[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of instruments for measuring outcomes in economic evaluation within aged care
Background This paper describes the methods and results of a systematic review to identify
instruments used to measure quality of life outcomes in older people. The primary focus of …
instruments used to measure quality of life outcomes in older people. The primary focus of …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of mobility limitations on health outcomes among older adults
S Musich, SS Wang, J Ruiz, K Hawkins, E Wicker - Geriatric nursing, 2018 - Elsevier
The purpose of this study was to stratify an older adult population for subsequent
interventions based on functional ability, and to estimate prevalence, characteristics and …
interventions based on functional ability, and to estimate prevalence, characteristics and …
Conceptualising 'benefits beyond health'in the context of the quality-adjusted life-year: a critical interpretive synthesis
There is growing interest in extending the evaluative space of the quality-adjusted life-year
framework beyond health. Using a critical interpretive synthesis approach, the objective was …
framework beyond health. Using a critical interpretive synthesis approach, the objective was …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of chronic pain, stiffness and difficulties in performing daily activities on the quality of life of older patients with knee osteoarthritis
A Wojcieszek, A Kurowska, A Majda, H Liszka… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Osteoarthritis causes a number of physical ailments, which result in the deterioration of a
persons' general health and reduction of their ability to move freely. This cross-sectional …
persons' general health and reduction of their ability to move freely. This cross-sectional …
[HTML][HTML] Factors influencing mobility in community-dwelling older adults during the early COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study
H Kim, J Kim, J Ha - BMC Public Health, 2023 - Springer
Background In older adults, mobility is important for maintaining their independence and
quality of life, and it influences their physical, cognitive, and social health. This study aimed …
quality of life, and it influences their physical, cognitive, and social health. This study aimed …
[HTML][HTML] Usability study of a multicomponent exergame training for older adults with mobility limitations
M Thalmann, L Ringli, M Adcock, N Swinnen… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The global population aged 60 years and over rises due to increasing life expectancy. More
older adults suffer from “geriatric giants”. Mobility limitations, including immobility and …
older adults suffer from “geriatric giants”. Mobility limitations, including immobility and …
Slow processing speed predicts falls in older adults with a falls history: 1‐year prospective cohort study
Background/Objectives A previous fall is a strong predictor of future falls. Recent
epidemiologic data suggest that deficits in processing speed predict future injurious falls …
epidemiologic data suggest that deficits in processing speed predict future injurious falls …
[HTML][HTML] Predictive validity of motor fitness and flexibility tests in adults and older adults: a systematic review
Motor fitness and flexibility have been linked to several health issues. We aimed to
investigate the predictive validity of motor fitness and flexibility tests in relation to health …
investigate the predictive validity of motor fitness and flexibility tests in relation to health …
Long-term functional outcomes among childhood survivors of cancer who have a history of osteonecrosis
BM DeFeo, SC Kaste, Z Li, TM Brinkman… - Physical …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Background Glucocorticoids used to treat childhood leukemia and lymphoma can result in
osteonecrosis, leading to physical dysfunction and pain. Improving survival rates warrants …
osteonecrosis, leading to physical dysfunction and pain. Improving survival rates warrants …
Geriatrician-led evidence-based falls prevention clinic: a prospective 12-month feasibility and acceptability cohort study among older adults
JC Davis, L Dian, N Parmar, K Madden, KM Khan… - BMJ open, 2018 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective We assessed the feasibility and acceptability of delivering a geriatrician-led
evidence-based Falls Prevention Clinic to older adults with a history of falls. Design 12 …
evidence-based Falls Prevention Clinic to older adults with a history of falls. Design 12 …