BMC Geriatrics

Editor

Oliver Cocks, BioMed Central, UK

Assistant Editor

Anisa Lowe, BioMed Central, UK

Aims and scope

BMC Geriatrics is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of the health and healthcare of older people, including the effects of healthcare systems and policies. The journal also welcomes research focused on the aging process, including cellular, genetic, and physiological processes and cognitive modifications.

Peer Review Taxonomy

This journal is participating in a pilot of NISO/STM's Working Group on Peer Review Taxonomy, to identify and standardize definitions and terminology in peer review practices in order to make the peer review process for articles and journals more transparent. Further information on the pilot is available here.

The following summary describes the peer review process for this journal:

Identity transparency: Single anonymized
Reviewer interacts with: Editor
Review information published: Review reports. Reviewer Identities reviewer opt in. Author/reviewer communication

We welcome your feedback on this Peer Review Taxonomy Pilot. Please can you take the time to complete this short survey.

Featured Content: August 2021

Systematic Review: Sarcopenia predicts adverse outcomes in an elderly population with coronary artery disease

The development of sarcopenia is attributed to normal aging and factors like type 2 diabetes, obesity, inactivity, reduced testosterone levels, and malnutrition, which are factors of poor prognosis in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). This study aimed to perform a meta-analysis to assess whether preoperative sarcopenia can be used to predict the outcomes after cardiac surgery in elderly patients with CAD.

Research: The impact of social network change and health decline: a qualitative study on experiences of older adults who are ageing in place

Older adults prefer to age in place. Social network change and health decline challenge ageing in place, as stressors that make age-related advantages disappear. The aim of this study was to explore social network change and health decline and its impact on older adults who are ageing in place.

New Collection! Call for Papers: Frailty

Now open for submissions: BMC Geriatrics is calling for papers as part of a new high impact collection themed on "Frailty". For more information read more here.

Call for Papers: Cross journal collection on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Aging

BMC Geriatrics is calling for papers as part of a cross journal collection themed on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Aging. Participating journals include Nutrition Journal, Nutrition & Metabolism, European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, and BMC Geriatrics. The submission deadline is 31 Dec 2021.

Announcement

As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.

Is social participation associated with good self-rated health among visually impaired older adults?: the JAGES cross-sectional study

Authors: Atsuhide Takesue, Yoshimune Hiratsuka, Akira Inoue, Katsunori Kondo, Akira Murakami and Jun Aida

Content type: Research

23 October 2021
The relationship between bone density and the oral function in older adults: a cross-sectional observational study

Authors: Yoko Hasegawa, Shotaro Tsuji, Koutatsu Nagai, Ayumi Sakuramoto-Sadakane, Joji Tamaoka, Masayuki Oshitani, Takahiro Ono, Takashi Sawada, Ken Shinmura and Hiromitsu Kishimoto

Content type: Research

22 October 2021
Loneliness in older parents: marital transitions, family and social connections, and separate bedrooms for sleep

Authors: Chi Chiao, Wen-Hsu Lin, Yu-Hua Chen and Chin-Chun Yi

Content type: Research

22 October 2021
The Swedish translation of Perceptions of Restraint Use Questionnaire (PRUQ): A test-retest reliability study in two dementia nursing homes

Authors: Charlotta Thunborg, Martin Salzman-Erikson and Annakarin Olsson

Content type: Research

22 October 2021
From wave to wave: a Dutch national study on the long-term impact of COVID-19 on well-being and family visitation in nursing homes

Authors: Ramona Backhaus, Hilde Verbeek, Bram de Boer, Judith H. J. Urlings, Debby L. Gerritsen, Raymond T. C. M. Koopmans and Jan P. H. Hamers

Content type: Research

22 October 2021

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Pain in elderly people with severe dementia: A systematic review of behavioural pain assessment tools

Authors: Sandra MG Zwakhalen, Jan PH Hamers, Huda Huijer Abu-Saad and Martijn PF Berger

Content type: Research article

27 January 2006
Early and late signs that precede dying among older persons in nursing homes: the multidisciplinary team’s perspective

Authors: Helene Åvik Persson, Anna Sandgren, Carl-Johan Fürst, Gerd Ahlström and Lina Behm

Content type: Research Article

4 June 2018
A best practice fall prevention exercise program to improve balance, strength / power, and psychosocial health in older adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Authors: Yves J Gschwind, Reto W Kressig, Andre Lacroix, Thomas Muehlbauer, Barbara Pfenninger and Urs Granacher

Content type: Study protocol

9 October 2013
Is the Timed Up and Go test a useful predictor of risk of falls in community dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta- analysis

Authors: Emma Barry, Rose Galvin, Claire Keogh, Frances Horgan and Tom Fahey

Content type: Research article

1 February 2014
A standard procedure for creating a frailty index

Authors: Samuel D Searle, Arnold Mitnitski, Evelyne A Gahbauer, Thomas M Gill and Kenneth Rockwood

Content type: Research article

30 September 2008

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BMC Geriatrics

Editor

Assistant Editor

Aims and scope

Peer Review Taxonomy

Featured Content: August 2021

Systematic Review: Sarcopenia predicts adverse outcomes in an elderly population with coronary artery disease

Research: The impact of social network change and health decline: a qualitative study on experiences of older adults who are ageing in place

New Collection! Call for Papers: Frailty

Call for Papers: Cross journal collection on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Aging

Announcement

Articles

Is social participation associated with good self-rated health among visually impaired older adults?: the JAGES cross-sectional study

The relationship between bone density and the oral function in older adults: a cross-sectional observational study

Loneliness in older parents: marital transitions, family and social connections, and separate bedrooms for sleep

The Swedish translation of Perceptions of Restraint Use Questionnaire (PRUQ): A test-retest reliability study in two dementia nursing homes

From wave to wave: a Dutch national study on the long-term impact of COVID-19 on well-being and family visitation in nursing homes

Pain in elderly people with severe dementia: A systematic review of behavioural pain assessment tools

Early and late signs that precede dying among older persons in nursing homes: the multidisciplinary team’s perspective

A best practice fall prevention exercise program to improve balance, strength / power, and psychosocial health in older adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Is the Timed Up and Go test a useful predictor of risk of falls in community dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta- analysis

A standard procedure for creating a frailty index

BMC Geriatrics is Recruiting new Editorial Board Members

Get credit for your data!

BMC Series Blog

Introducing the BMC Series SDG Editorial Board Members: Maha El Tantawi and Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan

Can Kidney Disease Affect Your Thinking?

Highlights of the BMC Series – September 2021

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