A gero-informatics tool to enhance the care of hospitalized older adults with cognitive impairment.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) is one of the most commonly used assessment scales for assessing symptoms in people with dementia and other neurological disorders. This paper analyzes its conceptual framework, measurement mode, psychometric properties, and merits and problems. METHOD:All articles discus...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Lai CK

更新日期：2014-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The post-stroke elderly was increased caused by increasing stroke and advanced medical. However, ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) can be uncomfortable for hemiplegic patients; therefore, the usability is not good. In this study, we analyzed ankle and knee joint angles in post-stroke elderly patients to assess the fun...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Kim JH,Won BH

更新日期：2019-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation of pain and the subsequent issue of pain control is a clinical challenge that all healthcare providers face. Pain in the elderly population is especially difficult given the myriad of physiological, pharmacological, and psychological aspects of caring for the geriatric patient. Opiates are the mainstay ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Chau DL,Walker V,Pai L,Cho LM

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The shift in age structure is having a profound impact, suggesting that the aged should be consulted as reporters on the quality of their own lives. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this research was to establish the possible impact of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) techniques on the quality of life (QOL) of the e...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Figueira HA,Figueira OA,Figueira AA,Figueira JA,Giani TS,Dantas EH

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The main purpose of this study was to investigate whether carotid artery stenting (CAS) plus medicine in patients with severe carotid artery stenosis provide a better long-term blood pressure (BP) control compared to other medical treatments alone. The other aim was to explore the correlation between post-CA...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Chang A,Hung HF,Hsieh FI,Chen WH,Yeh HL,Yeh JH,Chiu HC,Lien LM

更新日期：2017-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gerontological research aims at understanding factors that are crucial for mediating "successful aging". This term denotes the absence of significant disease and disabilities, maintenance of high levels of physical and cognitive function, and preservation of social and productive activities. Preservation of ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Kalisch T,Richter J,Lenz M,Kattenstroth JC,Kolankowska I,Tegenthoff M,Dinse HR

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In a collaborative effort between the Missouri Department of Health, Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), Alzheimer Association, and academic researchers, we tested whether early dementia detection and comprehensive care consultations would improve health outcomes in care receivers (CRs) and their family caregivers (F...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Galvin JE,Tolea MI,George N,Wingbermuehle C

更新日期：2014-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:We assessed the effect of home-based cognitive intervention (HCI) on cognitive function along with brain metabolism by 18F-FDG PET in patients with amnestic MCI (aMCI). Patients and methods:Fifty-seven patients with aMCI from three hospitals were randomized (30 HCI, 27 control). For 12 weeks, subjects received...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Park J,Kim SE,Kim EJ,Lee BI,Jeong JH,Na HR,Choi SH,Kang DY,Park KW

更新日期：2019-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aim:Caregivers in the home environment have an important role in timely detecting and responding to abuse. The aim of this review was to provide insight into both the existing tools for the assessment of and interventions for elder abuse by formal and informal caregivers in the home environment, and to c...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Van Royen K,Van Royen P,De Donder L,Gobbens RJ

更新日期：2020-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:In this cross-sectional study, three clinical tools, the Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool for Asians (OSTA), Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) without bone mineral density (BMD), and body mass index (BMI), for predicting primary osteoporosis (OP) were compared and ideal thresholds for omission of screening ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Zhang X,Lin J,Yang Y,Wu H,Li Y,Yang X,Fei Q

更新日期：2018-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Digital ulcers (DUs) are a severe and frequent clinical feature of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). The presence of DUs may cause severe pain and often lead to impairment of patient's functional activities and health-related quality of life. Moreover, poor patient cooperation during the wound care procedure due...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Ughi N,Crotti C,Ingegnoli F

更新日期：2016-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Multiple cranial dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) are considered to be an uncommon vascular condition. dAVFs usually manifest with vague symptoms, which are related to the site of occurrence of the lesion and present with complex angio-architectural features, which in turn can render treatment procedures...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Al-Abdulwahhab AH,Al-Suhibani S,Al-Sharydah AM,Al-Jubran SA,Al-Thuneyyan MA

更新日期：2020-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes mellitus affects 5.9% of the world adult population, with older people and some ethnic groups disproportionately affected. Treatment of older people with diabetes differs in many ways from that in younger adults since the majority have type 2 disease and are at particular risk of macrovascular rather t...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Marouf E,Sinclair AJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:The clinical benefit of invasive therapy in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains unclear. Furthermore, the decision-making process to treat this growing patient group is also debatable. The purpose of this study was to assess the association between elderly ACS patients, the treatmen...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Rittger H,Stadelmaier C,Kieschnick T,Büber D,Rank K,Vitali-Serdoz L,Bastian D,Waliszewski M

更新日期：2020-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This paper examines the influence of age on several attributes of sensorimotor performance while performing a reaching task. Our hypothesis, based on previous studies, is that aged persons will show differences in one or more of the attributes of sensorimotor performance. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Fifty-one subject...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Llinares A,Badesa FJ,Morales R,Garcia-Aracil N,Sabater JM,Fernandez E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this article is to review the current and emerging treatments of CKD prior to dialysis in the elderly. Worldwide, there are increasing numbers of people who are aged over 65 years. In parallel, there are increasing numbers of elderly patients presenting with chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Fassett RG

