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  1. In this epidemiological study we described the characteristics of spatio-temporal gait parameters among a representative, population-based sample of 890 community-dwelling people aged 65 to 90 years. In additi...

    Authors: Kathrin Thaler-Kall, Annette Peters, Barbara Thorand, Eva Grill, Christine S Autenrieth, Alexander Horsch and Christa Meisinger
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:32
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  3. Pain is a common problem in people with dementia, however the exact prevalence of pain in dementia subtypes, e.g. Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), Vascular Dementia (VaD), Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and dementia w...

    Authors: Janine van Kooten, Suzanne Delwel, Tarik T Binnekade, Martin Smalbrugge, Johannes C van der Wouden, Roberto SGM Perez, Didi Rhebergen, Wouter WA Zuurmond, Max L Stek, Frank Lobbezoo, Cees MPM Hertogh and Erik JA Scherder
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:29
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  4. Falls are common in older people. Despite strong evidence for effective falls prevention strategies, there appears to be limited translation of these strategies from research to clinical practice. Use of peers...

    Authors: Linda Khong, Fiona Farringdon, Keith D Hill and Anne-Marie Hill
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:28
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  6. The number of older adults with dementia is expected to increase. Dementia is not only characterized by a decline in cognition, also other functions, for example, physical functioning change. A possible means ...

    Authors: Johanna G Douma, Karin M Volkers, Jelle Pieter Vuijk, Marieke H Sonneveld, Richard HM Goossens and Erik JA Scherder
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:26
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  7. Aging is associated with loss of balance and activity in daily life. It impacts postural control and increases the risk of falls. The current study was conducted to determine the feasibility and long-term impa...

    Authors: Slavko Rogan, Lorenz Radlinger, Roger Hilfiker, Dietmar Schmidtbleicher, Rob A de Bie and Eling D de Bruin
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:25
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  8. Prescription medication use, which is common among long-term care facility (LTCF) residents, is routinely used to describe quality of care and predict health outcomes. Data sources that capture medication info...

    Authors: Lisa M Lix, Lin Yan, David Blackburn, Nianping Hu, Verena Schneider-Lindner, Yvonne Shevchuk and Gary F Teare
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:24
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  9. Dementia is an increasing public health challenge, and the number of individuals affected is growing rapidly. Mental disorders and symptoms of mental distress have been reported to be risk factors for dementia...

    Authors: Jens Christoffer Skogen, Sverre Bergh, Robert Stewart, Ann Kristin Knudsen and Ottar Bjerkeset
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:23
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  10. Despite having the third highest proportion of people aged 60 years and older in the world, Germany has been recently reported as having the lowest prevalence of frailty of 15 European countries. The objective...

    Authors: Amanda K Buttery, Markus A Busch, Beate Gaertner, Christa Scheidt-Nave and Judith Fuchs
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:22
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  13. Available evidence suggests that young adults and seniors use different strategies to adjust for increasing body sway during quiet standing. Altered antagonist muscle co-activation and different ankle muscle c...

    Authors: Lars Donath, Eduard Kurz, Ralf Roth, Lukas Zahner and Oliver Faude
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:19
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  14. Central and peripheral vision is needed for object detection. Previous research has shown that visual target detection is affected by age. In addition, light conditions also influence visual exploration. The a...

    Authors: Prabitha Urwyler, Nicole Gruber, René M Müri, Michael Jäger, Rahel Bieri, Thomas Nyffeler, Urs P Mosimann and Tobias Nef
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:18
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  16. Hearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic condition faced by older adults and has been linked to difficulties in speech perception, activities of daily living, and social interaction. Recent studies hav...

    Authors: Gina Miller, Craig Miller, Nicole Marrone, Carol Howe, Mindy Fain and Abraham Jacob
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:16
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  17. Spirometry-based parameters of pulmonary function such as forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) have prognostic value beyond respiratory morbidity and mortality. FEV1 divided by height cubed (FEV1/Ht3) has ...

    Authors: Eralda Turkeshi, Bert Vaes, Elena Andreeva, Catharina Matheï, Wim Adriaensen, Gijs Van Pottelbergh and Jean-Marie Degryse
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:15
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  18. Shared-housing arrangements (SHA) are a German type of small-scale living arrangements for people with dementia (PwD). The involvement of family members is one core domain of SHA. But it has not been investiga...

    Authors: Johannes Gräske, Saskia Meyer, Andreas Worch and Karin Wolf-Ostermann
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:14
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  19. The Care Programme for the Last Days of Life has been developed to improve the quality of end-of-life care in acute geriatric hospital wards. The programme is based on existing end-of-life care programmes but ...

    Authors: Rebecca Verhofstede, Tinne Smets, Joachim Cohen, Massimo Costantini, Nele Van Den Noortgate and Luc Deliens
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:13
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  20. Since approximately two in three older adults (65+) report having two or more chronic diseases, causes and consequences of multimorbidity among older persons has important personal and societal issues. Indeed,...

    Authors: Andrew V Wister, Mélanie Levasseur, Lauren E Griffith and Ian Fyffe
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:12
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  21. Multiple chronic conditions and low skeletal muscle mass are common features of aging that are detrimental to physical performance. This study evaluates the simultaneous impact of these conditions on physical ...

