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Course Content of CADENZA Workshop Series (Jan – Oct 2011)

Workshop 1 | Workshop 2 | Workshop 3 | Workshop 4 | Workshop 5 | Workshop 6 | Workshop 7 | Workshop 8 | Workshop 9 | Workshop 10

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Workshop 1

Relieving insomnia among older people: the effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy

Insomnia is a common problem affecting older people and the prevalence rate of this problem is about 38.2% in Hong Kong. Ample evidence has indicated the strong association between later-life insomnia and impaired cognitive, physical and psychosocial functions and poor quality of life. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has funded a randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of a multi-modal cognitive-behavioral therapy on sleep quality, sleep pattern and daytime impairment among community-dwelling older people with insomnia in Hong Kong. In this workshop, the principal investigator of this study will introduce the multi-modal cognitive-behavioral therapy which used to improve insomnia of older people and present the findings about its treatment effect.

Workshop 2

System approach: Pain management for older persons living in nursing homes

This workshop aims at providing health care professional with more understanding of pain situations and effects of pain among the older persons living in nursing homes, and encouraging them to actively participate in managing pain problems as a routine client care.

1. Understanding the prevalence of pain and pain-related problems among older persons living in nursing homes;
2. Knowing pain assessment and pain management strategies;
3. Illustrating physical exercises, multisensory stimulation, and art therapy as non-pharmacological strategies in pain management;
4. Sharing research findings on the effectiveness of an integrated pain management programme in nursing homes.

Workshop 3

Bereavement care for widowed older persons

The death of a spouse, experienced by nearly one in three older adults, is consistently considered the most stressful life event. Researchers at the University of Utah developed a theory-driven model, the Dual Process Model (DPM) Intervention, for widowed older adults. Collaborating with them, the DPM intervention was transformed to fit in the Chinese culture and pilot tested in Hong Kong. In this workshop, the theoretical framework of DPM as well as the process of transformation will be shared. Preliminary findings of its effectiveness will also be highlighted.

Workshop 4

Health literacy in diabetic care: Do patients get the information we present?

Health literacy (HL) refers to individuals’ ability to obtain, understand and interpret health information so as to determine the health services needed and make appropriate health decision. Diabetic patients with inadequate HL are more likely to have negative health outcomes including poor glycemic control (HbA1c), report retinopathy, higher mortality and higher hospitalization rate than those with adequate HL. This talk aims to increase health/social care professionals’ awareness in health literacy issues. Examples will be shown on how inadequate health literacy impact on diabetic patients’ health behaviour. We will discuss how we could help patients with inadequate health literacy.

Workshop 5

Dementia X Art Therapy

In Hong Kong, it is estimated that the prevalence of dementia increases with age from 6.1% of persons aged over 65, and up to 25.8% of those aged 90 and older. Through these statistics, it is apparent that the number of persons with dementia is also increasing with an increase in elderly population. Ways to assist with supportive treatment and behavioral and psychological interventions for this health concern and to improve the quality of life of demented elderly are greatly needed. In this workshop, we will explore how art therapy can help improve the psychological health of older people with dementia. It is a non-pharmacological, non-medical intervention that can have a direct impact on the well-being of the elderly.

Workshop 6

Developing active interests before retirement – a senior mentorship scheme for successful retirement

Effective retirement preparation interventions have to be (1) positive sounding and appealing; (2) intensive enough to produce real behavioral changes, and (3) economical and sustainable. Extensive literature review suggests that “active interests” could be the best entry point. “Active interests” differentiates from “passive interests” in the sense that the person is a player rather an observer, for example, producing video versus watching television. Previous studies revealed active interests as a strong protective factor in retirement process. Adopting a mentorship approach, we developed an innovative retirement preparation intervention which was found to be highly effective, self-sustainable, and appealing to both retirees and corporations.

Workshop 7

Narrative therapy: Reconstructing stroke survivors and caregivers’ meaning and purpose in life

Cerebrovascular disease, as the most significant cause of disability in adults, brings dramatic psychosocial impact on both the survivors and the family members. Viewing people as the experts in their own lives, and assuming people have many skills, abilities, beliefs, and values that will assist them to change their relationship with problem, narrative therapy (NT) is used to externalize the dominant problem-saturated experiences, and open diverse possibilities for reconstruction of identity, to re-authorize subordinate storylines to address the problems in ways that are powerfully connected with their meaning and purpose of life. Preliminary findings of a randomized controlled trial on treatment effects will also be discussed in relations to the impact of NT on psycho-social-spiritual outcomes of stroke survivors and caregivers.

Workshop 8

Applications of assistive technology for older adults

Assistive technology is technology used to facilitate individuals with disabilities to live an independent life. For older adults, assistive technologies can help to promote safety, foster communication, address memory loss problem, provide multi-sensory stimulation and as memory enhancers. In this workshop, the applications of assistive technologies in elderly care will be reviewed. The potential benefits, concerns and limitations of using technological intervention as well as the design and implementation of using computer games for episodic memory training will be discussed.

Workshop 9

Elder mistreatment in Hong Kong: Current knowledge and future directions

Elder mistreatment refers to “(a) intentional actions that cause harm or create a serious risk of harm, whether or not intended, to a vulnerable elder by a caregiver or other person who stands in a trust relationship to the elder, or (b) failure by a caregiver to satisfy the elder’s basic needs or to protect the elder from harm” (National Research Council, p.40). It has serious detrimental consequence on the victims, his/her family, as well as the health care, social welfare, and legal systems. Given the serious consequences, prevention of new cases, early detection and timely intervention are essential. This workshop aims to increase health/social care professionals’ awareness of elder mistreatment issues. It summarizes studies on the prevalence, consequence, and risk factors of elder mistreatment in Hong Kong and other Chinese societies. Prominent models for prevention and intervention, and their applicability in Hong Kong will also be discussed.

Workshop 10

Continence management of residents in long-term care

Prompted voiding (PV) is a behavioral modification used to teach people with or without cognitive impairment to initiate their own toileting through requests for help and positive reinforcement from caregivers. It has been found to be an effective means to manage urinary continence in the elderly, even for those who are cognitively impaired. Consistency in applying a behavioral intervention over time is crucial for program success. In that regard, management support is needed to change and maintaining practice. This workshop aims to help participants understand what is prompted voiding and the skills required in order to implement a PV program.

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