Use of tricyclic antidepressants and other anticholinergic medicines by older Aboriginal Australians: association with negative health outcomes
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DOI: 10.1017/s104161022000174x
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians have a relatively high prevalence of multimorbidity requiring treatment with medications. This study examines medication use and anticholinergic burden (ACB) among a cohort of older Aboriginal and… read more here.
Keywords: health; aboriginal australians; use tricyclic; medication ... See more keywords
Validation of the Good Spirit, Good Life quality-of-life tool for older Aboriginal Australians.
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DOI: 10.1111/ajag.13128
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Improving the quality of life (QoL) of older people is a key priority for governments, clinicians, researchers and service providers worldwide. However, the lack of culturally appropriate QoL tools for First Nations people is… read more here.
Keywords: tool; life; aboriginal australians; quality life ... See more keywords
PA 15-4-1813 Evaluation of a culturally appropriate fall prevention program for older aboriginal people
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DOI: 10.1136/injuryprevention-2018-safety.96
Abstract: Fall-related injury amongst older Aboriginal people is a growing health issue yet our recent audit of services identified few Aboriginal-specific fall prevention programs. Informed by stakeholder interviews and Yarning Circles with over 70 older Aboriginal… read more here.
Keywords: fall prevention; aboriginal people; program; older aboriginal ... See more keywords
Depression, Suicidal Behaviour, and Mental Disorders in Older Aboriginal Australians
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15030447
Abstract: Aboriginal Australians experience higher levels of psychological distress, which may develop from the long-term sequelae of social determinants and adversities in early and mid-life. There is little evidence available on the impact of these on… read more here.
Keywords: depression suicidal; suicidal behaviour; aboriginal australians; life ... See more keywords
Food Insecurity among Older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15081766
Abstract: It is well established that Indigenous populations are at a heightened risk of food insecurity. Yet, although populations (both Indigenous and non-Indigenous) are ageing, little is understood about the levels of food insecurity experienced by… read more here.
Keywords: torres strait; food insecurity; aboriginal torres; food ... See more keywords
Experiences of Older Aboriginal People in Navigating Transport Systems in an Urban Setting: An Indigenous Perspective on Transport Access, a Social Determinant of Health
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192113778
Abstract: Background: In Australia, Aboriginal people are underserved by the transport system and are less able to easily get to places they need to go than others. This is a part of a larger pattern of… read more here.
Keywords: transport; experiences older; aboriginal people; health experiences ... See more keywords
Fall‐related hospitalisations of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians
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DOI: 10.5694/mja16.01173
Abstract: Objectives: To compare the socio‐demographic characteristics and type of injury sustained, the use of hospital resources and rates of hospitalisation by injury type, and survival following fall injuries to older Aboriginal people and non‐Indigenous Australian… read more here.
Keywords: fall related; torres strait; hospitalisations older; related hospitalisations ... See more keywords
Potentially suboptimal prescribing of medicines for older Aboriginal Australians in remote areas
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DOI: 10.5694/mja2.50226
Abstract: To investigate the prevalence of polypharmacy, under‐prescribing and potentially inappropriate medicine use among Aboriginal Australians living in remote Western Australia. read more here.
Keywords: prescribing medicines; aboriginal australians; suboptimal prescribing; medicines older ... See more keywords