Adherence to commercial food thickener in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia
Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD), a common symptom in the elderly, uses commercial thickener (CT) as part of its treatment. This is often accompanied of dislike and poor compliance. (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 16, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Amaya Pe ñalva-Arigita, Maria Lecha, Anna Sansano, Rosa Prats, Aida Vásquez, Helena Bascuñana and Lluis Vila Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Does cognitive impairment moderate the relationship between social isolation and anxiety? A 5-year longitudinal study of a nationally representative sample of community residing older adults
Anxiety is common in older adults and social isolation is one of the leading factors associated with their anxiety. However, what is unknown is how the relationship between social isolation and anxiety differs... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 15, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yeji Hwang, Lauren Massimo, Subhash Aryal, Karen B. Hirschman, Pamela Z. Cacchione and Nancy A. Hodgson Tags: Research Source Type: research
A volunteer-supported walking programme to improve physical function in older people with restricted mobility (the POWER Study): a randomised controlled trial
Regular physical activity has multiple health benefits, especially in older people. Therefore, the World Health Organization recommends at least 2.5 h of moderate physical activity per week. The aim of the POW... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 15, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Nina Grede, Ulrike Trampisch, Sabine Weissbach, Monika Heinzel-Gutenbrunner, Ellen Freiberger, Andreas S önnichsen and Norbert Donner-Banzhoff Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association of systemic immunity-inflammation index with metabolic syndrome in U.S. adult: a cross-sectional study
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a pathological condition characterized by the abnormal clustering of several metabolic components and has become a major public health concern. We aim to investigate the potential ... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 15, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Peng Zeng, Cheng Jiang, Anbang Liu, Xinyuan Yang, Feng Lin and Lingli Cheng Tags: Research Source Type: research
Geriatric nutritional risk index and adverse medical outcomes among Egyptian patients admitted to a geriatric hospital: a prospective cohort study
Elderly are one of the most heterogeneous and vulnerable groups who have a higher risk of nutritional problems. Malnutrition is prevalent among hospitalized elderly but underdiagnosed and almost undistinguisha... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 15, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hebatullah O Mohammed, Azza M. Hassan, Aya Mostafa, Mohamed S. Khater, Aisha Aboelfotoh and Khaled M. Abd Elaziz Tags: Research Source Type: research
Comparison of assistance preferences of older adults with different functional dependence levels on domestic tasks performed by robots
Robots have the potential to assist older adults in their home-based daily living tasks. Previous studies indicated that older adults generally accept robot assistance. However, the preferences of older adults... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 13, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Linda Yin-king Lee, Chun-kit Yeung, Chun-wa Choi, Man-nga Leung, Shing-yan Lui, Wing-yi Tam, Ka-yi Tang, Chun-san Wong, Yuen-shan Wong, Cheuk-yi Yau, Tik-ling Yeung, Joseph Kok-long Lee and Debby Lee-kuen Chui Tags: Research Source Type: research
Relationship between motor dysfunction, the respiratory muscles and pulmonary function in stroke patients with hemiplegia: a retrospective study
The interaction between motor dysfunction and respiratory functions in stroke patients with hemiplegia are not fully understood, particularly with regard to the relationship between changes in trunk control, b... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 13, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Meng Li, Ying Huang, HaiYun Chen, ShuoShuo Wang, Ying Zhou and Ying Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Item distribution, internal consistency and structural validity of the German language person-centred climate questionnaire - staff version (PCQ-G-S): a cross-sectional study
Person-centredness is considered as best practice for people living with dementia. A frequently used instrument to assess person-centredness of a care environment is the Person-centred Climate Questionnaire (P... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 12, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Denise Wilfling, Ralph M öhler, Almuth Berg, Jonas Dörner, Natascha Bartmann, Thomas Klatt, Gabriele Meyer, Margareta Halek, Sascha Köpke and Martin N. Dichter Tags: Research Source Type: research
The impact of diet quality on cognitive ability of Chinese older adults: evidence from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS)
Numerous studies have demonstrated a positive correlation between diet quality and cognitive performance, indicating that improving diet quality may be beneficial in preventing cognitive decline in older adult... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 12, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ziwei Xu, Shuaizhen Chen, Min Guo, Tianlei Zhang, Xiaoxuan Niu, Yuxin Zhou, Jialong Tan and Jian Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Uptake of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines in relation to preexisting chronic conditions in the European countries
The suboptimal uptake of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines among those with non-communicable chronic diseases is a public health concern, because it poses a higher risk of severe illness for individuals with und... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 12, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Shangfeng Tang, Lu Ji, Ghose Bishwajit and Shuyan Guo Tags: Research Source Type: research
Multimorbidity clusters in adults 50 years or older with and without a history of cancer: National Health Interview Survey, 2018
Multimorbidity is increasing among adults in the United States. Yet limited research has examined multimorbidity clusters in persons aged 50 years and older with and without a history of cancer. An increased u... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 11, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Gabriela Plasencia, Simone C. Gray, Ingrid J. Hall and Judith Lee Smith Tags: Research Source Type: research
Prevalence and correlates of disability in older adults, Ghana: evidence from the Ghana 2021 Population and Housing Census
Although there are studies on disabilities in older persons, most of these studies have been carried out in developed countries. Hence, there are limited studies on disability in older adults in sub-Saharan Af... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 11, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Martin Wiredu Agyekum, Grace Frempong Afrifa-Anane and Frank Kyei-Arthur Tags: Research Source Type: research
Diagnostic accuracy of BASIC-Q for detection of cognitive impairment in a primary care setting – a cross-validation study
This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and reliability of a new, brief questionnaire, ‘Brief Assessment of Impaired Cognition– Questionnaire’ (BASIC-Q) for detection of cognitive impairment, prima... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 11, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Anne-Britt Oxb øll, Kasper Jørgensen, T. Rune Nielsen, Sofie D. Christiansen, Ann Nielsen, Frans B. Waldorff and Gunhild Waldemar Tags: Research Source Type: research
Rhabdomyolysis in older adults: outcomes and prognostic factors
Rhabdomyolysis is a common condition in older adults, often associated with falls. However, prognostic factors for rhabdomyolysis have mainly been studied in middle-aged populations. (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 11, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Anne-Ga ëlle Morin, Dominique Somme and Aline Corvol Tags: Research Source Type: research
Introducing a pharmacist-led transmural care program to reduce drug-related problems in orthogeriatric patients: a prospective interventional study
Orthogeriatric patients have an increased risk for complications due to underlying comorbidities, chronic drug therapy and frequent treatment changes during hospitalization. The clinical pharmacist (CP) plays ... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - January 11, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Rachel Bailly, Stephanie Wuyts, Loic Toelen, Tony Mets, Carmen Van Hauwermeiren, Thierry Scheerlinck, Pieter-Jan Cortoos and Siddhartha Lieten Tags: Research Source Type: research
