'We DECide optimized' - training nursing home staff in shared decision-making skills for advance care planning conversations in dementia care: protocol of a pretest-posttest cluster randomized trial.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nearly one in every seven Americans is 65 years and older, facing day-to-day challenge of aging. Although interest in healthy aging is growing, most of the efforts are directed towards understanding the perceptions of older adults. Little is known about the perspectives of community-based practitioners who w...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Dev R,Zaslavsky O,Cochrane B,Eagen T,Woods NF

更新日期：2020-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To describe T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell phenotypes within nursing home elderly. METHODS:Nursing home elderly were recruited from four nursing homes in Hamilton, Ontario between September 2010 and December 2011. Healthy adults were recruited from McMaster University between September 2011 and Decembe...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Johnstone J,Millar J,Lelic A,Verschoor CP,Walter SD,Devereaux PJ,Bramson J,Loeb M

更新日期：2014-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More than six million American Indians live in the United States, and an estimated 1.6 million will be aged ≥65 years old by 2050 tripling in numbers since 2012. Physical functioning and related factors in this population are poorly understood. Our study aimed to assess lower body functioning and identify th...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Goins RT,Schure M,Jensen PN,Suchy-Dicey A,Nelson L,Verney SP,Howard BV,Buchwald D

更新日期：2018-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dementia is characterized by a progressive decline and deterioration of brain regions such as memory, spatial navigation and language, along with disturbances in daily functioning. Non-pharmacological interventions that offer a holistic approach by targeting cognitive functioning, prognosis and the psycholog...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Ho RT,Cheung JK,Chan WC,Cheung IK,Lam LC

更新日期：2015-10-19 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:Previous studies have reported the associations of frailty phenotype or its components with mortality. However, studies that explored the effects of transition in frailty status on mortality were far less in Asian or Chinese. The aim of this study was to evaluate baseline frailty status and one-year change o...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Wang MC,Li TC,Li CI,Liu CS,Lin WY,Lin CH,Yang CW,Yang SY,Lin CC

更新日期：2019-01-28 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: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:Meperidine (pethidine) is an opioid analgesic that offers little advantage relative to other opioids and several disadvantages including limited potency, short duration of action, and the production of a neurotoxic metabolite (normeperidine) with a long half-life. Older adults are more sensitive to meperidin...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Friesen KJ,Falk J,Bugden S

更新日期：2016-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuroimaging-biomarkers of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) allow an early diagnosis in preclinical stages of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The goal in this paper was to review of biomarkers for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD), with emphasis on neuroimaging biomarkers. METHODS:A syst...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Ruan Q,D'Onofrio G,Sancarlo D,Bao Z,Greco A,Yu Z

更新日期：2016-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venous thromboembolic events (VTE), including deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, are common in older age. It has been suggested that statins might reduce the risk of VTE however positive results from studies of middle aged subjects may not be generalisable to elderly people. We aimed to determine...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Freeman DJ,Robertson M,Brown EA,Rumley A,Tobias ES,Frölich M,Slagboom PE,Jukema JW,de Craen AJ,Sattar N,Ford I,Gaw A,Greer IA,Lowe GD,Stott DJ

更新日期：2011-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This systematic review aims to review the literature on trial-based economic evaluations of non-pharmacological interventions directly targeted at persons with dementia as well as persons with mild cognitive impairment and their respective caregivers. METHODS:A systematic literature research was conducted f...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Nickel F,Barth J,Kolominsky-Rabas PL

更新日期：2018-03-09 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:Research indicates that exercise can have a positive effect on both physical and mental health in nursing home patients with dementia, however the lasting effect is rarely studied. In a previously published article we investigated the immediate effect of a 12 weeks functional exercise program on physical fun...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Telenius EW,Engedal K,Bergland A

更新日期：2015-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a need for more observational studies across different clinical settings to better understand the epidemiology of the novel COVID-19 infection. Evidence on clinical characteristics of COVID-19 infection is scarce in secondary care settings in Western populations. METHODS:We describe the clinical ch...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Chinnadurai R,Ogedengbe O,Agarwal P,Money-Coomes S,Abdurrahman AZ,Mohammed S,Kalra PA,Rothwell N,Pradhan S

