Promoting Retention: African American Older Adults in a Research Volunteer Registry [0.03%]
促进黑人老年成年人参与研究志愿者登记的积极性
LaToya N Hall,Lisa J Ficker,Letha A Chadiha et al.
LaToya N Hall et al.
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the capability of a research volunteer registry to retain community-dwelling African American older adults, and to explore demographic and health factors associated with retention. M...
Barriers, Motivations, and Preferences for Physical Activity Among Female African American Older Adults [0.03%]
美国非裔老年女性进行体育活动的障碍、动机和偏好
Neha P Gothe,Bradley J Kendall
Neha P Gothe
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, less than 11% of adults more than the age of 65 meet the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Among minority populations, only 5% of non-Hispanic Black older adults me...
Andrew J Hotchen,Frederick W Vonberg,Emily C Ironside et al.
Andrew J Hotchen et al.
Objectives: This study sought to assess the value of differing pre-operative measures in prediction of post-operative non-surgical site infection (NSSI) and length of hospital stay following hip fracture surgery. Methods: All patients admit...
Mubashir Arain,Siegrid Deutschlander,Mahnoush Rostami et al.
Mubashir Arain et al.
Objective: The objective of the study was to determine whether health care aides (HCAs) could safely assist in medication administration in long-term care (LTC). Method: We obtained medication error reports from LTC facilities that involve ...
Revisiting Mobility Limitations of Seniors in Singapore, 1995 to 2011 [0.03%]
新加坡老年人出行受限问题回顾(1995—2011)
Soon-Hock Kang,Vanessa Yong,Angelique Chan et al.
Soon-Hock Kang et al.
Singapore's life expectancy at birth and at age 65 continues to improve. Although this is a positive development, it is necessary to understand how much of this increased life expectancy is spent with and without mobility limitations. This ...
Ayesha Z Sherzai,Michele Tagliati,Katherine Park et al.
Ayesha Z Sherzai et al.
Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder. Although the precise pathogenetic mechanisms of PD remain undetermined, there appears to be both genetic and environmental factors that contribute to the risk of...
Improved Balance Confidence and Stability for Elderly After 6 Weeks of a Multimodal Self-Administered Balance-Enhancing Exercise Program: A Randomized Single Arm Crossover Study [0.03%]
一种自我管理的平衡锻炼项目对老年人平衡信心和身体稳定性的改善作用：一项随机单组交叉试验研究
Anna Hafström,Eva-Maj Malmström,Josefine Terdèn et al.
Anna Hafström et al.
Objective: To develop and assess the efficacy of a multimodal balance-enhancing exercise program (BEEP) designed to be regularly self-administered by community-dwelling elderly. The program aims to promote sensory reweighting, facilitate mo...
Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: A Review for General Practitioners [0.03%]
特发性正常压力脑积水：全科医生复习资料
Basant R Nassar,Carol F Lippa
Basant R Nassar
Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a potentially reversible neurodegenerative disease commonly characterized by a triad of dementia, gait, and urinary disturbance. Advancements in diagnosis and treatment have aided in proper...
Brian C Peach,Gerard J Garvan,Cynthia S Garvan et al.
Brian C Peach et al.
Objective: To identify factors that predispose older adults to urosepsis and urosepsis-related mortality. Method: A systematic search using PubMed and CINAHL databases. Articles that met inclusion criteria were assessed using the Strengthen...
The Prognostic Validity of the Timed Up and Go Test With a Dual Task for Predicting the Risk of Falls in the Elderly [0.03%]
双重任务定时起立行走试验预测老年人跌倒风险的预后有效性研究
Martin Hofheinz,Michael Mibs
Martin Hofheinz
Objective: The aim is to examine the prognostic validity of the Timed Up and Go Test with a cognitive and a manual dual task for predicting the risk of falls. Method: A follow-up study was performed. The data were recorded for 120 volunteer...