Immunosenescence in the nursing home elderly.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Motor learning research has had little impact on clinical applications and rarely extended to research about how older adults learn motor skills. There is consistent evidence that motor skill performance and learning can be enhanced by giving learners instructions that direct their attention. The aim of this...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： de Bruin ED,Swanenburg J,Betschon E,Murer K

更新日期：2009-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current guidelines recommend considering life expectancy before aortic valve replacement (AVR). We compared the performance of a general mortality index, the Lee index, to a frailty index. METHODS:We conducted a prospective cohort study of 246 older adults undergoing surgical (SAVR) or transcatheter aortic ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Shi S,Festa N,Afilalo J,Popma JJ,Khabbaz KR,Laham RJ,Guibone K,Kim DH

更新日期：2020-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Geriatric Patients Living with HIV/AIDS (GEPPO) is a new prospective observational multicentre cohort consisting of all the HIV-positive geriatric patients being treated at 10 clinics in Italy, and HIV-negative controls attending a single geriatric clinic. The aim of this analysis of the GEPPO cohort was to ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Guaraldi G,Malagoli A,Calcagno A,Mussi C,Celesia BM,Carli F,Piconi S,De Socio GV,Cattelan AM,Orofino G,Riva A,Focà E,Nozza S,Di Perri G

更新日期：2018-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elderly patients are vulnerable to adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Drug-related readmissions (DRRs) can be a major consequence of ADR. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of a ward-based, comprehensive pharmaceutical care service on the occurrence of DRRs as the endpoint in dependent-living...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Lenssen R,Schmitz K,Griesel C,Heidenreich A,Schulz JB,Trautwein C,Marx N,Fitzner C,Jaehde U,Eisert A

更新日期：2018-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uncoordinated interprofessional communication in nursing homes increases the risk of polypharmacy and inappropriate medication use. This may lead to augmented frequency of adverse drug events, hospitalizations and mortality. The aims of this study were (1) to improve interprofessional communication and medic...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Mahlknecht A,Krisch L,Nestler N,Bauer U,Letz N,Zenz D,Schuler J,Fährmann L,Hempel G,Flamm M,Osterbrink J

更新日期：2019-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lack of physical activity (PA) is a recognised global public health problem, which is increasing in prevalence with a detrimental impact on the pattern of disease worldwide. In the UK, older adults comprise the most sedentary group, with only 57% of males and 52% of females aged 65-74 years and 43% of males ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Maula A,LaFond N,Orton E,Iliffe S,Audsley S,Vedhara K,Kendrick D

更新日期：2019-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of this study are to examine possible associations between left cardiac ventricular measures in sixth decade and cognitive performance, both cross sectionally and longitudinally, and to examine if left cardiac ventricular measures could predict future changes in cerebral blood flow (CBF). METHODS:2...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Furuäng L,Wollmer P,Siennicki-Lantz A,Elmståhl S

更新日期：2013-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A qualitative, interview-based study was embedded in a randomized intervention trial, the Older People Exercise and Nutrition (OPEN) study. Participants in the OPEN study were encouraged to conduct sessions of sit-to-stand (STS) exercises combined with Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) intake. The aim was t...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Vikström S,Grönstedt HK,Cederholm T,Franzén E,Seiger Å,Faxén-Irving G,Boström AM

更新日期：2020-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the 1990s, epidemiological studies estimated the prevalence of stroke caused by atrial fibrillation (AF) at about 15 %. Given the aging population, there is a rise in the number of AF patients. AF prevention guidelines based on clinical practice and the literature have been published and updated since 200...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Jannou V,Timsit S,Nowak E,Rouhart F,Goas P,Merrien FM,Viakhireva-Dovganyuk I,Tirel-Badets A,Gentric A

更新日期：2015-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:China and India are the world's two most populous countries. Although their populations are growing in number and life expectancies are extending they have different trajectories of economic growth, epidemiological transition and social change. Cross-country comparisons can allow national and global insights...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Stewart Williams J,Norström F,Ng N

更新日期：2017-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasingly, older Chinese adults from rural areas are moving to urban areas to live with their children who have already migrated to these areas. However, few studies have examined this pattern of migration and its effects on cognitive function. We aimed to investigate the association between domestic rura...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Xie J,Liao J,Zhang J,Gu J

更新日期：2020-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several types of cognitive or combined cognitive-motor intervention types that might influence physical functions have been proposed in the past: training of dual-tasking abilities, and improving cognitive function through behavioral interventions or the use of computer games. The objective of this systemati...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Pichierri G,Wolf P,Murer K,de Bruin ED

更新日期：2011-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Collaborative medication review (CMR) practices for older adults are evolving in many countries. Development has been under way in Finland for over a decade, but no inventory of evolved practices has been conducted. The aim of this study was to identify and describe CMR practices in Finland after 10 years of...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Kiiski A,Airaksinen M,Mäntylä A,Desselle S,Kumpusalo-Vauhkonen A,Järvensivu T,Pohjanoksa-Mäntylä M

更新日期：2019-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sarcopenia often accompanies osteoarthritis (OA), which is managed by total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in the late stage. Recent studies have suggested a higher risk of post-operative complications after TKA in sarcopenic OA subjects, but whether TKA can benefit them similar to non-sarcopenic subjects remains u...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Ho KK,Lau LC,Chau WW,Poon Q,Chung KY,Wong RM

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dementia is an increasing public health threat worldwide. The pathogenesis of dementia has not been fully elucidated yet. Inflammatory processes are hypothesized to play an important role as a driver for cognitive decline but the origin of inflammation is not clear. We hypothesize that disturbances in gut mi...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Stadlbauer V,Engertsberger L,Komarova I,Feldbacher N,Leber B,Pichler G,Fink N,Scarpatetti M,Schippinger W,Schmidt R,Horvath A

