Relationships between social factors and physical activity among elderly survivors of the Great East Japan earthquake: a cross-sectional study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reduced glomerular filtration rate and increased asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) are prevalent in elderly people. However, most of the studies that have examined the association between the two conditions were performed in patients with renal dysfunction, but not in the general elderly population. Thus, w...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Choi HR,Lee SW,Jeon DH,Hur NW,Youm Y,Kim HC

更新日期：2019-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim was to estimate the prevalence of frailty and relative contribution of physical/balance, nutritive, cognitive and sensory frailty to important adverse health states (falls, physical activity levels, outdoor mobility, problems in self-care or usual activities, and lack of energy or accomplishment) in ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Arnadottir SA,Bruce J,Lall R,Withers EJ,Underwood M,Shaw F,Sheridan R,Hossain A,Lamb SE,Pre-FIT Study Group.

更新日期：2020-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing viscosity can reduce the risk of aspiration into the airway, but excessively thickened food may require more force and effort. We assumed that semi-solid foods with similar viscosities will behave differently in the oropharynx and there might exist the possibility that properties other than viscos...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Park JW,Lee S,Yoo B,Nam K

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most older adults with urinary incontinence use absorbent pads. Because of exposure to moisture and chemical irritating substances in urine, the perineal skin region is always at risk for development of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD). The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of an improved...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Sugama J,Sanada H,Shigeta Y,Nakagami G,Konya C

更新日期：2012-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cross-sectional relationships between physical activity and health have been explored extensively, but less is known about how physical activity changes with time in older people. The aim of this study was to assess baseline predictors of how objectively measured physical activity changes with time in older ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Clarke CL,Sniehotta FF,Vadiveloo T,Argo IS,Donnan PT,McMurdo MET,Witham MD

更新日期：2017-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular risk factors increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD), but there is limited evidence on whether comorbid vascular conditions and risk factors have an impact on disease progression. The aim of this study was to examine the association between vascular disease and vascular risk factors and progre...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Eldholm RS,Persson K,Barca ML,Knapskog AB,Cavallin L,Engedal K,Selbaek G,Skovlund E,Saltvedt I

更新日期：2018-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Undernutrition prior to major abdominal surgery is frequent and increases morbidity and mortality, especially in older patients. The management of undernutrition reduces postoperative complications. Nutritional management should be a priority in patient care during the preoperative period. However undernutri...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Dupuis M,Kuczewski E,Villeneuve L,Bin-Dorel S,Haine M,Falandry C,Gilbert T,Passot G,Glehen O,Bonnefoy M

更新日期：2017-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Improved usual gait speed predicts substantial reduction in mortality. A better understanding of the modifiable factors that are independently associated with improved gait speed would ensure that intervention strategies are developed based on a valid theoretical framework. Thus, we examined the independent ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Liu-Ambrose T,Davis JC,Nagamatsu LS,Hsu CL,Katarynych LA,Khan KM

更新日期：2010-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to investigate if application of United Kingdom National Osteoporosis Society (UK-NOS) triage approach, using calcaneal quantitative ultrasound (QUS), phalangeal radiographic absorptiometry (RA), or both methods in combination, for identification of women with osteoporosis, wo...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Thomsen K,Ryg J,Hermann AP,Matzen L,Masud T

更新日期：2014-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most prior studies have focused on short-term (≤ 2 years) functional declines. But those studies cannot address aging effects inasmuch as all participants have aged the same amount. Therefore, the authors studied the extent of long-term functional decline in older Medicare beneficiaries who were followed for...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Wolinsky FD,Bentler SE,Hockenberry J,Jones MP,Obrizan M,Weigel PA,Kaskie B,Wallace RB

更新日期：2011-08-16 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:Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a worldwide pandemic and precise fatality data by age group is needed urgently. This study to delineate the clinical characteristics and outcome of COVID-19 patients aged ≥75 years and identify the risk factors of in-hospital death. METHODS:A total of 141...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Yu Z,Ke Y,Xie J,Yu H,Zhu W,He L,Zheng Q,Li C,Lu J,Li S,Wen S,Wei S,Liu N,Wei L,Bai R

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Older persons represent a growing share of the population, yet very little is known about their specific healthcare needs, problems, and expectations. IMPROVE is an international research project that seeks to improve elderly persons' involvement in their healthcare. This paper analyzes perceptions of patien...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Rotar-Pavlic D,Svab I,Wetzels R

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For patients with advanced dementia, pain diagnosis and assessment requires observations of pain-indicative behavior by others. One type of behavior that has been shown to be a promising candidate is the facial response to pain. To further test how pain-indicative facial responses are, we investigated the pr...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Lautenbacher S,Walz AL,Kunz M

更新日期：2018-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A growing number of older people, mainly women, live in single households. They represent a vulnerable group as staying at home may turn out challenging when care needs increase, particularly at the end of life. Non-kin-carers can play an essential role in supporting individuals' preferences to stay at home....

