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Inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of the extended TUG test in elderly participants [PDF]
, 2020 Background: To analyse the reliability, variance and execution time of the Extended Timed Up and Go (Extended TUG) test in three age groups of elderly participants (G1: 55–64 years; G2: 65–74 years; G3: 75–85 years).
Bedoya-Belmonte, Juan José +5 more
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Cost-effectiveness of the 'Walcheren Integrated Care Model' intervention for community-dwelling frail elderly [PDF]
, 2016 Background.: An important aim of integrated care for frail elderly is to generate more cost-effective health care. However, empirical research on the cost-effectiveness of integrated care for community-dwelling frail elderly is limited.
Bouwmans-Frijters, C.A.M. (Clazien) +4 more
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Design and pilot results of a single blind randomized controlled trial of systematic demand-led home visits by nurses to frail elderly persons in primary care [ISRCTN05358495] [PDF]
, 2005 Background The objective of this article is to describe the design of an evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of systematic home visits by nurses to frail elderly primary care patients. Pilot objectives were: 1.
van Hout, H.P.J. +6 more
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Community-based service for the frail elderly in China [PDF]
, 2002 This study of community-based social services for the frail elderly in China shows that as China turns into an ageing society and the capacity of the family support for the frail elderly is rapidly declining, there is an urgent need to develop formal ...
Leung, J, Wong, YC
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Effect of a care process programme on frail older people’s life satisfaction
Nursing Open, 2019 Aim The aim of this study was to analyse the effects of a full‐scale implementation of a care process programme on life satisfaction among frail older people, as compared with those receiving usual care. Design The study includes participants from a full‐
Helene Berglund +4 more
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Scientific Reports, 2021 The number of elderly people is rapidly growing, and the proportion of elderly patients with multiple myeloma (MM) continues to increase. This study aimed to develop a frailty assessment tool based on clinical data and to estimate its feasibility in ...
Ho Sup Lee +7 more
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Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020 The United Nations Population Fund suggests that the number of elderly persons is expected to grow to 173 million by 2026. The aging phase is further made adverse by conditions such as failty, multimorbidity and polypharmacy.
Meely Panda +5 more
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Monitoring habits and physiological data in the frail elderly [PDF]
, 2013 There is a need for new models of care enabled by technology to support long-term and independent living of the elderly. Integrating telecare and telehealth technologies can be used to provide innovative support in an unobtrusive way.
Clarke, M +3 more
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Scientific Reports, 2017 Frailty is a common geriatric syndrome characterized by increased risk of disability, hospitalization, and mortality. Hypertension (HTN) is one of the most common chronic medical conditions in the elderly.
Min-gu Kang +5 more
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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being, 2015 Introduction: Frail elderly are at higher risk of negative outcomes such as disability, low quality of life, and hospital admissions. Furthermore, a peak in readmission of acutely admitted elderly patients is seen shortly after discharge.
Jane Andreasen +3 more
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