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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Amanda Bates, Susan Furber, Cathie Sherrington, Paul van den Dolder, Karen Ginn, Adrian Bauman, Kirsten Howard, Michelle Kershaw, Lisa Franco, Cathy Chittenden, Anne Tiedemann
Summary: A new approach of teaching home exercise through group-based workshops delivered by physiotherapists did not significantly reduce the rate of falls but showed significant improvement in fear of falling and gait speed.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Christopher Etherton-Beer, Amy Page, Vasi Naganathan, Kathleen Potter, Tracy Comans, Sarah N. Hilmer, Andrew J. McLachlan, Richard Lindley, Dee Mangin
Summary: This study investigated the effects of deprescribing multiple medications in older people and found that deprescribing reduced the total number of medicines used per participant. However, the impact of deprescribing on survival and other clinical outcomes remains uncertain due to the failure to meet recruitment targets.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Isabel B. Rodrigues, Ellen Wang, Heather Keller, Lehana Thabane, Maureen C. Ashe, Sheila Brien, Angela M. Cheung, Larry Funnell, Ravi Jain, Desmond Loong, Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai, Jamie Milligan, Marina Mourtzakis, Alexandra Papaioannou, Sharon Straus, Zachary J. Weston, Lora M. Giangregorio
Summary: This study aimed to assess the feasibility of implementing a service delivery model to teach older adults about balance and functional strength training, and methods to increase protein intake. Results showed high recruitment and retention rates, as well as a high program fidelity score, with some participants experiencing injuries or pain during exercises. Suggestions for future trials include modifying exercises, increasing participant diversity, and exploring volunteer assistance.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Justina Y. W. Liu, Yue-Heng Yin, Patrick P. K. Kor, Rick Y. C. Kwan, Paul H. H. Lee, Wai Tong Chien, Parco M. M. Siu, Keith D. D. Hill
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of an individualized exercise program with and without BCE strategies on reducing fatigue in older adults. The results showed that the combined intervention had better immediate and sustainable effects on reducing fatigue in frail older adults than exercise training or health education alone.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Susanne Finnegan, Julie Bruce, Kate Seers
Summary: The study found that older people did not continue their specific exercises after the falls prevention intervention, preferring walking as their main exercise and not viewing fall prevention as a motivator to continue exercising. There was a disparity between participant views on falls and the definitions used by healthcare professionals and researchers.
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Clinical Neurology
Yoshiro Okubo, Mohamed Suhair Bin Mohamed Suhaimy, Phu Hoang, Carly Chaplin, Cameron Hicks, Daina L. Sturnieks, Stephen R. Lord
Summary: This study examined the feasibility and efficacy of reactive balance training for improving stepping performance and reducing laboratory-induced falls in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The results showed that reactive balance training improved trip-induced dynamic stability, limb support, trunk control, and reduced falls in people with MS.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Juliana S. Oliveira, Catherine Sherrington, Chris Rissel, Dafna Merom, James Wickham, Stephen R. Lord, Judy M. Simpson, Anne Tiedemann
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effects of a combined physical activity and fall prevention program on physical activity and falls among individuals aged 60 years and over. The trial design includes randomisation with consideration for cluster randomisation to evaluate differences between the two groups. Primary outcomes involve objectively measured physical activity and self-reported fall occurrences.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Respiratory System
Narelle S. Cox, Beverley Eldridge, Sarah Rawlings, Julianna Dreger, Jennifer Corda, Jennifer Hauser, Brenda M. Button, Jennifer R. Bishop, Amanda Nichols, Anna Middleton, Nathan Ward, Tiffany Dwyer, Ruth Dentice, Raynuka Lazarus, Paul O'Halloran, Joanna Y. T. Lee, Christie Mellerick, Kelly Mackintosh, Melitta McNarry, Craig Anthony Williams, Anne E. Holland
Summary: The study found that a web-based application with individualized goal setting and real-time feedback was no more effective than usual care in promoting physical activity in young individuals with cystic fibrosis following hospital discharge. Both groups had high baseline physical activity levels, and engagement with the intervention was limited.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lucia Prieto-Contreras, Francisco M. Martinez-Arnau, David Sancho-Cantus, Laura Cubero-Plazas, Pilar Perez-Ros
