Kristina M. Kokorelias

Conceptualizations of compassion in the context of dementia caregiving: A scoping review protocol

Background Compassion is widely recognized as a vital component of dementia caregiving, yet its conceptualization, definition, and operationalization remain inconsistent across contexts. In dementia caregiving, compassion is often conflated with empathy, emotional labor, and rela...

Barriers and Facilitators in Using Personal Hearing Amplifiers from the Perspective of Healthcare Providers

Background: Hearing loss is experienced by two-thirds of hospitalized older adults and is associated with poor access to healthcare and negative health outcomes. Personal hearing amplifiers (PHAs) are evidence-based assistive devices provided in many hospitals to improve accessib...