Spontaneous psoas haematoma from enhanced venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis for COVID-19 infection
spontaneous psoas haematomaCOVID-19 pneumoniavenous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxisenhanced low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) regimeolder people (Source: Age and Ageing)
Source: Age and Ageing - September 30, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
All-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, major cardiovascular events and hypoglycaemia of patients with diabetes onset at an older age: results from the 10-year nationwide cohort study
ConclusionsPatients with diabetes onset at an older age was associated with increased risks of all-cause mortality, CV mortality, MACE and hypoglycaemia after adjusting for the severity of diabetes and anti-diabetic treatment. (Source: Age and Ageing)
Source: Age and Ageing - September 30, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Shake, rattle and get moving again
Older peopleSystematic ReviewGait Adaptability TrainingFall prevention (Source: Age and Ageing)
Source: Age and Ageing - September 27, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Association of plasma FGF21 levels with muscle mass and muscle strength in a national multicentre cohort study: Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study
Conclusionscirculating FGF21 levels are negatively associated with muscle strength but are not independently correlated with muscle mass. (Source: Age and Ageing)
Source: Age and Ageing - September 27, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Perceptions and experiences of residents and relatives of emergencies in care homes: a systematic review and metasynthesis of qualitative research
Conclusionsthe emergency care experience for care home residents can be enhanced by ensuring resources, staff capacity and processes for high quality care and trusting relationships between staff, patients and relatives, underpinned by good communication and attention to ethical practice. (Source: Age and Ageing)
Source: Age and Ageing - September 27, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
A realist evaluation of loneliness interventions for older people
Conclusionthe causes and consequences of loneliness vary widely between individuals, so a personalised approach is required to identify the causes and potential solutions. This study provides some high-level principles that can help commissioners and providers to tailor interventions to the individual needs of service users. (Source: Age and Ageing)
Source: Age and Ageing - September 27, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Editor ’s view
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Source: Age and Ageing - September 11, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Diagnosing sarcopenia: turn your eyes back on patients
sacropeniaprevalencediagnostic criteria (Source: Age and Ageing)
Source: Age and Ageing - September 10, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Feasibility of remote Memory Clinics using the plan, do, study, act (PDSA) cycle
ConclusionFor able and willing patients, remote Memory Consultations can be both feasible and beneficial. This has implications for future planning in dementia services. (Source: Age and Ageing)
Source: Age and Ageing - September 9, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Life satisfaction among older adults with impairment in activities of daily living
ConclusionsA substantial proportion of older adults with ADL impairment report high life satisfaction, and it is associated with social and economic well-being. Understanding the factors associated with high life satisfaction can lead to clinical practices and policy guidelines that promote life satisfaction in older adults. (Source: Age and Ageing)
Source: Age and Ageing - September 9, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
How do we define and measure sarcopenia? A meta-analysis of observational studies
Conclusion and implicationsthe criteria used to define sarcopenia, as well as the measurement tools applied to assess sarcopenic markers have influence in the prevalence of sarcopenia. The establishment of a unique definition for sarcopenia, the use of methods that guarantee an accurate evaluation of muscle mass and the standardisation of measurement tools are necessary to allow a proper diagnosis and comparison of sarcopenia prevalence among populations. (Source: Age and Ageing)
Source: Age and Ageing - September 9, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Erratum to: Diagnostic accuracy of dementia screening tools in the Chinese population: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 167 diagnostic studies
In the original HTML version of this article, there was an error in the author list. First author Zhaohua Huo was inadvertently identified as the corresponding author. Co-author Benjamin HK Yip is the corresponding author. This error does not appear in the PDF version of the article and has been corrected with this erratum to preserve the published version of record. (Source: Age and Ageing)
Source: Age and Ageing - August 30, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Reduced Clostridioides difficile infections in hospitalised older people through multiple quality improvement strategies
ConclusionsThe observed reduction in CDI may be attributed to heightened awareness of the study objectives and specific staff training. Individual interventions did not appear to reduce CDI prevalence. A further randomised trial would be necessary to confirm whether the bundle of interventions is truly effective. (Source: Age and Ageing)
Source: Age and Ageing - August 28, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Supporting stroke survivors living in care homes: challenges and opportunities for practice development and research
care homestrokedata linkageoutcomesolder people (Source: Age and Ageing)
Source: Age and Ageing - August 28, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Patients ’ preferred place of death: patients are willing to consider their preferences, but someone has to ask them
Conclusionsalmost half of the patients had no PPD at baseline. Previous hospital admission, having more chronic diseases and living alone are associated with having a PPD. Introducing PPD could make older people aware of PPD and facilitate optimal palliative care. (Source: Age and Ageing)
Source: Age and Ageing - August 28, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
