Frailty syndrome: an overview.

abstract：:Avoiding medications in which the risks outweigh the benefits in the elderly patient is a challenge for physicians, and different criteria to identify inappropriate prescription (IP) exist to aid prescribers. Definition of IP indicators in the Italian geriatric population affected by cardiovascular disease and chronic...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Lucenteforte E,Lombardi N,Vetrano DL,La Carpia D,Mitrova Z,Kirchmayer U,Corrao G,Lapi F,Mugelli A,Vannacci A

更新日期：2017-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate both short-term and long-term therapeutic efficacy and safety of carotid artery stenting (CAS) and carotid artery endarterectomy (CEA) for elderly patients with severe and symptomatic carotid artery stenosis. METHODS:PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Clinical Trials Register Centers, and Googl...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Ouyang YA,Jiang Y,Yu M,Zhang Y,Huang H

更新日期：2015-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:We evaluated the relationship between pretreatment IL-6 and hsCRP levels, symptom severity and functional outcome of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) treated with IV-thrombolysis. Patients and Methods:IL-6 and hsCRP samples were obtained from 83 consecutively treated Caucasian patients with AIS prior ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Pawluk H,Grześk G,Kołodziejska R,Kozakiewicz M,Woźniak A,Grzechowiak E,Szumny M,Sobolewski P,Bieniaszewski L,Kozera G

更新日期：2020-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:With longer life expectancies, the prevalence of arrhythmias is increasing; thus, there is a need for new methods to screen the older outpatient population. This population-based study describes the prevalence of arrhythmias in 200 outpatients aged ≥66 years. We also investigated the feasibility of wireless lon...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Lindberg T,Bohman DM,Elmståhl S,Jogréus C,Sanmartin Berglund J

更新日期：2016-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to examine the trend in increasing life expectancy in relation to heart attack and cardiac catheterization. METHODS:A retrospective study of very elderly patients over 90 years of age (study group) and between 70 and 79 years of age (control group) with myocardial infarction and ac...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Yayan J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Cognitive function has been suggested to be correlated with mortality, while studies regarding the association among the very elderly population with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are extremely limited. Aim:To explore the association between cognitive function and mortality among the very elderly Chinese pop...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Bai K,Pan Y,Lu F,Zhao Y,Wang F,Zhang L

更新日期：2018-10-18 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：Introduction:Older adults with chronic disease are more vulnerable to abuse. Early and accurate detection of the elderly abuse phenomenon can help identify health-promoting solutions for the elderly, their family, and society. The purpose of this study was to design and evaluate the psychometric properties of a questio...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Mahmoudian A,Torabi Chafjiri R,Alipour A,Shamsalinia A,Ghaffari F

更新日期：2018-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early-stage chronic kidney disease has been suggested to be correlated with cognitive decline, but the association has rarely been explored in the oldest old. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:This prospective study included 284 Chinese participants aged 80 years or older with serum creatinine levels <150 µmol/L. The me...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Bai K,Pan Y,Lu F,Zhao Y,Wang J,Zhang L

更新日期：2017-07-04 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：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：:Osteoporosis and fragility fractures are relevant health issues because of their impact in terms of morbidity, mortality, and socioeconomic burden. Despite this alarming scenario, both underdiagnosis and undertreatment are common features of osteoporotic patients, particularly those who have already sustained a fragil...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Iolascon G,Moretti A,Toro G,Gimigliano F,Liguori S,Paoletta M

更新日期：2020-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Use of intensive anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) potentially increases the risk of bleeding complications during percutaneous coronary intervention via the transfemoral route. Recently, the transradial access has been intensively employed as an alternative means ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Qin X,Xiong W,Wang L,Guan E,Lu C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Currently, the association between abdominal aortic plaques and coronary artery disease (CAD) has not yet been clarified clearly. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of abdominal aortic plaques by ultrasound imaging and to explore its association with CAD in patients undergoing coronary ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Li W,Luo S,Luo J,Liu Y,Huang W,Chen J

