Center for Excellence in Assisted Living CEAL@UNC

Advancing the well-being of the people who live and work in assisted living through research, practice, and policy.

BMC Health Services Research

The Role of Workday Characteristics on Perceived Stress and Time Pressure among Nurses in Finnish Long-Term Care – A Cross-Sectional Study

Dec 1, 2024
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: This study examined 503 nurses from 44 AL communities in Finland to examine the relationship between workday characteristics and perceived stress and time pressure. More care task events, clients with greater needs, reduced break times, and disruptions during the day were related to stress and time pressure for staff. Findings indicate that dividing workload evenly among nursing teams can help reduce stress and time pressure.

The Role of Workday Characteristics on Perceived Stress and Time Pressure among Nurses in Finnish Long-Term Care – A Cross-Sectional Study

by Lea Efird-Green

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: This study examined 503 nurses from 44 AL communities in Finland to examine the relationship between workday characteristics and perceived stress and time pressure. More care task events, clients with greater needs, reduced break times, and disruptions during the day were related to stress and time pressure for staff. Findings indicate that dividing workload evenly among nursing teams can help reduce stress and time pressure.

Applications of Blockchain Technology in Long-Term Care: Use Cases, Potentials, and Barriers

Dec 1, 2024
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: This systematic review provides an overview of blockchain technology for assistive technologies, data security, and privacy issues in long-term care settings from 29 studies published from 2016-2023. There is interest in the utility of blockchain technology, but real-world studies are needed. Implementation barriers included technical immaturity, stakeholder cooperation, and access to appropriate infrastructure.

Applications of Blockchain Technology in Long-Term Care: Use Cases, Potentials, and Barriers

by Lea Efird-Green

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: This systematic review provides an overview of blockchain technology for assistive technologies, data security, and privacy issues in long-term care settings from 29 studies published from 2016-2023. There is interest in the utility of blockchain technology, but real-world studies are needed. Implementation barriers included technical immaturity, stakeholder cooperation, and access to appropriate infrastructure.