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Interdisciplinary Falls Prevention Program for Older Community Dwellers within a Rehabilitation Hospital
57-59Megtekintések száma:138Falls are a significant public health concern, particularly among older persons resulting in injuries, decreased mobility, reduced quality of life and higher mortality.
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Training Program for Presarcopenic Elderly Patients
Megtekintések száma:127Purpose: Our aim was to test a training program designed to decrease/reverse the deleterious effects of sarcopenia: a generalized and progressive loss of muscle mass and muscle strength and function. Materials and methods: An intervention group of 9 participants and a control group of 7 participants took part in the pilot study, aged 65+, and former patients of the Szent Rókus Hospital. We measured grip strength, functional capacity with the Timed Up and Go test, and the presence and severity of sarcopenia with the SARC-F questionnaire. A two-month training period followed, with biweekly workouts. After which we reassessed and used a paired samples T-Test in JASP 0.16.4.0.. A focus group interview was used to collect participants’ thoughts and feelings regarding the training period. Results: The intervention group showed a positive, nonsignificant change in their SARC-F scores (p=0.080). Their functional capacity improved significantly (p=0.033). Their muscle strength also improved significantly (p=0.006). The control group’s SARC-F scores decreased, (p=0.423), performed the TUG test slower (p=0.114) and their grip strength decreased (p=0.477). We received unanimously positive answers at the focus group interview. Conclusion: The exercise program improved the functional capacity and muscle strength of the participants; thus, it would be worthwhile for physiotherapists working with older people to familiarize themselves with principles used here and to utilize a similar program.
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Unmet care needs of older patients with maxillofacial diseases: A cross-sectional study
39-40Megtekintések száma:0Recognizing and addressing unmet care needs is essential for enhancing the quality of healthcare and social support. For patients with maxillofacial diseases who often face complex physical, emotional, and functional challenges, these unmet needs can significantly impact their recovery, well-being, and quality of life. -
Medication adherence in older adults with hypertension in Slovakia
35-36Megtekintések száma:144Non-adherence to medical therapy in patients with arterial hypertension (AH) is associated with increased cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality, and thus increased healthcare costs. The prevalence of AH increases with increasing age. In view of this, monitoring adherence to medical therapy in older adults and its determinants is very important.
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Self-care behaviour and illness perception in older adults with heart failure in outpatient care
57-58Megtekintések száma:0Heart failure (HF) is a highly prevalent condition among older adults and associated with a high risk of mortality within one year. Self-care (SC) activities improve health outcomes and reduce hospitalisation and mortality rates in patients with HF.