Predictive value of the systemic immune-inflammation index on one-year mortality in geriatric hip fractures
This study examines the predictive value of the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) on one-year mortality in elderly hip fracture... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 15, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Zekeriya Ersin Çelen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Exploring the knowledge and skills for effective family caregiving in elderly home care: a qualitative study
Family caregivers play a crucial role in providing physical, emotional, and social support to the elderly, allowing them to maintain their independence and stay in their preferred living environment. However, ... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 15, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Gebrezabher Niguse Hailu, Muntaha Abdelkader, Feven Asfaw and Hailemariam Atsbeha Meles Tags: Research Source Type: research
Risk factors of different mortality periods in older patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing urgent-start peritoneal dialysis: a retrospective observational study
The first six months of therapy represents a high-risk period for peritoneal dialysis (PD) failure. The risk of death in the first six months is higher for older patients treated with urgent-start PD (USPD). H... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 15, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Shizheng Guo, Liming Yang, Xueyan Zhu, Xiaoxuan Zhang, Zhanshan Sun, Lingfei Meng, Yangwei Wang, Jian Li, Siyu Cheng, Xiaohua Zhuang and Wenpeng Cui Tags: Research Source Type: research
The causal relationship of human blood metabolites with the components of Sarcopenia: a two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis
Sarcopenia is a progressive loss of muscle mass and function. Since skeletal muscle plays a critical role in metabolic homeostasis, identifying the relationship of blood metabolites with sarcopenia components ... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 15, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Wenxi Peng, Zhilin Xia, Yaxuan Guo, Linghong Li, Jianrong He and Yi Su Tags: Research Source Type: research
The effect of participation in support groups on retirement syndrome in older adults
Retirement and aging are phenomena that often occur simultaneously and lead to various physical and psychological changes in older adults. Retirement syndrome consists of symptoms such as feelings of emptiness... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 12, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sakineh Qorbani, Zahra Amrollah Majdabadi, Nasrin Nikpeyma, Shima Haghani, Sahar Keyvanloo Shahrestanaki and Sarieh Poortaghi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Factors affecting hospital admission, hospital length of stay and new discharge destination post proximal humeral fracture: a retrospective audit
Outcomes following proximal humeral fracture (PHF) may be impacted by a range of clinical, fracture and premorbid factors. The aim of this study was to examine factors impacting hospital admission; length of s... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 12, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: B. R. McDonald, S. Vogrin and C. M. Said Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effect modification of polypharmacy on incident frailty by chronic kidney disease in older adults
Frailty and polypharmacy are common conditions in older adults, especially in those with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Therefore, we analyzed the association of polypharmacy and incident frailty and the effect... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 12, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Nina Mielke, Muhammad Helmi Barghouth, Anne-Katrin Fietz, C édric Villain, Tim Bothe, Natalie Ebert and Elke Schaeffner Tags: Research Source Type: research
Predictors of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events after percutaneous coronary intervention in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
We systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed the predictors of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACE/MACCE) in older adults who underwent PCI. (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 12, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Arash Jalali, Ali Hassanzadeh, Mohammad Sadeq Najafi, Sepehr Nayebirad, Mohadese Dashtkoohi, Zahra Karimi and Akbar Shafiee Tags: Research Source Type: research
Factors impacting clinical data and documentation quality in Australian aged care and disability services: a user-centred perspective
Research has highlighted a need to improve the quality of clinical documentation and data within aged care and disability services in Australia to support improved regulatory reporting and ensure quality and s... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 12, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Gap Tshering, Lakkhina Troeung, Rebecca Walton and Angelita Martini Tags: Research Source Type: research
Barriers and facilitators to care for agitation and/or aggression among persons living with dementia in long-term care
Agitation and/or aggression affect up to 60% of persons living with dementia in long-term care (LTC). It can be treated via non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions, but the former are underused i... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 11, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Britney Wong, Zahinoor Ismail, Jennifer Watt, Jayna Holroyd-Leduc and Zahra Goodarzi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association of 8-hydroxy-2 ’-deoxyguanosine with motoric cognitive risk in elderly Chinese people: RUGAO longevity and aging cross-sectional study
Motor cognitive risk syndrome (MCR) represents a critical pre-dementia and disability state characterized by a combination of objectively measured slow walking speed and subjective memory complaints (SMCs). Th... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 11, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Qingqing Dai, Yajun Ma, Chang Liu, Ruixue Zhao, Qi Chen, Weijia Chen, Xiaofeng Wang, Xiaoyan Jiang and Shujuan Li Tags: Research Source Type: research
Lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet is inversely associated with the osteosarcopenia in older adults
Osteosarcopenia adversely affects the quality of life and physical health of older adults. We sought to explore the association between dietary patterns and osteosarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults. (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 11, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Runnian Huang, Junwei Hu, Yi Li, Sijia Yang, Xin Li, Tianbo Hou, Zibo Ning, Chunhua Ma, Xiaoyue Yuan, Zheng Wang, Tiantian Zhang and Difei Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Fall risk factors among poly-medicated older Lebanese patients in primary care settings: a secondary cross-sectional analysis of the “MGPIDP-L project”
Falling is a major concern for the health of older adults and significantly affects their quality of life. Identifying the various risk factors and the differences between older patients can be challenging. Th... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 10, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sarah El Khatib, Carmela Bou Malham, Sandrine Andrieu, Mathilde Strumia, Philippe Cestac and Pascale Salameh Tags: Research Source Type: research
Square-stepping exercise in older inpatients in early geriatric rehabilitation. A randomized controlled pilot study
Preservation of mobility and fall prevention have a high priority in geriatric rehabilitation. Square-Stepping Exercise (SSE) as an evaluated and standardized program has been proven to be an effective trainin... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 10, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Katja Fr änzel, Jessica Koschate, Ellen Freiberger, Ryosuke Shigematsu, Tania Zieschang and Svenja Tietgen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Active involvement in scientific research of persons living with dementia and long-term care users: a systematic review of existing methods with a specific focus on good practices, facilitators and barriers of involvement
Active involvement of persons living with dementia (PLWD) and long-term care (LTC) users in research is essential but less developed compared to other patient groups. However, their involvement in research is ... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 9, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Janneke M. Groothuijse, Lisa S. van Tol, C. C. M. (Toos) Hoeksel-van Leeuwen, Johannes J. M. van Delden, Monique A. A. Caljouw and Wilco P. Achterberg Tags: Research Source Type: research
