Suicide Risk in the Hospitalized Elderly in Turkey and Affecting Factors
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2016.08.002
Abstract: Objective This study aimed to investigate the suicide risk among the elderly hospitalized and treated because of physical illnesses, and the factors affecting the risk. Methods The study has a cross‐sectional design. It was conducted… read more here.
Keywords: risk; elderly turkey; risk hospitalized; suicide risk ... See more keywords
Correlation of Measured and Estimated Creatinine Clearance in Hospitalized Elderly Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.1177/0018578720919026
Abstract: Background: Accurate assessment of renal function is essential in hospitalized elderly patients. Few studies have examined the accuracy of Cockcroft-Gault (C-G) estimates of creatinine clearance (C... read more here.
Keywords: measured estimated; correlation measured; creatinine clearance; elderly patients ... See more keywords
Iranian nurses’ perceptions about using physical restraint for hospitalized elderly people: a cross-sectional descriptive-correlational study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01636-2
Abstract: Background Using physical restraint (PR) for hospitalized elderly people is a major nursing challenge. It is associated with different physical and mental complications and ethical dilemmas, though many nurses still use it to ensure patient… read more here.
Keywords: study; physical restraint; elderly people; nurses perceptions ... See more keywords
The principles of physical restraint use for hospitalized elderly people: an integrated literature review
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DOI: 10.1186/s13643-021-01676-8
Abstract: Background Physical restraint (PR) is a routine care measure in many hospital wards to ensure patient safety. However, it is associated with many different professional, legal, and ethical challenges. Some guidelines and principles have been… read more here.
Keywords: physical restraint; elderly people; use hospitalized; hospitalized elderly ... See more keywords
(Lack of) oral hygiene care for hospitalized elderly patients.
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DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0415
Abstract: OBJECTIVE to analyze the oral hygiene care for hospitalized elderly patients provided by the nursing staff. METHOD this is a qualitative, exploratory-descriptive study carried out in a university hospital, with the participation of 35 professionals… read more here.
Keywords: elderly patients; oral hygiene; care; hygiene care ... See more keywords
Reemerging arboviruses: clinical-epidemiological profile of hospitalized elderly patients.
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DOI: 10.1590/s1980-220x2017052103403
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Describe the clinical-epidemiological profile of hospitalized elderly patients with arbovirus. METHOD A documentary retrospective population-based descriptive study that used a quantitative approach with hospitalized elderly patients diagnosed with arbovirus was conducted in a teaching… read more here.
Keywords: hospitalized elderly; profile hospitalized; elderly patients; clinical epidemiological ... See more keywords
Preventing falls in hospitalized elderly: design and validation of a team intervention.
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DOI: 10.1590/s1980-220x2018031803479
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The objective of the present study was the design and validation, by a panel of experts, of a team intervention to manage the risk of falls in the hospitalized elderly. METHOD The method used… read more here.
Keywords: falls hospitalized; team intervention; hospitalized elderly; intervention ... See more keywords
Assessing the nutritional status of hospitalized elderly
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DOI: 10.2147/cia.s140859
Abstract: Purpose The increasing number of elderly people worldwide throughout the years is concerning due to the health problems often faced by this population. This review aims to summarize the nutritional status among hospitalized elderly and… read more here.
Keywords: malnutrition; nutritional assessment; nutritional status; assessment ... See more keywords
Thiamine Concentrations in Newly Hospitalized Elderly Patients with Infectious Diseases at a Community Hospital in Japan.
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DOI: 10.3177/jnsv.64.209
Abstract: The association between advanced age and the thiamine concentration has not been conclusively determined. A recent report from Japan showed that more than half of nursing home elderly residents at an institution had a low… read more here.
Keywords: thiamine concentrations; thiamine concentration; newly hospitalized; thiamine ... See more keywords
A model for predicting fall risks of hospitalized elderly in Taiwan-A machine learning approach based on both electronic health records and comprehensive geriatric assessment
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.937216
Abstract: Backgrounds Falls are currently one of the important safety issues of elderly inpatients. Falls can lead to their injury, reduced mobility and comorbidity. In hospitals, it may cause medical disputes and staff guilty feelings and… read more here.
Keywords: elderly patients; machine; hospitalized elderly; machine learning ... See more keywords
Intelligent Monitoring Model for Fall Risks of Hospitalized Elderly Patients
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10101896
Abstract: Early detection of high fall risk is an important process of fall prevention in hospitalized elderly patients. Hospitalized elderly patients can face several falling risks. Monitoring systems can be utilized to protect health and lives,… read more here.
Keywords: system; fall; elderly patients; hospitalized elderly ... See more keywords