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BMC Geriatrics

ISSN 1471-2318

2 papers in the library · 12 citations · publishing 2019-2024

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Cognitive, psychological, and physiological effects of a web-based mindfulness intervention in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: an open study.

BMC Geriatrics February 14, 2024 Samantha Galluzzi, Mariangela Lanfredi, Davide Vito Moretti et al. 12 citations

The development of effective strategies to maintain good mental health of older adults is a public health priority. Mindfulness-based interventions have the potential to improve psychological well-being and cognitive functions of older adults, but little is known about the effect of such interventions when delivered through internet. During the COVID-19 pandemic we evaluated short- and...

Nurse-patient interaction and self-transcendence: assets for a meaningful life in nursing home residents?

BMC Geriatrics August 27, 2019 G. Haugan, Britt Moene Kuven, Wenche Mjanger Eide et al.

Background Due to the shift to an older population worldwide and an increased need for 24-h care, finding new and alternative approaches to increase wellbeing among nursing home (NH) residents is highly warranted. To guide clinical practice in boosting wellbeing among NH residents, knowledge about nurse-patient interaction (NPI), inter- (ST1) and intra-personal (ST2) self-transcendence and...