Exploring the sensory screening experiences of nurses working in long-term care homes with residents who have dementia: a qualitative study
Abstract Background The prevalence of vision and hearing loss is higher amongst older individuals with dementia, as well as higher in long-term care settings than in the wider community. However, the incidence of sensory impairment is underreported and often goes untreated. In this study, we aimed t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-10-01
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| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0917-x |