A randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of tai chi alongside usual care with usual care alone on the postural balance of community-dwelling people with dementia: protocol for the TACIT trial (TAi ChI for people with demenTia).

abstract：BACKGROUND:The number of people with dementia is increasing alongside the aging population, and most of these patients manifest with neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS). The objective of this study was to investigate anti-dementia drug use and its associations with NPS. METHODS:Questionnaires on demographic information, c...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Kuronen M,Koponen H,Nykänen I,Karppi P,Hartikainen S

更新日期：2015-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Geriatric assessment upon admission may reveal factors that contribute to adverse outcomes in hospitalized older patients. The purposes of this study were to derive a Frailty Index (FI-PAC) from the interRAI Post-Acute Care instrument (interRAI-PAC) and to analyse the predictive ability of the FI-PAC and int...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Kerminen H,Huhtala H,Jäntti P,Valvanne J,Jämsen E

更新日期：2020-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Falls are a major problem for older adults. Many falls occur when a person's attention is divided between two tasks, such as a dual task (DT) involving walking. Most recently, the role of personality in walking performance was addressed; however, its association with DT performance remains to be determined. ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Agmon M,Armon G,Denesh S,Doumas M

更新日期：2018-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing frailty is associated with risk of mortality and functional decline in hospitalized older adults, but there is no consensus on the best screening method for use by non-geriatricians. The objective of this study is to determine whether the clinical frailty scale (CFS) can be used to identify patien...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Gregorevic KJ,Hubbard RE,Lim WK,Katz B

更新日期：2016-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mild or pre-frailty is common and associated with increased risks of hospitalisation, functional decline, moves to long-term care, and death. Little is known about the effectiveness of health promotion in reducing these risks. This systematic review aimed to synthesise randomised controlled trials (RCTs) eva...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Frost R,Belk C,Jovicic A,Ricciardi F,Kharicha K,Gardner B,Iliffe S,Goodman C,Manthorpe J,Drennan VM,Walters K

更新日期：2017-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Older people living in nursing homes are at high risk of falling because of their general frailty and multiple pathologies. Prediction of falls might lead to an efficient allocation of preventive measures. Although several tools to assess the risk of falling have been developed, their impact on clinically re...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Meyer G,Köpke S,Bender R,Mühlhauser I

更新日期：2005-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our aim was to assess the prevalence and demographic and socioeconomic correlates of chronic morbidity in the elderly population of transitional Kosovo. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted in Kosovo in 2011 including a representative sample of 1890 individuals aged ≥ 65 years (949 men, mean age 73...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Jerliu N,Toçi E,Burazeri G,Ramadani N,Brand H

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Falling in older age is a major public health concern due to its costly and disabling consequences. However very few randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have been conducted in developing countries, in which population ageing is expected to be particularly substantial in coming years. This article describes t...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： de Negreiros Cabral K,Perracini MR,Soares AT,de Cristo Stein F,Sera CT,Tiedemann A,Sherrington C,Filho WJ,Paschoal SM

更新日期：2013-03-15 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:In Germany, the number of people with dementia living in nursing homes is rapidly increasing. Providing adequate care for their special needs is a challenge for institutions and their staff members. Because of the growing number of people with dementia, changes to the conceptual orientation of nursing homes ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Palm R,Köhler K,Schwab CG,Bartholomeyczik S,Holle B

更新日期：2013-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies suggest that psychotropic drug changes may signal an acute period of time whereby a person is highly vulnerable to fall. It is unknown whether certain classes of psychotropic agents are less safe with respect to the acute risk of falls. Our purpose was to compare fall rates in the 7 days fol...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Echt MA,Samelson EJ,Hannan MT,Dufour AB,Berry SD

更新日期：2013-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The "Program of Research on the Integration of Services for the Maintenance of Autonomy" (PRISMA-7) and "Emergency room evaluation and recommendations" (ER2) are both clinical tools used in Québec Emergency Departments (EDs) for screening of older ED users at higher risk of poor outcomes, such as prolonged l...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Launay CP,Lubov J,Galery K,Vilcocq C,Maubert É,Afilalo M,Beauchet O

更新日期：2021-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The early screening of frail individuals and of patients with complex care needs are challenges that countries witnessing population aging face. Homecare nurses are actors of choice in meeting these challenges, yet they need means of identifying frail and complex patients in their routine practice. The fraXi...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Ludwig C,Busnel C

更新日期：2019-08-05 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:People with dementia describe experiences of loss that threaten their autonomy and ability to contribute to society. They often have difficulties with orientation, loss of roll function, and fear about the future, and need help from others. An increasing body of literature also focuses on how people with dem...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Bjørkløf GH,Helvik AS,Ibsen TL,Telenius EW,Grov EK,Eriksen S