更新日期：2014-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research on crisis teams for older adults with dementia is limited. This scoping review aimed to 1) conduct a systematic literature review reporting on the effectiveness of crisis interventions for older people with dementia and 2) conduct a scoping survey with dementia crisis teams mapping services across E...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Streater A,Coleston-Shields DM,Yates J,Stanyon M,Orrell M

更新日期：2017-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of two sessions of resistance exercise with different volumes on post-exercise hypotension, forearm blood flow, and forearm vascular resistance in hypertensive elderly subjects. METHODS:The study was conducted with ten hypertensive elderly (65±3 years, 28...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Brito Ade F,de Oliveira CV,Brasileiro-Santos Mdo S,Santos Ada C

更新日期：2014-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Data on the oral health of the elderly depict a worrying situation, with an elevated prevalence of caries and moderate periodontal disease, frequent edentulism, and numerous cases of dry mouth and oral cancer. There is wide evidence that periodontitis is a risk factor for certain systemic diseases, and impaired oral h...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Gil-Montoya JA,de Mello AL,Barrios R,Gonzalez-Moles MA,Bravo M

更新日期：2015-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sarcopenia is strongly associated with an inadequate intake of dietary protein. Dietary protein supplementation boosts muscle-protein synthesis and increases muscle mass in the elderly. This study tested whether adding a protein-rich food, ricotta cheese, to the habitual diet increased total appendicular ske...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Alemán-Mateo H,Macías L,Esparza-Romero J,Astiazaran-García H,Blancas AL

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sensorimotor functions decrease in old age. The well-documented loss of tactile acuity in elderly is accompanied by deterioration ofhaptic performance and fine manipulative movements. Physical training and exercise can maintain sensorimotor fitness into high age. However, regular schedules of training require discipli...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Kalisch T,Tegenthoff M,Dinse HR

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Promoting health and prolonging independence in the home is a priority for older adults, caregivers, clinicians, and society at large. Rapidly developing robotics technology provides a platform for interventions, with the fields of physically and socially assistive robots expanding in recent years. However, less atten...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Van Patten R,Keller AV,Maye JE,Jeste DV,Depp C,Riek LD,Twamley EW

更新日期：2020-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin E has been proposed as a potential clinical intervention for Alzheimer's disease (AD) given the plausibility of its various biological functions in influencing the neurodegenerative processes associated with the condition. The tocopherol and tocotrienol isoforms of vitamin E have multiple properties including ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Browne D,McGuinness B,Woodside JV,McKay GJ

更新日期：2019-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies and observational studies have demonstrated that statins decrease mortality and major cardiovascular events in older high-risk persons with hypercholesterolemia. The Heart Protection Study found that statins decreased mortality and major cardiovascular even...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Aronow WS

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The incidence of proximal humeral fractures is high in the elderly, and the superior management of these fractures remains a controversy. The study aims to compare clinical outcomes of intramedullary nails, locking plates and conservative treatment for the management of displaced proximal humeral fractures in t...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Ge W,Sun Q,Li G,Lu G,Cai M,Li S

更新日期：2017-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The role of biomarkers in the prediction of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) outcome or response to thrombolytic therapy (with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator [rt-PA]) remains limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether mean platelet volume (MPV) could predict short-term functional outcome in pat...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Staszewski J,Pogoda A,Data K,Walczak K,Nowocień M,Frankowska E,Stępień A

更新日期：2019-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The main purpose of the investigation reported here was to analyze the effect of resistance training (RT) performed at different weekly frequencies on flexibility in older women. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS:Fifty-three older women (≥60 years old) were randomly assigned to perform RT either two (n=28; group "G2x...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Carneiro NH,Ribeiro AS,Nascimento MA,Gobbo LA,Schoenfeld BJ,Achour Júnior A,Gobbi S,Oliveira AR,Cyrino ES

更新日期：2015-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence of epidemiological associations of vitamins and disease states have been found for nine vitamins. In observational studies, people with a high intake of antioxidant vitamins by regular diet or as food supplements generally have a lower risk of major chronic disease, such as myocardial infarction or stroke, th...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Thomas DR

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this case series was to assess the impact of auditory rehabilitation with cochlear implantation on the cognitive function of elderly patients over time. DESIGN:This is a longitudinal case series of prospective data assessing neurocognitive function and speech perception in an elderly cohort pre- a...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Cosetti MK,Pinkston JB,Flores JM,Friedmann DR,Jones CB,Roland JT Jr,Waltzman SB

更新日期：2016-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:DNA methylation is thought to play a role in exercise-induced gene expression. We aimed to examine changes in muscular strength and body composition in elderly patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis before and after artificial knee arthroplasty and exercise therapy. We aimed to confirm the relationship bet...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Kamo T,Kurose S,Ohno H,Murata M,Hashiyada M,Saito T,Kimura Y

更新日期：2019-08-07 00:00:00