Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium (SDOC) Criteria Are Strongly Associated With Malnutrition, Depression, Falls, and Fractures in High-Risk Older Persons.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.06.050
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium (SDOC) provides cut-points based on muscle weakness (low grip strength) and slowness (poor gait speed) for low-risk populations; however, it is unknown if these criteria apply to high-risk populations.… read more here.
Keywords: older persons; sdoc criteria; risk; falls fractures ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of a programme delivered in a falls clinic in preventing serious injuries in high-risk older adults: A pre- and post-intervention study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2019.01.012
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether a multifactorial programme delivered in a real practice setting would help prevent serious fall-related injuries in high-risk older patients. DESIGN A 6-month pre-post intervention study in 134 fallers (81.6 ± 7.2 years) consecutively… read more here.
Keywords: risk; programme delivered; high risk; risk older ... See more keywords
Attitudes towards dignity of risk in older people: A survey following a short narrative film
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DOI: 10.1111/ajag.12910
Abstract: To evaluate aged care staff's ‘willingness to help an older person with risk‐taking activities’ that improve quality of life (‘dignity of risk’). read more here.
Keywords: risk; attitudes towards; dignity risk; risk older ... See more keywords
Clinical evaluation of fall risk in older adults who use lower‐limb prostheses: A scoping review
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18223
Abstract: No reviews or evidence‐based clinical protocols exist to evaluate fall risk in older adults who use lower‐limb prostheses, despite falls being prevalent and costly in this population. This scoping review sought to determine assessments, defined… read more here.
Keywords: fall; older adults; review; risk older ... See more keywords