Brassolotto, Julia

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    Continuing care in rural Alberta: a scoping review
    (Wiley, 2018) Brassolotto, Julia; Haney, Carly-Ann; Hallstrom, Lars K.; Scott, David R.
    Across Canada the demand for continuing care services is increasing. However, little is known about the implications this has for rural communities. This scoping review identifies several key themes in the literature related to continuing care in Alberta. These include contextual factors, quality assurance and improvement, and workforce issues. We identify the ways in which rural dynamics are included in, or omitted from, this literature and recommend areas for future research on rural continuing care provision. Further research on residential care services in rural communities should work towards bridging the rural health, academic, and organizational literature on continuing care. This synthesis will help to position rurality as a determinant of health and to situate continuing care services in specific rural settings.
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    Sexual expression in Alberta's continuing care homes: perspectives from managers and leaders
    (University of Lethbridge, 2018) Brassolotto, Julia; Howard, Lisa
    In this report, we outline the findings from Phase 1 of a multi-phase, Alberta-wide study on sexual expression in supportive living and long-term care homes. In what follows, we outline some of the key themes from the academic literature; briefly describe our methods for data collection and analysis; share key findings; and make recommendations for practice, policy, research, and education. We conclude with a list of resources for those navigating sexual expression in continuing care.
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    Sexual expression in Alberta's continuing care homes: perspectives from residents and family members
    (University of Lethbridge, 2019) Brassolotto, Julia; Howard, Lisa
    In this report, we outline the findings from Phase 2 of a multi-phase, Alberta-wide study on sexual expression in supportive living and long-term care homes. By “sexual expression,” we mean handholding, hugging, fantasizing, bed sharing, kissing, masturbation, grooming and self-presentation, forming intimate relationships, and engaging in physical sex acts. In what follows, we outline some of the key themes from the academic literature; briefly describe our methods for data collection and analysis; share key findings; and make recommendations for policy and practice. We conclude with a list of resources for family members and residents who are navigating sexual expression in continuing care homes.