Geriatric Care and Wellness

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Geriatric care principles encompass a recognition of change that is age-related rather than disease-related.

In this research programme, research emphasising on geriatric care and wellness involves optimising physical, mental, emotional and social well-being. Besides life expectancy, there will also be a focus on advanced care planning and end-of-life care, where knowledge contributed by this research programme will promote dignified death. When it comes to nursing management, the relationship between biological ageing and health issues will also be discussed and explored through evidence-based information (taking into account physical, cognitive and psychosocial aspects).

The aim is to establish new knowledge and intervention methods that will allow people to live longer and healthier lives.

Chair: Dr Vivien WU

Core Members: Dr Betsy SEAH, Dr Rosalind SIAH, Dr ANG Wei How DarrylDr JIANG Ying

Associate Members: Ms Yah Shih CHAN, Dr Hui-Chen CHEN, Ms Sze Li ENG, Ms Celestine WEE, Dr Lydia LAU

Providing supportive care for older adults during life-limiting conditions and preparing for a dignified death

Publications

  • Ong CH, Pham BL, Levasseur M, Tan GR, Seah B.. Sex and gender differences in social participation among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review. Front Public Health. 2024 Apr 12;12:1335692. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1335692. eCollection 2024.. 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1335692

  • Ng YX, Cheng LJ, Quek YY, Yu R, Wu XV.. The measurement properties and feasibility of FRAIL scale in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Res Rev. 2024 Mar;95:102243. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102243. Epub 2024 Feb 21.. 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102243

  • Yoong SQ, Wu VX, Chen C, Lee PY, Wee KSL, Teo J, Chua MCH, Jiang Y.. Dance Exergames for Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Narrative Synthesis. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2024 Apr 1;79(4):glae035. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glae035.. 10.1093/gerona/glae035

  • Yoong SQ, Wu VX, Jiang Y.. Experiences of older adults participating in dance exergames: A systematic review and meta-synthesis. Int J Nurs Stud. 2024 Apr;152:104696. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104696. Epub 2024 Jan 15.. 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104696

  • Chua CMS, Chua JYX, Shorey S.. Effectiveness of home-based interventions in improving loneliness and social connectedness among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Aging Ment Health. 2024 Jan-Feb;28(1):1-10. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2023.2237919. Epub 2023 Jul 19.. 10.1080/13607863.2023.2237919

  • Wu VX, Yap XY, Tam WSW, Goh J, Mok WYJ, Ramazanu S.. Qualitative inquiry of a community dance program for older adults in Singapore. Nurs Health Sci. 2023 Sep;25(3):341-353. doi: 10.1111/nhs.13032. Epub 2023 Jul 11.. 10.1111/nhs.13032