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:Fall-related injuries in older adults are a major health problem. Although the aetiology of falls is multifactorial, physical factors are assumed to contribute significantly. The "Timed up and go test" (TUG) is designed to measure basic mobility function. This report evaluates the association between TUG tim...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Thrane G,Joakimsen RM,Thornquist E

更新日期：2007-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Individualized decision making has been recommended for cancer screening decisions in older adults. Because older adults' preferences are central to individualized decisions, we assessed older adults' perspectives about continuing cancer screening later in life. METHODS:Face to face interviews with 116 resi...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Lewis CL,Kistler CE,Amick HR,Watson LC,Bynum DL,Walter LC,Pignone MP

更新日期：2006-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of individuals with cognitive decline is increasing since the number of elderly adults is growing considerably. The literature provides promising results on the beneficial effect of exercise and vitamin supplementation on cognitive function both in cognitively healthy as well as in the demente...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： van Uffelen JG,Hopman-Rock M,Chin A Paw MJ,van Mechelen W

更新日期：2005-12-23 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:Delirium is a neuropsychiatric syndrome frequently observed in elderly hospitalised patients and can be found in any medical condition. Due to the severe consequences, early recognition of delirium is important in order to start treatment in time. Despite the high incidence rate, the occurrence of delirium i...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Korevaar JC,van Munster BC,de Rooij SE

更新日期：2005-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The risk associated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been decreasing for several years in intensive care departments, but is now increasing in rehabilitation and chronic-care-facilities (R-CCF). The aim of this study was to use published data and our own experience to discuss the r...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Minary-Dohen P,Bailly P,Bertrand X,Talon D

更新日期：2003-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A cross sectional survey was carried out on 120 hospitalised geriatric patients aged 60 and above in Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur to investigate their nutrient intakes and food preferences. METHODS:Food intakes were recorded using a one day weighed method and diet recall. Food prefe...

journal_title：BMC geriatrics

authors： Shahar S,Chee KY,Wan Chik WC

更新日期：2002-08-06 00:00:00