Prognostic value of a rapid sarcopenia measure in acutely ill older adults.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2019.08.026
Abstract: BACKGROUND Current recommendations to assess sarcopenia requiring specialized equipment hinder its use as a prognostic tool in busy acute settings. AIMS To investigate the prognostic value of a rapid sarcopenia measure in acutely ill older… read more here.
Keywords: acutely ill; muscle; low muscle; measure ... See more keywords
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the intensive care unit prevents muscle atrophy in critically ill older patients: A retrospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029451
Abstract: Critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) develop muscle atrophy and decreased physical function. Though neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) therapy has been shown to be effective in preventing this, but its effect on… read more here.
Keywords: critically ill; older patients; muscle; muscle atrophy ... See more keywords
Impact of Transitional Care Services for Chronically Ill Older Patients: A Systematic Evidence Review
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.14828
Abstract: Transitions in care from hospital to primary care for older patients with chronic diseases (CD) are complex and lead to increased mortality and service use. In response to these challenges, transitional care (TC) interventions are… read more here.
Keywords: older patients; review; transitional care; ill older ... See more keywords
Prognostic Value of the Red Blood Cell Distribution Width-to-Albumin Ratio in Critically Ill Older Patients with Acute Kidney Injury: A Retrospective Database Study
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DOI: 10.1155/2023/3591243
Abstract: Background There is no evidence suggesting that red blood cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio (RA) predicts outcomes in severely ill older individuals with acute kidney injury (AKI). We hypothesized that RA is associated with all-cause mortality… read more here.
Keywords: day; red blood; mortality; ill older ... See more keywords
Healthcare Provider Perspectives on Digital and Interprofessional Medication Management in Chronically Ill Older Adults of Turkish Descent in Germany: A Qualitative Structuring Content Analysis
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.838427
Abstract: Medication management for chronically ill older adults with a history of migration can be associated with specific challenges, for instance language barriers. This study examined healthcare provider perspectives on interprofessional cooperation and digital medication management… read more here.
Keywords: older adults; chronically ill; management; ill older ... See more keywords