    Authors: Chia-Ing Li, Tsai-Chung Li, Wen-Yuan Lin, Chiu-Shong Liu, Chih-Cheng Hsu, Chao A Hsiung, Ching-Yu Chen, Kuo-Chin Huang, Chih-Hsing Wu, Ching-Yi Wang and Cheng-Chieh Lin
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:11
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  22. There are inequities in health status associated with ethnicity, which may limit older foreign-born persons’ ability to age optimally. Health promotion for older persons who have experienced migration is thus ...

    Authors: Susanne Gustafsson, Qarin Lood, Katarina Wilhelmson, Greta Häggblom-Kronlöf, Sten Landahl and Synneve Dahlin-Ivanoff
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:10
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  23. The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease is increasing as the global population ages. Given the limited success of pharmaceuticals in preventing this disease, a greater emphasis on non-pharmaceutical approaches is...

    Authors: Michael W Beckett, Christopher I Ardern and Michael A Rotondi
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:9
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  24. The ability of older people to function independently is crucial as physical disability and functional limitation have profound impacts on health. Interventions that either delay the onset of frailty or attenu...

    Authors: Debbie Ann Loh, Noran Naqiah Hairi, Wan Yuen Choo, Farizah Mohd Hairi, Devi Peramalah, Shathanapriya Kandiben, Pek Ling Lee, Norlissa Gani, Mohamed Faris Madzlan, Mohd Alif Idham Abd Hamid, Zohaib Akram, Ai Sean Chu, Awang Bulgiba and Robert G Cumming
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:8
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  25. Delirium affects 15% of hospitalised patients and is linked with poor outcomes, yet few pharmacological treatment options exist. One hypothesis is that delirium may in part result from exaggerated and/or prolo...

    Authors: Bjørn Erik Neerland, Karen Roksund Hov, Vegard Bruun Wyller, Eirik Qvigstad, Eva Skovlund, Alasdair MJ MacLullich and Torgeir Bruun Wyller
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:7
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  26. Mobility problems and cognitive deficits related to transferring or moving persons suffering from dementia are associated with dependency. Physical assistance provided by staff is an important component of res...

    Authors: Charlotta Thunborg, Petra von Heideken Wågert, Eva Götell, Ann-Britt Ivarsson and Anne Söderlund
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:6
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  27. Escalating numbers of people are experiencing dementia in many countries. With increasing consumer needs, there is anticipated growth in the numbers of people providing diagnostic evaluations, treatments, and ...

    Authors: Michael J Annear, Christine Toye, Frances McInerney, Claire Eccleston, Bruce Tranter, Kate-Ellen Elliott and Andrew Robinson
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:5
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  28. Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (iCST) is a one to one, carer led psychosocial intervention for people with dementia, adapted from group Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST). It is increasingly recogni...

    Authors: Lauren A Yates, Martin Orrell, Aimee Spector and Vasiliki Orgeta
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:4
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  29. High-risk medication exposure in the elderly is common and associated with increased mortality, hospitalizations, and emergency department (ED) visits. Skeletal muscle relaxants and antihistamines are high-ris...

    Authors: Carlos A Alvarez, Eric M Mortensen, Una E Makris, Dan R Berlowitz, Laurel A Copeland, Chester B Good, Megan E Amuan and Mary Jo V Pugh
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:2
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  30. There is emerging evidence that the physical environment is important for health, quality of life and care, but there is a lack of valid instruments to assess health care environments. The Sheffield Care Envir...

    Authors: Susanna Nordin, Marie Elf, Kevin McKee and Helle Wijk
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:3
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  31. Globally, the population is ageing and lives with several chronic diseases for decades. A high symptom burden is associated with a high use of healthcare, admissions to nursing homes, and reduced quality of li...

    Authors: Jeanette Eckerblad, Kersti Theander, Anne Ekdahl, Mitra Unosson, Ann-Britt Wirehn, Anna Milberg, Barbro Krevers and Tiny Jaarsma
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2015 15:1
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  33. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of a low appendicular skeletal muscle index (ASMI) using three cut-off points (mean ASMI-2SD of a gender-specific young reference group (aged 18–39 years), ...

    Authors: Yeon-Pyo Kim, Ju-Youn Joh, Sun Kim, Hwan-Sik Hwang and Il-Seon Shin
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:144
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  34. The objective of this study was to investigate if application of United Kingdom National Osteoporosis Society (UK-NOS) triage approach, using calcaneal quantitative ultrasound (QUS), phalangeal radiographic ab...

    Authors: Katja Thomsen, Jesper Ryg, Anne P Hermann, Lars Matzen and Tahir Masud
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:143
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  35. Although ageing is strongly associated with cognitive decline, a wide range of cognitive ability is observed in older populations with varying rates of change across different cognitive domains.

