Hearing and vision care provided to older people residing in care homes: a cross-sectional survey of care home staff.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hearing and vision loss in older people has been proven to affect physical and mental health and increase the speed of cognitive decline. Studies have demonstrated that certain practices and improved staff knowledge increase the effective care of residents' ears and eyes, yet it is not known which practices are being implemented in care homes. This study aimed to identify the gaps in staff knowledge regarding hearing and vision difficulties in older residents, and which practices known to improve ear and eye care in older care home residents are not commonly implemented in care homes in England.

Methods

This study used a cross-sectional survey design. Survey questions were informed by the existing literature and were focused on practices, staff knowledge, and othe

SUBMITTER: Andrusjak W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7791835 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature