Contribution of the elderly to a district hospital combined gastroenterology clinic.

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is little evidence about the utilization of healthcare services and disease recognition in the older population, which was urged to self-isolate during the COVID-19 lockdowns. OBJECTIVES:We aimed to describe the utilization of physician consultations, specialist referrals, hospital admissions, and the...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Michalowsky B,Hoffmann W,Bohlken J,Kostev K

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Four hundred and fifty patients aged 75 years or older were followed up after discharge from an accident and emergency department. Forty-three per cent of all patients experienced some loss of functional independence. A small number, 5.6%, were readmitted to hospital within 14 days. This group were significantly less ...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Rowland K,Maitra AK,Richardson DA,Hudson K,Woodhouse KW

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to develop a model to predict one- and three-year mortality in patients with dementia attending a hospital, through hospital admission or day/memory clinic. DESIGN:we constructed a cohort of dementia patients through data linkage of three Dutch national registers: the hospital discharge register (HDR), the p...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： van de Vorst IE,Golüke NMS,Vaartjes I,Bots ML,Koek HL

更新日期：2020-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The DOMINO study compared domiciliary and hospital-based rehabilitation services for stroke patients after discharge from hospital, stratified by the hospital ward at discharge. No difference between the services had been found at 6 months, but home therapy was better than outpatient department therapy at improving ho...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Gladman JR,Lincoln NB

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:the recognition of stroke symptoms by the public and activation of the emergency medical services (EMS) are the most important factors in instigating pre-hospital stroke care. Studies have suggested that poor recognition of the warning signs of stroke is the main cause of delay in accessing the EMS. METHODS...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Jones SP,Jenkinson AJ,Leathley MJ,Watkins CL

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRESENTATION:an 83-year-old man was admitted to hospital with acute confusion 3 days after a direct flight from Australia. OUTCOME:computed tomography (CT) brain scan and magnetic resonance imaging head scan revealed the cause to be pneumocephalus, apparently the result of barotrauma caused by Valsalva manoeuvres when...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Chan YP,Yau CY,Lewis RR,Kinirons MT

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Delirium is a common presentation in older inpatients with COVID-19, and a risk factor for cognitive decline at discharge. The glaring gaps in the service provision in delirium care, regardless of aetiology, after a hospital admission pre-existed the pandemic, but the pandemic arguably offers an opportunity now to add...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Rahman S,Byatt K

更新日期：2021-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:the terminal decline hypothesis suggests an acceleration in the rate of loss of cognitive function before death. Evidence about the association of educational attainment and the onset of terminal decline is scarce. OBJECTIVE:to investigate the association of education with the onset of terminal decline in g...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Terrera GM,Minett T,Brayne C,Matthews FE

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:there is limited evidence of a protective effect of physical activity in preventing hip fractures among older people living in institutions and in those aged 80 or over. OBJECTIVE:to examine the relationship between physical activity and risk of hip fracture in frail older people. DESIGN:a case-control stu...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Norton R,Galgali G,Campbell AJ,Reid IR,Robinson E,Butler M,Gray H

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Visuo-spatial neglect (VSN) after stroke is associated with a poor prognosis for rehabilitation. The co-existence of a visual field deficit (VFD) with VSN may be associated with impaired visuo-spatial functioning and thereby poor functional outcome. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the presence of a VFD (i) e...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Cassidy TP,Bruce DW,Lewis S,Gray CS

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Joint geriatric/psychiatric wards are a potential solution to improving care of older patients with both psychiatric and medical illnesses in acute hospitals. A literature search using Medline, PsycINFO, Embase and CINAHL between 1980 and 2010 was carried out for information about joint wards for older people. Thirtee...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： George J,Adamson J,Woodford H

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:a large number of studies have explored factors related to self- and informant ratings of quality of life in people with dementia, but many studies have had relatively small sample sizes and mainly focused on health conditions and dementia symptoms. The aim of this study is to compare self- and informant-rat...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Wu YT,Nelis SM,Quinn C,Martyr A,Jones IR,Victor CR,Knapp M,Henderson C,Hindle JV,Jones RW,Kopelman MD,Morris RG,Pickett JA,Rusted JM,Thom JM,Litherland R,Matthews FE,Clare L,IDEAL Programme team.

更新日期：2020-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：PRESENTATION:a previously fit 80-year-old woman presented with a 2-week history of spontaneous and extensive bruising affecting all four limbs. The severity was such that she required a transfusion of 8 units of blood. RESULTS OF INVESTIGATIONS:a markedly prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time which was only ...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Kelly J,Gattens M,Geraghty R

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of biliary lithiasis (BL) and its major associated factors in the elderly people of a small town in Sicily. All inhabitants over the age of 65 were interviewed and underwent a general physical examination, blood tests and ultrasonography of the gallbladder a...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Montalto G,Soresi M,Carroccio A,Averna MR,Muratore R,Li Castri C,Barbagallo CM,Cavera G,Sapienza M,Notarbartolo A

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effectiveness was compared of 'Classroom' Reality Orientation presented (1) once daily, in groups; (2) twice daily, in groups; and (3) once daily, individually. On a questionnaire measure of orientation all three versions produced significantly greater improvement than that found in an untreated control group, but...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Johnson CH,McLaren SM,McPherson FM

