Exploring the potential of salivary and blood immune biomarkers to elucidate physical frailty in institutionalized older women
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DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2019.110759
Abstract: Identification of older populations at increased risk of physical frailty using biochemical approaches could improve screening accuracy. The aim of this study was to study the relationship between immune markers and independent components of physical… read more here.
Keywords: frailty institutionalized; physical frailty; frailty; blood ... See more keywords
Isometric knee extension test: A practical, repeatable, and suitable tool for lower-limb screening among institutionalized older adults
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DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2021.111575
Abstract: We aimed to analyze the isometric knee extension test (IKE) test in terms of i) intra- and inter-session repeatability, and ii) relationship with functional and body composition factors of sarcopenia among institutionalized older adults. Thirteen… read more here.
Keywords: institutionalized older; older adults; session repeatability; test ... See more keywords
Multimorbidity Patterns and 5-year Mortality in Institutionalized Older Adults.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2022.01.067
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The aim was to characterize multimorbidity patterns in a large sample of older individuals living in nursing homes (NHs) and to investigate their association with mortality, also considering the effect of functional status. DESIGN… read more here.
Keywords: older adults; multimorbidity; institutionalized older; mortality ... See more keywords
Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Functional Mobility, Balance, Gait Strength, and Quality of Life in Institutionalized Older People: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
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DOI: 10.1123/japa.2019-0070
Abstract: The aim of this study was to quantify the effect of whole-body vibration on balance, functional mobility, gait, functional performance, and quality of life in institutionalized older people. Eight databases were systematically reviewed, as recommended… read more here.
Keywords: older people; functional mobility; mobility; body vibration ... See more keywords
Clinical Changes of Respiratory Parameters in Institutionalized Older Adults after a Physiotherapy Program Combining Respiratory and Musculoskeletal Exercises
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10091680
Abstract: Nowadays pulmonary diseases are an increasingly important cause of morbidity and mortality. Diaphragmatic breathing is a controlled-breathing technique that aims to optimize thoracoabdominal movements. The aim of this study was to apply a respiratory and… read more here.
Keywords: institutionalized older; older adults; physiotherapy program; musculoskeletal exercises ... See more keywords
Mindfulness-Based Intervention for the Reduction of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Nurse Caregivers of Institutionalized Older Persons with Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811441
Abstract: The recent COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the mental health of nurses caring for institutionalized older people. Caring in this environment can be complex, with higher levels of burnout and compassion fatigue in staff. It… read more here.
Keywords: institutionalized older; fatigue burnout; compassion fatigue; compassion ... See more keywords