[Effect of ambulatory geriatric rehabilitation on polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medication-an observational study].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00391-019-01589-1
Abstract: BACKGROUND Ambulatory geriatric rehabilitation (AGR) is a prevention program for multimorbid patients with the contractual agreement to prevent the need for care and hospital admissions and to promote self-sufficiency. It provides an opportunity to reduce the… read more here.
Keywords: ambulatory geriatric; study; effect; geriatric rehabilitation ... See more keywords
Associations between inappropriate medication use and (instrumental) activities of daily living in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients: RESORT study
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-021-01946-4
Abstract: Inappropriate medication use can affect functional independence in older adults. The aim of the study is to examine associations between potentially inappropriate medication use and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily… read more here.
Keywords: use; geriatric rehabilitation; discharge; inappropriate medication ... See more keywords
Nutritional status and functionality in geriatric rehabilitation patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s41999-020-00294-2
Abstract: Aim This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to characterize the nutritional status of geriatric rehabilitation patients and its association with functional parameters. Findings Malnutrition is prevalent in a relevant percentage of geriatric rehabilitation patients, whereas… read more here.
Keywords: status; rehabilitation patients; malnutrition; geriatric rehabilitation ... See more keywords
Albumin and C-reactive protein relate to functional and body composition parameters in patients admitted to geriatric rehabilitation after acute hospitalization: findings from the RESORT cohort
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DOI: 10.1007/s41999-022-00625-5
Abstract: To investigate the association between albumin and C-reactive protein during acute hospitalization with functional and body composition parameters in patients admitted to geriatric rehabilitation. Lower average albumin, higher albumin variation and lower minimum albumin were… read more here.
Keywords: geriatric rehabilitation; albumin; rehabilitation; functional body ... See more keywords
Gait Speed and Frailty Status in Relation to Adverse Outcomes in Geriatric Rehabilitation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.08.187
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Both slow gait speed (GS) and higher levels of frailty are associated with adverse outcomes in community-dwelling older people. However these measures are not routinely utilized to stratify risk status in the hospital setting.… read more here.
Keywords: status; adverse outcomes; gait speed; geriatric rehabilitation ... See more keywords
Life-space mobility in older persons with cognitive impairment after discharge from geriatric rehabilitation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2018.12.007
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To describe life-space mobility and identify its determinants in older persons with cognitive impairment after discharge from geriatric rehabilitation. METHODS A cross-sectional study in older community-dwelling persons with mild to moderate cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental… read more here.
Keywords: geriatric rehabilitation; cognitive impairment; life space;
A Prospective Cohort Study on the Effects of Geriatric Rehabilitation Following Acute Exacerbations of COPD.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2019.02.025
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hospitalized for an acute exacerbation, often do not receive recommended post-acute pulmonary rehabilitation. This underuse might be related to the impaired clinical and functional status of… read more here.
Keywords: prospective cohort; study; program; geriatric rehabilitation ... See more keywords
Association of a modified laboratory frailty index with adverse outcomes in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients: RESORT
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mad.2022.111648
Abstract: A higher number of laboratory measurements is associated with mortality in patients admitted to hospital, but is not part of the frailty index based on laboratory tests (FILab). This study aimed to modify the FI-Lab… read more here.
Keywords: geriatric rehabilitation; lab; frailty; mfi lab ... See more keywords
Correlation between domain of eq5d in outpatients geriatric rehabilitation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2018.05.799
Abstract: Background and aims Geriatric patients with major knee arthritis problem, have some restriction in activities and daily participation caused by mobility problem, pain disorders, psychological problems, and the environment. EQ5D as a tool of quality… read more here.
Keywords: mobility; domain eq5d; geriatric rehabilitation; knee arthritis ... See more keywords
Handgrip strength rather than chair stand test should be used to diagnose sarcopenia in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients: REStORing health of acutely unwell adulTs (RESORT)
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac242
Abstract: Abstract Background according to the revised sarcopenia definition proposed by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP2) and revised definition of the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS2019), handgrip strength (HGS) and… read more here.
Keywords: hgs cst; rehabilitation inpatients; geriatric rehabilitation; sarcopenia ... See more keywords
Combating sarcopenia in geriatric rehabilitation patients: study protocol of the EMPOWER-GR observational cohort, sarcopenia awareness survey and randomised controlled feasibility trial
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054950
Abstract: Introduction Sarcopenia is highly prevalent in geriatric rehabilitation patients. Resistance exercise training (RET) combined with protein supplementation is recommended to increase muscle mass and strength in older adults. However, sarcopenia awareness, feasibility to diagnose and… read more here.
Keywords: geriatric rehabilitation; trial; rehabilitation patients; feasibility ... See more keywords