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Caregiver Support Role in Occupational Therapy Video Telehealth: A Scoping Review. Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Megan E Gately, Emily E Metcalf, Dylan E Waller, Jaye E McLaren, Elizabeth S Chamberlin, Chelsea E Hawley, Maria Venegas, Eileen M Dryden, Maureen K O'Connor, Lauren R Moo
Caregiver involvement may facilitate patient participation in occupational therapy (OT) video telehealth. However, little is known about the extent to which caregivers participate and what they do. This scoping review aims to, 1) describe the caregiver role supporting patient participation in OT video telehealth, and, 2) identify barriers and facilitators to caregiver involvement. Findings reveal caregiver
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Falls and Fall-Related Injuries in an Evidence-Based Tai Ji Quan Intervention in Rural West Virginia Churches. Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-8-22 Dina L Jones, Terry Kit Selfe, Sara Wilcox, Clinton Tyler Cosner, Justin Mitchell, Benjamin D Ray, Craig Stipec, David Switay, Corrie A Mancinelli
This paper identifies the independent predictors of falls in an implementation study of Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® (TJQMBB) in older adults in rural West Virginia churches.
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Frailty, Meeting Challenges, and Beyond in Geriatric Surgery—10 Years' Experience From Singapore's First Geriatric Surgical Service Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Clement Luck Khng Chia, Nicole Therese Wen Min Yong, Marc Weijie Ong, Xin Yi Lam, Bernice Lip Lin Soon, Kok Yang Tan
This article gives an overview of the 10 years' experience of the first dedicated geriatric surgery service in Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore. Frailty and its adverse impact on emergency and elective surgical procedures are elaborated and strategies to optimize outcomes explained. Via transdisciplinary transinstitutional collaboration, geriatric surgery service instituted trimodal intervention
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Measurement of Frailty: Tools and Interpretation Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Laís R. Perazza, Dale Avers, LaDora V. Thompson
Frailty is a clinical syndrome observed in older adults that associates with poor health outcomes. Despite the attempt to standardize its definition and clinical features, the complexity and the multiplicity of the physiologic dysregulations observed in frailty have led to the development of innumerous assessment tools. Herein, we highlight frequently used assessment tools for frailty describing the
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Rehabilitation for Frail Patients With Hip Fracture Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Mohammad Auais
With an aging population, hip fractures and recovery from hip fractures are becoming a growing public health concern. Recovery after hip fractures is particularly challenging in those who are frail. Typically, frail patients with hip fractures are seen in acute care settings and followed as they transition to inpatient and/or outpatient rehabilitation. This article first summarizes existing literature
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Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome and Cognitive Frailty Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Cathy H. Ciolek, Christine M. Ross
Motoric cognitive risk (MCR) syndrome and cognitive frailty (CF) are relatively new predementia syndromes that represent changes from baseline cognition that may be reversible or nonprogressive. Rehabilitation therapists may be the first clinicians to identify the symptoms of MCR syndrome and CF, of subjective cognitive complaints with the associated gait or strength impairments. Adopting screening
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Mobility and Frailty Rehabilitation in Older Adults Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Daniel Treacy, Catherine Sherrington
Mobility is a broad term which is defined as the ability to move around and change positions such as walking, rising from a chair, and maintaining balance while standing. Mobility has been shown to be key determinant in older individuals' overall health and quality of life. High rates of mobility and functional limitation are evident in older people with frailty. Exercise-based rehabilitation interventions
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Physical Therapist Management of a Person With Frailty Across the Continuum Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Jennifer Cabrera
Management of the older adult with frailty is challenging. Multiple morbidities and their interrelationships can make the management of frailty arduous to diagnose and effectively treat. However, explicitly assessing for frailty can help optimize the older adult's care and provide an appropriate focus for the interventions. Effective treatment interventions must be individualized to encourage active
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A Clinical Review of the Classification and Management of Prefrailty in Older Adults Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Christina Prevett, Ada Tang
Frailty is a clinical geriatric syndrome where loss of physical resiliency increases vulnerability to external stressors. Frailty is predictive of many adverse health outcomes. Frailty exists across a spectrum where prefrailty is an intermediary, subclinical state of frailty. Evidence suggests that it is easier to reverse prefrailty states than to reverse established frailty, and therefore may be an
