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SPMSQ for risk stratification of older patients in the emergency department
BackgroundRisk stratification of older patients in the emergency department (ED) is seen as a promising and efficient solution for handling the...
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A screening test is not enough to define the prognostic role of cognitive impairment after hip fracture: a short-term prospective study
BackgroundCognitive impairment assessed by easy-to-administer tests successfully predicts function after hip fracture, whereas the prognostic role of...
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Minimal short-term decline in functional performance and quality of life predicts better long-term outcomes for both in older Taiwanese adults after hip fracture surgery: a prospective study
BackgroundHip fracture can lead to long-term loss of mobility and self-care ability in older adults. Despite initial decreases in functional...
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The factors associated with cognitive function among community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan
BackgroundThis research aimed to investigate the associations of anthropometric measurements, physiological parameters, chronic disease...
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Concordance between the Mini-Mental State Examination, Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire and Montreal Cognitive Assessment Tests for Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
AbstractDetermine the level of concordance between the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Short Portable Mental State Examination (SPMSQ), and...
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The mediating effect of leisure activities in the relationship between depression and cognitive decline in middle age and older adults in Taiwan
BackgroundDepression can affect the development of cognitive functions, and there are many people with depressive symptoms and cognitive decline in...
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The association between visual trajectories and cognitive impairment: insights from the Taiwan Longitudinal Study on Aging
BackgroundVisual impairment (VI) was associated with cognitive impairment. However, different visual trajectories might contribute to different risks...
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Contribution of clinical severity and geriatric risk factors in predicting short-term mortality of older hospitalized pneumonia patients: the Pneumonia in Italian Acute Care for Elderly units (PIACE) study
BackgroundClinical severity of pneumonia in older persons increases the risk for short-term mortality. Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) may...
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The mediation role of sleep quality in the relationship between cognitive decline and depression
ObjectivesAssociations between cognitive decline and depression have been inconclusive. We examined 1) whether sleep quality mediates these...
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The multidimensional prognostic index (MPI) predicts long-term mortality in old type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a 13-year follow-up study
PurposeThe Multidimensional Prognostic Index (MPI) is a tool capable of holistically frame older patients in different settings and affected by...
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Diagnostic accuracy of cognitive screening tools validated for older adults in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThis systematic review aims to comprehensively assess the diagnostic accuracy of cognitive screening tools validated for older adults in...
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Effects of hearing impairment and hearing aid use on the incidence of cognitive impairment among community-dwelling older adults: evidence from the Taiwan Longitudinal Study on Aging (TLSA)
BackgroundPrevious studies have reported associations between hearing impairment (HI) and cognitive impairment, but the evidence is not conclusive...
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Prevalence and assessment tools of cancer-related cognitive impairment in lung cancer survivors: a systematic review and proportional meta-analysis
PurposeCancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) is a significant risk factor influencing the quality of life in lung cancer survivors. No absolute...
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The multidimensional prognostic index in hospitalized older adults: practicability with regard to time needs
BackgroundComprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is decisive in patient-centered medicine of the aged individual, yet it is not systematically used.
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Nutritional status mediates the relationship between sarcopenia and cognitive impairment: findings from the WCHAT study
BackgroundSarcopenia is associated with cognitive impairment in older adults. However, the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood.
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The Physical Resilience Instrument for Older Adults (PRIFOR) in Surgical Inpatients: Further Evidence for Its Factor Structure and Validity
BackgroundThe Physical Resilience Instrument for Older Adults (PRIFOR) is a questionnaire for assessing physical resilience in older adults suffering...
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Taking care of inpatients with fragility hip fractures: the hip-padua osteosarcopenia (Hip-POS) fracture liaison service model
PurposeOsteoporotic fragility fractures (FF), particularly those affecting the hip, represent a major clinical and socio-economic concern. These...
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Resilience improvement through a multicomponent physical and cognitive intervention for older people: the DanzArTe emotional well-being technology project
BackgroundResilience is a crucial component of successful aging. However, which interventions might increase resilience in older adults is yet...
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Dose-Responsive Impacts of Social Frailty on Intrinsic Capacity and Healthy Aging among Community-Dwelling Middle-aged and Older Adults: Stronger Roles of Social Determinants over Biomarkers
ObjectiveThe intricate relationship between social determinants, e.g., social frailty, biomarkers and healthy aging remains largely unexplored,...
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Frailty and post-operative delirium influence on functional status in patients with hip fracture: the GIOG 2.0 study
BackgroundThis study analyzes the effect of frailty and Post-Operative Delirium (POD) on the functional status at hospital discharge and at 4-month...
