Effect of quadratus lumborum block on postoperative cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic radical gastrectomy: a randomized controlled trial
M Zhu, Y Qi, H He, S Zhang, Y Mei - BMC geriatrics, 2021 - Springer
Background Quadratus lumborum block (QLB) is a novel and effective postoperative
analgesia method for abdominal surgeries. However, whether QLB can affect early …
analgesia method for abdominal surgeries. However, whether QLB can affect early …
The prevalence of polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications and its relationship with cognitive status in Portuguese institutionalized older adults: a …
C Caçador, E Teixeira-Lemos, J Oliveira… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of polypharmacy and potentially
inappropriate medications (PIMs) in a population of older adults living in nursing homes …
inappropriate medications (PIMs) in a population of older adults living in nursing homes …
[HTML][HTML] Brief Intervention as a Method to Reduce Z-Hypnotic Use by Older Adults: Feasibility Case Series
MT Bjelkarøy, TB Simonsen, TG Siddiqui… - JMIR Formative …, 2024 - formative.jmir.org
Background Z-hypnotics or z-drugs are commonly prescribed for insomnia and sleep
difficulties in older adults. These drugs are associated with adverse events and dependence …
difficulties in older adults. These drugs are associated with adverse events and dependence …
“What should I do when I get home?” treatment plan discussion at discharge between specialist physicians and older in-patients: mixed method study
TG Siddiqui, S Cheng, M Mellingsæter… - BMC Health Services …, 2020 - Springer
Background During discharge from hospital, older patients and physicians discuss the plan
for managing patients' health at home. If not followed at home, it can result in poor …
for managing patients' health at home. If not followed at home, it can result in poor …
[HTML][HTML] Measuring pain intensity in older adults. Can the visual analogue scale and the numeric rating scale be used interchangeably?
MT Bjelkarøy, JŠ Benth, TB Simonsen… - Progress in Neuro …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objectives Visual analogue scale (VAS) and numeric rating scale (NRS) are two commonly
used instruments for measuring pain intensity. Both instruments are validated for use in both …
used instruments for measuring pain intensity. Both instruments are validated for use in both …
Cognitive performance in older adults at three months following mild traumatic brain injury
Introduction: In the context of limited research assessing outcomes following mild traumatic
brain injury (mTBI) in older adults, this study evaluated cognitive outcomes through …
brain injury (mTBI) in older adults, this study evaluated cognitive outcomes through …
Mortality and health-related quality of life in older adults with long-term use of opioids, z-hypnotics or benzodiazepines: a prospective observational study at 5 years …
MT Bjelkarøy, TB Simonsen, TG Siddiqui, S Cheng… - BMJ open, 2024 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives Disease and medication use in older age is a consequence of age-related
declining health. Multimorbidity followed by polypharmacy is common. Central nervous …
declining health. Multimorbidity followed by polypharmacy is common. Central nervous …
The effect of cognitive function and central nervous system depressant use on mortality—A prospective observational study of previously hospitalised older patients
TG Siddiqui, MT Bjelkarøy, S Cheng, ES Kristoffersen… - PLoS …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Older patients are often users of prolonged Central Nervous System
Depressants (CNSD)(Z-hypnotics, benzodiazepines and opioids), which may be associated …
Depressants (CNSD)(Z-hypnotics, benzodiazepines and opioids), which may be associated …
The association between pain and central nervous system depressing medication among hospitalised Norwegian older adults
MT Bjelkarøy, S Cheng, TG Siddiqui… - … Journal of Pain, 2022 - degruyter.com
Objectives Central nervous system depressant medications (CNSD) including
benzodiazepines, z-hypnotics and opioids are regularly prescribed for the older patient …
benzodiazepines, z-hypnotics and opioids are regularly prescribed for the older patient …
Effect of transverse thoracic muscle plane block on postoperative cognitive dysfunction after open cardiac surgery: A randomized clinical trial
S Chen, H Zhang, Y Zhang - Journal of cellular and molecular …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The transversus thoracis muscle plane (TTMP) block provides effective analgesia in cardiac
surgery patients. The aim of this study was to assess whether bilateral TTMP blocks can …
surgery patients. The aim of this study was to assess whether bilateral TTMP blocks can …