Associations of physical activity intensity, frequency, duration, and volume with the incidence of sarcopenia in middle-aged and older adults: a 4-year longitudinal study in China
This study aimed to determine the association of PA from d... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - March 16, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Xiaoguang Zhao, Dongxue Liu, Hongjun Zhang, Shaoshuai Shen, Naipeng Zhang, Yihan Pan, Chao Fu, Wenjiao Wang, Hang Ren and Xiaopeng Pan Tags: Research Source Type: research
Long-term, patient-centered, frailty-based outcomes of older critical illness survivors from the emergency department: a post hoc analysis of the LIFE Study
Evidence indicates frailty before intensive care unit (ICU) admission leads to poor outcomes. However, it is unclear whether quality of life (QOL) and activities of daily living (ADL) for survivors of critica... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - March 15, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Takashi Hongo, Tetsuya Yumoto, Mototaka Inaba, Shunsuke Taito, Takashi Yorifuji, Atsunori Nakao and Hiromichi Naito Tags: Research Source Type: research
Clinical decision support system supported interventions in hospitalized older patients: a matter of natural course and adequate timing
Drug-related problems (DRPs) and potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) are associated with adverse patient and health care outcomes. In the setting of hospitalized older patients, Clinical Decision Suppo... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - March 14, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: NA Zwietering, AEMJH Linkens, D Kurstjens, PHM van der Kuy, N van Nie-Visser, BPA van de Loo, KPGM Hurkens and B Spaetgens Tags: Research Source Type: research
Similarities and differences in the prevalence and risk factors of suicidal behavior between caregivers and people with dementia: a systematic review
People with dementia and their caregivers are prone to suicidal behaviors due to difficulty adjusting to their initial caregiving role and due to emotional disturbances resulting from deterioration of function... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - March 14, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Mohd Afifuddin Mohamad, Mohammad Farris Iman Leong Bin Abdullah and Nurul Izzah Shari Tags: Research Source Type: research
Autonomy and its relevance for the construction of personhood in dementia – a thematic synthesis
This article examines the concept of autonomy in the context of person-centred dementia research and care, which is frequently being used but not clearly defined. Also, there is no clear conceptual relation be... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - March 14, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jonathan Serbser-Koal, Jan Dreyer and Martina Roes Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association between sleep problems and functional disability in community-dwelling older adults
Sleep problems are frequently observed in older adults. They can lead to changes in the individual ’s physical, occupational, cognitive, and social functioning, compromising the performance of activities of dai... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - March 13, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Stefany Cristina Claudino Idalino, Let ícia Martins Cândido, Katia Jakovljevic Pudla Wagner, Bruno de Souza Moreira, Alessandra de Carvalho Bastone, Ana Lúcia Danielewicz and Núbia Carelli Pereira de Avelar Tags: Research Source Type: research
Modern physiological approach to inappropriate ICD shocks due to atrial fibrillation with very fast ventricular response. A case report
Fast-conducting atrial fibrillation misinterpreted as ventricular tachycardia is the leading cause for inappropriate shocks in patients with implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICD). These inappropriate shocks... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - March 12, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Catalin Pestrea, Roxana Enache, Ecaterina Cicala and Radu Vatasescu Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Specialised residential care for older people subject to homelessness: experiences of residents and staff of a new aged care home in Australia
The number of older people experiencing homelessness in Australia is rising, yet there is a lack of specialised residential care for older people subject to homelessness with high care and palliative needs. To... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - March 12, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Costanza Preti, Christopher J Poulos, Roslyn G Poulos, Najwa L Reynolds, Allison C Rowlands, Kyall Flakelar, Angela Raguz, Peter Valpiani, Steven G Faux and Claire MC O ’Connor Tags: Research Source Type: research
Laparoscopy for emergency abdominal surgery is associated with reduced physical functional decline in older patients: a cohort study
An increasing number of older patients require emergency abdominal surgery for acute abdomen. They are susceptible to surgical stress and lose their independence in performing daily activities. Laparoscopic su... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - March 12, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Keishi Yamaguchi, Takeru Abe, Shokei Matsumoto, Kento Nakajima, Masayuki Shimizu and Ichiro Takeuchi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effect of clock rhythm on emergence agitation and early postoperative delirium in older adults undergoing thoracoscopic lung cancer surgery: protocol for a prospective, observational, cohort study
Surgeries conducted at night can impact patients ’ prognosis, and the mechanism may be related to circadian rhythm, which influence normal physiological functions and pathophysiological changes. Melatonin is pr... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - March 12, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Linghui Jiang, Jie Wang, Wannan Chen, Zhiyao Wang and Wanxia Xiong Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research
Relationship between sacral-abdominal wall distance, movement performance, and spinal alignment in osteoporosis: a retrospective study
Aging is associated with muscle atrophy, as typified by sarcopenia. Loss of abdominal muscle strength can cause abdominal wall laxity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the ... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - March 12, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Takashi Nagai, Makoto Miyagami, Shota Nakamura, Keizo Sakamoto, Koji Ishikawa, Ichiro Okano, Fumihito Kasai, Yoshifumi Kudo and Nobuyuki Kawate Tags: Research Source Type: research
The association between healthy beverage index and sarcopenia in Iranian older adults: a case-control study
Sarcopenia is a progressive disease with age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function. No study has investigated the association between healthy beverage index (HBI) and sarcopenia in older... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - March 11, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Marzieh Mahmoodi, Zainab Shateri, Mehran Nouri, Mohebat Vali, Nasrin Nasimi, Zahra Sohrabi, Mohammad Hossein Dabbaghmanesh and Maede Makhtoomi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Serum soluble alpha-klotho klotho and cognitive functioning in older adults aged 60 and 79: an analysis of cross-sectional data of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011 to 2014
Klotho, consisting of membrane klotho and soluble alpha-klotho, is found to be associated with better cognitive outcomes in small samples of the aged population. We aimed to examine the association of serum so... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - March 11, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Song Ge, Fanghong Dong, Chong Tian, Chih-Hsiang Yang, Minhui Liu and Jingkai Wei Tags: Research Source Type: research
Navigating Aged Care Services with GIS: Trends, Developments, and Future Directions
With the growing challenge of an aging population, emerging technologies are increasingly being integrated into the production, organization, and delivery of aged care services. Geographic Information System (... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - March 11, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Xuehan Wang and Zhihan Liu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Feasibility and usefulness of cognitive monitoring using a new home-based cognitive test in mild cognitive impairment: a prospective single arm study
The risk of dementia is increased in subjects with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Despite the plethora of in-person cognitive tests, those that can be administered over the phone are lacking. We hypothesized... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - March 8, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kyung Won Lee, Yun Jeong Hong, Eun Jin Yang, Si Baek Lee, Seong Hoon Kim, Seunghee Na, Young-Do Kim and Jeong Wook Park Tags: Research Source Type: research
