Including older people in health and social care research: best practice recommendations based on the INCLUDE framework
Background Older people are often explicitly or implicitly excluded from research, in
particular clinical trials. This means that study findings may not be applicable to them, or that …
particular clinical trials. This means that study findings may not be applicable to them, or that …
[HTML][HTML] Strategies to improve engagement of 'hard to reach'older people in research on health promotion: a systematic review
Background This systematic review aimed to identify facilitators, barriers and strategies for
engaging 'hard to reach'older people in research on health promotion; the oldest old (≥ 80 …
engaging 'hard to reach'older people in research on health promotion; the oldest old (≥ 80 …
Use of information and communication technology (ICT) devices among the oldest-old: Loneliness, anomie, and autonomy
Background and Objectives A good person–environment-fit has positive effects on well-
being in old age. As digital technologies are an integral part of older adults' environments …
being in old age. As digital technologies are an integral part of older adults' environments …
[HTML][HTML] Age-related frailty and its association with biological markers of ageing
Background The relationship between age-related frailty and the underlying processes that
drive changes in health is currently unclear. Considered individually, most blood biomarkers …
drive changes in health is currently unclear. Considered individually, most blood biomarkers …
Frailty and the role of inflammation, immunosenescence and cellular ageing in the very old: cross-sectional findings from the Newcastle 85+ Study
J Collerton, C Martin-Ruiz, K Davies, CM Hilkens… - Mechanisms of ageing …, 2012 - Elsevier
Age-related frailty is an increasing societal challenge with growing emphasis on identifying
its underlying pathophysiology and prospects for intervention. We report findings from the …
its underlying pathophysiology and prospects for intervention. We report findings from the …
[HTML][HTML] Procedure versus process: Ethical paradigms and the conduct of qualitative research
K Pollock - BMC medical ethics, 2012 - Springer
Background Research is fundamental to improving the quality of health care. The need for
regulation of research is clear. However, the bureaucratic complexity of research …
regulation of research is clear. However, the bureaucratic complexity of research …
[HTML][HTML] Patient and public involvement in designing and conducting doctoral research: the whys and the hows
J Tomlinson, K Medlinskiene, VL Cheong… - Research involvement …, 2019 - Springer
Plain English summary Evidence shows that public and patient involvement in research has
a positive effect on its quality and end-results. Thus, public and patient involvement in all …
a positive effect on its quality and end-results. Thus, public and patient involvement in all …
[HTML][HTML] Dance on: a mixed-method study into the feasibility and effectiveness of a dance programme to increase physical activity levels and wellbeing in adults and …
L Britten, I Pina, C Nykjaer, S Astill - BMC geriatrics, 2023 - Springer
Background Physical activity (PA) has beneficial effects on physical and mental health
outcomes in older adults. However, a consistent decline in PA participation has been noted …
outcomes in older adults. However, a consistent decline in PA participation has been noted …
Comparison of 24-month outcomes after treatment for distal radius fracture: the WRIST randomized clinical trial
Importance Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are common injuries among older adults and can
result in substantial disability. Current evidence regarding long-term outcomes in older …
result in substantial disability. Current evidence regarding long-term outcomes in older …
[HTML][HTML] Quality of life of the very old: Survey on quality of life and subjective well-being of the very old in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW80+)
Background In Germany, the very old are the most rapidly growing proportion of the
population. A comprehensive investigation of the conditions for a good quality of life in this …
population. A comprehensive investigation of the conditions for a good quality of life in this …