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Health Status of Dependent Older People and Pattern of Care among Caregivers: A Case Study of Hong Ha Health Promoting Hospital, Lampang, Thailand

Asian Journal for Public Opinion Research, 2018
In 2015, the population of elderly people in Thailand was 16% of the total population and is predicted to be over 20% by 2021 and nearly 28% by 2031.
Sumitra Wicha, Benjaporn Saovapha, Sirirat Sripattarangkul, Natchapan Manop, Thanakrit Muankonkaew, Supha Srirungrueang   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

The Impact of Nutritional Status on Oral Health Outcomes and Management in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated the relationship between nutritional status and the oral health of older adults (aged 75 years or older). The PECO focus question was, ‘What is the occurrence, association and impact of nutritional state on the oral health outcomes and its management in older adults?’ Methods A ...
Kittipit Srisanoi, Ines Wnuk, Sabrina Maniewicz, Gerry McKenna, Frauke Müller, Claudio Leles, Piero Papi, Jayne Woodside, Murali Srinivasan   +8 more
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Implementing Clinical Practice Guidelines for Oral Care for (Frail) Older Patients: Facilitators, Barriers, and Recommendations

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The Dutch organisation for the development of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) in oral care known as the Kennisinstituut Mondzorg (KIMO) developed three CPGs to support professionals in oral care for (frail) older patients: (1) treatment of root caries, (2) xerostomia and hyposalivation related to medication and polypharmacy ...
Johanna Margaretha Kroese, Jan Joseph Mathieu Bruers   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Potential strengths and limitations of the Better at Home Program identified by professionals and managers: a scoping review of the literature [PDF]

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem
Objective: to map the strengths and limitations of the Better at Home Program identified by health professionals and managers in the scientific literature. Method: this is a scoping review based on the JBI manual and the PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
Cristina Nunes Viana, Leticia Alves da Silva e Silva, Fernanda Cirne Lima Weston, Adriana Aparecida Paz   +3 more
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Oral Health Status in Older Care Recipients and Family Caregiver Perceptions of Caregiving Burden

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To investigate oral health status, number of teeth, and denture use in older care recipients and their caregivers' perceptions of burden. Methods This was a cross‐sectional survey of home care patients aged ≥ 65 years and their families who use the home‐visit dental care service provided by the Sendai Dental Association. The short Japanese
Sayaka Kishi, Satoshi Yamaguchi, Takamasa Komiyama, Yasue Tanaka, Yohei Igari, Yoshihiko Ito, Yuki Ito, Ittetsu Uchigasaki, Masahiro Kuroda, Masahiro Sato, Daizo Seki, Akinari Daidoji, Ken‐ichiro Komaki, Kenji Narita, Akira Kosuga, Yoshinori Hattori   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Additional file 1 of Longitudinal association between personality traits and homebound status in older adults: results from the National Health and Aging Trends Study

, 2022
Additional file 1: Supplemental Table 1. Correlation coefficient matrix of independent variables.
Sun, Xiaocao, Tang, Siyuan, Miyawaki, Christina E., Li, Yuxiao, Hou, Tianxue, Liu, Minhui   +5 more
openaire   +1 more source

A scoping review of specialist hypertension clinics

Internal Medicine Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hypertension is an important preventable risk factor for cardiovascular and kidney disease, with limited data regarding the impact on blood pressure (BP) control following management in specialist hypertension clinics globally. Aims To summarise current literature on BP outcomes in SHCs and identify gaps in evidence.
Destiny O'Dea, Andrew Siyoung Chung, Arunima Jain, Amy Kang, Zoltan Endre, Sradha Kotwal   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Older Asian Immigrants Through the Lens of Sense of Coherence: Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To explore the meaning older Asian immigrants attribute to social isolation and loneliness, their management strategies, utilisation of resources and impact on health. Design Systematic review of qualitative studies. Data Sources AgeLine, CINAHL, MEDLINE, ProQuest, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched in September ...
Della Maneze, Brandon W. Smith, Hadwan Aldahmashi, Alex Chan, Lucie Ramjan, Jed Montayre, Joby Alex, Yenna Salamonson   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Identifying Out‐of‐the‐Box Virtual Reality Applications With Geriatric Applicability and Value

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Virtual reality (VR) has the potential to improve the quality of life for older adults. Most studies use proprietary VR programs, specifically designed for one goal, which vastly limits the generalizability and use by the older adult population.
Alexandra Petrakos, Diana Medved, Amber Winder, Leo L. Nelson, Lexi N. Lindquist, Lee A. Lindquist   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stakeholder Perspectives on the Use of Telehealth to Support Deprescribing for Older Patients Transitioning From the Hospital to Home Health Care

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Multimorbidity affects most older adults in home health care (HHC), leading to inappropriate polypharmacy and increased risks for adverse outcomes. While deprescribing can mitigate these risks, fragmented communication during hospital‐to‐home transitions remains a major barrier.
Jinjiao Wang, Jenny Y. Shen, Fang Yu, Sandra F. Simmons, Amanda S. Mixon, Kobi Nathan, Marian S. Moskow, Judith D. Brasch, Sally A. Norton, Kathi L. Heffner, Yun Jiang, Sudha Seshadri, Neela Patel, Lixin Song, Joseph A. Zorek, Christine Lam, Thomas V. Caprio   +16 more
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