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Research on the cultivation path of smart home-based care service mode in Internet+ vision

SHS Web of Conferences, 2016
Home-based care for the aged is an effective method to solve the problem of caring the aged in China. This thesis analyzes some problems existing in the development of current home-based care service for the aged in our country and the positive effects ...
Peng Qingchao
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Course of activities of daily living in nursing home residents with dementia from admission to 36-month follow-up

BMC Geriatrics, 2020
Background Dementia is affecting both the person with the disease and the family members. It is associated with nursing home admission, and a reduced ability to perform personal activities of daily living (P-ADL). The aim of this study was to examine the
Reidun Haarr Johansen, Karoline Olsen, Sverre Bergh, Jūratė Šaltytė Benth, Geir Selbæk, Anne-Sofie Helvik   +5 more
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Validation of the Barthel Index in Chinese nursing home residents: an item response theory analysis

Frontiers in Psychology
BackgroundThe Barthel Index (BI) is used to standardize the grading of assessments for clinical needs, insurance support, and long-term care resource allocation in China.
Minyu Liang, Mei Yin, Bing Guo, Yichao Pan, Tong Zhong, Jieyi Wu, Zengjie Ye   +6 more
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Acute hospital admissions among nursing home residents: a population-based observational study

BMC Health Services Research, 2011
Background Nursing home residents are prone to acute illness due to their high age, underlying illnesses and immobility. We examined the incidence of acute hospital admissions among nursing home residents versus the age-matched community dwelling ...
Jamtvedt Gro, Riise Trond, Graverholt Birgitte, Ranhoff Anette H, Krüger Kjell, Nortvedt Monica W   +5 more
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How formal caregiver’s BPSD knowledge influences positive aspects of caregiving: the mediating role of attitude and the moderating role of self-efficacy

BMC Geriatrics, 2022
Background The current study investigated the relationship between behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) knowledge and positive aspects of caregiving (PAC), in addition, how caregiving attitude and self-efficacy mediate or moderate ...
Rui Hu, Bingbing Lai, Wenhao Ma, Yuan Zhang, Yujiao Deng, Lianqi Liu, Zeping Lv, Chetwyn Chan, Fan Zhang, Qian Tao   +9 more
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Referral Practices and Utilisation of Paediatric Oncology Physiotherapy Services in Ghana: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Physical rehabilitation is highly recognised in improving the quality of life of cancer survivors through prehabilitation, sequelae management and palliative care, yet its integration into routine care in Ghana has not been characterised, leading to potential gaps in service access.
Dorothy Ekua Adjabu, Philip Junior Nyarko, Precious Madzimbe, Kofi Adesi Kyei, Tawagidu Mohammed, Sandra Banini   +5 more
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Carers: you matter too. [PDF]

, 1975
Another important step in taking care of yourself is to set aside, during each day, some time which is reserved solely for doing things for yourself.
O'Connor, Joyce, National Council for the Aged, Ruddle, Helen   +2 more
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Effects of cognitive stimulation therapy on patients with dementia: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses

Experimental Gerontology, 2023
Background: Dementia is characterized by significant cognitive decline that results in disturbance of daily activities. Increasing number of meta-analyses has examined the efficacy of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) for dementia.
Yanan Cao, Nana Wang, Qianping Zhang, Natalie Shen, Jinbing Bai, Xianwu Luo, Yanqun Liu   +6 more
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Early Body Mass Index z‐Score Change and Resolution of Severe Malnutrition in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in a Low‐Income Setting: A Prospective Single‐Arm Extension Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in low‐income settings are at risk of severe malnutrition, but optimal nutritional management has not been established. We evaluated an intensified ready‐to‐use therapeutic food (RUTF) regimen in children with persistent severe malnutrition after initial treatment and assessed whether early ...
Safiya Gambo, Shehu Umar Abdullahi, Hassan Adam Murtala, Halima Kabir, Khadija A. Shamsu, Sari A. Acra, Virginia A. Stallings, Mark Rodeghier, Michael R. DeBaun, Lauren J. Klein   +9 more
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Impact of an acute geriatric outreach service to residential aged care facilities on hospital admissions

Aging Medicine, 2021
Introduction Residential aged care facility (RACF) residents frequently present to the emergency department (ED) and are often admitted to hospital. Some presentations and admissions may be avoidable.
Jun Dai, Frank Liu, Deni Irwanto, Manoj Kumar, Nabaraj Tiwari, Jack Chen, Yinghua Xu, Matthew Smith, Daniel KY Chan   +8 more
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