Identifying sensors-based parameters associated with fall risk in community-dwelling older adults: an investigation and interpretation of discriminatory parameters
Falls pose a severe threat to the health of older adults worldwide. Determining gait and kinematic parameters that are related to an increased risk of falls is essential for developing effective intervention a... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 1, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Xuan Wang, Junjie Cao, Qizheng Zhao, Manting Chen, Jiajia Luo, Hailiang Wang, Lisha Yu, Kwok-Leung Tsui and Yang Zhao Tags: Research Source Type: research
Ethnic differences in disability-free life expectancy and disabled life expectancy in older adults in Chile
Although about 10% of the Latin American population is indigenous, ethnic differences in disability-free life expectancy (DFLE) and life expectancy with disability (DLE) are unknown. (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 31, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Mois és H. Sandoval, Marcela E. Alvear Portaccio and Cecilia Albala Tags: Research Source Type: research
Exploring the experience of appetite loss in older age: insights from a qualitative study
Poor appetite is common in older age, with estimated prevalence figures ranging between 15 –30% in community-dwelling populations. Despite known links between poor appetite and adverse health outcomes, appetite... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 31, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Lorelle Dismore, Avan Sayer and Sian Robinson Tags: Research Source Type: research
Comprehensive assessment of fine motor movement and cognitive function among older adults in China: a cross-sectional study
Fine motor skills are closely related to cognitive function. However, there is currently no comprehensive assessment of fine motor movement and how it corresponds with cognitive function. To conduct a complete... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 31, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jie Zhang, Ye-Jing Zhao, Jun-Yi Wang, Han Cui, Shaojie Li, Xue Meng, Rui-Yu Cai, Juan Xie, Su-Ya Sun, Yao Yao and Jing Li Tags: Research Source Type: research
Determinants of health-related quality of life in older people with chronic musculoskeletal pain: a cross-sectional study
This study aimed to identify the significant physical, psychological, and social determinants associated with EuroQuol-5D (EQ-5D) among Chinese older people with chronic musculoskeletal pain, and to evaluate h... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 31, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hugo Pak-Yiu Fong, Shirley Yue-Kwan Choi, Maria Kwan-Wa Leung, Hermione Hin-Man Lo, Bo Wang, Samuel Yeung-Shan Wong and Regina Wing-Shan Sit Tags: Research Source Type: research
Prevalence of iron deficiency in patients admitted to a geriatric unit: a multicenter cross-sectional study
Iron deficiency (ID) is often associated with other comorbidities in older patients and is a factor of morbimortality. However, the prevalence of ID remains poorly documented in this population. (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 30, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Bertrand Foug ère, François Puisieux, Pascal Chevalet, Cédric Annweiler, Emeline Michel, Laure Joly, Frédéric Blanc, Abdelghani EL Azouzi, Valérie Desré-Follet and Patrice Cacoub Tags: Research Source Type: research
Adaptation of a guided low-intensity behavioral activation intervention for people with dementia in Sweden: a qualitative study exploring the needs and preferences of key stakeholders
Despite depression being prevalent in people with dementia, contributing to negative health outcomes and placing increased burden on individuals and family members, access to psychological interventions is lim... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 30, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Oscar Blomberg, Frida Svedin, Paul Farrand, Anders Brantnell, Louise von Essen, Johanna Patriksson Karlsson, Anna Cristina Åberg and Joanne Woodford Tags: Research Source Type: research
Tuakana-teina peer education programme to help M āori elders enhance wellbeing and social connectedness
This study used a strengths-based approach based on the key cultural concept of mana motuhake (autonomy and ... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 30, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: John G. Oetzel, Mary Simpson, Pare Meha, Michael P. Cameron, Yingsha Zhang, Sophie Nock, Rangimahora Reddy, Hariata Adams, Ngapera Akapita, Ngareo Akariri, Justina Anderson, Marama Clark, Kawarau Ngaia and Brendan Hokowhitu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Solid fuel use, socioeconomic status and depression: a cross-study of older adults in China
Indoor air pollution causes severe psychological stress and promotes depression. A better understanding of the impact of solid fuel consumption and socioeconomic indicators on mental health is critical to prom... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 30, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ying Duan, Zihao Liu, Qi Qi, Huaqing Liu and Min Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Stakeholder needs assessment for developing ageing in place solutions – a qualitative study
Ageing in place is a common desire among older adults and people in need of care. Accessible housing and ambient assisted living (AAL) technologies can help to live independently at home. However, they cannot ... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 29, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Andrea Kastl, Yvonne Nadine Rauner, Sandra Mayer-Huber, Claudia Oestreich, Franz Benstetter and Ulrike Fettke Tags: Research Source Type: research
Factors affecting cognitive frailty improvement and progression in Taiwanese older adults
Knowledge of predictors of cognitive frailty (CF) trajectories is required to develop preventive strategies to delay or reverse the progression from CF to dementia and other adverse outcomes. This 2-year prosp... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 29, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Lalu Suprawesta, Sy-Jou Chen, Hui-Yu Liang, Hei-Fen Hwang, Wen-Yu Yu and Mau-Roung Lin Tags: Research Source Type: research
Increased intramuscular adipose tissue of the quadriceps at admission is more strongly related to activities of daily living recovery at discharge compared to muscle mass loss in older patients with aspiration pneumonia
Recent studies reported that an increase in intramuscular adipose tissue of the quadriceps in older patients negatively affects the recovery of activities of daily living (ADL) more than the loss of muscle mas... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 29, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Naoki Akazawa, Keita Funai, Toshikazu Hino, Ryota Tsuji, Wataru Tamura, Kimiyuki Tamura, Akemi Hioka and Hideki Moriyama Tags: Research Source Type: research
The relationship between dysphagia and frailty among Chinese hospitalized older patients: a serial mediation model through self-perceived oral health and self-reported nutritional status
Frailty contributes to adverse outcomes in older adults and places a heavy burden on healthcare resources. Dysphagia is associated with frailty, but the mechanisms by which dysphagia affects frailty in older a... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 29, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jianjiao Yu, Huolan Zhu, Yulian Zhang, Dan Wang, Hua Guo, Xiaomei Liu, Jin Lai, Huiying Zhang, Huanhuan Xu and Bingyue Bai Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association between residential proximity to major roadways and chronic multimorbidity among Chinese older adults: a nationwide cross-sectional study
Multiple negative health outcomes were linked to residential proximity to major roadways. Nevertheless, there is limited knowledge regarding the association between residential proximity to major roadways and ... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 29, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Xuange Sun, Xu Liu, Xue Wang, Chang Pang, Zhihua Yin and Shuang Zang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Quality of care as perceived by caregivers and residents in aged care homes in Sri Lanka: a qualitative study
Quality of care determines the physical and psychological wellbeing of aged care residents. The study aims to explore barriers and facilitators of quality of care in aged care homes (ACHs) in Sri Lanka from th... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 27, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Madushika Wishvanie Kodagoda Gamage, Hemamali Madhushanthi Hirimbura Jagodage, KKPM Kumari De Silva, Pramudika Nirmani Kariyawasam and Thamudi Dharshi Sundarapperuma Tags: Research Source Type: research
