Triglyceride-glucose index as a potential predictor for in-hospital mortality in critically ill patients with intracerebral hemorrhage: a multicenter, case –control study
This study aims to assess the influence of the TyG index on the clinical outcomes of... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - May 1, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yang Yang, Shengru Liang, Jiangdong Liu, Minghao Man, Yue Si, Dengfeng Jia, Jianwei Li, Xiaoxi Tian and Lihong Li Tags: Research Source Type: research
Attitudes towards seeking psychological help among community dwelling older adults enrolled in primary care in Chile
Depression and anxiety are common mental disorders among older adults, but they are frequently underdiagnosed. Attitudes towards seeking professional mental health care is one of the barriers to access to trea... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - May 1, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ximena Moreno and Francisco Moreno Tags: Research Source Type: research
Development of Malaysian-MIND diet scores for prediction of mild cognitive impairment among older adults in Malaysia
Mild Cognitive impairment (MCI) is a pre-demented state in the elderly populace. The Mediterranean& Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet has show... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - May 1, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Muhamad Mustaqim M Zapawi, Yee Xing You, Suzana Shahar, Mohd Razif Shahril, Nurul Fatin Malek Rivan, Nik Nur Izzati Nik Mohd Fakhruddin and Anastasia Xin Wei Yap Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association between plasma metal exposure and health span in very elderly adults: a prospective cohort study with mixture statistical approach
Metals have been linked to a diverse spectrum of age-related diseases; however, the effects of metal exposure on health span remains largely unknown. This cohort study aims to determine the association between... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - May 1, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Xiaoying Ye, Tingting Xu, Le Yang, Xiangju Hu, Xiaowei Xie, Guohui Lan, Xiaoli Lu, Zelin Huang, Tinggui Wang, Jieyu Wu, Jieli Lan, Qian Zhang, Zhiying Zhan, Yansong Guo and Xiaoxu Xie Tags: Research Source Type: research
Mortality and re-fracture rates in low trauma hip fracture
This study aimed to estimate the incidence rate of re-fracture and all-cause mortality rate in patients with hip fractures caused by minor trauma in the first year following the event. (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 30, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Vahideh Mohseni, Noushin Fahimfar, Akram Ansarifar, Safdar Masoumi, Mahnaz Sanjari, Kazem Khalagi, Abolfazl Bagherifard, Bagher Larijani, Leila Janani, Mohammad Javad Mansourzadeh, Afshin Ostovar and Masoud Solaymani-Dodaran Tags: Research Source Type: research
Sleep quality as a mediator between family function and life satisfaction among Chinese older adults in nursing home
The life satisfaction of the elderly in nursing home is the focus of social concern.The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of family function and sleep quality on life satisfaction among elderly... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 29, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Wenfen Zhu, Yutong Wang, Jiao Tang and Fangyi Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Insights into designing educational materials for persons living with dementia: a focus group study
Persons living with dementia (PLWD) may experience communication difficulties that impact their ability to process written and pictorial information. Patient-facing education may help promote discontinuation o... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 29, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Charity M. Hoffman, Sarah E. Vordenberg, Amanda N. Leggett, Esther Akinyemi, Molly Turnwald and Donovan T. Maust Tags: Research Source Type: research
The feasibility of integrating a home telehealth model for older persons living with hemodialysis
This study aims to assess the feasib... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 27, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Wanicha Pungchompoo, Saowaros Parinyachitta, Sirirat Pungchompoo, Warawan Udomkhwamsuk and Panadda Suwan Tags: Research Source Type: research
Multicomponent perioperative interventions to improve outcomes for frail patients: a systematic review
Preoperative frailty is associated with increased risk of adverse outcomes. In 2017, McIsaac and colleagues ’ systematic review found that few interventions improved outcomes in this population and evidence was... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 26, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Vivian Ka-Yan Kwok, Natasha Reid, Ruth E Hubbard, Harshithaa Thavarajah and Emily H Gordon Tags: Research Source Type: research
Factors associated with the level of self-management in elderly patients with chronic diseases: a pathway analysis
To analyze the effects and pathways of factors such as psychological capital, family functioning, and sources of meaning in life on the level of self-management in elderly patients with chronic diseases and to... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 26, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Zhiyang Cong, Mingshu Huo, Xing Jiang and Hongyu Yu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Tailored videoconferencing counselling program to support family carers of people living with dementia during the transition to permanent residential care: a pilot and feasibility randomised trial
Decisions surrounding the permanent residential care placement of people living with dementia can be stressful and distressing; however, providing access to targeted information and support prior to placement ... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 26, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Deborah Brooks, Katy Wyles, Nancy A. Pachana, Elizabeth Beattie and Joseph E. Gaugler Tags: Research Source Type: research
Influencing factors, gender differences and the decomposition of inequalities in cognitive function in Chinese older adults: a population-based cohort study
Evidence remains limited and inconsistent for assessing cognitive function in Chinese older adults (CFCOA) and inequalities in cognitive function in Chinese older adults (ICFCOA) and exploring their influencin... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 25, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ciran Yang, Zongfu Mao, Shaotang Wu, Shicheng Yin, Yu Sun and Dan Cui Tags: Research Source Type: research
Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Hypertension Belief Assessment Tool
Hypertension is prevalent in China. Hypertensive patients suffer from many health problems in life. Hypertension is a common chronic disease with long-term and lifelong characteristics. In the long run, the ex... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 25, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Xue Yang, Yujin Mei, Yuqing Li, Xiaoyun Zhang, Jiaofeng Gui, Ying Wang, Wenyue Chen, Mingjia Chen, Changjun Liu and Lin Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Improving diagnostics using extended point-of-care testing during in-home assessments of older adults with signs of emerging acute disease: a prospective observational non-randomised pilot and feasibility study
Delayed recognition of acute disease among older adults hinders timely management and increases the risk of hospital admission. Point-of-Care testing, including Focused Lung Ultrasound (FLUS) and in-home analy... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 25, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Siri Aas Smedemark, Christian B. Laursen, Dorte Ejg Jarb øl, Flemming S. Rosenvinge and Karen Andersen-Ranberg Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effects of Square Stepping Exercise on cognitive, physical, psychological, and group functioning in sedentary older adults: A center-based hybrid trial
The Square Stepping Exercise (SSE) is an exercise training program that integrates physical exercise and cognitive elements and can be conducted in a group setting. The potential of SSE in delaying cognitive d... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 25, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Masato Kawabata, Su Ren Gan and Annabel Chen Shen-Hsing Tags: Research Source Type: research