    Authors: Shabina A Hayat, Robert Luben, Stephanie Moore, Nichola Dalzell, Amit Bhaniani, Serena Anuj, Fiona E Matthews, Nick Wareham, Kay-Tee Khaw and Carol Brayne
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:142
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  36. The detection of incipient functional decline in elderly persons is not an easy task. Here, we propose the self-reporting Functional Ability Index (FA index) suitable to screen functional competence in senior ...

    Authors: Ulrike Dapp, Christoph E Minder, Jennifer Anders, Stefan Golgert and Wolfgang von Renteln-Kruse
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:141
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  37. The impact of gender on functional outcomes after hip fracture is not known. We aimed to determine the extent to which gender influenced functional outcome and response to exercise in older people after hip fr...

    Authors: Lynda M Woodward, Lindy Clemson, Anne M Moseley, Stephen R Lord, Ian D Cameron and Catherine Sherrington
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:140
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  38. As a result of the ageing population, there is an urgent need for innovation in community health-care in order to achieve sustainability. Reablement is implemented in primary care in some Western countries to ...

    Authors: Hanne Tuntland, Birgitte Espehaug, Oddvar Forland, Astri Drange Hole, Egil Kjerstad and Ingvild Kjeken
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:139
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  39. There is evidence of under-detection and poor management of pain in patients with dementia, in both long-term and acute care. Accurate assessment of pain in people with dementia is challenging and pain assessm...

    Authors: Valentina Lichtner, Dawn Dowding, Philip Esterhuizen, S José Closs, Andrew F Long, Anne Corbett and Michelle Briggs
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:138
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  40. Diabetes mellitus is a potent risk factor for urinary incontinence. Previous studies of incontinence in patients with diabetes have focused on younger, healthier patients. Our objective was to characterize ris...

    Authors: Amy Hsu, Jessamyn Conell-Price, Irena Stijacic Cenzer, Catherine Eng, Alison J Huang, Kathy Rice-Trumble and Sei J Lee
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:137
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  41. Insight into factors that influence antibiotic prescribing is crucial when developing interventions aimed at a more rational use of antibiotics. We examined factors that influence antibiotic prescribing in lon...

    Authors: Laura W van Buul, Jenny T van der Steen, Sarah MMM Doncker, Wilco P Achterberg, François G Schellevis, Ruth B Veenhuizen and Cees MPM Hertogh
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:136
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  42. In the older population falls are a common problem and a major cause of morbidity, mortality and functional decline. The etiology is often multifactorial making the identification of fall predictors essential ...

    Authors: Nathalie Vande Walle, Cindy Kenis, Pieter Heeren, Katrien Van Puyvelde, Lore Decoster, Ingo Beyer, Godelieve Conings, Johan Flamaing, Jean-Pierre Lobelle, Hans Wildiers and Koen Milisen
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:135
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  43. Exercise interventions often do not combine physical and cognitive training. However, this combination is assumed to be more beneficial in improving walking and cognitive functioning compared to isolated cogni...

    Authors: Eva van het Reve and Eling D de Bruin
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:134
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  44. The current diagnosis-oriented approach of dizziness does not suit older patients. Often, it is difficult to identify a single underlying cause, and when a diagnosis is made, therapeutic options may be limited...

    Authors: Otto R Maarsingh, Hanneke Stam, Peter M van de Ven, Natasja M van Schoor, Matthew J Ridd and Johannes C van der Wouden
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:133
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  45. Nursing homes are important locations for palliative care. Through comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGAs), evaluations can be made of palliative care needs of nursing home residents. The interRAI Palliativ...

    Authors: Kirsten Hermans, Nele Spruytte, Joachim Cohen, Chantal Van Audenhove and Anja Declercq
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:132
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  46. Risk factors for hip fracture are well studied because of the negative impact on patients and the community, with mortality in the first year being almost 30% in the elderly. Age, gender and fall risk-increasi...

    Authors: Kristine Thorell, Karin Ranstad, Patrik Midlöv, Lars Borgquist and Anders Halling
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:131
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  47. The risk factors associated with fractures have been well-characterized in community dwelling populations, but have not been clearly defined in long-term care (LTC) settings. The objective of this review was t...

    Authors: Rasha Khatib, Nancy Santesso, Laura Pickard, Osman Osman, Lora Giangregorio, Carly Skidmore and Alexandra Papaioannou
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:130
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  48. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) provides detailed information on clinical, functional and cognitive aspects of older patients and is especially useful for assessing frail individuals. Although a large...

    Authors: Thiago J Avelino-Silva, Jose M Farfel, Jose AE Curiati, Jose RG Amaral, Flavia Campora and Wilson Jacob-Filho
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:129
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  49. Since more people are reaching older and older ages, healthcare systems are becoming in need of more and more knowledgeable nurses to meet the specific health care needs of older persons. Several instruments e...

    Authors: Elisa Van der Elst, Mieke Deschodt, Melanie Welsch, Koen Milisen and Bernadette Dierckx de Casterlé
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:128
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  50. This paper reports a cluster analysis of a sample recruited from a randomized controlled trial that explored the effect of using a life story work approach to improve the psychological outcomes of older people...

    Authors: Claudia K Y Lai, Engle Angela Chan and Kenny C W Chin
    Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2014 14:127
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