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Psychology, Clinical
Lunan Gao, Jinhong Yang, Jiang Liu, Tingting Xin, Yuxiu Liu
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of sleep quality in the relationship between activities of daily living (ADLs) and depression. The results showed that ADLs and sleep quality were positively associated with depression among the elderly. Sleep quality played a significant mediating role in the influence of ADLs on depression in the elderly in nursing homes. Therefore, timely detection and efficient interventions to promote physical function and improve sleep quality among the elderly in nursing homes are recommended.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Rebecca Baxter, Per-Olof Sandman, Sabine Bjork, Anders Skoldunger, David Edvardsson
Summary: The study aimed to explore how nursing home staff recognize expressions of thriving among residents. Results revealed that staff recognized thriving through understanding, observation, and sensing, highlighting the importance of person-centred care principles in clinical assessments. These findings have practical implications for staff education, person-centred care strategies, and organizational policies in promoting thriving in nursing homes.
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Neurosciences
Philip Charles Gerard Klein, Simone Huygens, Ron Handels, Valerie Wester, Tim Andre Kanters
Summary: This study estimated the costs of living in a nursing home for persons with dementia in the Netherlands, providing information for the economic evaluations of future DMTs.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Molly Candon, Julie Strominger, Lauren B. Gerlach, Donovan T. Maust
Summary: This study found that the use of antiepileptic drugs among nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias is increasing, while the prescribing rates of antipsychotic and opioid drugs are declining. The study also revealed differences in prescribing rates based on the presence of disruptive behaviors or reported pain. The findings suggest that further investigation is needed regarding the risk-benefit ratio of antiepileptic drug prescribing for dementia care.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Shogo Fukui, Michiyuki Kawakami, Yohei Otaka, Aiko Ishikawa, Fumiaki Yashima, Kentaro Hayashida, Kaori Muraoka, Meigen Liu
Summary: The study aimed to determine the level of limitations in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living among elderly individuals with severe aortic stenosis. The results indicated that a history of heart failure, cerebrovascular disease, physical function, and cognitive decline were significantly related to declines in instrumental activities of daily living.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Wei Wang, Jianbo Li, Ying Li, Xueshi Dong
Summary: Activity prediction is crucial in smart homes, especially in predicting activities that will occur within a certain time period. Our proposed deep learning model effectively addresses this problem and provides sufficient preparation time for the smart home system.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON HUMAN-MACHINE SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Shunzhuang Peng, Sijiu Wang, Xing Lin Feng
Summary: This study found that multimorbidity increased the likelihood of developing activities of daily living (ADL) disability in middle-aged and older women, partially through the mediation of depressive symptoms. The results emphasize the importance of focusing on mental wellness in females with multimorbidity to prevent impairments in physical function.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Shuai Fang, Hong Liang, Yan Liang
Summary: This study aimed to examine the relationship between person, environmental factors, and ADL performance among physically disabled older adults living at home. The findings revealed that education and income had different influences on the social and physical environment, and functional impairments had significant effects on ADL performance through the physical and social environment.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Dana B. Mukamel, Debra Saliba, Heather Ladd, R. Tamara Konetzka
Summary: This study investigates the associations between daily staffing patterns and daily hospitalizations and emergency department visits. The findings suggest that higher staffing can lead to more hospitalizations on the same day but fewer hospitalizations on the prior day. The study emphasizes the complex factors involved in hospitalization and emergency department visits in nursing homes, including the influence of daily staffing variation.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Aoi Nagano, Masaki Takeuchi, Nobuyuki Horita, Takeshi Teshigawara, Tatsukata Kawagoe, Yuki Mizuki, Akira Meguro, Hiroto Nakano, Yohei Kirino, Kaoru Takase-Minegishi, Ryusuke Yoshimi, Michiko Kurosawa, Takeshi Fukumoto, Mitsuhiro Takeno, Takeshi Kaneko, Nobuhisa Mizuki
Summary: This study found that ocular lesions, neurological manifestations, and arthritis affect the activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with Behcet's disease. Patients with ocular lesions or neurological manifestations are more likely to require physical assistance.
