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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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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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Managing \u27shades of grey\u27: a focus group study exploring community-dwellers’ views on advance care planning in older people [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Community-dwelling consumers of healthcare are increasing, many aging with life-limiting conditions and deteriorating cognition. However, few have had advance care planning discussions or completed documentation to ensure future care ...
Michael, N, O\u27Callaghan, C, Sayers, E
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Registered nurses’ experiences of barriers in providing care for older patients with low mood in Swedish municipal settings: A qualitative study

Nordic Journal of Nursing Research, 2023
Low mood and depression are common mental states among older people, and are difficult to diagnose and treat, causing suffering and declining functions. The aim of the study was to describe registered nurses’ experiences of barriers in providing care for
Nina Vikström, Paulina Hägglund, Eva Ericson-Lidman, Christina Juthberg   +3 more
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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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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
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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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Adverse Outcomes of Polypharmacy in Older People: Systematic Review of Reviews.

Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 2020
OBJECTIVE Polypharmacy is widespread among older people, but the adverse outcomes associated with it are unclear. We aim to synthesize current evidence on the adverse health, social, medicines management, and health care utilization outcomes of ...
Laurie E. Davies, G. Spiers, A. Kingston, A. Todd, J. Adamson, Barbara Hanratty   +5 more
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Ending Neglect of older people in the response to Humanitarian Emergencies [PDF]

, 2012
Older people make up a significant and growing number of those affected by humanitarian crises, yet they are often not sought out or prioritised within the humanitarian response.
EY Chan, F Assefa, F Chappuis, Frances Stevenson, G Gavazzi, LB Shrestha, P Salama, P Spiegel, PB Spiegel, Unni Karunakara   +9 more
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The assessment of pain in older people [PDF]

, 2007
Pain is under-recognised and under-treated in older people. It is a subjective, personal experience, only known to the person who suffers. The assessment of pain is particularly challenging in the presence of severe cognitive impairment, communication ...
Closs, S.J., Collett, B., O'Mahoney, S., Potter, J., Schofield, Pat   +4 more
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