Global prevalence of mild cognitive impairment among older adults living in nursing homes: a meta-analysis and systematic review of epidemiological surveys
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is the early stage of cognitive impairment between the
expected cognitive decline of normal aging and the more serious decline of dementia. This …
expected cognitive decline of normal aging and the more serious decline of dementia. This …
The interRAI suite of mental health assessment instruments: an integrated system for the continuum of care
The lives of persons living with mental illness are affected by psychological, biological,
social, economic, and environmental factors over the life course. It is therefore unlikely that …
social, economic, and environmental factors over the life course. It is therefore unlikely that …
The health and well-being of older adults with dual sensory impairment (DSI) in four countries
Objectives Dual sensory impairment (DSI) is a combination of vision and hearing
impairments that represents a unique disability affecting all aspects of a person's life. The …
impairments that represents a unique disability affecting all aspects of a person's life. The …
Evaluation of data quality of interRAI assessments in home and community care
SE Hogeveen, J Chen, JP Hirdes - BMC Medical Informatics and Decision …, 2017 - Springer
Background The aim of this project is to describe the quality of assessment data regularly
collected in home and community, with techniques adapted from an evaluation of the quality …
collected in home and community, with techniques adapted from an evaluation of the quality …
Frailty Index and functional level upon admission predict hospital outcomes: an interRAI-based cohort study of older patients in post-acute care hospitals
H Kerminen, H Huhtala, P Jäntti, J Valvanne, E Jämsen - BMC geriatrics, 2020 - Springer
Background Geriatric assessment upon admission may reveal factors that contribute to
adverse outcomes in hospitalized older patients. The purposes of this study were to derive a …
adverse outcomes in hospitalized older patients. The purposes of this study were to derive a …
[HTML][HTML] The effects of the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown on mood, behavior, and social and cognitive functioning in older long-term care residents
MJ Angevaare, KJ Joling, M Smalbrugge… - Journal of the American …, 2022 - Elsevier
Objectives We aimed to explore the effects of the Dutch COVID-19 lockdown (March 20–May
25, 2020) on mood, behavior, and social and cognitive functioning of older residents of long …
25, 2020) on mood, behavior, and social and cognitive functioning of older residents of long …
Validity of screening instruments for the detection of dementia and mild cognitive impairment in hospital inpatients: A systematic review of diagnostic accuracy studies
AB Hwang, S Boes, T Nyffeler, G Schuepfer - PLoS One, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Introduction As the population ages, Alzheimer's disease and other subtypes of dementia
are becoming increasingly prevalent. However, in recent years, diagnosis has often been …
are becoming increasingly prevalent. However, in recent years, diagnosis has often been …
The use of involuntary treatment among older adults with cognitive impairment receiving nursing care at home: A cross-sectional study
VRA Moermans, MHC Bleijlevens, H Verbeek… - International Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Respect for inherent dignity and individual autonomy is a basic principle in
health care. However, several studies indicate that care-dependent older adults with a …
health care. However, several studies indicate that care-dependent older adults with a …
Drug burden index and cognitive and physical function in aged care residents: a longitudinal study
H Wouters, SN Hilmer, J Twisk, M Teichert… - Journal of the American …, 2020 - Elsevier
Objectives Anticholinergic/antimuscarinic and sedative medications (eg, benzodiazepines)
have been found to be associated with poorer cognitive and physical function and mobility …
have been found to be associated with poorer cognitive and physical function and mobility …
Patterns of home care assessment and service provision before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada
Objective The objective was to compare home care episode, standardised assessment, and
service patterns in Ontario's publicly funded home care system during the first wave of the …
service patterns in Ontario's publicly funded home care system during the first wave of the …