Journal of advanced nursing
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To identify, critically appraise and summarize the measurement properties of instruments to assess self-care in healthy children. ⋯ The evidence available does not allow firm conclusions about the instruments identified in terms of reliability and validity. Future research should focus on generate evidence about a wider range of measurement properties of these instruments using a rigorous methodology, as well as instrument testing on different countries and child population.
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To investigate the associations between the quality of the physical environment and the psychological and social well-being of older people living in residential care facilities. ⋯ Our study demonstrates the role of the physical environment for enhancing the social well-being of frail older people. Professionals and practitioners involved in the design of care facilities have a responsibility to ensure that such facilities meet high-quality specifications.
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To analyse the accounts of staff, family and residents to advance ethical insights into intimacy and sexuality in residential care. ⋯ Staff, families and residents routinely address intimacy and sexuality in aged care. Ethically informed education and policies may enhance the role of staff as advocates, ensuring older people living in RAC are as at home and autonomous as possible.