更新日期：2020-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frailty can be defined as a progressive loss of reserve and adaptive capacity associated with an overall deterioration in health that can result in disability, loss of independence, hospitalisation, extensive use of healthcare resources, admission to long-term care and death. Nevertheless, despite widespread...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Diez-Ruiz A,Bueno-Errandonea A,Nuñez-Barrio J,Sanchez-Martín I,Vrotsou K,Vergara I

更新日期：2016-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nutritional status of the older people is affected by various life-style factors. Although dietary habit is one of the life-style factors, it is unknown which of older home-care recipients' dietary habits are associated with malnutrition. The purpose of this study was to examine the association of dietary va...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Tsuji T,Yamamoto K,Yamasaki K,Hayashi F,Momoki C,Yasui Y,Ohfuji S,Fukushima W,Habu D

更新日期：2019-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the increase in the understanding of the influence of various lifestyle factors such as sedentary behaviour and level of physical activity (PA) on physical and mental health, there has been a growing research interest on how physical inactivity correlates with depressive outcomes across countries. The p...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Bishwajit G,O'Leary DP,Ghosh S,Yaya S,Shangfeng T,Feng Z

更新日期：2017-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical inactivity is a health issue that often occurs after serious disaster. Social factors, which can be disrupted by disaster, are important determinants of physical activity levels in everyday living. This study was designed to confirm the association between social factors and physical activity among ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Yoshimura E,Ishikawa-Takata K,Murakami H,Tsuboyama-Kasaoka N,Tsubota-Utsugi M,Miyachi M,Yokoyama Y,Sakata K,Kobayashi S,Ogawa A,Nishi N

更新日期：2016-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The UK, like other developed countries, is experiencing a marked change in the age structure of its population characterised by increasing life expectancy and continuing growth in the older fraction of the population. There is remarkably little up-to-date information about the health of the oldest old (over ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Collerton J,Barrass K,Bond J,Eccles M,Jagger C,James O,Martin-Ruiz C,Robinson L,von Zglinicki T,Kirkwood T

更新日期：2007-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frailty in older patients might influence treatment decisions. Frailty can be determined using a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), but this is time-consuming and expensive. Therefore we assessed the diagnostic value of four shorter screening instruments. METHODS:We tested the abbreviated CGA (aCGA),...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Smets IH,Kempen GI,Janssen-Heijnen ML,Deckx L,Buntinx FJ,van den Akker M

更新日期：2014-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medication side effects are an important cause of morbidity, mortality and costs in older people. The aim of our study was to examine prevalence and risk factors for self-reported medication side effects in an older cohort living independently in the community. METHODS:The Melbourne Longitudinal Study on He...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Thomson JA,Wang WC,Browning C,Kendig HL

更新日期：2010-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Core outcome sets (COS) prioritise outcomes based on their importance to key stakeholders, reduce reporting bias and increase comparability across studies. The first phase of a COS study is to form a 'long-list' of outcomes. Key stakeholders then decide on their importance. COS reporting is described as subo...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Harding AJE,Morbey H,Ahmed F,Opdebeeck C,Lasrado R,Williamson PR,Swarbrick C,Leroi I,Challis D,Hellstrom I,Burns A,Keady J,Reilly ST

更新日期：2019-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frequent hospitalization and permanent nursing home placement not only affect the well-being of persons with dementia, but also place great financial strain on society. Therefore, it is important to create effective strategies to support informal caregivers so that they can continue to perform their demandin...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Vandepitte S,Van Den Noortgate N,Putman K,Verhaeghe S,Annemans L

更新日期：2016-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is currently no validated questionnaire available to assess total sedentary time in older adults. Most studies only used TV viewing time as an indicator of sedentary time. The first aim of our study was to investigate the self-reported time spent by older persons on a set of sedentary activities, and t...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Visser M,Koster A

更新日期：2013-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults. Exercise programs appear to reduce fall risk, but the optimal type, frequency, and duration of exercise is unknown. External perturbations such as tripping and slipping are a major contributor to falls, and task-specific perturba...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Lurie JD,Zagaria AB,Pidgeon DM,Forman JL,Spratt KF

更新日期：2013-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As populations are aging, a growing number of home care clients are frail and use multiple, complex medications. Combined with the lack of coordination of care this may pose uncontrolled polypharmacy and potential patient safety risks. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of a care coordination int...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Toivo T,Airaksinen M,Dimitrow M,Savela E,Pelkonen K,Kiuru V,Suominen T,Uunimäki M,Kivelä SL,Leikola S,Puustinen J

更新日期：2019-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Globally, the population is ageing and lives with several chronic diseases for decades. A high symptom burden is associated with a high use of healthcare, admissions to nursing homes, and reduced quality of life. The aims of this study were to describe the multidimensional symptom profile and symptom burden ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Eckerblad J,Theander K,Ekdahl A,Unosson M,Wirehn AB,Milberg A,Krevers B,Jaarsma T

更新日期：2015-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently, primary care for frail older people is reactive, time consuming and does not meet patients' needs. A transition is needed towards proactive and integrated care, so that daily functioning and a good quality of life can be preserved. To work towards these goals, two interventions were developed to e...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Bleijenberg N,Drubbel I,Ten Dam VH,Numans ME,Schuurmans MJ,de Wit NJ

更新日期：2012-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of the study was to explore the single and combined contributions of body mass index (BMI) and lower extremity performance as modifiable physical factors, and the influence of use of a private car as an environmental factor on prevalent and incident life-space restriction in community-dwelling ol...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Tsuji T,Rantakokko M,Portegijs E,Viljanen A,Rantanen T

更新日期：2018-11-08 00:00:00