Inequality in oral health-care utilisation exists among older Thais despite a universal coverage policy.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the use and acceptability to older participants and general practitioners (GPs) of telephone support postdischarge to reduce readmissions. METHODS:A prospective cohort study of older people after discharge from a specialist geriatric unit, and comparison with a previous cohort. Telephone follow-up ...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Heppenstall CP,Hanger HC,Wilkinson TJ,Dhanak M

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Christchurch, New Zealand has a unique opportunity to potentially rebuild as a dementia-friendly city in the wake of the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. The present study gathered insights from people with dementia about what would make it possible for them to live better in Christchurch. METHODS:Twenty-six older peopl...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Smith K,Gee S,Sharrock T,Croucher M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents the development and initial testing of a comprehensive pain chart for the assessment, management and documentation of pain in older people in subacute and residential aged care. The pain chart was developed from existing assessment scales and pain indicators, and is targeting needs of older peopl...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Edvardsson D,Katz B,Nay R

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the changes in fifth-year medical students' perceptions of the importance of frailty and competence in assessing, diagnosing and managing frailty after a 4.5-week geriatric medicine course. METHODS:Students' perceived importance and competence was assessed before and after the course using a 26-ite...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Arakawa Martins B,Jadczak AD,Dollard J,Barrie H,Mahajan N,Tam KL,Visvanathan R

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the prevalence of frailty in a cohort of older Australians. METHODS:Frailty status of the 2087 participants of the Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing was assessed based on the questionnaire responses at the baseline interview. Frailty status and prevalence were assessed using four measures: two u...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Widagdo I,Pratt N,Russell M,Roughead E

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify the geographic differences in osteoporosis management. METHODS:In this cross-sectional study, osteoporosis treatments in older patients presented to a hip fracture unit from mid 2005-2009 were analysed. Logistic regression was used to examine the association of rural residency with osteoporosis treatme...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Lai MM,Ang WM,McGuiness M,Larke AB

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate outcomes associated with pharmacist-led medication reviews in residential aged care facility (RACF) residents with dementia. METHODS:Six scientific databases were searched. All study designs investigating pharmacist-led medication reviews in RACF residents with dementia were considered. The prot...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： McDerby N,Kosari S,Bail K,Shield A,Peterson G,Naunton M

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This discussion paper identifies four core factors currently impeding the application of the dignity of risk principle in residential aged care settings in Victoria, Australia: the fluctuating decision-making ability of residents; multiple participants in decision-making; discordance between espoused values and action...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Ibrahim JE,Davis MC

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The present study explores how Australian older adults use the Internet. METHOD:Older adults were recruited online to complete an online survey. RESULTS:Participants primarily used the Internet for interpersonal communication, followed by information seeking, commerce and entertainment. CONCLUSION:The Internet i...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Sum S,Mathews RM,Hughes I

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the effectiveness of smart technologies in improving or maintaining the social connectedness of older people living at home. METHODS:We conducted a systematic review and critical evaluation of research articles published between 2000 and 2013. Article screening, data extraction and quality assessment (u...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Morris ME,Adair B,Ozanne E,Kurowski W,Miller KJ,Pearce AJ,Santamaria N,Long M,Ventura C,Said CM

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this rapid review was to explore how residential aged care staff conceptualise and identify elder abuse. METHODS:English-language publications, between 2000 and 2017, about elder abuse in residential aged care in developed countries were sought from three academic databases. Only perspectives ...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Radermacher H,Toh YL,Western D,Coles J,Goeman D,Lowthian J

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine preferences for health and aged care services in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and explore related factors. METHODS:Mixed-method, cross-sectional study including 336 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 60 years and older from regional and urban areas. RESULTS:...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Larke BM,Broe GA,Daylight G,Draper B,Cumming RG,Allan W,Donovan T,Costa D,Lah S,Radford K

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effects of a 4.5-week geriatric medicine course on fifth year medical students' perception of the importance of and their competence in prescribing exercise to older people. METHODS:The modified Exercise and Physical Activity Competence Questionnaire was administered to 81 students before an...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Jadczak AD,Tam KL,Yu S,Visvanathan R

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the effects of work participation, intergenerational transfers and savings on the life satisfaction of older community-dwelling Malaysians. METHOD:Data from the 1999 Survey on Perceptions of Needs and Problems of the Elderly on people aged 60 and over were used. The life satisfaction score was construct...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Ng ST,Hamid TA

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of malnutrition and investigate nutritional issues in a sample of older people living in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). METHOD:This study forms the descriptive component of a pretest post-test designed study conducted in eight RACFs. The Subject Global Assessment tool ...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Gaskill D,Black LJ,Isenring EA,Hassall S,Sanders F,Bauer JD