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Psychiatry
Madeleine L. Juhrmann, Aljon San Martin, Allison Jaure, Christopher J. Polous, Josephine M. Clayton
Summary: Palliative approaches to care can benefit people living with dementia in care homes, and the generalist aged care workforce is well positioned to provide this care with training and support. This study aimed to explore the perspectives of staff in residential aged care on end-of-life care for people with dementia. Five key themes emerged, including person-centered care, articulating goals, collective action, staff education, and family involvement.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Naoki Akazawa, Masaki Kishi, Toshikazu Hino, Ryota Tsuji, Kimiyuki Tamura, Akemi Hioka, Hideki Moriyama
Summary: This study indicates that a decrease of intramuscular adipose tissue of the quadriceps is related to the recovery of activities of daily living (ADL) in older inpatients.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rachel E. Brimelow, Karthick Thangavelu, Romana Beattie, Nadeeka N. Dissanayaka
Summary: Using fully immersive virtual reality (VR) in multiple sessions can reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPS) in aged care residents, including depression, anxiety, and agitated behaviors, leading to reduced depressive symptoms and apathy, and inducing a positive emotional response.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yuting Song, Sascha Bolt, Trina Thorne, Peter Norton, Jeff Poss, Fangfang Fu, Janet Squires, Greta Cummings, Carole A. Estabrooks
Summary: This study assessed the association between nursing assistants' use of best practices and residents' pain levels in nursing homes. The findings showed that higher levels of best practice use among nursing assistants were associated with a higher likelihood of residents experiencing mild pain, but there was no significant difference in moderate or severe pain. This highlights the importance of further research to identify factors that promote effective pain assessment and management.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Juraj Sprung, Mariana Laporta, David S. Knopman, Ronald C. Petersen, Michelle M. Mielke, Toby N. Weingarten, Maria Vassilaki, David P. Martin, Phillip J. Schulte, Andrew C. Hanson, Darrell R. Schroeder, Prashanthi Vemuri, David O. Warner
Summary: Hospitalization of older adults is associated with accelerated long-term decline in gait speed and functional limitations, especially after nonelective admissions and those for medical indications. However, for most well-functioning participants, these changes have little clinical significance.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jose Rodolfo Torres de Araujo, Lidiane Maria de Brito Macedo Ferreira, Javier Jerez-Roig, Kenio Costa de Lima
Summary: The prevalence of mobility limitation is high among older adults residing in nursing homes in Brazil, and it is significantly associated with advanced age and poor nutritional status. Health professionals should focus on maintaining mobility and providing adequate nutritional support for the elderly.
JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Anna Escriba-Salvans, Javier Jerez-Roig, Miriam Molas-Tuneu, Pau Farres-Godayol, Pau Moreno-Martin, Ester Goutan-Roura, Helena Guell-Masramon, Jordi Amblas-Novellas, Dyego Leandro Bezerra de Souza, Dawn A. Skelton, Miriam Torres-Moreno, Eduard Minobes-Molina
Summary: A high prevalence of sarcopenia was found among institutionalized older people in the nursing homes in Central Catalonia, Spain. The prevalence ranged from 6.7% to 81.7% depending on the categories. Malnutrition, urinary incontinence, and sedentary behavior were associated with sarcopenia, while obesity acted as a protective factor for this population.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luz Adriana Varela-Vasquez, Montserrat Girabent-Farres, Almudena Medina-Rincon, Sandra Rierola-Fochs, Javier Jerez-Roig, Eduard Minobes-Molina
Summary: This study aimed to create and validate a dual-task exercise program that focuses on both physical and cognitive training in order to improve balance and gait speed in older people. Expert consensus was obtained through the Delphi Method, and the program was deemed effective by neurorehabilitation and geriatrics experts. The findings can contribute to the homogenization of future studies and professional practice in the use of dual-task exercises.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jose Rodolfo Torres de Araujo, Javier Jerez-Roig, Daniel Gomes da Silva Machado, Lidiane Maria de Brito Macedo Ferreira, Kenio Costa de Lima
