Geriatric Nursing

Falls among older adults have become an important global public health concern. This meta-analysis and systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of virtual reality interventions in preventing falls among non-disabled older adults. Read more bit.ly/3YRHIWH

Developing and assessing the psychometrics of a Geriatric Depression Knowledge Scale (GDKS) for older adults with depression. Read more bit.ly/4fQlLNS

Examining the risk factors in #AlzheimersDisease and #Vasculardementia patients with neuropsychiatry symptoms, and management strategies for the care of these patients. bit.ly/4bg6P9d

Social relationships are fundamental to individuals’ emotional, behavioral and cognitive development. This #study examines the joint trajectories of loneliness, social isolation and #sarcopenia and associations with adverse outcomes. bit.ly/4b1TW1V

Evaluating the utility of gait speed, a clinical indicator of frailty, in enhancing the prediction of mortality and morbidity in older adult patients undergoing vascular surgery. Read more bit.ly/49CcXqB #gait #mortality #morbidity

Among older adults living in #dementia residential care facilities, behavioral and psychological symptoms are common, affecting the quality of life for the residents. Person-centered care can be used as a tool to reduce these symptoms. bit.ly/3TOQ11q #education

A cross-sectional survey that explores the prevalence of kinesiophobia in older patients with primary osteoporosis and analyzes its influencing factors. Read more at bit.ly/3JheNlP #pain #anxiety #depression

Pilot testing the implementation of the newly published Pain Management Clinical Practice Guideline from AMDA: The Society of Post Acute and Long-Term Care in a nursing home using a theoretically based Pain-CPG-EIT approach. bit.ly/3VoAjN4 #dementia #pain #Nursing

Swallowing issues increase with aging, but may not be clinically reported often. This study evaluates swallowing dysfunction between the community-living #olderadults with and without comorbid conditions using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROM). bit.ly/3VmJBZF

Rasch analysis of Morse Fall Scale among the #olderadults with cognitive impairment in nursing homes. Read more bit.ly/49ftYXD #nursinghomes #cognitivedecline

#Happiness is a multidimensional construct and has been widely investigated among individuals in different age groups. This #systematicreview analyzes factors associated with happiness in community-dwelling older adults. bit.ly/3Vo0KCq #community #aging

#Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) use are common among older adults with lower limb loss. This study evaluates the prevalence of PIMs and explores the related factors among older adults with lower limb loss. bit.ly/49ZmLMu

Exploring the mediating effect of eHealth literacy on the relationship between #Health personality and quality of life in community-dwelling older adults. bit.ly/3ThZ3DV

Adapting an evidenced-based intervention to target social connectedness and leverage technology-mediated communication may be a promising approach to address the social disconnection experienced across generations of informal #caregivers. Read more bit.ly/48Y5Qs4

#Music therapy enhances wellness by promoting delight, social engagement, cognitive performance, and inclusivity. This study examines the impact of group music therapy in ameliorating #depression among patients with dementia in care homes. bit.ly/48GEJ4X

Cognitive decline is a global public health problem that impedes the development of healthy aging. A cross-sectional study evaluates association between chronic pain classes and cognitive function in older adults. bit.ly/3uW7Sem

A quasi-experimental study on the impact of spiritual reminiscence therapy (SRT) on #depression and hope among older adults. Read more bit.ly/3uNT5ma

Delirium is common in hospitalized adults. This study explores the development and evaluation of a concise nurse-driven non-pharmacological #delirium reduction workflow for hospitalized patients. bit.ly/3OWedxp

With the changing demographics, operative teams are caring for a greater number of older patients. This #systematicreview and meta-analysis investigate the impact of preoperative #rehabilitation on the surgical prognosis of frail older patients. bit.ly/3IiAp0E

This scoping review explores the landscape of Internet-delivered psychological interventions for late-life #depression, examines current characteristics, psychotherapies, intervention strategies, facilitators, and barriers. bit.ly/48ylytI