Effects of a complex intervention on fall risk in the general practitioner setting: a cluster randomized controlled trial.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Visual impairment is more prevalent in the elderly and depression is common in this population. Although many studies have investigated depression or quality of life (QOL) in older adults with visual impairment, few have looked at the association between these two concepts for this population. The aim of thi...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Renaud J,Bédard E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Ever-increasing noncardiac surgeries are performed in patients aged 80 years or over with coronary artery disease (CAD). The objective of the study was to explore the incidence and risk factors of perioperative cardiac complications (PCCs) for the oldest-old patients with CAD undergoing noncardiac surgery, whic...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Liu Z,Xu G,Xu L,Zhang Y,Huang Y

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Older adults age 65 and over account for a disproportional number of hospital stays and discharges compared to other age groups. The objective of this paper is to describe placement and characteristics of older patients discharged from an acute care for the elderly (ACE) unit. The study sample consists of 1,351 men an...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Amador LF,Reyes-Ortiz CA,Reed D,Lehman C

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone remodeling requires a precise balance between resorption and formation. It is a complex process that involves numerous factors: hormones, growth factors, vitamins, and cytokines, and notably osteoprotegerin (OPG) and receptor activator for nuclear factor-κB (RANK) ligand. The signaling pathway OPG/RANK/RANKL is k...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Trouvin AP,Goëb V

更新日期：2010-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Pharmacologic management of infections in elderly patients presents multiple challenges to health care professionals due to variable pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and immune function. Age is a well-established risk factor for infection, but furthermore is a risk factor for prolonged length of hospital stay, incr...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Giarratano A,Green SE,Nicolau DP

更新日期：2018-04-17 00:00:00

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：Background:Neuromuscular electrical stimulation with muscle contraction, administered through the skin of the neck, improves a patient's swallowing ability. However, the beneficial effects of transcutaneous electrical sensory stimulation (TESS), without muscle contraction, are controversial. We investigated the effect ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Maeda K,Koga T,Akagi J

更新日期：2017-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The percentage of the population described as elderly is growing, and a higher prevalence of multiple, chronic disease states must be managed concurrently. Healthcare practitioners must appropriately use medication for multiple diseases and avoid risks often associated with multiple medication use such as adverse effe...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Bushardt RL,Massey EB,Simpson TW,Ariail JC,Simpson KN

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endovascular option has been proposed for a very limited and selected number of Stanford type A aortic dissection (TAAD) patients. We have performed a computed tomography (CT)-based TAAD study to explore appropriate endograft configurations for the ascending aortic pathology. METHODS:TAAD patients treated w...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Zhang Y,Tang H,Zhou J,Liu Z,Liu C,Qiao T,Zhou M

更新日期：2016-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypernatremia in the geriatric population is a common disorder associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Older people are predisposed to developing hypernatremia because of age-related physiologic changes such as decreased thirst drive, impaired urinary concentrating ability, and reduced total body water. M...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Shah MK,Workeneh B,Taffet GE

更新日期：2014-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Both aortic valve stenosis and aortic stiffness are moderators of arterio ventricular coupling and independent predictors of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Studies on the effect of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) on aortic functional properties are limited. We performed a study to inv...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Goudzwaard JA,Disegna E,de Ronde-Tillmans MJ,Lenzen MJ,de Jaegere PP,Mattace-Raso FU

更新日期：2019-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Digoxin is a frequently prescribed drug, particularly in the elderly population, in which there is an increased prevalence of atrial fibrillation and cardiac failure. With its complex pharmacokinetic profile and narrow therapeutic index, use of digoxin requires regular monitoring of blood levels. Recent evid...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Zhao L,Yang P,Li P,Wang X,Qin W,Zhang X

更新日期：2014-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and objective: Oxidative stress has been demonstrated to be a mechanism that leads to bone mass reduction, and according to many studies, serum uric acid (UA) is a strong endogenous antioxidant that can protect bone mineral density (BMD). To date, there have been no large-scale, cross-sectional studies base...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Chen F,Wang Y,Guo Y,Wang J,Yang A,Lv Q,Liu Y,Ma G,Liu Y,Wang D

更新日期：2019-06-12 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/Objective:One of the problems associated with aging is the development of apoptosis in different tissues. There is evidence that physical activity and herbal remedies can be useful. This study aimed to determine the effect of swimming training (SW) alone or combined with garlic extract on renal and hepatic c...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Farzanegi P,Abbaszadeh H,Farokhi F,Rahmati-Ahmadabad S,Hosseini SA,Ahmad A,Mazandarani MR,Rezaei I,Shokrie M,Vizvari E,Alinejad H,Azarbayjani MA

