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Sarcopenia and its association with objectively measured life-space mobility and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in the oldest-old amid the COVID-19 pandemic when a physical distancing policy is in force

BMC Geriatrics, 2022
Introduction The oldest-old are highly vulnerable to sarcopenia. Physical distancing remains a common and effective infection-control policy to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission during the pandemic.
Rick Yiu Cho Kwan, Justina Yat Wa Liu, Yue-Heng Yin, Paul Hong Lee, Siu Ying Ng, Daphne Sze Ki Cheung, Patrick Pui Kin Kor, Simon Ching Lam, Shirley Ka Lai Lo, Lin Yang, Siu Kay Chan, Vico Chung Lim Chiang   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Schizophrenia in older adults [PDF]

, 2011
Although the number of persons over the age of 55 with schizophrenia is expected to double over the next 20 years, the research data on older people with schizophrenia is limited.
American Psychiatric Association, Bleuler, Bleuler, Bridge, Collier, Collier, Collier, Elizabeth Collier, Jeanne M. Sorrell, Palmer, Roth, Snowden, World Health Organization   +12 more
core   +2 more sources

The gerontological nurse specialist’s core competencies in China: A cross‐sectional study

Nursing Open, 2020
Aim To describe the core competencies of gerontological nurse specialists and investigate the factors that contribute to the development of core competencies. Design A descriptive cross‐sectional study was conducted from August 2015–March 2016.
Bai Chunlan, Pu Lihui, Chen Hongxiu, Hu Xiuying   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of a Community-Based Spiritual Life Review Program for Promoting Resilience of Elders Residing in Disaster-Prone Areas [PDF]

, 2012
Background: Nowadays disasters are a common occurrence in the world. The elderly are in a vulnerable condition in terms of disasters and need help to recover from the hardship caused if they are caught in such a disaster.
Isaramalai, S. (Sang-arun), Komjakraphan, P. (Patcharee), Satria, B. (Budi)   +2 more
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The effect of an escape room game on college nursing students’ learning attitude and game flow experiences in teaching safe medication care for the elderly: an intervention educational study

BMC Medical Education, 2023
Background In the context of an aging population, the Gerontological Nursing course is becoming more and more important. Escape room games have been shown to have a positive effect on nursing education, but they have not been applied in the ...
Dong Chen, Fang Liu, Chongkuan Zhu, Chunling Tai, Yuhuan Zhang, Xiaoyu Wang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Design, implementation, and evaluation of Youth Peer Support Training to improve quality of life and stress among homebound and bedridden older adults [PDF]

Journal of Research Development in Nursing and Midwifery, 2023
Background: Health care provided by youth can support homebound and bedridden older adults. The purpose of this study was to develop a program for homebound and bedridden older adults in rural areas of northeastern Thailand. Methods: The methodology was
Boonyada Wongpiomoln, Chanidawadee Sayuen, Ladda Pholputta, Nitchapanrawee Phengphol   +3 more
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Elder Mediation in Theory and Practice: Study Results from a National Caregiver Mediation Demonstration Project [PDF]

, 2013
Mediation is a process through which a third party facilitates discussion among disputing parties to help them identify interests and ideally reach an amicable solution.
Crampton, Alexandra
core   +2 more sources

Exploring patients’ profiles associated with the resolution of acute calcium pyrophosphate arthritis treatedwith colchicine and prednisone: post hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective The objective was to identify factors determining acute arthritis resolution and safety with colchicine and prednisone in acute calcium pyrophosphate (CPP) crystal arthritis. Methods We conducted a post hoc analysis of the COLCHICORT trial, which compared colchicine and prednisone for the treatment of acute CPP crystal arthritis, using a ...
Tristan Pascart, Laurène Norberciak, Pascal Richette, Pierre Robinet, Aurore Pacaud, Gauthier Marchasson, Thibault Rabin, Hélène Luraschi, Pierre Maciejasz, Anne‐France Georgel, Augustin Latourte, Hang‐Korng Ea, Sébastien Ottaviani, Charlotte Jauffret, Vincent Ducoulombier   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Program Development of Training for Family Caregivers Caring for Homebound Older Adults in a Rural Community in Thailand: A Mixed-Methods Study [PDF]

Journal of Caring Sciences
Introduction: Family caregivers play a key role in supporting homebound older adults. This study explored the community context, developed, and evaluated a training program for family caregivers of homebound older adults in Selaphum District, Roi Et ...
Boonyada Wongpimoln, Ladda Pholputta, Nitchapanrawee Phengphol, Sattawas Udonsat   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Public Health Model Identifies Recruitment Barriers among Older Adults with Delirium and Dementia [PDF]

, 2013
Recruiting older adults and their family caregivers into research studies presents challenges. Although the literature notes some general recruitment challenges, no studies specifically address the unique challenges of recruiting older adults who have ...
Boaz, Lesley, Bull, Margaret J., Sjostedt, Jennifer M.   +2 more
core   +2 more sources