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Antibiotic prescribing and non-prescribing in nursing home residents with signs and symptoms ascribed to urinary tract infection (ANNA): study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial

BMC Geriatrics, 2020
Background Antibiotic overprescribing for suspected urinary tract infection (UTI) in nursing homes (NHs) is common. Typical clinical scenarios in which antibiotics are inappropriately prescribed include response to nonspecific signs and symptoms and/or a
Jeanine J. S. Rutten, Laura W. van Buul, Martin Smalbrugge, Suzanne E. Geerlings, Debby L. Gerritsen, Stephanie Natsch, Philip D. Sloane, Ruth B. Veenhuizen, Johannes C. van der Wouden, Cees M. P. M. Hertogh   +9 more
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Gaining insight into the views of outpatients with Huntington’s disease regarding their future and the way they deal with their poor prognosis: a qualitative study

BMC Palliative Care, 2021
Background Huntington’s disease (HD) has a poor prognosis. Decision-making capacity and communication ability may become lost as the disease progresses. Therefore, HD patients are encouraged to engage in advance care planning (ACP). To improve ACP for HD
Marina R. Ekkel, Marja F. I. A. Depla, Els M. L. Verschuur, Ruth B. Veenhuizen, Cees M. P. M. Hertogh, Bregje D. Onwuteaka-Philipsen   +5 more
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Efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines in older people

Age and Ageing, 2020
Several vaccines against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are on the cusp of regulatory approval. Their safety and efficacy in older people is critical to their success.
R. Soiza, C. Scicluna, E. Thomson
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Interaction between clients and physiotherapists in group exercise classes in geriatric rehabilitation [PDF]

, 2008
The aim of this paper is to explore how older people construct their interaction in group exercise classes in geriatric rehabilitation and what is their contribution to the interaction.
Drew P, Edwards D, Garfinkel H, Giddens A, Goffman E, Goffman E, Heath C, Marjo Wallin, Martin C, Mima Cattan, Potter J, Sirkka-Liisa Karppi, Ulla Talvitie   +12 more
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COVID-19 in Older People: A Rapid Clinical Review

Age and Ageing, 2020
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic poses a high risk to older people. The aim of this paper is to provide a rapid overview of the COVID-19 literature, with a specific focus on older adults. We frame our findings within an overview of the disease and have
F. Lithander, S. Neumann, E. Tenison, K. Lloyd, T. Welsh, J. Rodrigues, J. Higgins, L. Scourfield, H. Christensen, V. Haunton, E. Henderson   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Caring for Older People: Rehabilitation and older people [PDF]

BMJ, 1996
Rehabilitation is concerned with lessening the impact of disabling conditions. These are particularly common in older people and considerable health gain can be achieved by successful rehabilitation. Hospital doctors and general practitioners should be aware of the core principles of rehabilitation, be able to recognise rehabilitation need in their ...
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Issues of alcohol misuse among older people : attitudes and experiences of social work practitioners [PDF]

, 2008
This small-scale qualitative research focused on the experiences of social workers vis--vis older people who misuse alcohol. Based in an Older People's Team in the west of Scotland, the study explored service provision for alcohol misuse and examined ...
Black D., Callahan C. M., Carvel J., Catherine Shaw, George Palattiyil, McInnes E., Raby S., Taber M., Ward M.   +8 more
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The Application of the Concept of Resilience in Aging Research and Older Adult Care: A Focus Group Study

Frontiers in Medicine, 2020
Introduction: Research incorporating resilience, a concept featuring a positive outcome despite some type of stressor, has the potential to identify possibilities for promotion of the well-being of older people.
Milou J. Angevaare, A. A. Monnier, K. J. Joling, M. Smalbrugge, F. G. Schellevis, F. G. Schellevis, C. M. P. M. Hertogh, M. Huisman, M. Huisman   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exercise snacking to improve physical function in pre-frail older adult memory clinic patients: a 28-day pilot study

BMC Geriatrics, 2023
Background Finding innovative yet feasible ways of preventing physical and cognitive decline in those at risk is a critical global challenge, with exercise being championed as a key precursor to robust health in later life.
Max J. Western, Tomas Welsh, Kristen Keen, Vanessa Bishop, Oliver J. Perkin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ageism within occupational therapy? [PDF]

, 2008
Despite the arrival of the National Service Framework for Older people in 2001, age discrimination continues to exist in both popular society and health and social care settings.
Davys, D
core   +2 more sources