Summary: This study analyzed the changes in mobility during walking for institutionalized older adults in northeastern Brazil and found that the incidence of mobility decline increased over time. Advanced age and hospitalization were identified as risk factors for mobility decline. The chances of recovering walking performance were minimal, and maintaining independent mobility was challenging.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Thais Sousa Rodrigues Guedes, Marcello Barbosa Otoni Goncalves Guedes, Rebeca de Castro Santana, Jose Felipe Costa da Silva, Amanda Almeida Gomes Dantas, Mirari Ochandorena-Acha, Marc Terradas-Monllor, Javier Jerez-Roig, Dyego Leandro Bezerra de Souza
Summary: Women with cancer have a high risk of developing sexual dysfunctions, especially those with cervical and breast cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Andrea Fuente-Vidal, Myriam Guerra-Balic, Oriol Roda-Noguera, Javier Jerez-Roig, Joel Montane
Summary: This scoping review investigates adherence to eHealth programs in the adult population, and finds a lack of consensus on the conceptualization of adherence to physical activity and exercise, particularly in digital interventions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexandre Medeiros de Figueiredo, Kenio Costa de Lima, Adriano Massuda, George Dantas de Azevedo
Summary: This study assesses the effectiveness of policies aimed at expanding access to higher education in reducing inequities in the profile of medical course graduates in Brazil. The results show that these policies have a significant association with changing the individual backgrounds of graduates. However, despite achieving some impact, these policies have not fully addressed the inequalities in medical courses and the workforce.
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Vilma Dudoniene, Indre Kirklyte, Laura Zlibinaite, Javier Jerez-Roig, Renata Rutkauskaite
Summary: This study compared the effects of functional magnetic stimulation (FMS) and pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and found that both interventions significantly improved SUI symptoms and quality of life, with similar short-term effects.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Erika Karkauskiene, Mark A. Tully, Vilma Dudoniene, Maria Gine-Garriga, Anna Escriba-Salvans, Cristina Font-Jutgla, Javier Jerez-Roig
Summary: The main objective of this article is to assess the impact of interventions aimed at reducing sedentary behavior in older adults living in long-term care facilities. The study will use a systematic review approach and analyze data from various study designs to draw conclusions.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Claudio Jose Junior dos Santos, Marquiony Marques dos Santos, Fabio Celso Cipriano de Oliveira Lins, Jackson Pinto Silva, Kenio Costa de Lima
Summary: There has been a decreasing trend in the incidence rate of visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil, reducing by 1.69 cases/100 thousand inhabitants in 2007 and 0.91/100 thousand inhabitants in 2020. The Central-West region showed the highest reduction, and the disease was most prevalent among males.
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Pau Farres-Godayol, Miguel angel Ruiz-Diaz, Philippa Dall, Dawn A. Skelton, Eduard Minobes-Molina, Javier Jerez-Roig, Maria Gine-Garriga
Summary: This study aimed to determine the minimum number of valid days required for accurately estimating sedentary behavior (SB) and awake-time movement behaviors (ATMB) in nursing home residents using the activPAL3 device. It also investigated how the starting point of a day impacted reliability.
EUROPEAN REVIEW OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pedro Henrique Alcantara da Silva, Kezauyn Miranda Aiquoc, Aryelly Dayane da Silva Nunes, Wilton Rodrigues Medeiros, Talita Araujo de Souza, Javier Jerez-Roig, Isabelle Ribeiro Barbosa
Summary: The prevalence of access to prenatal care in the first trimester of pregnancy is lower among black women compared to other races/ethnicities, indicating a disparity in receiving obstetric care based on race/skin color.
PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pau Farres-Godayol, Javier Jerez-Roig, Eduard Minobes-Molina, Meltem Yildirim, Miriam Molas-Tuneu, Anna Escriba-Salvans, Sandra Rierola-Fochs, Montse Romero-Mas, Miriam Torres-Moreno, Laura Coll-Planas, Joanne Booth, Maria Gine-Garriga
Summary: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) and its associated factors in five Spanish nursing homes. The results showed that two out of three of the residents experienced UI, primarily due to physical and psycho-cognitive factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)