Geriatric Residents' Perceptions of Training for Good Dying: A Qualitative Case Study in Colombia. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Introduction Death is a universal phenomenon influenced by cultural, social and religious factors. Despite its relevance to medical practice, geriatric residents often lack formal education on how to support patients in the dying process. Methods A qualitative case study design was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Bogotá, Colombia ...
Ceballos CCL +3 more
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Caminos fenomenológicos de acceso al sufrimiento
El presente estudio tiene por objeto comprobar si la narratividad y el método hermenéutico-fenomenológico son una vía de acceso al conocimiento de la experiencia ajena del sufrimiento.
Rosa Ruiz Aragoneses +1 more
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Calidad de vida y necesidades de formación de las cuidadoras formales de personas mayores dependientes institucionalizadas [PDF]
Objetivo: Identificar la calidad de vida, satisfacción personal y laboral de las Auxiliares de Geriatría cuidadoras de personas mayores institucionalizadas.
Lluch Canut, Ma. Teresa +3 more
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Prospective Longitudinal Cohort of Argentinean Patients with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: A Platform for Epidemiological and Translational Research [PDF]
Abstract Background Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal syndrome (CBS) are two neurodegenerative disorders that manifest disabling postural instability, parkinsonism, cognitive impairment and falls with brain neurofibrillary tangle lesions containing 4‐repeat tau protein. The prevalence is 6/100,000 inhabitants but estimated only from
Couto B +12 more
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Effects of Nandrolone Decanoate on Muscle Strength, Body Composition and Bone Density: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Despite ongoing interest in anabolic therapies for sarcopenia and cachexia, pharmacological interventions are being developed to counteract age‐ and condition‐related losses of muscle mass and strength. This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated the effect of nandrolone decanoate on lean soft tissue (LST), fat mass, handgrip
Prokopidis K +13 more
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Abnormal Homeostasis in the Redox State and Related Signaling Pathways, in Irritable Bowel Syndrome. [PDF]
There is higher oxidative stress and higher expression of transcription factor NF‐κB and the gp91 subunit of NADPH oxidase in IBS, with lower antioxidant regulator Nrf2. There are no differences in the IBS subtypes; however, in IBS‐C, malondialdehyde correlated with IL‐4, and TNF‐α with IL‐10, suggesting an interleukin‐mediated anti low‐grade ...
Morales-Guzmán AS +7 more
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Integrating city design into lifestyle trials: urban greenness shapes physical activity levels across 12 cities in the LatAm FINGERS trial [PDF]
Abstract Background LatAm FINGERS is a feasibility trial aimed at preventing cognitive decline in individuals at risk through lifestyle changes in Latin America, with its objectives aligned with the RE‐AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption and Implementation) framework.
Spiousas I +21 more
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Análisis bibliométrico sobre deterioro cognitivo y calidad de vida en España [PDF]
Este estudio examina la productividad de la investigación española que aúna las variables Deterioro Cognitivo y Calidad de Vida, para ello se han analizado todos los artículos científicos y las Tesis doctorales que existen en España y que han sido ...
Redondo Díez, Elsa +2 more
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Background The Decade of Healthy Aging (2021–2030) emerges as a 10 years strategy to improve the lives of older adults, their families, and the communities in which they live.
Luis Miguel Gutierrez-Robledo +17 more
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Background In 2015, a specific health-related quality of life questionnaire for sarcopenia, SarQoL®, was developed and validated in French. Since then, SarQoL® has been adapted and validated in different languages.
Beatriz Montero-Errasquín +7 more
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