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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Loneliness is associated with adverse physical and mental health outcomes and remains understudied in children and adolescents undergoing cancer therapy. Pediatric oncology patients may be at increased risk due to medical isolation and disruption of social networks.
Charlotte N. Stahlfeld +5 more
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Occupational therapists' perceptions of predischarge home assessments with older adults in acute care [PDF]
, 2008 Predischarge occupational therapy home assessments are routinely performed with older adults in Europe, Australia and North America. Their primary aim is to facilitate a timely and safe discharge from hospital.
Atwal, A, Hunt, J, McIntyre, A, Craik, C
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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 +9 more
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Engagement of older adults in higher education: International perspectives from New Zealand and Scotland [PDF]
, 2012 This article explores the issue of older adults’ access to and participation in higher education in two countries, Aotearoa New Zealand and Scotland. It discusses older adults’ engagement with regard to patterns of participation and provision, using a ...
Findsen, Brian
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Understanding self-harm in older adults: a qualitative study [PDF]
, 2019 Background Self-harm is the leading risk factor for suicide, with elevated rates reported amongst older populations. This study explores how older adults experience self-harm, identifying factors leading to self-harm.
Lisa Dikomitis +4 more
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A narrative review of literature on the use of health and social care by older trans adults: what can United Kingdom services learn? [PDF]
, 2021 This article has been accepted for publication and will appear in a revised form, subsequent to peer review and/or editorial input by Cambridge University Press, in Ageing & Society published by Cambridge University Press.
Benbow, Susan M. +4 more
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BMC Family Practice, 2020 Background General practitioners (GPs) are advised to offer advance care planning (ACP) to people with dementia (PWD). In a randomized controlled trial, an educational intervention for GPs aimed at initiating and optimizing ACP proved to be effective ...
Bram Tilburgs +6 more
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Central Nervous System Tumors Among Infants in Canada: A Report From CYP‐C
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) tumors in infants are rare, pose unique clinical challenges, and lack large‐scale evidence‐based data to guide management. This study seeks to describe CNS tumors in Canadian infants and to compare their outcomes with those of older children.
Samuel Sassine +17 more
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BMC GeriatricsBackground Promoting a balanced diet and regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining independence in old age. Technical assistance systems can help identify nutritional and mobility deficits and initiate appropriate interventions.
Mareike Förster +3 more
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Methodological description of the mapping of Brazilian long-term care facilities for older adults
Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging, 2021 OBJECTIVE: To describe the methodological approach adopted to build a database of long-term care facilities (LCTFs) in Brazil. METHODS: This exploratory research was conducted for 12 months, between August 2020 and July 2021, based on primarily publicly ...
Marisa Accioly Rodrigues da Costa Domingues +9 more
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