elderly residential facilities long-term care well-being |
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