Relation between caffeine and behavioral symptoms in elderly patients with dementia: An observational studyElsevier BV - Tập 18 - Trang 407-410 - 2013
Michelle A. Kromhout, J. Jongerling, W. P. Achterberg
Caffeine is known to improve concentration and reduce fatigue in healthy adults, but high doses may induce anxiety and agitation. Because the effects of caffeine in elderly people with dementia are unknown, this study explores the relation between caffeine and behavioral symptoms in a group of elderly patients with dementia. An observational pilot study. A dementia special care unit of a Dutch nur...... hiện toàn bộ
Effects of Oral Management on Elderly Patients with PneumoniaElsevier BV - Tập 25 - Trang 979-984 - 2021
K. Yoshimi, Kazuharu Nakagawa, R. Momosaki, K. Yamaguchi, A. Nakane, H. Tohara
In this study, we examined the factors influencing the presence or absence of dental intervention in patients with pneumonia in an acute-care hospital, focusing on oral intake and its status. Observational study. Teikyo University School of Medicine, Mizonokuchi Hospital. Patients ≥65 years of age who were admitted to the Teikyo University School of Medicine, Mizonokuchi Hospital between January 1...... hiện toàn bộ
Characteristics of patients who stop falling after a risk-based multidisciplinary intervention initiated in a geriatric day hospitalElsevier BV - Tập 17 - Trang 199-204 - 2012
O. Flabeau, G. Laurendeau, H. Laksir, S. Castaings-Pelet, S. Harston, I. Bourdel-Marchasson
Multidisciplinary interventions for fallers have provided conflicting results in part due to the diversity of fallers’ profiles. to determine the characteristics of the subgroup of patients with a positive response to a multidisciplinary fall prevention program initiated in a geriatric day hospital. Prospective observational study in day hospital. Patients > 75 years referred for falls during the ...... hiện toàn bộ
Dietary Intake is Positively Associated with Cognitive Function of a Chinese Older Adults SampleElsevier BV - Tập 22 - Trang 805-810 - 2018
K. Sun, Hui Hu, C. Yang, L. Wang, Y. Ai, X. Dong, Y. Shi, M. Li, Q. Yao, Y. Zhang
The relationship between cognitive function and dietary intake in older adults was understudied in China. This study examined this relationship in a Chinese sample while controlling for the effects of sleep quality and socio demographic confounders. The sample consisted of 340 Chinese older adults (age > 60) who were randomly selected from Wuhan city in central China. Cognitive function was assess...... hiện toàn bộ
Mental Health among Geriatric Healthcare Workers in Italy during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results from a National SurveyElsevier BV - Tập 27 Số 8 - Trang 626-631 - 2023
Ornago, Alice Margherita, Pinardi, E., Zucchelli, A., Trevisan, C., Volterrani, M., Cacciatore, S., Ceolin, C., Landi, F., Trabucchi, M., De Leo, D., Bianchetti, A., Bellelli, G.
This study aimed to investigate the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers (HCWs) in geriatric settings. Online cross-sectional survey. 394 geriatric HCWs in Italy. The survey was developed by a multidisciplinary team and disseminated in April 2022 to the members of two geriatric scientific societies (Italian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology and Italian Associatio...... hiện toàn bộ
Lower-Extremity Torque Capacity and Physical Function in Mobility-Limited Older AdultsElsevier BV - Tập 23 - Trang 703-709 - 2019
Gregory J. Grosicki, D. A. Englund, L. Price, M. Iwai, M. Kashiwa, K. F. Reid, R. A. Fielding
Skeletal muscle weakness and an increase in fatigability independently contribute to age-related functional decline. The objective of this study was to examine the combined contribution of these deficiencies (i.e., torque capacity) to physical function, and then to assess the functional implications of progressive resistance training (PRT) mediated-torque capacity improvements in mobility-limited ...... hiện toàn bộ