Best practice models of aged-care implemented for First Nations people: a systematic review aligned with the Good Spirit Good Life quality of life principles
Aged-care programs that are based in First Nations worldviews are believed to translate to improved quality of life for First Nations Elders. First Nations perspectives of health and well-being incorporates so... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 29, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Caleb Rivers, Emma Haynes, Dina LoGiudice, Kate Smith and Dawn Bessarab Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effect of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio on prognosis of elderly patients with severe sepsis combined with diabetes mellitus
To investigate the predictive value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in the short-term prognosis of elderly patients with severe sepsis combined with diabetes mellitus (DM). (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 29, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Shan Jin, Jun-bin Yin, Wei Li and Li-li Zang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Healthcare professionals ’ experiences and views of providing continence support and advice to people living at home with dementia: “That’s a carer’s job”
People living with dementia at home and their family carers often feel unsupported by healthcare professionals in managing continence problems. In turn, primary and community-based healthcare professionals hav... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 29, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Barbara Bradbury, Helen Chester, Miriam Santer, Leanne Morrison, Mandy Fader, Jane Ward, Jill Manthorpe and Catherine Murphy Tags: Research Source Type: research
Risk factors for falls in older adults with diabetes mellitus: systematic review and meta-analysis
To identify risk factors for falls in older adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 28, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Larissa Barros Freire, Joaquim Pereira Brasil-Neto, Marianne Lucena da Silva, Milena Gon çalves Cruz Miranda, Lorrane de Mattos Cruz, Wagner Rodrigues Martins and Leonardo Petrus da Silva Paz Tags: Research Source Type: research
Process evaluation of a tailored nudge intervention to promote appropriate care and treatment of older patients at the end-of-life
Non-beneficial treatment affects a considerable proportion of older people in hospital, and some will choose to decline invasive treatments when they are approaching the end of their life. The Intervention for... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 28, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ella L. Bracci, Adrian G. Barnett, Christine Brown, Leonie Callaway, Magnolia Cardona, Hannah E. Carter, Nicholas Graves, Kenneth Hillman, Xing J. Lee, Steven M. McPhail, Ben P. White, Lindy Willmott and Gillian Harvey Tags: Research Source Type: research
Latent class of multidimensional dependency in community-dwelling older adults: evidence from the longitudinal ageing study in India
Existing studies have used ADL and IADL separately as measures of dependency. However, dependency is a heterogeneous and complex issue, and the dependency of each older adult is a synergistic combination of se... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 28, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Strong P. Marbaniang and Holendro Singh Chungkham Tags: Research Source Type: research
The Chinese translation and cross-cultural adaptation of PRISMA-7 questionnaire: an observational study to establish the accuracy, reliability and validity
Frailty is a health condition linked to adverse health outcomes and lower life quality. The PRISMA-7, a 7-item questionnaire from the Program on Research for Integrating Services for the Maintenance of Autonom... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 28, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Meredith T. Yeung, Yen Gan, Shu Qi Teo, Kai Quan Lim, Hui Xuan Leow, Myriam Jbabdi, Michel Raiche and Mingxing Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research
“Provided a window on the world and lessened my feeling of isolation”: older adults’ perceived COVID-19 impact and technology use in Australia during recurrent lockdowns
An informed understanding of older adults ’ perceptions of the impact (positive or negative) of recurrent COVID-19 long lockdowns is important for the development of targeted interventions and resources for fut... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 28, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Joyce Siette, Kristiana Ludlow, Laura Dodds, Paul Strutt and Viviana Wuthrich Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effects of neighborhood built environment on cognitive function in older adults: a systematic review
In the background of an aging population, the risk of cognitive impairment in the older population is prominent. Exposure to complex neighborhood built environments may be beneficial to the cognitive health of... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 27, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yiling Song, Yunxi Liu, Xiaotian Bai and Hongjun Yu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Exploration of subgroups and predictors of loneliness among older adults in rural China: A latent profile analysis
This study ’s objective was to acquire an in-depth understanding of the heterogeneity and the predictors of lonelin... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 27, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yuecong Wang, Shasha Li, Xiaoyue Zou, Yingyuan Ni, Lijun Xu, Shufang Liao, Lijun Cao, Jianyi Bao, Yue Li and Yingxue Xi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Subjectivity study on health conservation of elderly hemodialysis patients
This study was to identify the type of perceptions on... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 27, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Eunji Yim, Mijin Yun and Sohyune Sok Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association between physical frailty, circadian syndrome and cardiovascular disease among middle-aged and older adults: a longitudinal study
This study aimed to investigate ... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 27, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Xinhong Zhu, Linlin Ding, Xiaona Zhang, Heqing Wang and Ningbo Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effect of home-based lifestyle interventions on cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is frequently a precursor to dementia, affecting aspects of cognition such as language, thinking, or memory. Lifestyle interventions are increasingly studied as potential means ... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 27, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Cynthia Zou, Divinity Amos-Richards, Ram Jagannathan and Ambar Kulshreshtha Tags: Research Source Type: research
Interaction between hypertension and frailty and their impact on death risk in older adults: a follow-up study
In this study, we analyzed the frailty status among older adults with hypertension and the impact of... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 24, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jing Shi, Yongkang Tao, Shuqiang Chen, Ziyi Zhou, Li Meng, Chunbo Duan, Baiyu Zhou and Pulin Yu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Dyslipidemia is associated with sarcopenia of the elderly: a meta-analysis
Sarcopenia is a pathological change characterized by muscle loss in older people. According to the reports, there is controversy on the relationship between dyslipidemia and sarcopenia. Therefore, this meta-an... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - February 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Bingqing Bi, Xinying Dong, Meilin Yan, Zhuo Zhao, Ruitong Liu, Shugang Li and Hao Wu Tags: Research Source Type: research
