45 Result(s)

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Correction to: The concept of disability and its causal mechanisms in older people over time from a theoretical perspective: a literature review

Ines Mouchaers, Hilde Verbeek, Gertrudis I. J. M. Kempen… in European Journal of Ageing (2022)

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Effects on clients' daily functioning and common features of reablement interventions: a systematic literature review

This systematic review aimed to provide an overview of reablement interventions according to the recently published ReAble definition and their effect on Activities of Daily Living (ADL). In addition, the most...

Lise E. Buma, Stan Vluggen, Sandra Zwakhalen… in European Journal of Ageing (2022)

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The concept of disability and its causal mechanisms in older people over time from a theoretical perspective: a literature review

Ageing with a disability increases the risk of hospitalization and nursing home admission. Ageing in place interventions aiming to reduce disability are often not sufficiently effective and inadequately theory...

Ines Mouchaers, Hilde Verbeek, Gertrudis I. J. M. Kempen… in European Journal of Ageing (2022)

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The conceptualisation of vital communities related to ageing in place: a sco** review

Older people today are more likely to age in their own private living environment. However, many face declining health and/or other issues that affect their ability to live independently and necessitate additi...

Katinka E. Pani-Harreman, Joop M. A. van Duren… in European Journal of Ageing (2022)

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The opinions and experiences of nurses on frailty screening among older hospitalized patients. An exploratory study

Routine screening for frailty at admission by nurses may be useful to detect geriatric risks and problems at an early stage. However, the added value of this screening is not clear yet. Information about the o...

Ron M. J. Warnier, Erik van Rossum, Monique F. M. T. Du Moulin… in BMC Geriatrics (2021)

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Feasibility of a multicomponent cognitive behavioral intervention for fear of falling after hip fracture: process evaluation of the FIT-HIP intervention

This study describes the process evaluation of an intervention developed to reduce fear of falling (FoF) after hip fracture, within an inpatient geriatric rehabilitation setting. This ‘FIT-HIP intervention’ is...

Maaike N. Scheffers-Barnhoorn, Monica van Eijk, Jos M. G. A. Schols… in BMC Geriatrics (2021)

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Process evaluation of a reablement training program for homecare staff to encourage independence in community-dwelling older adults

Many community-dwelling older adults experience limitations in (instrumental) activities of daily living, resulting in the need for homecare services. Whereas services should ideally aim at maintaining indepen...

Teuni H. Rooijackers, G. A. Rixt Zijlstra, Erik van Rossum… in BMC Geriatrics (2021)

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Validation of replacement questions for slowness and weakness to assess the Fried Phenotype: a cross-sectional study

What is the overall concordance between FRIED-P and FRIED-Q?

Michael C. J. Van der Elst, Birgitte Schoenmakers… in European Geriatric Medicine (2020)

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Factors associated with successful home discharge after inpatient rehabilitation in frail older stroke patients

Stroke is a highly prevalent disease among older people and can have a major impact on daily functioning and quality of life. When community-dwelling older people are hospitalized due to stroke, discharge to a...

Tom P. M. M. Vluggen, Jolanda C. M. van Haastregt, Frans E. S. Tan… in BMC Geriatrics (2020)

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Concordances and differences between a unidimensional and multidimensional assessment of frailty: a cross-sectional study

Many instruments to identify frail older people have been developed. One of the consequences is that the prevalence rates of frailty vary widely dependent on the instrument selected. The aims of this study wer...

Michael C. J. Van der Elst, Birgitte Schoenmakers… in BMC Geriatrics (2019)

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The ability of four frailty screening instruments to predict mortality, hospitalization and dependency in (instrumental) activities of daily living

The aim of this study was to assess the predictive ability of the frailty phenotype (FP), Groningen Frailty Indicator (GFI), Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) and frailty index (FI) for the outcomes mortality, h...

Linda P. M. Op het Veld, Anna J. H. M. Beurskens… in European Journal of Ageing (2019)

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The effectiveness of an integrated care pathway in geriatric rehabilitation among older patients with complex health problems and their informal caregivers: a prospective cohort study

To improve continuity and coordination of care in geriatric rehabilitation, an integrated care pathway was developed and implemented in The Netherlands. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of t...

Irma H. J. Everink, Jolanda C. M. van Haastregt, Frans E. S. Tan… in BMC Geriatrics (2018)

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Effects, costs and feasibility of the ‘Stay Active at Home’ Reablement training programme for home care professionals: study protocol of a cluster randomised controlled trial

According to the principles of Reablement, home care services are meant to be goal-oriented, holistic and person-centred taking into account the capabilities and opportunities of older adults. However, home ca...

Silke F. Metzelthin, Teuni H. Rooijackers, Gertrud A. R. Zijlstra… in BMC Geriatrics (2018)

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Correction to: Can proxy assessments serve as a first screener for identifying people at risk for multidimensional frailty?

The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake. In section “Frailty” (Material and methods), the cut-off score for overall frailty was incorrect.

Anne van der Vorst, G. A. Rixt Zijlstra, Nico De Witte… in European Geriatric Medicine (2018)

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Randomized controlled trial to evaluate a prevention program for frail community-dwelling older adults: a D-SCOPE protocol

Frail community-dwelling older adults, whom might experience problems regarding physical, cognitive, psychological, social and environmental factors, are at risk for adverse outcomes such as disability, instit...

Deborah Lambotte, Liesbeth De Donder, Ellen E. De Roeck… in BMC Geriatrics (2018)

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Can proxy assessments serve as a first screener for identifying people at risk for multidimensional frailty?

Timely detection of multidimensional frailty is important to prevent further negative outcomes. Perspectives of general practitioners (GPs) or informal caregivers might serve as a first, global screener to ide...

Anne van der Vorst, G. A. Rixt Zijlstra, Nico De Witte… in European Geriatric Medicine (2018)

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Can education improve clinical practice concerning delirium in older hospitalised patients? Results of a pre-test post-test study on an educational intervention for nursing staff

Delirium is a common and serious complication of hospitalisation in older adults. It can lead to prolonged hospital stay, institutionalisation, and even death. However, it often remains unrecognised or is not ...

Eveline L. van Velthuijsen, Sandra M. G. Zwakhalen… in BMC Medical Education (2018)

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Effects of a Medication Review on Delirium in Older Hospitalised Patients: A Comparative Retrospective Cohort Study

Delirium in older hospitalised patients is a common and serious disorder. Polypharmacy and certain medications are risk factors for develo** delirium. A medication review could benefit older hospitalised pat...

Eveline L. van Velthuijsen, Sandra M. G. Zwakhalen, Evelien Pijpers… in Drugs & Aging (2018)

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Explaining discrepancies in self-reported quality of life in frail older people: a mixed-methods study

Most research on multidimensional frailty focuses on deficits and risks of adverse outcomes. However, although some frail older people report a low quality of life (QoL), others still report a relatively high ...

Anne van der Vorst, G. A. Rixt Zijlstra, Nico De Witte, Ruth G. M. Vogel… in BMC Geriatrics (2017)