One-year mortality among newly admitted older patients in a long-term care hospital in South Korea.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore staff knowledge of delirium by eliciting meaning through descriptions of their experiences within a residential aged care facility (RACF). METHODS:Six staff from one RACF in Australia participated in this qualitative study. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted and analysed using Co...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Buettel A,Cleary M,Bramble M

更新日期：2017-09-01 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:To examine current practices and factors associated with outcomes of urinary catheter removal ('trial of void' or TOV) in patients following hip fracture. METHOD:Retrospective file audit of patients discharged over a three-year period with a diagnosis of recent hip fracture. RESULTS:There were 133 TOVs in 310 pat...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Street P,Thompson J,Bailey M

更新日期：2015-12-01 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：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 whether diets involving reduced chewing affect the degree of cerumen impaction in older people in residential care. METHODS:A total of 51 people (53% male) over 65 years (80.5 ± 9.3) were recruited from two residential aged care facilities in Perth, Australia. Participants were classified as "chew...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Morley H,Panak V,Mulders WHAM,Goulios H,Martini A,Langdon C

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Online advertising is a new frontier in research recruitment and Google Adwords (GA) is one method of online advertising. Only a handful of studies, however, have described its cost and effectiveness and none have focused on older adults. The aim of this paper is to describe a GA campaign used to recruit family car...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： O'Dwyer ST,Moyle W

更新日期：2014-06-01 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: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：OBJECTIVE:To identify Rehabilitation Indices associated with a minimal trauma fracture (MTF) within 12 months poststroke. METHODS:Retrospective case-control study. Stroke survivors with MTF were matched 5:1 with stroke survivors without MTF. Logistic regression determined whether Rehabilitation Indices, such as Physio...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： David SM,Chan K,Inderjeeth C,Raymond WD

更新日期：2019-06-01 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：OBJECTIVE:This paper describes a workshop process conducted to guide funding priorities for the Ageing Well National Science Challenge in New Zealand (NZ). METHODS:Based on the Checklist for Health Research Priority Setting, stakeholders networking workshops were conducted in five main cities in NZ (n = 133 attendees)...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Doolan-Noble F,Mehta P,Waters D,Baxter GD

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To understand the dynamics underlying 'bed-blocking' in Australian public hospitals that is frequently blamed on older patients. METHODS:Analysis of primary and secondary data of utilisation patterns of hospital and aged care services by older Australians. RESULTS:A model of the dynamics at the acute-aged c...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Travers CM,McDonnell GD,Broe GA,Anderson P,Karmel R,Duckett SJ,Gray LC

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify attributes of rapid response services designed to support people with very severe and extreme responsive behaviours, otherwise known as behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, in aged care homes. METHODS:A rapid evidence assessment was conducted to inform the evaluation of the Severe...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Westera A,Fildes D,Grootemaat P,Gordon R

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Several tests are available for aphasia screening following stroke. However, some of them have shortcomings such as need of specialist knowledge, low sensitivity and/or specificity and lengthy administration time. Our study aims to evaluate the language component of the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination--Revised ...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Gaber TA,Parsons F,Gautam V

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the effect of sitting position (reclined versus upright) on the levels of participative interaction and spontaneous communication of immobile and totally dependent aged care residents. METHODS:Ten frail, immobile and totally dependent female residents older than 85 years were observed in reclin...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Hammer JL,Nitz JC

更新日期：2009-03-01 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 examine the relationship between newly made medical diagnoses and length of stay (LOS) of acutely unwell older patients. METHODS:Consecutive patients admitted under the care of four geriatricians were randomly allocated to a model development sample (n = 937) or a model validation sample (n = 855). Cox regressi...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Basic D,Khoo A

更新日期：2015-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To explore how older people with loneliness, anxiety and depression experience a spiritual reminiscence therapy (SRT) program and to explore its acceptability within the Malaysian population. METHODS:Unstructured observations and a focus-group discussion were carried out with 18 participants involved in a si...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Syed Elias SM,Petriwskyj A,Scott T,Neville C

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to understand the circumstances in which people with dementia become lost, and the outcomes of these incidents. METHODS:A search was conducted of news articles published in Australia between 2011 and 2015 reporting a missing person with a diagnosis of dementia. RESULTS:Over the five-year pe...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： MacAndrew M,Schnitker L,Shepherd N,Beattie E

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the relationship between family structure and the risk of institutionalisation of disabled older people. METHODS:The participants were 286 disabled older people aged 65 or older who were eligible to receive formal care services under the long-term care insurance system in a town in western Japan. Family...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Tanihara S,Akashi C,Yamaguchi J,Une H

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a Geriatric Psychotropic Stewardship Team (GPST) and to achieve inpatient de-escalation of inappropriate psychotropic medications in patients aged over 65 years on a general medicine ward. METHODS:A multidisciplinary GPST conducted twice-weekly rounds on genera...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Pellicano OA,Tong E,Yip G,Monk L,Loh X,Ananda-Rajah M,Dooley M

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：AIM:  To explore the ongoing impact of arthritis on older community-dwelling women over 9 years of Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health data. METHODS:  National longitudinal surveys (1996-2005) were conducted with a random sample of 12432 Australian women, aged 70-75 years in 1996. Self-report of doctor dia...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Parkinson L,Gibson R,Robinson I,Byles J

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the lifetime prevalence and initial onset of diseases among centenarians. METHODS:In this descriptive study, we administered structured questionnaires by interview to 188 centenarians and asked about the presence and timing of 14 common age-related diseases. RESULTS:The most common conditions were ocul...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Richmond RL,Law J,KayLambkin F

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the relationships between cardiovascular risk factors, cardiovascular health at baseline, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) events 28 months later, in advanced age. METHODS:108 adults in advanced age were recruited. Data were collected through a standardised questionnaire including a measure of physical ...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Teh RO,Kerse NM,Robinson EM,Doughty RN,Whalley GA

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This paper examines the impact of the global financial crisis (GFC) on employed Australian baby boomers. METHODS:A nationally representative sample of 1009 boomers aged 50-64 years completed a survey by telephone interview mid 2009. RESULTS:Compared with 1 year ago, 38.9% of working boomers reported being financi...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： O'Loughlin K,Humpel N,Kendig H

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of seated exercise on impairment, activity and participation levels of older adults living with a health condition or impairment. METHODS:A systematic search of health databases combined concepts of seated exercise and controlled trials. Selected trials were appraised for quality and ...

journal_title：Australasian journal on ageing

authors： Sexton BP,Taylor NF

更新日期：2019-03-01 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