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Below are literature reviews and research studies focused on older people in residential long-term care settings.
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Barrick, A.L., Rader, J. (2008-2nd ed). Bathing without a battle : person-directed care of individuals with dementia.. New York:: Springer Pub. Buy from Amazon
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Bradway C, et al. (2010). Continence care for obese nursing home residents
. Urologic Nursing. 30(2), 121-129.
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Cadier, M.A., Shakespeare, P.J. (1994). Elderly people who get stuck in the bath. British Medical Journal. 308(6938), 1240. PDF Link
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Calkins, M.P. (2001). Designing bathing rooms that comfort. Journal of Dementia Care. 10(3), .
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Fathers, B. (2004). Bathing safety for the elderly and disabled. Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management. 53(9), . PDF Link
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Feng CK, Chen ML, Mao IF. (2007). Prevalence of and risk factors for different measures of low back pain among female nursing aides in Taiwanese nursing homes. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 8(), 52--EOA (9 pp.). PDF Link
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George, J., Kerr, A.A. (1988). Equipment for bathing. British Medical Journal. 296(6627), 982-983. PDF Link
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Gooptu, C, Mulley, GP. (1994). Survey of elderly people who get stuck in the bath. British Medical Journal. 308(6931), 762. PDF Link
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Huang, J.J., Lin, K.C., Li, I.C. (2008). Service needs of residents in community-based long-term care facilities in northern Taiwan. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 17(1), 99-108.
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Maben, P.A. (2003). Designing a better bathroom: making bathrooms and toilet rooms safer and more comfortable. Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management. 52(3), 24.
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Moller, J, Renegar, C. (2003). Bathing as a wellness experience. Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management. 52(10), 108.
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Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management. (1996). Bathing systems: confronting today’s realities. Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management. 45(8), 49.
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Penn ND, et al. (1989). Old and unwashed: bathing problems in the over 70s. British Medical Journal. 298(6681), 1158-1159. PDF Link
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Perlmutter JS, Camberg L. (2004). Better bathing for residents with Alzheimer’s. Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management. 53(4), 40.
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Piner WD. (2003). Restoring dignity to bathing: the Spa at Arbor Acres provides a total bathing experience. Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management. 52(6), 29-30.
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Rader, J., et al. (2006). The bathing of older adults with dementia. The American journal of nursing. 106(4), 40-8, quiz 48-9.
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Sloane PD, et al. (2007). Effect of specialized bathing systems on resident cleanliness and water quality in nursing homes: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Water and Health. 5(2), 283-94. PDF Link
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Steel K. (1989). Bathing problems in the over 70s. British Medical Journal. 298(6687), 1578-1579. PDF Link
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US Food and Drug Administration. (2009). Learn if a medical device has been cleared by FDA for marketing. Author.
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Zinn L. (2003). Caring for larger residents: preserving dignity without sacrificing safety. Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management. 52(11), 30.
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Chang HJ, et al. (2010). JAMA patient page. Falls and older adults
. JAMA: journal of the American Medical Association. 303(3), 288. PDF Link
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Larson, E.L., et al. (2004). Comparison of traditional and disposable bed baths in critically ill patients. American Journal of Critical Care: An Official Publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. 13(3), 235-241.
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Larson, E.L., et al. (2004). Comparison of traditional and disposable bed baths in critically ill patients. American Journal of Critical Care: An Official Publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. 13(3), 235-241.
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