Summary: This study aims to assess the prevalence of falls in community-dwelling frail older people aged 70 years and older, and identifies screening strategies based on comprehensive geriatric assessments to detect increased risk of falling and recurrent falling. The study found that among the 229 participants, 121 (54.9%) had fallen in the previous 12 months, and 20 of these (16.5%) were recurrent fallers (>= 2 falls). A score of 20 points or more on the Falls Efficacy Scale International is predictive of falling, with a sensitivity of 51.7% and a specificity of 73.9%. Polypharmacy, Short Physical Performance Battery score of 8 points or less, and Falls Efficacy Scale International score of 20 points or more can be used to screen for recurrent falling.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Pip A. Logan, Jane C. Horne, John R. F. Gladman, Adam L. Gordon, Tracey Sach, Allan Clark, Katie Robinson, Sarah Armstrong, Sue Stirling, Paul Leighton, Janet Darby, Fran Allen, Lisa Irvine, Ed C. F. Wilson, Chris Fox, Simon Conroy, Gail Mountain, Karen McCartney, Maureen Godfrey, Erika Sims
Summary: The study found that a multifactorial fall prevention program in long term care homes is effective in reducing fall rates and cost, without reducing activity levels or increasing dependency.
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Ying-Yi Liao, I-Hsuan Chen, Wei-Chun Hsu, Han-Yun Tseng, Ray-Yau Wang
Summary: The study found that both exergaming and combined physical exercise could improve cognitive function in frail older adults in Taiwan, likely by increasing neural efficiency. Additionally, exergaming may be superior to combined physical exercise, particularly in improving global cognition.
ANNALS OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Juan Luis Sanchez-Sanchez, Cristina Udina, Almudena Medina-Rincon, Mariano Esbri-Victor, Irene Bartolome-Martin, Debora Moral-Cuesta, Itxaso Marin-Epelde, Fernanda Ramon-Espinoza, Marina Sanchez-Latorre, Fernando Idoate, Adriana Goni-Sarries, Blanca Martinez-Martinez, Raquel Escudero Bonet, Julian Librero, Alvaro Casas-Herrero
Summary: This study aims to explore the effectiveness of an individualized exercise program and executive function-based cognitive training in preventing falls and fall-related outcomes in frail older adults. The study will recruit 320 older adults with a high risk of falling and compare the intervention group and control group in terms of falls incidence, physical and cognitive function, quality of life, etc.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kim Delbaere, Trinidad Valenzuela, Stephen R. Lord, Lindy Clemson, G. A. Rixt Zijlstra, Jacqueline C. T. Close, Thomas Lung, Ashley Woodbury, Jessica Chow, Garth McInerney, Lillian Miles, Barbara Toson, Nancy Briggs, Kimberley S. van Schooten
Summary: The StandingTall balance exercise programme did not significantly affect the primary outcomes of this study. However, the programme significantly reduced the rate of falls and the number of injurious falls over two years, with similar but not statistically significant effects at 12 months. E-health exercise programmes could provide promising scalable fall prevention strategies.
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Nursing
Ita Daryanti Saragih, Ice Septriani Saragih, Sakti Oktaria Batubara, Ya-Ping Yang, Chia-Ju Lin
Summary: The study found that resistance band exercises can reduce frailty and depression symptoms in frail older adults, but do not significantly impact grip strength, leg strength, activities of daily living, or quality of life.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Roberto Bernabei, Francesco Landi, Riccardo Calvani, Matteo Cesari, Susanna Del Signore, Stefan D. Anker, Raphael Bejuit, Philippe Bordes, Antonio Cherubini, Alfonso J. Cruz-Jentoft, Mauro Di Bari, Tim Friede, Carmen Gorostiaga Ayestaran, Harmonie Goyeau, Palmi Jonsson, Makoto Kashiwa, Fabrizia Lattanzio, Marcello Maggio, Luca Mariotti, Ram R. Miller, Leocadio Rodriguez-Manas, Regina Roller-Wirnsberger, Ingrid Ryznarova, Joachim Scholpp, Annemie M. W. J. Schols, Cornel C. Sieber, Alan J. Sinclair, Anna Skalska, Timo Strandberg, Achille Tchalla, Eva Topinkova, Matteo Tosato, Bruno Vellas, Stephan von Haehling, Marco Pahor, Ronenn Roubenoff, Emanuele Marzetti
Summary: A multicomponent intervention reduces the risk of mobility disability in older adults with physical frailty and sarcopenia (SPPB scores of 3-7), and improves physical performance, muscle strength, and appendicular lean mass.
