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Experiences of Japanese aged care: the pursuit of optimal health and cultural engagement
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Annear, MJ and Otani, J and Sun, J, Experiences of Japanese aged care: the pursuit of optimal health and cultural engagement, Age and Ageing, 45, (6) pp. 753-756. ISSN 0002-0729 (2016) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1093/ageing/afw144
Abstract
Japan is a super-ageing society that faces pressures on its aged care system from a growing population of older adults. Naturalistic observations were undertaken at eight aged care facilities in central and northern Japan to explore how aged care is configured. Four aspects of contemporary provision were identified that offer potential gains in quality of life and health. The Japanese government mandates that aged care facilities must employ a qualified nutritionist to oversee meal preparation, fostering optimal dietary intake. A concept of life rehabilitation seeks to maximise physical and cognitive performance, with possible longevity gains. Low staff to resident ratios are also mandated by the Japanese government to afford residents high levels of interpersonal care. Finally, Japanese facilities prioritise experiences of seasonality and culture, connecting frail older people to the world beyond their walls.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | older people, Japan, care provision, population ageing, aged care facility |
Research Division: | Health Sciences |
Research Group: | Health services and systems |
Research Field: | Aged health care |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Other health |
Objective Field: | Other health not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Annear, MJ (Dr Michael Annear) |
ID Code: | 112672 |
Year Published: | 2016 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 9 |
Deposited By: | Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre |
Deposited On: | 2016-11-23 |
Last Modified: | 2017-12-06 |
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