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Abstract BackgroundNursing home (NH) residents have a high burden of multimorbidity and disability and are frequently hospitalized. Comprehensive geriatric assessment might reduce hospitalization. However, fe...

Há hoje várias respostas a nível dos cuidados de longa duração para a pessoa idosa, contudo carecemos ainda de verdadeiras respostas integradas que se foquem na multidimensionalidade da pessoa humana. Assim, o nosso...

Abstract Background Population ageing presents increasing challenges for health systems. Identifying complex needs and planning individualized care through Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), promoting intergenerat...

Resumen: Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto del Modelo de Asignación Diagnóstica y Terapéutica (MADiT) en la calidad de los Planes Individuales de Intervención Compartida (PIIC) y en la identificación de personas con con...

Abstract Objective This study aimed to explore self-perceptions and embodied experiences of different dimensions of frailty among older adults with hip fracture, to complement objective frailty assessment and inform the ...

Con el fin de evaluar el consumo de medicamentos en adultos mayores institucionalizados, se realizó un estudio de utilización de medicamentos observacional, descriptivo y transversal en Geriátricos de Olavarría, Ar...

Abstract Background Delirium is a neuropsychiatric syndrome associated with serious complications. Residents of nursing homes are particularly vulnerable to developing delirium. Nurses play a key role in the prevention, ...

OBJECTIVE: To compare the occurrence of the nursing diagnosis of delayed surgical recovery among the adult and elderly population.METHODS: This was an observational, cross-sectional study conducted with 72 patients follo...

Objective To verify whether there is a connection between the functional capacity of the elderly and the presence of violent situations in their daily lives. Methods A population-based cross-sectional study developed...

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Abstract Background Bright Light Therapy is effective in improving sleep and circadian rhythms. However, little is known regarding the effects of BioDynamic Lighting. The current study examined whether BioDynamic Lightin...

Abstract Background To protect older adults and their rights, social distancing, isolation and quarantine were the key measures put in place to slow down the spread of COVID-19. Yet several studies have highlighted the i...

Abstract Background This study evaluates the impact of the SOCAV program on promoting self-direction of individuals with dementia in nursing homes and examines the behavioral changes in care staff when trained and coache...

Abstract Background Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) are highly prevalent in nursing home residents. The main aims of this study were to examine whether music-based care (MBC) had sustained effects on NPS in nursing home ...

Abstract Background Enhanced Group Activity Kits (EGAKs) were developed to maximize the impact of group activities for persons living with dementia while minimizing burden on activity leaders. Previous research has shown...

Abstract Background Fall risk perception (FRP) plays a crucial role in preventing secondary falls in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. Different patient groups may perceive environmental fall risk differe...

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) significantly affects the quality of life of older adults. The growing impact of this chronic condition poses significant challenges for healthcare systems...

Abstract Background Older people with dementia are regularly excluded from decision-making processes and their wishes and preferences for care are often not respected. The aim of this study was to analyze whether the use...