Cognitive impairment is independently associated with definitive and possible sarcopenia in hospitalized older adults: The prevalence and impact of comorbidities.

abstract：AIM:The present study aimed to evaluate the validity of proxy informants' reports on Life Event Scale for the Elderly (LESE) by using psychological autopsy method among rural older adults in China. METHODS:A multistage stratified cluster sampling method was used to select research sites. Using a case-control psycholog...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Mo Q,Zhou L,He Q,Jia C,Ma Z

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Delirium is responsible for up to 56% of hospital admissions in the elderly. Epilepsy and delirium share most risk factors and are both associated with confusion. The aim of this work was to study whether a link between epileptic activity (EA) and delirium existed, and if this link was relevant. METHODS:Charts of ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Naeije G,Bachir I,Gaspard N,Legros B,Pepersack T

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Going outdoors more frequently is beneficial for maintaining and improving health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among older adults. However, individual differences can alter the effects of going outdoors. The present study aimed to examine whether relationships between going outdoors and HRQOL were moderated by l...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Harada K,Masumoto K,Katagiri K,Fukuzawa A,Chogahara M,Kondo N,Okada S

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the association between frailty and incomplete delirium recovery at discharge (residual subsyndromal delirium [RSSD]), and to examine the mediating role of RSSD in the relationship between frailty and functional recovery at 12 months post-delirium. METHODS:This was a prospective observational study ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Chew J,Lim WS,Chong MS,Ding YY,Tay L

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Postoperative cognitive dysfunction is often observed in older patients. Previous reports described the link between postoperative cognitive dysfunction and general anesthetics, such as sevoflurane, but the exact mechanism remains unclear. We therefore sought to characterize the effects of sevoflurane on hippocampa...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Yu X,Zhang F,Shi J

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Musculoskeletal degenerative disease (MSD; osteoporosis, knee arthritis and lumbar spondylosis) decreases the quality of life (QOL) of older people. The objective of the present study was to identify the factors related to the absence of MSD in multivariate logistic regression analysis. METHODS:The participants we...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Imagama S,Ando K,Kobayashi K,Machino M,Tanaka S,Morozumi M,Kanbara S,Ito S,Inoue T,Seki T,Ishizuka S,Nakashima H,Ishiguro N,Hasegawa Y

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the effects of a multifactorial intervention on frailty and functional health among community-dwelling older adults, a 6-month randomized, controlled, cross-over trial was carried out within the Hatoyama Cohort Study. METHODS:A total of 77 pre-frail or frail older adults (mean age 74.6 years) were rando...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Seino S,Nishi M,Murayama H,Narita M,Yokoyama Y,Nofuji Y,Taniguchi Y,Amano H,Kitamura A,Shinkai S

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The purpose of this study was to determine the reference value for the Timed Up and Go test (TUG) in healthy Japanese elderly people using the methodology of meta-analysis, and to determine the value for different measurement protocols. METHODS:Relevant research articles were identified from electronic databases: ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Kamide N,Takahashi K,Shiba Y

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:In view of the paucity of data on the quality of life (QOL) in Chinese Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients, we investigated the effects of cognitive function and depressive mood on QOL among our Chinese AD patients in Hong Kong, using the Cantonese Chinese version of Quality of Life in Alzheimer's disease (QOL-AD). ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Chan IW,Chu LW,Lee PW,Li SW,Yu KK

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The relationship between support at home and rehospitalization has not been extensively studied until now. In particular, little is known about the impact of being assisted by migrant care workers (MCW) and rehospitalization. We aimed at investigating such a relationship in a population of older patients discharged...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Fusco S,Corsonello A,Chiatti C,Fabbietti P,Salerno G,De Bonis E,Corica F,Lattanzio F

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease, an affliction of old age, is one of the leading causes for dementia worldwide. Various risk factors including family history, genetics and infections have been implicated in its pathogenesis. The cognitive decline in this condition is mainly a result of the formation of amyloid deposits that provo...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Gaur S,Agnihotri R

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The purpose of this study was to analyze the improvement in oral function and environment in high-risk elderly persons participating in a program to improve oral function organized by their local government. METHODS:Participants comprised 36 high-risk elderly and the mean age was 77.11 ± 7.24 years. The program in...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Sakayori T,Maki Y,Hirata S,Okada M,Ishii T

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the association between the amount and frequency of alcohol consumption and incident dementia in older Japanese adults using large sample size data over a long follow-up period. METHODS:This was a retrospective cohort study carried out in Japan. A total of 53 311 older adults were followed from 2008 to...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Liu Y,Mitsuhashi T,Yamakawa M,Sasai M,Tsuda T,Doi H,Hamada J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To re-evaluate the suitability of calf circumference as a surrogate marker of low muscle mass measured by both bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). We also examined the effects of obesity and age on low muscle mass screening using calf circumference. METHODS:In total, ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Kawakami R,Miyachi M,Sawada SS,Torii S,Midorikawa T,Tanisawa K,Ito T,Usui C,Ishii K,Suzuki K,Sakamoto S,Higuchi M,Muraoka I,Oka K

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early gastric cancer (EGC) is performed safely and effectively in elderly patients; however, whether ESD for EGC in elderly patients with frailty is safe and improves prognosis remains unclear. METHODS:In total, 142 patients aged ≥80 years who underwent ESD for EGC betwe...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Misawa N,Higurashi T,Tachikawa J,Tanabe H,Yoshihara T,Ashikari K,Kanoshima K,Fuyuki A,Ohkubo H,Saigusa Y,Chiba H,Nonaka T,Kuriyama H,Kobayashi N,Nakajima A