更新日期：2020-10-16 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:Osteoporosis is an important morbidity factor for ageing populations in developed countries. However, compared to the amount of information available on diabetes and cardiovascular disease, little is known about the direct impact of osteoporosis on general mortality in older age. METHODS:We obtained data fr...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Gutzwiller JP,Richterich JP,Stanga Z,Nydegger UE,Risch L,Risch M

更新日期：2018-05-15 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frail elderly people need an integrated and coordinated care. The two-armed study "Continuum of care for frail elderly people" is a multi-professional and multidimensional intervention for frail community-dwelling elderly people. It was designed to evaluate whether the intervention programme for frail elderl...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Wilhelmson K,Duner A,Eklund K,Gosman-Hedström G,Blomberg S,Hasson H,Gustafsson H,Landahl S,Dahlin-Ivanoff S

更新日期：2011-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have examined whether specific subtypes of anemia in older persons are more related to adverse outcomes such as hospital readmissions and death after acute hospitalization and post-acute care. METHODS:An observational prospective cohort study was conducted between 2011 and 2014. A total of 884 c...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Abrahamsen JF,Monsen AL,Landi F,Haugland C,Nilsen RM,Ranhoff AH

更新日期：2016-05-24 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:The incidence of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) almost triples for older adults aged 65 years or older. In Canada, CAP is a leading cause of hospital admissions and mortality. Although CAP is very prevalent, complications due to CAP may be reduced with the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV). The p...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Krueger P,St Amant O,Loeb M

更新日期：2010-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The interRAI Suite contains comprehensive geriatric assessment tools designed for various healthcare settings. Although each instrument is developed for a particular population, together they form an integrated health evaluation system. The interRAI Acute Care Minimum Data Set (interRAI AC) is tailored for h...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Wellens NI,Flamaing J,Moons P,Deschodt M,Boonen S,Milisen K

更新日期：2012-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Point prevalence studies in care homes show a high use of antibiotics, especially to treat urinary tract infections (UTI). There is a lack of large studies presenting annual antibiotic prescription data in care homes compared to those not in care homes. This study aimed to describe the pattern of antibiotic ...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Sundvall PD,Stuart B,Davis M,Roderick P,Moore M

更新日期：2015-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Functional decline is associated with increased risk of mortality in geriatric patients. Assessment of activities of daily living (ADL) with the Barthel Index (BI) at admission was studied as a predictor of survival in older patients admitted to an acute geriatric unit. METHODS:All first admissions of patie...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Matzen LE,Jepsen DB,Ryg J,Masud T

更新日期：2012-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pet ownership is thought to make a positive contribution to health, health behaviours and the general well-being of older people. More specifically pet ownership is often proposed as a solution to the problem of loneliness in later life and specific 'pet based' interventions have been developed to combat lon...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Pikhartova J,Bowling A,Victor C

更新日期：2014-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is common among older adults and leads to significant disability. Volatile anesthetic gases administered during general anesthesia (GA) have been hypothesized to be a risk factor for the development of AD. The objective of this study is to systematically review the association betwee...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Seitz DP,Shah PS,Herrmann N,Beyene J,Siddiqui N

更新日期：2011-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many health and social needs can be assessed and met in community settings, where lower-cost, person-centered, preventative and proactive services predominate. This study reports on the development and implementation of a person-centered care model integrating dental, social, and health services for low-inco...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Aronoff-Spencer E,Asgari P,Finlayson TL,Gavin J,Forstey M,Norman GJ,Pierce I,Ochoa C,Downey P,Becerra K,Agha Z

更新日期：2020-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many balance and strength tests exist that have been designed for older seniors, often aged ≥70 years. To guide strategies for preventing functional decline, valid and reliable tests are needed to detect early signs of functional decline in young seniors. Currently, little is known about which tests are bein...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Bergquist R,Weber M,Schwenk M,Ulseth S,Helbostad JL,Vereijken B,Taraldsen K

更新日期：2019-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A validated evidence-based guideline was developed to reduce physical restraint use in home care. However, the implementation of guidelines in home care is challenging. Therefore, this study aims to systematically develop and evaluate a multicomponent program for the implementation of the guideline for reduc...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Vandervelde S,Scheepmans K,Milisen K,van Achterberg T,Vlaeyen E,Flamaing J,Dierckx de Casterlé B

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00