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Observational Evidence of the Association Between Handgrip Strength, Hand Dexterity, and Cognitive Performance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review

Journal of Epidemiology, 2018
Background: Deterioration of hand motor function is a possible risk factor of cognitive impairment in older adults. Despite a growing body of research, a lack of clarity exists regarding the relationships.
Kimi Estela Kobayashi-Cuya, Ryota Sakurai, Hiroyuki Suzuki, Susumu Ogawa, Toru Takebayashi, Yoshinori Fujiwara   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Modifiable healthy behaviours and incident disability in older adults: Analysis of combined data from two cohort studies in Japan

Experimental Gerontology, 2023
Healthy behaviours reduce the risk of incident disability; however, their components require further consideration. Specifically, little evidence exists on healthy behaviours that comprise modifiable factors, including social aspects, and their effects ...
Takumi Abe, Satoshi Seino, Yu Nofuji, Yuri Yokoyama, Hidenori Amano, Mari Yamashita, Shoji Shinkai, Akihiko Kitamura, Yoshinori Fujiwara   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Selecting, refining and identifying priority Cochrane Reviews in health communication and participation in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders

Health Research Policy and Systems, 2019
Background Priority-setting partnerships between researchers and stakeholders (meaning consumers, health professionals and health decision-makers) may improve research relevance and value.
Anneliese J. Synnot, Allison Tong, Peter Bragge, Dianne Lowe, Jack S. Nunn, Molly O’Sullivan, Lidia Horvat, Debra Kay, Davina Ghersi, Steve McDonald, Naomi Poole, Noni Bourke, Natasha A. Lannin, Danny Vadasz, Sandy Oliver, Karen Carey, Sophie J. Hill   +16 more
doaj   +1 more source

Implementation of a patient‐reported experience measure in a Dutch disability care organization: A process evaluation of cocreated tailored strategies

Health Expectations, 2023
Introduction In 24/7 disability care facilities, patient‐reported experience measures (PREMs) are important to help healthcare professionals understand what matters to care users and to improve the quality of care.
Marjolein vanRooijen, Anneke vanDijk‐de Vries, Stephanie Lenzen, Ruth Dalemans, Albine Moser, Anna J. H. M. Beurskens   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Public Participation in New Local Governance Spaces: The Case for Community Development in Local Strategic Partnerships [PDF]

, 2014
Research into public participation in local decision-making has increased over the past forty years, reflecting increased interest in the subject from academic, policy and practitioner perspectives.
Purcell, Martin
core   +1 more source

Representing Neighborhood Health: Exploring Citizen Science as a Democratic Force

Citizen Science: Theory and Practice
In discussions about citizen science (CS), scholars have considered CS as not only a tool to produce better science, but also a democratizing practice allowing for new definitions of public problems. Inspired by science and technology studies, we present
Sanne Raap, Mare Knibbe, Klasien Horstman   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Economic effects of healthy ageing: functional limitation, forgone wages, and medical and long-term care costs

Health Economics Review, 2023
This study aims to estimate the potential economic benefits of healthy ageing by obtaining estimates of the economic losses generated by functional limitations among middle-aged and older people.
Shohei Okamoto, Haruka Sakamoto, Kazuki Kamimura, Kohei Komamura, Erika Kobayashi, Jersey Liang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Science, public participation and spin [PDF]

, 2004
This chapter deals with the relationship between scientific research, government regulation and public perceptions of risk. Two issues that have had a significant public profile and engendered vigorous debate will be discussed to show how the specific ...
Ninnes, Ted
core   +1 more source

Real‐World Pediatric Blinatumomab Administration: Access to Outpatient Care Delivery and Impact of a Hospital‐Dispensed Model

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Blinatumomab has been shown to be highly effective for patients with pediatric B‐ALL and has recently become standard of care therapy. Due to its past use in the clinical trial setting, there is limited information available about real‐world administration.
Katelyn Oranges, Kelly A. Duffy, Sara McDonough, Evelyn Kurpiewski, R. Jennifer Randall, Allison Barz Leahy, Haley M. Newman, Joyce P. Lee, Stephen P. Hunger, Anne F. Reilly, David T. Teachey, Susan R. Rheingold, Daniel J. Zheng   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stock Market Participation, Portfolio Choice and Pensions over the Life-cycle [PDF]

, 2005
In this paper we present a calibrated life-cycle model is able to simultaneously match asset allocations and stock market participation profiles over the life-cycle.
Agger, Alegria, Ball, Ball, Fu, Hanna, Ibsen, Jackson, Sahu, Tsang, Yamamoto   +10 more
core   +5 more sources