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Informal Caregiving for Diabetes and Diabetic Complications Among Elderly Americans [PDF]

Objectives: Little is known regarding the amount of time spent by unpaid caregivers providing help to elderly individuals for disabilities associated with diabetes mellitus (DM).
Caroline S. Blaum, Mohammed U. Kabeto, Steven J. Katz, Mark Fendrick, Rodney A. Hayward, Kenneth M. Langa, Michael E. Chernew, Sandeep Vijan, David R. Weir, Robert J. Willis   +9 more
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Understanding and Addressing Delays in Endocrine Surgery: Insights From a Mixed‐Methods Study and a Pilot Educational Intervention

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Delays in endocrine surgical care contribute to adverse events, patient dissatisfaction, and mortality. Communication is an overlooked contributor. This study identified multi‐level drivers of delay and piloted a provider‐focused intervention. Methods We conducted an IRB‐approved mixed‐methods study.
Stella Kim, Maxwell Foote, Sophia Zhang, Audrey Twyford, Abigail Fox, Jennifer E. Rosen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A qualitative study on the experiences of caregivers on menstrual management of adolescent girls with developmental disabilities in selected special schools of Karveer Taluka, Maharashtra

BMC Women's Health
Background Adolescent Girls with Developmental Disabilities (AGDD) face unique challenges in menstruation management, requiring care and support from both informal and formal caregivers.
Madhura Meghraj Bhosale, Anusree Prabhakaran, Arathi P Rao   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Falls in Huntington's Disease: A Cross‐Sectional Analysis of Clinical Features and Potential Contributors

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Falls occur across all stages of Huntington's disease (HD) and are associated with poor quality of life and injury. However, there is limited information on falls in HD. Objective The aim was to investigate the clinical features potentially associated with falls in HD. Methods We conducted a cross‐sectional, analytical observational
Arthur Pena Ferreira, Sarah Edith Souza de Assis Leão, Ricardo Oliveira Horta Maciel, Débora Palma Maia, Aline Alvim Scianni, Francisco Eduardo Costa Cardoso   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Key Interventions in Friedreich's Ataxia and Their Impact on Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review

Movement Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract Friedreich's ataxia (FA) is a rare neurodegenerative disease with multisystemic symptoms that requires multidisciplinary care. This systematic review summarizes available pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions, their outcomes, and alignment with patient‐centered care domains, as well as their impact on these domains.
Dorota Sarwinska, Maresa Buchholz, Audrey Iskandar, Marcus Grobe‐Einsler, Thomas Klockgether, Jennifer Faber, Bernhard Michalowsky   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Costs of Parkinson's Disease in Europe: Results of the Costs of Illness in Neurology Initiative

Movement Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. It imposes substantial and growing burden on patients, families, and caregivers and reduces quality of life. The disability and care needs associated with PD carry economic ramifications.
Luisa Welter, Christopher Kruse, Mateo Montes‐Martinez, Paul Boon, Claudio Bassetti, Thomas Berger, Elena Moro, Maria Konti, Maria Lolich, Alessandro Tessitore, Amelia Hursey, Marjan Arvandi, Nikolai Mühlberger, Uwe Siebert, Richard Dodel, Günther Deuschl   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Well-Being Costs of Informal Caregiving

Psychological Science
How does informal care affect caregivers’ well-being? Theories and existing research provide conflicting answers to this question, partly because the temporal processes and conditions under which different aspects of well-being are affected are unknown.
Krämer, Michael D, Bleidorn, Wiebke
openaire   +3 more sources

Enabling Functional Independence: A Scoping Review of Upper Extremity Assistive Devices for Adults With Progressive Neuromuscular Diseases

Muscle &Nerve, EarlyView.
This scoping review summarizes the spectrum of upper extremity assistive devices for adults with progressive neuromuscular diseases, ranging from low‐tech supports to advanced robotics, exoskeletons, and brain‐computer interface systems. While these technologies show promise for improving enabling function, current evidence is largely limited to ...
Katherine M. Burke, Stephanie Johnson, Kayla Chomko, Angela Escalante, Kendall C. Hall, Melis Lydston, Courtney Uek, Gabriella Casagrande, Hyun Jung Kim, James Arnold, David Pont‐Esteban, Harrison Young, Conor Walsh, Sabrina Paganoni   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Urinary Incontinence and Risk of All‐Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Observational Studies

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition among adults and imposes a substantial societal burden, yet its association with all‐cause mortality remains uncertain. This study systematically reviewed and quantified the association between UI and mortality risk.
Yanyan Zhou, Liwei Wang, Weijia Sun, Zhong Wang, Kuiqing Shao, Feng Xu, Zhan Gao   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Therapeutic Impact of GLP‐1 Receptor Agonists on Parkinson's Disease: A Scoping Review

Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT No disease‐modifying treatment exists for Parkinson's disease (PD). Glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists (GLP‐1 RAs) have gained attention as promising candidates for neuroprotection, given documented expression of GLP‐1 receptors within the central nervous system and the contribution of brain insulin resistance to dopaminergic ...
João Pedro Henriques, João Pedro Stringhetta Rahal, Rafael da Cunha Gomes Ribeiro, Enzo Bogucheski Ribeiro Machado, Carlos Antonio Negrato   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source