NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 3 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Azaiza, Faisal; Ron, Pnina; Shoham, Meyrav; Gigini, Ibrahim – Death Studies, 2010
Death and dying anxiety were examined among elderly Arab Muslims in Israel. A total of 145 people aged 60 and over were interviewed using a standardized questionnaire. Nursing home residents reported higher death anxiety than others; women and uneducated participants reported greater levels of fear of death and dying than others. There were no…
Descriptors: Questionnaires, Muslims, Death, Arabs
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Shinan-Altman, Shiri; Cohen, Miri – Gerontologist, 2009
Background: Nursing aides' attitudes condoning elder abuse are a possible risk factor for executing abusive behaviors against elder residents of long-term care facilities but have been studied infrequently. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess nursing aides' attitudes that condone abusive behaviors toward elderly people, as well as the…
Descriptors: Low Income, Burnout, Role Conflict, Risk
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Auslander, Gail K.; Soskolne, Varda; Stanger, Varda; Ben-Shahar, Ilana; Kaplan, Giora – Health & Social Work, 2008
This study aimed to examine the implementation, adequacy, and outcomes of discharge planning. The authors carried out a prospective study of 1,426 adult patients discharged from 11 acute care hospitals in Israel. Social workers provided detailed discharge plans on each patient. Telephone interviews were conducted two weeks post-discharge. Findings…
Descriptors: Community Services, Program Evaluation, Hospitals, Rehabilitation Centers