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Golam Sorwar, Christina Aggar, Olivia Penman, Carolyn Seton, Anastasia Ward
Summary: Smart Home Technology presents an exciting opportunity to support seniors living independently in their homes. However, seniors' readiness to adopt this technology is low. This study validates the importance of trust and perceived usefulness as critical factors for seniors' acceptance and use of Smart Home Technology, providing practical implications for aged care providers and policymakers in designing and implementing Smart Home solutions.
INFORMATICS FOR HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Deb Newman, Fran Hofstee, Karen Bowen, Deb Massey, Olivia Penman, Christina Aggar
Summary: This study explored clinicians' attitudes towards the escalation and management of deteriorating patients. An online survey revealed that nurses and medical officers had more confidence in escalating care and responding to deteriorating patients compared to other healthcare clinicians and students. However, participants with less experience lacked confidence in these aspects. The majority of participants had positive perceptions towards the rapid response system.
AUSTRALIAN CRITICAL CARE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Nicola Whiteing, Deb Massey, Rae Rafferty, Olivia Penman, Christina Samios, Karen Bowen, Alexandre Stephens, Christina Aggar
Summary: This study aimed to explore the workplace experiences of nurses and midwives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through an online survey with nurses and midwives working in New South Wales Health hospitals in Australia, five themes were identified: "organisational communication," "workplace support," "availability of personal protective equipment," "flexible working," and "new ways of working." The study emphasizes the importance of organizational leadership and timely dissemination of transparent pandemic plans for nurses' adaptive workplace experiences.
Review
Nursing
Russ Diane, Nicola Whiteing, Christina Aggar
Summary: The study aimed to describe and explore nursing students' longitudinal clinical placement experience during their nursing degree. The research found that support during clinical placements was crucial to the students' experience, with the type and level of support changing over time. Building supportive relationships is essential for nursing students' sense of belonging and connectedness. Rating: 8/10
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Christina Aggar, Golam Sorwar, Carolyn Seton, Olivia Penman, Anastasia Ward
Summary: This pilot study aimed to explore the impact of Smart Home technology on the quality of life of older people, particularly those who live alone. The results showed that participants' quality of life significantly improved after using Smart Home technology, especially in terms of achieving in life and future security.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OLDER PEOPLE NURSING
(2023)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Marina B. Pinheiro, Kirsten Howard, Juliana S. Oliveira, Wing S. Kwok, Anne Tiedemann, Belinda Wang, Jennifer Taylor, Adrian Bauman, Catherine Sherrington
Summary: This scoping review assessed the volume of economic evaluations and cost utility analysis studies of physical activity interventions for older people. Most studies found that structured exercise interventions were more costly but more effective than no intervention. Further economic evaluation is needed to determine the cost-effectiveness of interventions.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rasha El-Kotob, Justin R. Pagcanlungan, Catharine Craven, Catherine Sherrington, Marina Mourtzakis, Lora M. Giangregorio
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the experiences and perspectives of individuals with chronic health conditions who had adverse events during resistance training. Twelve participants were interviewed via web conference or telephone, and six themes were identified through thematic framework analysis. Despite the participants' awareness of the value and benefits of resistance training, there were concerns about experiencing exercise-related adverse events.