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Pleschberger S,Reitinger E,Trukeschitz B,Wosko P

更新日期：2019-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current model of medication supply to Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) in Australia is dependent on paper-based prescriptions. This study is aimed at assessing the use of a centralized medication chart as a prescription-less model for supplying medications to RACFs. METHODS:Two separate focus groups...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Hoti K,Hughes J,Sunderland B

更新日期：2012-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To date, there is no consensus regarding cardiovascular risk management in the very old. Studies have shown that the relationship between traditional cardiovascular risk factors and mortality is null or even inverted within this age group. This relationship could be modified by the presence of frailty. This ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Vaes B,Depoortere D,Van Pottelbergh G,Matheï C,Neto J,Degryse J

更新日期：2017-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical activity affects physical and mental health, prevents disease, and improves quality of life. However, physical activity also decreases with age in older persons, and is affected by adverse climatic periods. This study examined changes in physical activity during the winter season in older persons (≥...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Mizumoto A,Ihira H,Makino K,Saitoh S,Ohnishi H,Furuna T

更新日期：2015-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcomes for older persons post-hip fracture repair, including those with cognitive impairment (CI), following implementation of a novel model of care - the Patient-Centered Rehabilitation Model including persons with CI (PCRM-CI). The PCRM-CI is an interdisciplinary...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： McGilton KS,Davis AM,Naglie G,Mahomed N,Flannery J,Jaglal S,Cott C,Stewart S

更新日期：2013-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Completion of advance directives (ADs) and power of attorney (POA) documents may protect a person's autonomy in future health care situations when the individual lacks decisional capacity. As such situations become naturally much more common in old age, we specifically aimed at providing information on (i) t...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Luck T,Rodriguez FS,Wiese B,van der Leeden C,Heser K,Bickel H,In der Schmitten J,Koenig HH,Weyerer S,Mamone S,Mallon T,Wagner M,Weeg D,Fuchs A,Brettschneider C,Werle J,Scherer M,Maier W,Riedel-Heller SG,AgeCoDe & Ag

更新日期：2017-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To examine the relationship between social support and depressive symptoms of Chinese family caregivers of older people with disabilities, and to evaluate the role of caregiver burden as a potential mediator of that relationship. METHODS:A survey questionnaire was completed face-to-face by 567 primary famil...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Zhong Y,Wang J,Nicholas S

更新日期：2020-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Existing group exercise programmes, or other services offered to maintain physical activity levels, are typically not developed specifically for older adults with dementia. The aim of this study was to gain knowledge about perceptions of a newly developed volunteer supported group exercise programme for olde...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Taraldsen K,Boulton E,Helbostad JL,Saltvedt I,Granbo R

更新日期：2020-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The development of ambulatory emergency care services, now called 'Same Day Emergency Care' (SDEC) has been advocated to provide sustainable high quality healthcare in an ageing population. However, there are few data on SDEC and the factors associated with successful ambulatory care in frail older people. W...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Elias TCN,Bowen J,Hassanzadeh R,Lasserson DS,Pendlebury ST

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Communication skills are known to decrease with advancing cognitive impairment. Analgesic treatment in long-term care may be deficient due to the residents' impaired ability to communicate their pain and needs. Undertreated pain frequently leads to rising BPSD in residents with cognitive impairment, resultin...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Bauer U,Pitzer S,Schreier MM,Osterbrink J,Alzner R,Iglseder B

更新日期：2016-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In line with a rapidly ageing global population, the rise in the frequency of falls will lead to increased healthcare and social care costs. This study will be one of the few randomized controlled trials evaluating a multifaceted falls intervention in a low-middle income, culturally-diverse older Asian commu...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Tan PJ,Khoo EM,Chinna K,Hill KD,Poi PJ,Tan MP

更新日期：2014-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous research investigating exercise as a means of falls prevention in older adults has shown mixed results. Lack of specificity of the intervention may be an important factor contributing to negative results. Change-in-support (CIS) balance reactions, which involve very rapid stepping or grasping moveme...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Mansfield A,Peters AL,Liu BA,Maki BE

更新日期：2007-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Self-rated health predicts health outcomes independently of levels of disability or mood. Little is known about what influences the subjective health experience of stroke survivors. Our aim was to investigate stroke survivors' perceptions of self-rated health, with the intention of informing the design of in...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Mavaddat N,Sadler E,Lim L,Williams K,Warburton E,Kinmonth AL,Mant J,Burt J,McKevitt C

更新日期：2018-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Falling is common among older people. The Timed-Up-and-Go Test (TUG) is recommended as a screening tool for falls but its predictive value has been challenged. The objectives of this study were to examine the ability of TUG to predict future falls and to estimate the optimal cut-off point to identify those w...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Kojima G,Masud T,Kendrick D,Morris R,Gawler S,Treml J,Iliffe S

更新日期：2015-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research has shown that engaging in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and consuming dairy foods can lead to better sleep. Combining these two non-invasive prescriptions may be more effective for helping people fall asleep. This study investigates whether participating in LTPA in conjunction with consumin...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Kitano N,Tsunoda K,Tsuji T,Osuka Y,Jindo T,Tanaka K,Okura T

更新日期：2014-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frail older adults living in long term care (LTC) homes have a high fracture risk, which can result in reduced quality of life, pain and death. The Fracture Risk Scale (FRS) was designed for fracture risk assessment in LTC, to optimize targeting of services in those at highest risk. This study aims to examin...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Negm AM,Ioannidis G,Jantzi M,Bucek J,Giangregorio L,Pickard L,Hirdes JP,Adachi JD,Richardson J,Thabane L,Papaioannou A

更新日期：2018-12-27 00:00:00