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare estimates of unplanned hospitalizations associated with exposure to Beers potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) in elderly people receiving different levels of ongoing general practitioner (GP) care. METHODS:Using the pharmaceutical claims and other linked health data of 245,436 Western Australian...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Price SD,Holman CD,Sanfilippo FM,Emery JD

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether answering three questions erroneously ("what is the date today?," "when were you born?" and "how old are you?") allows for the detection of advanced cognitive impairment in polypathological patients. METHODS:A cross-sectional study of patients admitted to the internal medicine and geriatrics d...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Díez-Manglano J,Espuelas-Monge M,Gomes-Martín J,Lerín-Sánchez J,Odriozola-Grijalba M,Piqueras-Serrano C,Sánchez-Rubio-Lezcano P,Zamora-Mur A

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:An association between body mass index (BMI) and stroke outcome have been reported, but the results are controversial. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether BMI is associated with ischemic stroke outcome. METHODS:Consecutive Japanese acute ischemic stroke patients were analyzed. BMI was categorized ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Kawase S,Kowa H,Suto Y,Fukuda H,Kusumi M,Nakayasu H,Nakashima K

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To test the hypothesis that static balance is associated with site-specific loss of muscle mass in older adults. METHODS:A total of 57 active women aged 52-83 years had their muscle thickness (MTH) measured by ultrasound at four sites on the anterior and posterior aspects of their upper- and lower-leg. MTH ratios ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Abe T,Ogawa M,Loenneke JP,Thiebaud RS,Loftin M,Mitsukawa N

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common underlying cause of cardiogenic cerebral embolism. To prevent cardiogenic cerebral embolism, it is important to determine the level of awareness of AF in Japan. METHODS:We used survey monitor attribute data to sample 172 824 Japanese adults aged ≥50 years from all 47 Jap...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Akiyama H,Hasegawa Y

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Lactoferrin and lactoperoxidase have antimicrobial effects against oral pathogens. This randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled parallel group study tested the efficacy of a lactoferrin and lactoperoxidase-containing tablet (LF + LPO tablet) in improving the oral hygiene status of older individuals. METHODS...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Morita Y,Ishikawa K,Nakano M,Wakabayashi H,Yamauchi K,Abe F,Ooka T,Hironaka S

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The oral health status of elderly adults has implications for general health problems. Polypharmacy for elderly adults is associated with an increased risk of potentially inappropriate medicines and many adverse drug events; however, no report has shown that polypharmacy itself is associated with complex oral probl...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Nakamura J,Kitagaki K,Ueda Y,Nishio E,Shibatsuji T,Uchihashi Y,Adachi R,Ono R

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the efficacy of rehabilitation for elderly individuals with dementia at intermediate facilities between hospitals and home, based on the policies for elderly individuals to promote community-based care at home and dehospitalization. METHODS:Participants were older adults with dementia newly admitted to ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Toba K,Nakamura Y,Endo H,Okochi J,Tanaka Y,Inaniwa C,Takahashi A,Tsunoda N,Higashi K,Hirai M,Hirakawa H,Yamada S,Maki Y,Yamaguchi T,Yamaguchi H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of older adults is increasing worldwide, including in Asian countries. Various problems associated with medical care for older adults are being highlighted in aging societies. As the number of chronic diseases increases with age, older adults are more likely to have multiple chronic diseases simultaneously ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Kuzuya M

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To measure illuminance in the home lives of elderly people to clarify the current state of affairs and concurrently investigate quantification methods for this purpose. METHODS:Illuminance and the physical and mental health of 24 elderly people living, with some assistance, in their homes in a prefecture in the Ho...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Ichimori A,Tsukasaki K,Koyama E

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify the association between different living arrangements of intergenerational household composition and depression in older adults. METHODS:Data from the Korea Longitudinal Study of Aging, the first to fourth waves, were used. Using the first wave as baseline, our analysis included 5046 participants aged ...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Kim J,Choi Y,Choi JW,Nam JY,Park EC

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To determine the independent and combined associations of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and fruit and vegetable consumption with subsequent new depressive symptoms in Taiwanese aged ≥53 years. METHODS:We analyzed the 1999 and 2003 datasets of the Taiwan Longitudinal Survey on Aging and used the Center for...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Chi SH,Wang JY,Tsai AC

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Older persons are vulnerable to food insecurity. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of food insecurity and associated factors among older persons in Malaysia. METHODS:This is a cross-sectional study with two-stage stratified random sampling. In total, 3977 older persons participated in this st...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Salleh R,Man CS,Ahmad MH,Palaniveloo L,Zulkafly N,Ab Halim SA,Baharudin Shaharuddin A,Sulaiman N,Che Abdul Rahim N,Abdul Aziz NS,Mohd Sallehuddin S,Pardi M,Zainuddin AA,Abdul Ghaffar S,Shahar S,Selamat R,Ibrahim Wong N

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of self-reported oral complaints in older hospitalized mentally ill patients and relate them to the primary psychiatric diagnosis. METHODS:A total of 89 older hospitalized psychiatric patients consented to participate in the study, and were interviewed and cl...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Kossioni AE,Kossionis GE,Polychronopoulou A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:A nested case-control study was carried out to examine relationships of a fall-risk score and the use of single medications and polypharmacy with falls among hospitalized patients aged 50 years and older in Taiwan. METHODS:There were 83 patients who experienced a fall during hospitalization in an acute-care hospit...

journal_title：Geriatrics & gerontology international

authors： Chiu MH,Lee HD,Hwang HF,Wang SC,Lin MR

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00