更新日期：2016-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of dental status and chewing efficiency on the oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of nursing-home residents. Materials and Methods:The study was conducted in nine nursing homes. All eligible participants were included, and general and medical data, ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Zenthöfer A,Ehret J,Zajac M,Kilian S,Rammelsberg P,Klotz AL

更新日期：2020-11-11 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：:Approximately 50% of hospitalized elders have cognitive impairment (CI) that increases their vulnerability to hospital-acquired complications. Matching geriatric evaluation and recommendations to the true pace of hospital care may improve the care of elders in general, in particular those with CI. Integrating informat...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Boustani M,Munger S,Beck R,Campbell N,Weiner M

更新日期：2007-01-01 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: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：Background:People living with dementia (PWD) and their informal caregivers often report difficulties in maintaining their usual activities. Several dyadic, psychosocial, activating interventions were developed to create insight into how to cope with limitations in a practical way and to increase skills for maintaining ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Leven NV,de Lange J,van der Ploeg ES,Pot AM

更新日期：2018-09-27 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 study aimed to investigate the association between body composition and frailty in elder inpatients. Patients and Methods:This is a cross-sectional study including 656 elder inpatients (275 females and 381 males) aged ≥65 years, from department of geriatrics of Zhejiang Hospital between January 2018 and Ma...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Xu L,Zhang J,Shen S,Hong X,Zeng X,Yang Y,Liu Z,Chen L,Chen X

更新日期：2020-03-04 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：Background:Aging decreases osteogenic ability, inducing harmful effects on the bone extracellular matrix (ECM), while exercise training has been indicated as a tool to counteract bone disorders related to advancing age. The modulation of bone ECM is regulated by several types of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP); however,...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： de Sousa Neto IV,Durigan JLQ,Carreiro de Farias Junior G,Bogni FH,Ruivo AL,de Araújo JO,Nonaka KO,Selistre-de-Araújo H,Marqueti RC

更新日期：2021-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is important to obtain knowledge about the prevalence of nutritional risk and associated factors among older home-dwelling people in order to be able to meet nutritional challenges in this group in the future and to plan appropriate interventions. The aim of this survey was to investigate the prevalence o...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Söderhamn U,Dale B,Sundsli K,Söderhamn O

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caring for a relative with dementia is extremely challenging; conventional interventions may not be highly effective or easily available on some occasions. This study aimed to explore the efficacy of mindfulness training in improving stress-related outcomes in family caregivers of people with dementia using a meta-ana...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Liu Z,Chen QL,Sun YY

更新日期：2017-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Satisfaction with treatment is considered a relevant factor for assessing results in clinical practice. However, when assessing satisfaction in dependent patients, the opinion of their caregivers becomes crucial, since implicit in satisfaction is the degree of caregiver involvement, of adherence to treatment...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： García-Aparicio J,Herrero-Herrero JI

更新日期：2015-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The objective involved the analysis of the efficiency of the Program of Movement Recreation of Elderly People (PMREP) exercise program expressed in terms of the stabilography measures and coactivation of muscles in women in the age group of 60-70 years. The assumption that was assumed stems from theoretical i...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Borysiuk Z,Konieczny M,Kręcisz K,Pakosz P,Królikowska B

更新日期：2018-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a noninvasive modality which may be used to reduce acute postoperative pain. Intense perioperative pain within the first few days after hip fracture surgery is common and is related to negative consequences such as restricted and delayed ambulation. Obje...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Elboim-Gabyzon M,Andrawus Najjar S,Shtarker H

更新日期：2019-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Considerable research over the past decade has garnered support for the notion that the mind is both embodied and relational. Jointly, these terms imply that the brain, physical attributes of the self, and features of our interpersonal relationships and of the environments in which we live jointly regulate energy and ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Rejeski WJ,Gauvin L

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00