- Analytical Appraisal of Validity and Reliability Metrics in Dementia Knowledge Assessment Instruments: Consequences for Clinical Nursing Practice in Vietnam. [Journal Article]Res Gerontol Nurs. 2026 Sep 22; :1-8. [Online ahead of print]RG
- CONCLUSIONS: All three Vietnamese versions are culturally appropriate and robust. We recommend DKAT2-V for nursing education, ADKS-V for community screening, and DKAS-V as a universal epidemiological tool.
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- Frailty, Caregiver Burden, and Depressive Symptoms Among Family Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Frail Older Adults: The Moderated Mediating Role of Social Support, Mastery, and Competence. [Journal Article]Res Gerontol Nurs. 2026 Sep 22; :1-12. [Online ahead of print]RG
- CONCLUSIONS: Interventions targeting social support, mastery, and competence enhancement may protect caregivers' mental well-being against care-related stressors.
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- Initial Development and Preliminary Validation of the Caregiver Motivation Appraisal Scale: Assessing Voluntary and Obligatory Caregiving Motivations. [Journal Article]Res Gerontol Nurs. 2026 Sep 22; :1-12. [Online ahead of print]RG
- CONCLUSIONS: Findings support the initial development and preliminary validation of the CMAS, contributing to understanding caregiver motivation and its potential implications for caregiver well-being research. Future work should refine the obligatory motivation subscale and validate the instrument across diverse caregiver populations.
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- Leisure in the Digital Era: Connection to Capitalization and Psychological Well-Being in Later Life. [Editorial]Res Gerontol Nurs. 2026 Sep-Oct; 19(5):218-219.RG
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- From Apology to Lynchpin: Embracing the Limitations of Our Research. [Editorial]Res Gerontol Nurs. 2026 Jul-Aug; 19(4):162-163.RG
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- Gender Differences in Loneliness Among Older Adults: An 8-Year Longitudinal Study. [Journal Article]Res Gerontol Nurs. 2026; 19(4):177-190.RG
- CONCLUSIONS: Findings highlight the importance of developing gender-specific interventions to address loneliness among older adults.
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- Digital Competence and Chronic Disease Management Self-Efficacy in Older Adults: The Mediating Role of Telemonitoring Readiness. [Journal Article]Res Gerontol Nurs. 2026 Apr 24; :1-12. [Online ahead of print]RG
- CONCLUSIONS: Enhancing digital competence and telemonitoring readiness is crucial for improving chronic disease management self-efficacy among older adults. Health care strategies should focus on digital literacy programs and increasing telemonitoring readiness to foster better health outcomes. Digital literacy programs, nurse-led support, and policy initiatives should prioritize telemonitoring adoption to enhance self-efficacy among older adults.
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- Influence of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Trajectories of Cognitive Function: A Nationwide Longitudinal Study of Middle-Aged and Older Adults in China From 2011 to 2018. [Journal Article]Res Gerontol Nurs. 2026 Apr 24; :1-9. [Online ahead of print]RG
- CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that ACEs are significantly associated with cognitive function among middle-aged and older adults in China, with higher ACEs scores being more likely to be associated with less favorable cognitive function trajectories.
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- Stigma, Including Anticipated Stigma, and Cannabis Use Disclosure Among Older Adults in Health Care Settings: An Integrative Review. [Journal Article]Res Gerontol Nurs. 2026 Apr 24; :1-13. [Online ahead of print]RG
- CONCLUSIONS: Addressing anticipated stigma is essential for enhancing cannabis-related care for older adults. Future research should inform stigma-aware communication strategies and provider training programs that encourage disclosure and focus on patient-centered care.
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- Effect of Intergenerational Support on Successful Aging Among Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study. [Journal Article]Res Gerontol Nurs. 2026 Jul 14; :1-11. [Online ahead of print]RG
- CONCLUSIONS: Successful aging is closely linked to the interplay of individual characteristics and intergenerational support. Policies should therefore prioritize health promotion and educational investment while facilitating differentiated intergenerational support strategies.
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- Associated Factors of Fall Risk Perception Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults. [Journal Article]Res Gerontol Nurs. 2026 Jul 14; :1-8. [Online ahead of print]RG
- CONCLUSIONS: Community-dwelling older adults from this sample exhibited a moderate level of fall risk perception, indicating that although they recognize potential for falls, there may still be gaps in their awareness or understanding of personal risk factors. This perception is shaped by a combination of factors, underscoring importance of fall prevention. It is imperative that community health workers assist older adults to gain an accurate understanding of their fall risks and facilitate development of tailored fall prevention strategies.
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- The Influence of Nurse Practitioner Roles in Home-Based Care Models on Patient, Caregiver, and Health System Outcomes for People With Advancing Dementia: A Scoping Review. [Journal Article]Res Gerontol Nurs. 2026 Jun 23; :1-9. [Online ahead of print]RG
- CONCLUSIONS: Home-based dementia care models that use NPs for longitudinal care have the potential to support aging in place.
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- Practical Challenges in Assisting With Mealtimes for People With Dementia: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Caregivers' Experiences. [Journal Article]Res Gerontol Nurs. 2026 Jun 23; :1-10. [Online ahead of print]RG
- CONCLUSIONS: Mealtime assistance in dementia care involves multifaceted, practice-level challenges that extend beyond nutritional management. Findings provide an empirically derived framework to guide clinical assessments and inform targeted, skill-based caregiver support.
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- Outcomes of a Palliative Care Intervention for Older Adults With and Without Dementia in Skilled Nursing Facilities. [Journal Article]Res Gerontol Nurs. 2026 Jun 23; :1-7. [Online ahead of print]RG
- CONCLUSIONS: Further research is needed to optimize palliative care interventions for SNF residents with different illness trajectories.
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- A User-Centered Design Approach to Developing Smart Speaker Learning Tools for Low-Income Older Adults: The VERIWell Study Protocol. [Journal Article]Res Gerontol Nurs. 2026 Sep-Oct; 19(5):221-229.RG
- CONCLUSIONS: This replicable protocol offers a framework for developing equitable digital learning tools for underserved older adults through community partnership and iterative user-centered design.
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