更新日期：2019-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malnutrition is a problem for many older people recovering from a hip and other major fractures. Oral supplementation with high calorie high protein nutrients is a simple intervention that may help older people with fractures to improve their recovery in terms of rehabilitation time, length of hospital stay ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Cameron ID,Kurrle SE,Uy C,Lockwood KA,Au L,Schaafsma FG

更新日期：2011-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular dementia (VaD) is the second most common form of dementia. However, there were mixed evidences about the association between blood pressure (BP) and risk of VaD in midlife and late life and limited evidence on the association between pulse pressure and VaD. METHODS:This is a population-based observ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Peng M,Chen G,Tang KL,Quan H,Smith EE,Faris P,Hachinski V,Campbell NRC

更新日期：2017-10-27 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:Caregiver interventions may help improve the quality of informal care. Yet the lack of a systematic framework specifying the targets and outcomes of caregiver interventions hampers our ability to understand what has been studied, to evaluate existing programs, and to inform the design of future programs. Our...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Van Houtven CH,Voils CI,Weinberger M

更新日期：2011-11-22 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 aging process reduces both sensory capabilities and the capabilities of the motor systems responsible for postural control, resulting in a high number of falls among the elderly. Some therapeutic interventions can directly interrupt this process, including physical exercise. This study compares and exami...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Mesquita LS,de Carvalho FT,Freire LS,Neto OP,Zângaro RA

更新日期：2015-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This paper describe the development of interRAI's second-generation home care quality indicators (HC-QIs). They are derived from two of interRAI's widely used community assessments: the Community Health Assessment and the Home Care Assessment. In this work the form in which the quality problem is specified h...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Morris JN,Fries BE,Frijters D,Hirdes JP,Steel RK

更新日期：2013-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Geriatric patients are at high risk of re-admission after discharge. Pre-existing nutritional risk amongst these patients is of primary concern, with former nutritional intervention studies being largely ineffective. None of these studies has included individual dietary counselling by a registered dietician ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Beck AM,Kjær S,Hansen BS,Storm RL,Thal-Jantzen K

更新日期：2011-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about met and unmet needs of individuals in residential care, many of whom suffer from dementia. Unmet needs are associated with a decreased quality of life, worse mental health, dissatisfaction with services, and increased costs of care. The aim of this study was to compare the number and ty...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： van der Ploeg ES,Bax D,Boorsma M,Nijpels G,van Hout HP

更新日期：2013-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the growing number of young-older adults (baby-boomers), there is an increasing demand for assessment tools specific for this population, which are able to detect subtle balance and mobility deficits. Various balance and mobility tests already exist, but suffer from ceiling effects in higher functioning...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Weber M,Van Ancum J,Bergquist R,Taraldsen K,Gordt K,Mikolaizak AS,Nerz C,Pijnappels M,Jonkman NH,Maier AB,Helbostad JL,Vereijken B,Becker C,Schwenk M

更新日期：2018-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multimorbidity is the coexistence of more than two chronic diseases in the same individual; however, there is no consensus about the best definition. In addition, few studies have described the variability of multimorbidity patterns over time. The aim of this study was to identify multimorbidity patterns and...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Guisado-Clavero M,Roso-Llorach A,López-Jimenez T,Pons-Vigués M,Foguet-Boreu Q,Muñoz MA,Violán C

更新日期：2018-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Caring for a family member with dementia is extremely stressful, and contributes to psychiatric and physical illness among caregivers. Therefore, a comprehensive programme called Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health II (REACH II) was developed in the United States to enhance the health of Alz...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Heinrich S,Berwig M,Simon A,Jänichen J,Hallensleben N,Nickel W,Hinz A,Brähler E,Gertz HJ

更新日期：2014-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antibiotics are highly utilized in nursing homes. The aim of the study was to test the effectiveness of a decision-making aid for urinary tract infection management on reducing antibiotic prescriptions for suspected bacteriuria in the urine without symptoms, known as asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in twelve ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： McMaughan DK,Nwaiwu O,Zhao H,Frentzel E,Mehr D,Imanpour S,Garfinkel S,Phillips CD

更新日期：2016-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical, emotional, and psychosocial wellbeing are important domains of function. The aims of this study were to explore the existence of separable groups among 70-year olds with scores representing physical function, perceived quality of life, and emotional wellbeing, and to characterise any resulting grou...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Zammit AR,Starr JM,Johnson W,Deary IJ

更新日期：2012-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although research productivity in the field of frailty has risen exponentially in recent years, there remains a lack of consensus regarding the measurement of this syndrome. This overview offers three services: first, we provide a comprehensive catalogue of current frailty measures; second, we evaluate their...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Bouillon K,Kivimaki M,Hamer M,Sabia S,Fransson EI,Singh-Manoux A,Gale CR,Batty GD

更新日期：2013-06-21 00:00:00