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Characteristics of the elderly in high - resolution computed tomography lung densitometry [PDF]
, 2004 To determine the characteristics of the elderly in high - resolution computed tomography (HRCT) lung densitometry, mean lung density (MLD) and relative area of the lungs showing attenuation values less than -950 HU (RA(950)) on HRCT were evaluated in ...
Ashida, Kozo +9 more
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Risk factors for fear of falling in the elderly in Serbia [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2018 Background/Aim. After a fall, the elderly can develop a fear of falling which can be more frequent and more serious problem than the fall itself because it represents the main factor limiting an older person in his/her everyday functioning.
Ivanović Sunčica, Trgovčević Sanja
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Characteristics of Atopic Bronchial Asthma in Seniors over 80 Years of Age [PDF]
BioMed Research International, 2013 Background. Asthma in the elderly is an important public health problem. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and characteristics of asthma in seniors.Materials and Methods. The study involved 105 people of at least 80 years of age (mean age of 84.1 ± 3.9 years) selected from a group of 1860 individuals. Spirometry, the methacholine test,
Andrzej Bozek +3 more
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Patient-centred ambulatory healthcare for people aged 80 and over [PDF]
, 2023 People aged 80 and over are the fastest-growing age group in most industrialised countries. On average, this life phase is characterised by a significantly higher burden of morbidity, limitations in daily activities, medical and dental treatment needs ...
Herrler, Angelique
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BMC Health Services Research, 2017 Background The drive towards patient involvement in health services has been increasingly promoted. The World Health Organisation emphasizes the family’s perspective in comprehensive care.
Ingrid Nyborg +2 more
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BMC Geriatrics, 2021 Background Older people are often admitted for rehabilitation to improve walking, yet not everyone improves. The aim of this study was to determine key factors associated with a positive response to hospital-based rehabilitation in older people.
Catherine M Said +10 more
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An intervention designed to improve sensory impairments in the elderly and indoor lighting in their homes: an exploratory randomized controlled trial [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Vision and hearing impairments in the elderly (aged over 80 years) and poor indoor lighting conditions in a home-care setting are risk factors for functional decline, reduced social participation, withdrawal, and accidents.
Eilertsen, Grethe +4 more
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Jornal Brasileiro de PneumologiaObjective: To determine the frequency of spirometry in elderly people, by age group, at a pulmonary function clinic, to assess the quality of spirometry in the extremely elderly, and to determine whether chronological age influences the quality of ...
Saulo Maia d’Avila Melo +3 more
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BMC Geriatrics, 2023 Background There are several national and international criteria available for identifying potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) for older people. The prevalence of PIM use may vary depending on the criteria used.
Jasmin Paulamäki +3 more
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An approach to vehicle design: in-depth audit to understand the needs of older drivers [PDF]
, 2016 The population of older people continues to increase around the world, and this trend is expected to continue; the population of older drivers is increasing accordingly.
Gyi, DE, Karali, S, Mansfield, NJ
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