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Nursing Interventions to Improve Healthcare for Older Adults

A special issue of Nursing Reports (ISSN 2039-4403). This special issue belongs to the section "Nursing Care for Older People".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 3820

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Dr. Juan Manuel Vázquez-Lago

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Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Interests: interventions in public health; active aging; care in chronic diseases; food and nutrition; antibiotics and bacterial resistance; community nursing; health research; epidemiology
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Dear Colleagues,

This Nursing Reports Special Issue will focus on nursing interventions to improve healthcare for older adults. Systematic/scoping/narrative reviews or protocols of reviews related to these interventions are welcome. One of the primary aims is to identify effective nursing strategies that enhance the quality of life and healthcare outcomes for older adults. These interventions are aimed at promoting patient satisfaction, addressing the unique needs of older adults, and improving adherence to treatment through effective nurse–patient communication.

Nursing interventions in various settings have shown positive results in enhancing the care and well-being of older adults. Understanding and implementing these strategies can significantly improve the quality of care and patient satisfaction. This Special Issue aims to showcase studies that highlight the importance of tailored nursing interventions for older adults, demonstrating their impact on health outcomes and overall quality of life.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Investigation based on practice and personalized care approaches in older-adult healthcare;
  • Nursing interventions to manage chronic diseases or conditions requiring long-term care in older adults;
  • Studies promoting improved care for older adults;
  • Nurse-led care initiatives;
  • Innovative nursing interventions for the management of diseases in older adults;
  • New approaches to personalized care for older adults;
  • Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in the context of older adult healthcare.

Dr. Juan Manuel Vázquez-Lago
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • aging
  • older adults
  • health interventions
  • public health nurse
  • community healthcare
  • age-friendly health services
  • food and nutrition
  • diet, food, and nutrition
  • community nursing

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Development and Validation of a Game for Older Adults on Lifestyles and Frailty
by Ana da Conceição Alves Faria, Maria Manuela Martins, José Alberto Laredo-Aguilera, João Miguel Almeida Ventura-Silva and Olga Maria Pimenta Lopes Ribeiro
Nurs. Rep. 2024, 14(3), 2499-2512; https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep14030184 - 20 Sep 2024
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Background: Games are a promising strategy for rehabilitating older adults. The effect of games on promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing frailty remains uncertain. This article aims to describe the process of development and validation of the game “Bem-me-quer para a saúde”® to [...] Read more.
Background: Games are a promising strategy for rehabilitating older adults. The effect of games on promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing frailty remains uncertain. This article aims to describe the process of development and validation of the game “Bem-me-quer para a saúde”® to promote the acquisition of healthy lifestyles and prevent frailty in over 65-year-olds. Methods: This study comprised three distinct phases, spanning from December 2023 to June 2024. The first phase comprised a thorough review of the scientific literature on the frailty and lifestyles of older adults, a second phase of game design, and a third phase of content and semantic validation conducted by specialized nurses and older adults. Results: After revising literature, this study utilized an e-Delphi with a panel of 14 specialist nurses who underwent two rounds of evaluation. The “Bem-me-quer para a saúde”® game includes a puzzle board with 54 pieces and 30 educational cards. In the final phase, we evaluated the game on a cohort of 50 older adults, highlighting its reflective, interactive, and educational aspects. Conclusions: The game presented sufficient evidence of content validity and relevance to clinical practice. We should conduct additional research to evaluate its impact on lifestyle modification and frailty prevention. Full article
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Effect of Resistance Training on Older Adults with Sarcopenic Obesity: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Blood Biomarkers, Functionality, and Body Composition
by Luis Polo-Ferrero, Víctor Navarro-López, Manuel Fuentes, Jesus Lacal, María Dolores Cancelas-Felgueras, Natalia Santos-Blázquez, Roberto Méndez-Sánchez and Juan Luis Sánchez-González
Nurs. Rep. 2025, 15(3), 89; https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15030089 - 4 Mar 2025
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Background/Objectives: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a clinical condition in which there is an excess of fat mass and a loss of muscle mass, strength, and function. Its prevalence increases with age, particularly in adults over 65 years old. However, debate persists on [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a clinical condition in which there is an excess of fat mass and a loss of muscle mass, strength, and function. Its prevalence increases with age, particularly in adults over 65 years old. However, debate persists on the definition and assessment of SO. The purpose of this review is to examine the impact of resistance training on older adults with sarcopenic obesity. Methods: This review included studies investigating the effects of resistance training interventions in older adults with SO. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across six databases (PubMed, SCOPUS, Cochrane Library, Embase, EBSCO, and Web of Science), yielding 1882 articles. The risk of bias in the included studies was assessed using the PEDro scale and the GRADE system. Results: Eleven randomized clinical trials were analyzed qualitatively and nine were analyzed quantitatively. The meta-analysis demonstrated that exercise interventions revealed the positive effects of exercise mainly on physical performance ([SMD] = 0.36, [95% CI] = 0.03, 0.69, p = 0.003) and body composition ([SMD] = 0.35, [95% CI] = 0.12, 0.57, p = 0.003), with no significant differences in biomarkers ([SMD] = 0.1, [95% CI] = −0.28, 0.49, p = 0.52). Conclusions: Resistance training benefits older adults with SO, improving body composition and physical function, whereas there were no significant differences in blood biomarkers. The present review highlights the limitations of the existing evidence base. Many included studies exhibited methodological shortcomings, necessitating the cautious interpretation of findings. Future research should prioritize rigorous study designs, including larger sample sizes and extended follow-up periods, to enhance the precision and generalizability of results. Full article
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