Capability for self-care of patients with heart failure.

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：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：:Uncertainty appears to typify the experience of living with dementia. With an uncertain illness trajectory and unpredictable levels of deterioration and stability in symptoms, people with a diagnosis of dementia may live with uncertainty and anxiety and find it hard to make plans or decisions for their future. People ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Samsi K,Manthorpe J

更新日期：2014-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis in the world. It affects millions of people with age being the greatest risk factor for developing the disease. The burden of disease will worsen with the aging of the world's population. The disease causes pain and functional disability. The direct costs of osteoarthritis i...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Fox BA,Stephens MM

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To determine the association between frailty and postoperative complications in elderly Chinese patients and to determine whether addition of frailty assessment improves the predictive ability of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, Physiological and Operative Severity Score for the Enumerat...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Han B,Li Q,Chen X

更新日期：2019-05-22 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：:Dementia is one of the most important public health problems as a result of the rapid increase in the number of elderly persons worldwide. Improvement of prevention strategies and caring for people with dementia should be undertaken. We performed a door-to-door study to screen all subjects aged 50 years and older (n=4...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： El Tallawy HN,Farghly WM,Badry R,Rageh TA,Shehata GA,Hakeem M NA,Abd El Hamed M,Sayd MA,Hamed Y,Kandil MR

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Bone mass density (BMD) is still the gold standard for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, but bone turnover markers (BTMs) can provide helpful information regarding the bone remodeling process. The aim of this study was to determine the correlations between BMD and serum levels of BTMs (tartrate-resistant acid...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Mederle OA,Balas M,Ioanoviciu SD,Gurban CV,Tudor A,Borza C

更新日期：2018-08-03 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：:The introduction of organized cervical cancer (CC) screening programs has drastically reduced the prevalence of CC. However the incidence is still too high, especially among elderly women. All guidelines strongly recommend a regular Papanicolaou (Pap) testing for young and middle-aged patients. On the other hand, many...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Zappacosta R,Lattanzio G,Viola P,Ianieri MM,Gatta DM,Rosini S

更新日期：2014-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise has been shown to be effective in cardiovascular endurance in the elderly. We studied the effect of Thai dancing on physical performance of Thai elderly. METHODS:This was an open-labeled, randomized intervention study. The Thai dancing group exercised for 40 minutes three times a week for 6 weeks. ...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Janyacharoen T,Laophosri M,Kanpittaya J,Auvichayapat P,Sawanyawisuth K

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:Vascular dementia (VaD) is a challenging illness that affects the lives of older adults and caregivers. It is unclear how multiple vascular risk factor exposures (polyvascular disease) affect VaD. PURPOSE:To determine the relationship between multiple vascular risk exposures, as counted on an index in cases...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Takahashi PY,Caldwell CR,Targonski PV

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to evaluate cardiac autonomic control and muscle vasodilation response during isometric exercise in sedentary and physically active older adults. Twenty healthy participants, 10 sedentary and 10 physically active older adults, were evaluated and paired by gender, age, and body mass inde...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Sarmento AO,Santos ADC,Trombetta IC,Dantas MM,Oliveira Marques AC,do Nascimento LS,Barbosa BT,Dos Santos MR,Andrade MDA,Jaguaribe-Lima AM,Brasileiro-Santos MDS

更新日期：2017-06-28 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：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:The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of one-site and two-site combined phacotrabeculectomy with foldable posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation. METHODS:Thirty-four patients (41 eyes) with glaucoma and cataract were randomly assigned to undergo either a one-site (22 eyes) or...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Moschos MM,Chatziralli IP,Tsatsos M

更新日期：2015-08-24 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：:Obesity is a global epidemic associated with aging-like cellular processes; in both aging and obesity, resistance to hormones such as insulin and leptin can be observed. Leptin is a circulating hormone/cytokine with central and peripheral effects that is released mainly by subcutaneous white adipose tissue. Centrally,...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Carter S,Caron A,Richard D,Picard F

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) disproportionately affects older adults. However, direct comparison of clinical features, medical therapy, and outcomes in AF patients aged 65-74 and ≥ 75 years is rare. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the differences in clinical characteristics and prognosis in th...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Shao XH,Yang YM,Zhu J,Zhang H,Liu Y,Gao X,Yu LT,Liu LS,Zhao L,Yu PF,Zhang H,He Q,Gu XD

更新日期：2014-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：:In this case study of an unique instance, effects of medium-energy, high-focused extracorporeal generated shock waves (ESW) onto the skin and the underlying fat tissue of a cellulite afflicted, 50-year-old woman were investigated. The treatment consisted of four ESW applications within 21 days. Diagnostic high-resolut...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Kuhn C,Angehrn F,Sonnabend O,Voss A

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：: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：: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：PURPOSE:Cognitive screening upon hospital admission can provide important information about the patient's ability to process information during the inpatient stay. The Clock-in-the-Box (CIB) is a rapidly administered cognitive screening measure which has been previously validated with cognitive screening and neuropsych...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Jackson CE,Grande LJ,Doherty K,Archambault E,Kelly B,Driver JA,Milberg WP,McGlinchey R,Rudolph JL

更新日期：2016-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stroke survivors may not be receiving optimal rehabilitation as a result of a shortage of hospital resources, and many of them are institutionalized. A rehabilitation program provided in a short-term residential care setting may help to fill the service gap. OBJECTIVES:The primary objectives of this study w...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Chau PH,Tang MW,Yeung F,Chan TW,Cheng JO,Woo J

更新日期：2014-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rheumatic diseases, irrespective of etiology and clinical course, influence different areas of a patient's life. Adapting to disability and limitations caused by an illness is very difficult for many patients. The main goal of a therapeutic procedure should be improvement of health-related quality of life (Q...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Wysocka-Skurska I,Sierakowska M,Kułak W

更新日期：2016-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Sleep disorders, such as insomnia with objective short sleep duration, are associated with increased risk of hypertension. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of insomnia and daytime sleepiness on the quality of life (QOL) among elderly hypertensive patients. Patients and methods:This cross-...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Uchmanowicz I,Markiewicz K,Uchmanowicz B,Kołtuniuk A,Rosińczuk J

更新日期：2019-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Taken once a year, intravenous zoledronic acid (Zol) (Reclast® or Aclasta®) is a third-generation nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate that is effective compared with placebo in reducing the risk of fractures in patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis and recent low-trauma hip fracture. In glucocorticoid-induced osteo...

journal_title：Clinical interventions in aging

authors： Räkel A,Boucher A,Ste-Marie LG

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00