更新日期：2020-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Producing tongue pressure (TP) by pushing the tongue against the palate consists of lifting the tongue muscles and elevating the floor of the mouth via suprahyoid muscle contraction. Though studies have shown that tongue-pressure resistance training (TPRT) increases tongue function, none have focused on suprahy...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Namiki C,Hara K,Tohara H,Kobayashi K,Chantaramanee A,Nakagawa K,Saitou T,Yamaguchi K,Yoshimi K,Nakane A,Minakuchi S

更新日期：2019-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic surgical treatment has become an option to treat benign prostate hyperplasia. We evaluated the safety and effectiveness of photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) in patients. We evaluated preoperative and perioperative parameters, functional outcomes, and adverse events up to 12 months postoperat...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Shao IH,Hou CP,Chen SM,Chen CL,Lin YH,Chang PL,Tsui KH

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overactive bladder (OAB) is a difficult condition to live with and is very costly to the community. OAB affects 16% of the adult population and rises with increasing age. We describe the necessary steps in evaluation and behavioral therapy prior to initiating medical therapy. There are several medications that have be...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Chughtai B,Levin R,De E

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe challenges in disseminating the Health Enhancement Program (HEP), a community-based disability prevention program for community dwelling elders, and to examine program effectiveness in geographically dispersed sites. METHODS:Within-group, pre-test-post-test comparisons of disability risk factors,...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Phelan EA,Williams B,Snyder SJ,Fitts SS,LoGerfo JP

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The topic of motor vehicle crashes among the elderly is dynamic and multi-faceted requiring a comprehensive and synergistic approach to intervention planning. This approach must be based on the values of a given population as well as health statistics and asserted through community, organizational and policy strategie...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Classen S,Lopez ED,Winter S,Awadzi KD,Ferree N,Garvan CW

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The aim of our study was to explore the risk factors related to blood transfusion after intramedullary nail fixation of elderly femoral intertrochanteric fracture (FTF) and establish a nomogram prediction model. Patients and Methods:We conducted a retrospective study including elderly FTF patients treated by i...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Wang J,Zhao Y,Jiang B,Huang X

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Life-space mobility (LSM) is a concept for assessing patterns of functional mobility over time. LSM is gaining traction in the research of geriatric population health. Several instruments have been developed to measure LSM, such as the University of Alabama at Birmingham Life-Space Assessment (LSA) or the Nursing Home...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Johnson J,Rodriguez MA,Al Snih S

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Fracture of the hip is frequently a catastrophic event in the elderly, often resulting in death within a year and of the survivors, few regain pre-fracture quality of life. Although less appreciated, fractures of the spine result in significant morbidity and are also associated with increased mortality compared with i...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Bodenner D,Redman C,Riggs A

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delirium in hip fractured patients is a frequent complication. Dementia is an important risk factor for delirium and is common in frail elderly. This study aimed to extend the previous knowledge on risk factors for delirium and the consequences. Special attention was given to patients with dementia and delir...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Mosk CA,Mus M,Vroemen JP,van der Ploeg T,Vos DI,Elmans LH,van der Laan L

更新日期：2017-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laminectomy/laminotomy and foraminotomy are well established surgical techniques for treatment of symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis. However, these procedures have significant limitations, including limited access to lateral and foraminal compression and postoperative instability. The purpose of this cadave...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Lauryssen C,Berven S,Mimran R,Summa C,Sheinberg M,Miller LE,Block JE

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：:Prevention of dementia is a public health priority. Physical activity (PA) can reduce the risk of dementia, but the majority of people remain sedentary. We conducted a multicenter controlled study with older adults (60+ years). We hypothesized that an evidence-based PA intervention - GEhen, Spielen und Tanzen Als Lebe...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Streber A,Abu-Omar K,Hentschke C,Rütten A

更新日期：2017-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between obesity and cognitive impairment in the Chinese elderly. Patients and methods:Patients aged 60 years or above were enrolled from the Department of Geriatrics of The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from March 2013 to May...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Hou Q,Guan Y,Yu W,Liu X,Wu L,Xiao M,Lü Y

更新日期：2019-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Postoperative functional training for fracture or osteoarthritis is mainly focused on functional self-exercise, which aims to recover the function of the lower limbs. Purpose:To compare the function and life quality recovery in patients with fracture or arthritis treated with novel muscle training device (N...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Cai XY,Lin DQ,Xiao ZZ,Zhang DD,Lin Y,Chen HY,Xu YX,Zhou YH

更新日期：2020-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Paternalism, assuming control of aged care, is a widespread orientation in older adults care. Paternalistic attitudes and practices are commonly understood as a threat to the freedom and autonomy of a person, making patients more dependent. Therefore, the reduction of these attitudes and behaviors is a pri...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Sánchez-Izquierdo M,Santacreu M,Olmos R,Fernández-Ballesteros R

更新日期：2019-08-26 00:00:00