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty digitalized elderly patients with chronic atrial fibrillation were randomized into a double-blind cross-over study. None was in overt heart failure and all were taking < 80 mg frusemide daily. They received xamoterol 200 mg b.d. for 2 months with their usual dose of digoxin for 1 month and placebo digoxin for t...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Lawson-Matthew PJ,McLean KA,Dent M,Austin CA,Channer KS

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Pain and delirium are common in people with dementia admitted to hospitals. These are often under-diagnosed and under-treated. Pain is implicated as a cause of delirium but this association has not been investigated in this setting. Objective:To investigate the relationship between pain and delirium in peop...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Feast AR,White N,Lord K,Kupeli N,Vickerstaff V,Sampson EL

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:two common anti-diabetic treatments used are sitagliptin and sulphonylureas however evidence examining their comparative effectiveness in older people is limited. OBJECTIVE:to evaluate effectiveness of sitagliptin vs sulphonylureas when added to metformin in older (aged ≥75) vs younger people (18-75). DESI...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Sharma M,Nazareth I,Petersen I

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Routine cognitive screening for in-patients aged ≥75 years is recommended, but there is uncertainty around how this should be operationalised. We therefore determined the feasibility and reliability of the Abbreviated mental test score (AMTS/10) and its relationship to subjective memory complaint, Montreal...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Pendlebury ST,Klaus SP,Mather M,de Brito M,Wharton RM

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of leukoaraiosis or white matter low attenuation (WMLA) on cognitive function is not fully understood. We compared the neuropsychological performance of 37 Alzheimer's disease patients with WMLA on CT brain scans with a similar group of 31 Alzheimer's disease patients with no evidence of white matter lesion...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Amar K,Bucks RS,Lewis T,Scott M,Wilcock GK

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine whether medication use differs by cognitive status among community dwelling elderly, a survey was made of a stratified random sample of 4110 black and white participants, aged 65 or older from the Duke Established Populations for Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly in five adjacent urban and rural counti...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Hanlon JT,Landerman LR,Wall WE Jr,Horner RD,Fillenbaum GG,Dawson DV,Schmader KE,Cohen HJ,Blazer DG

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vitamin D deficiency is common in older people and may increase risk of falls and fracture. Hospital inpatients are at particular risk of falling. Previous studies suggest that vitamin D improves neuromuscular function and reduces falls. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether routine supplementation with vitamin D ...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Burleigh E,McColl J,Potter J

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Age is thought to be strongly associated with intensive care outcomes, but this relationship may be confounded by many clinical variables. OBJECTIVES:To compare clinical characteristics of elderly patients (> or = 65 years) admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with those in younger patients and to iden...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Vosylius S,Sipylaite J,Ivaskevicius J

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:cranberry juice is often given to older people in hospital to prevent urinary tract infection (UTI), although there is little evidence to support its use. OBJECTIVE:to assess whether cranberry juice ingestion is effective in reducing UTIs in older people in hospital. DESIGN:randomised, placebo-controlled, ...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： McMurdo ME,Bissett LY,Price RJ,Phillips G,Crombie IK

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:whether socioeconomic position over the life course influences the wellbeing of older people similarly in different societies is not known. OBJECTIVE:to investigate the magnitude of socioeconomic inequalities in life satisfaction among individuals in early old age and the influence of the welfare state regi...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Niedzwiedz CL,Katikireddi SV,Pell JP,Mitchell R

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resuscitation decisions during the first 6 weeks were analysed for 97 admissions to a psychogeriatric ward of a general teaching hospital. Seventy-seven patients (79%) had a written 'do not resuscitate' (DNR) order on admission and 74 patients (875) had a written DNR order after 6 weeks. Morbidity was assessed with a ...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Dautzenberg PL,Hooyer C,Schonwetter RS,Dermout KM,vd Veer JK,Duursma SA

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:hip fractures result in a significant burden to the patient, their caregivers and the health care system. Patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) have a higher incidence of hip fracture compared with other older people without AD, although it is not clear if AD is an independent risk factor for hip fracture. ...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Baker NL,Cook MN,Arrighi HM,Bullock R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CASE REPORTS:two elderly patients (aged 70 and 80 years) presented with severe back pain and restriction of spinal movements. Inflammatory markers were raised and in each case computed tomography findings confirmed infective discitis. One patient improved with antibiotics but the second developed paraplegia, a recogniz...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Goel V,Young JB,Patterson CJ

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The type of environmental hazards implicated in the aetiology of a consecutive series of 787 hip-fracture patients was prospectively studied. Most falls occurred between 09 h 00 and midday and there was no seasonal variation. Fifty-one different environmental hazards were implicated in the aetiology of the fall for 58...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： Parker MJ,Twemlow TR,Pryor GA

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A straight abdominal radiograph can be used in the elderly to indicate a loaded colon. Two groups of patients were identified using radiology, one with faeces-filled caeca and the other with gas-filled caeca. Gastro-intestinal transit time measurements and breath methane analysis, an indicator of colonic bacterial act...

journal_title：Age and ageing

authors： McKay LF,Smith RG,Eastwood MA,Walsh SD,Cruikshank JG

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00