Aged Care Analysis

Running head: AGED CARE ANALYSIS
AGED CARE ANALYSIS
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Summary of media item...................................................................................................................2
A review of aged care literature.......................................................................................................2
Knowledge gaps identified..............................................................................................................4
The implication for older person.....................................................................................................4
Importance to new graduate nurse...................................................................................................5
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................6
Literature table.................................................................................................................................7
Reference.......................................................................................................................................12

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Introduction
The main aim of the paper is to analyse the literature based on age care critically. The
paper has reflected the information related to age care which has been published online in
Australian news website which has talked about creative therapy as the mean of care given to
dementia patient to make them socialise and express their grief. The paper has further reflected
the information gained and its use for future nursing practice.
Summary of media item
Old age people are generally socially isolated and suffer immense grief. They have many
health issues, the most common is dementia. In the news article of Australia, Joanna Jaaniste has
talked about the creative arts therapies as alternative age care intervention for dementia patients
through which they can express their grief and can socialise themselves. It was stated that more
than 50 million people have dementia, and art therapy helps to bring self-awareness in people.
Elderly people enjoy with paints, colours and clay. The dance therapy and drama therapy help to
recreate memories, improve quality of life and cope with grief. These therapy has been an
alternative to medical intervention and proves to be an effective aged care method (Jaaniste
2019)
A review of aged care literature
From the critical analysis of review of literature based on the type of intervention given
for the care of aged people, it was noted that most of the intervention are designed that target the
caregivers. The main argument of the author is that creative therapy is alternative to the medical
intervention given to treat dementia peoples. It is seen from the literature review most of the
caregiver are excluded from providing age care who are not able to speak English (Xiao et al.

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2016).The study has provided a great insight on the intervention groups, which has shown a
sense of mental competence; however, no disparity is seen in the physical health of the caregiver.
From the study of Brooks (2016), it was noted older people who met psychosocial interventions
help them to become emotionally stable but socially isolated. Jaaniste (2019) has said that there
is a lack of proper knowledge and skills in the health care professional, which has led to such
situation. Thus, the argument put forward by the author of news article mentioning that creative
therapies are the alternative to the medicinal intervention is being strongly claimed. Through
intervention, there would be less reliance on hospitals and medication.
Further, from the study of Brett et al. (2017) physical therapist-led physical exercise
intervention help to lessen the agitation and improvise the physical performance. However, no
indication is given in reduction of the grief. They remain socially isolated. Thus, Jaaniste (2019)
argument holds to be valid and practical. Clemson et al. (2018) have researched evidence-based
care intervention, which has proved to improve the wellbeing of people who have dementia.
However, lack of confidence is noted in the clinician to give such care. Ayton et al. (2017)
research on the prevention of falls for patients with dementia in an acute hospital setting where
the author concluded that for the safety of patients one on one supervision is needed by the nurse
which is not cost effective in Australia. Siegel et al. (2017) have worked on oral health
intervention in Australia, which lacks a shred of clear and supportive evidence. Oral health issue
is common in the older people who are suffering from dementia and cognitive impairment, but
there is lack of support literature in favour of the statement set by author. The claim set by
Joanna Jaaniste author of creative therapies is strongly supported by reviewing the literature on
age care. Many loopholes has been identified in the process of giving consideration to the
dementia old age people like lack of adequate intervention, poor nurse skills and lack of