Nursing, frailty, functional decline and models of care in relation to older people receiving long-term care: a scoping review protocol
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061303
Abstract: Introduction Older people receiving healthcare in long-term care contexts (eg, home healthcare, sheltered housing and nursing home contexts) are especially vulnerable to developing frailty and functional decline. Considering the negative effects associated with these conditions… read more here.
Keywords: long term; older people; frailty functional; care ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of a Weight-Loss Intervention in Preventing Frailty and Functional Decline in Community-Dwelling Obese Older People. A Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.14283/jfa.2021.38
Abstract: Background Obesity is a risk factor for frailty and muscle weakness, so weight loss in obese older adults may prevent frailty and functional decline. Objective To assess the safety and efficacy of a multimodal weight-loss… read more here.
Keywords: weight loss; frailty functional; intervention; obese older ... See more keywords