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Assumpta Ryan

School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Ulster University, United Kingdom

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Research ArticleOpen accessAn Evaluation of the ‘My Home Life’ Leadership Support Programme for Care Home ManagersSarah Penney, Assumpta Ryan, Paul Slater et al.Care homes are central to the provision of care for older people and it is essential the leaders in this sector are supported to enhance the equality of care provided to these residents, often with multiple and complex needs and co-existing health conditions. The My Home Life Leadership Support program (MHLLS) is an innovative approach that enhances the culture of … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 23 May 2023 · 9,515 accessesView PDF Cite

Literature ReviewOpen accessExperiences and Perceptions of Older People Making the Transition to Living in a Care Home: An Integrative Literature ReviewMarie O’Neill, Assumpta RyanGlobally, along with population ageing, there is an increasing trend for older people with complex care needs to reside in care homes. It is recognised that moving into a care home can be a complex and emotional experience for the individual and their families. Despite this there is a paucity of research that takes into consideration an individuals experiences of … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 16 Mar 2023 · 10,646 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessMental Health, Quality of Life and Medication Use Among Care Home Residents and Community Dwelling Older PeopleMarie O’Neill, Assumpta Ryan, Paul Slater et al.In most countries, the prevalence of depression in care homes is substantially higher than among community-dwelling older people. Negative media reports and the stigma associated with long-term care perpetuates the belief that community care is associated with a better quality of life than nursing or residential home care. The aim of this paper is to investigate mental health, quality of … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 10, Issue 1 · 3 Jan 2020 · 12,768 accessesView PDF Cite