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
(2023)
Correction
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Liam Johnson, Gavin Williams, Catherine Sherrington, Kavya Pilli, Sakina Chagpar, Aylish Auchett, Jack Beard, Renee Gil, Gabrielle Vassallo, Nick Rushworth, Sean Tweedy, Grahame Simpson, Adam Scheinberg, Kelly Clanchy, Anne Tiedemann, Leanne Hassett
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Jennifer N. Baldwin, Marina B. Pinheiro, Leanne Hassett, Juliana Oliveira, Heidi Gilchrist, Adrian E. Bauman, Andrew Milat, Anne Tiedemann, Catherine Sherrington
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Louise Pearce, Nathalia Costa, Catherine Sherrington, Leanne Hassett
Summary: Digital health interventions have the potential to improve rehabilitation services through increasing accessibility, affordability, and scalability. However, the implementation of digital interventions in rehabilitation is not well understood. This scoping review aims to map the current strategies, research designs, frameworks, outcomes, and determinants used to support and evaluate the implementation of digital interventions in rehabilitation. The findings indicate that the rigor of implementation methods in the field is currently poor and that careful planning and tailored implementation are needed to successfully adopt digital interventions into rehabilitation practice.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Thanwarat Chantanachai, Daina L. Sturnieks, Stephen R. Lord, Jasmine Menant, Kim Delbaere, Perminder S. Sachdev, Henry Brodaty, Peter Humburg, Morag E. Taylor
Summary: This study examined longitudinal changes in cognitive and physical function, as well as the associations between these changes and falls in people with and without mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The results showed that the MCI and cognitively fluctuating groups experienced declines in cognitive function, while the cognitively normal group did not. The MCI group had worse physical function at baseline but similar decline over time compared to other groups. Decline in global cognitive function and sensorimotor performance were associated with multiple falls in the cognitively normal group, and decline in mobility was associated with falls in the entire sample. Therefore, exercise should be recommended for maintaining physical function in older adults, and interventions aimed at mitigating cognitive decline should be encouraged for people with MCI.
INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kate Purcell, Jennifer Taylor, Kerry West, Abby Haynes, Leanne Hassett, Cathie Sherrington
Summary: This study investigated the frequency of physical activity promotion by health professionals in public hospitals in Sydney, Australia, focusing on community-based structured exercise. The results showed that only half of the health professionals surveyed provided tailored physical activity advice, and advice on structured physical activity was not common. Barriers included lack of time and clients' access to transport. More work is needed to integrate physical activity promotion into clinical care.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Gerontology
Daniel Treacy, Catherine Sherrington
Summary: Mobility refers to the ability to move and change positions, such as walking, rising from a chair, and maintaining balance while standing. It plays a vital role in the overall health and quality of life of older individuals. Older people with frailty often experience limited mobility and function. Exercise-based rehabilitation interventions, including mobility and balance training, have been proven effective in improving mobility in individuals with frailty.
TOPICS IN GERIATRIC REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Christina Aggar, Alison Craswell, Kasia Bail, Roslyn Compton, Mark Hughes, Golam Sorwar, James Baker, Lucy Shinners, Jennene Greenhill
Summary: The aim of this integrative review was to synthesize findings from published research regarding partnering with carers in the management of delirium in general acute care settings. Results showed that partnering with carers was a viable strategy to maximize outcomes for people at risk of or experiencing delirium, and increasing carers' knowledge was essential. The synthesis identified two themes: increasing knowledge and effective partnerships.
AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL ON AGEING
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gabriela Cuadra, Juliana S. Oliveira, Marina B. Pinheiro, Anne Tiedemann, Catherine Sherrington, Luiza Pivotto, Saman Khalatbari-Soltani, Sweekriti Sharma, Nathalia Costa
Summary: This review examined physical activity interventions for older people from low-and middle-income countries. The majority of studies were conducted in upper middle-income countries, and mostly assessed interventions through randomized controlled trials. The findings showed a focus on structured exercise interventions and a lack of studies targeting underserved populations and assessing the impact on physical activity, falls, and social outcomes.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