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To determine the prevalence of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) in older people aged 65 years and over who were admitted to hospital, and to examine the medications and medication classes that comprised these PIMs with use of the Screening Tool of Older Person's Prescriptions. METHOD:Using a retrospec...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Manias E,Kusljic S,Berry C,Brown E,Bryce E,Cliffe J,Smykowsky A

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the non-medical needs of older patients in the emergency department (ED). METHODS:We undertook a cross-sectional survey of three age groups (50-64, 65-79, 80+ years) using a self-administered questionnaire with five response options (strongly agree-strongly disagree) for 31 items. RESULTS:There were ...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Liu B,Taylor DM,Ling SL,MacGibbon P

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore how local governance enables access to resources, creates opportunities and increases capability for older people in rural communities to experience social inclusion. METHOD:Twenty-six semi-structured interviews were undertaken with community stakeholders across two rural communities in north-east Victo...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Winterton R,Clune S,Warburton J,Martin J

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe referral source, meal ordering patterns and the nutrient composition of meals from a regional Meals on Wheels (MOW) service. METHODS:Referral sources were obtained via retrospective chart audit and compared for 2008 and 2012. Nutrient content of the three most common meal combinations was compare...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Charlton KE,Tjong M,North J,Walton K

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the prevalence of dementia and problems associated with ageing in the Torres Strait. METHODS:The study was conducted across all 18 island and 5 mainland communities in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area of Far North Queensland. Participants underwent a comprehensive health assessment an...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Russell SG,Quigley R,Thompson F,Sagigi B,LoGiudice D,Smith K,Pachana N,Miller G,Strivens E

更新日期：2020-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This paper presents data on the amount of contact a large cohort of first-time Australian grandparents have with their grandchild, and the amount of child care they provide. It compares these with grandparents' expectations and desired levels. METHOD:Prospective grandparents were assessed on multiple measures befo...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Condon J,Corkindale C,Luszcz M,Gamble E

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to describe the partnership mechanisms that supported teaching and research in aged care, in one of the 16 funded projects under the auspices of the Teaching and Research in Aged Care Service project. Located in ACT and southern NSW, the Co-operative for Healthy Ageing Research...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Jamieson M,Grealish L

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Increased car dependency among Australia's ageing population may result in increased social isolation and other health impacts associated with the cessation of driving. While public transport represents an alternative to car usage, patronage remains low among older cohorts. This study investigates the facilitators ...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Buys L,Snow S,van Megen K,Miller E

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Reducing the need for permanent accommodation in nursing homes (residential aged care services) for young people is a major challenge in Australia and internationally. This study investigated the use of innovative geo-mapping strategies to describe the geographical distribution of young people living in resid...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Zail J,Eastwood K,Bugeja L,Bassed R,Ibrahim JE

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this article was to review the literature around Australian medical student attitudes towards older people. METHODS:An Ovid cross-search and SCOPUS search were performed using keywords such as 'Attitude', 'Medical Student' and 'Aged or Older or Elderly'. RESULTS:Several recent studies have invest...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Wilson MA,Kurrle SE,Wilson I

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study explored the experiences of nursing assistants (NAs) who work with older people in residential aged care facilities (RACFs), to ascertain their role in Australian RACFs. Experiences with pain management were used as an example to explore their work role. METHODS:A descriptive, exploratory qualitative ap...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Holloway K,McConigley R

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is a paucity of health-related research on older Asian immigrants in New Zealand. The aim of this review was to critically examine literature on the health and well-being of this population group. METHODS:An integrative literature review was conducted from December 2017 to February 2018. Online databas...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Montayre J,De-Arth J,Shrestha-Ranjit J,Neville S,Holroyd E

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To model impact of modifiable risk behaviour on dementia prevalence among the Australian population aged 45 years and over. METHODS:A group-based computer model was constructed to estimate the impact of modifying risk behaviour on dementia prevalence. RESULTS:Based on population ageing, the number of people aged ...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Nepal B,Brown L,Ranmuthugala G

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This commentary aimed to determine whether nursing home (NH) providers have a responsibility for the safe mobility of residents outside the facility. METHODS:The Safe System approach was applied to NH resident road safety, and fatality crash data involving NH residents were reviewed, to identify potential co...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Lee HC,Ibrahim JE,Koppel S,Johnson M,Bugeja L

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review studies published in the Australasian Journal on Ageing (AJA) about the aged care workforce, and to identify influences on quality of care and potential policy directions. METHODS:Articles in the AJA on the aged care workforce published from 2009 to 2018 were identified, grouped into themes and rat...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Wells Y,Brooke E,Solly KN

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00