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The Effect of Chair-Based Exercises on Exercise Perception and Risk of Falling in Inactive Older Adults Who Live at Nursing Home: A Single-Blind, Controlled Clinical Trial Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Tuğba Arslan, Emine Aslan Telci, Serdar Arslan
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of chair-based exercises on exercise perception, fall risk, and health-related quality of life in inactive older adults. The study was carried out on nursing home residents older than 65 years with an inactive lifestyle. The Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale, Tinetti Assessment Battery, and Nottingham Health Profile were used in the assessments
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Home Safety, Quality of Life, Fall, and Fear of Falling Among Older Home Care Recipients Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Nurcan Pirgan Cakir, Aliye Mandiracioglu, Hur Hassoy, Gonul Dinc Horasan
Background and Purpose: Fear of falling is the worry that appears with the fall, and it is quite commonly seen in older adults. The aim of the study was to detect the fear of falling and related factors in older persons who are receiving home care services provided by Bornova Municipality. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of 386 individuals older than 60 years
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Glioblastoma Combined With an Extracranial Bone Tumor in the Femur—A Case Report Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Yeon Soo Lee, Sook Joung Lee, Eunseok Choi, Il Woo Lee, Jinseok Yi, Sangjee Lee, So-Youn Chang
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most aggressive malignancies and primarily arises intracranially. It rarely coexists with other tumors. Here, we report an anomalous case of a patient who had GBM combined with a bone tumor of the femur. As new treatment options have been developed, the survival rate of patients with GBM has increased incrementally; thus, clinicians will encounter patients
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Physiotherapy, Local Acupuncture, and Auricular Acupuncture for Frozen Shoulder: A Randomized Controlled Trial Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Mohammad Taghi Hollisaz, Amidoddin Khatibi Aghda, Mahsa Asheghan, Asadollah Amanollahi, Seyed Ebrahim Hashemi
Purpose: To compare local acupuncture and auricular acupuncture with physiotherapy in the treatment of frozen shoulder. Methods: A randomized clinical trial with 3 parallel groups in an outpatient clinic was conducted at a university hospital. In total, 116 participants with frozen shoulder were randomly allocated to 3 groups and underwent physiotherapy or local acupuncture or auricular acupuncture
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Depression and PTSD as Predictors of Attrition in Older Adult Exercise Programs: A Systematic Review Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Anh Ha, Stacy Schantz Wilkins, Rebecca J. Melrose, Cathy C. Lee
Background: In older adults, exercise is extremely important and has been demonstrated to improve physical health, cognition, and mood. However, attrition in exercise programs in general is high, with up to 50% of participants leaving in the first 3 to 6 months. Methods: A systematic review of PubMed and PsycINFO databases was conducted using PRISMA criteria assessing the association of baseline
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Immediate Effects of the Honda Walking Assist on Spatiotemporal Gait Characteristics in Older Adults Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Mahyar Firouzi, Emma De Keersmaec, Nina Lefeber, Stijn Roggeman, Erika Joos, Eric Kerckhofs, David Beckwée, Eva Swinnen
We compared changes in spatiotemporal gait parameters of 11 healthy older adults (mean age: 88.6 years) over 3 conditions of walking with the Honda Walking Assist (HWA), a hip-assistive exoskeleton. Differences in 14 gait parameters between (1) normal overground walking, (2) walking with a nonassisting HWA, and (3) optimally assisting HWA were analyzed using Friedman and Wilcoxon signed rank tests
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Development of a Safe Mobilisation Program to Improve Functional Mobility and Reduce Fall Risk in Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment and Gait Disorders Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Weihong Zhang, Lee-Fay Low, Josephine Diana Gwynn, Lindy Clemson
This article describes the development process of the Safe Mobilisation Program to improve functional mobility and reduce fall risk in cognitively impaired older adults with gait disorders. We drew on a systematic review, informed by a theoretical paper and data collected during a feasibility study. Data collected were field notes of observation and participant feedback. Reflexive thematic analysis
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Comparison of Physical Activity, Exercise Barriers, Physical Performance, and Fall Risks in Frail and Nonfrail Older Adults Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Demet Gözaçan Karabulut, Meral Sertel, Eylem Tütün Yümin, Ayşe Abit Kocaman, Tülay Tarsuslu
Objectives: The present research aimed to identify the difference between physical activity, physical performance, balance, fall risk, and exercise barriers in frail and nonfrail older adults. Methods: One hundred nineteen voluntary individuals older than 65 years and living in Kırıkkale were enrolled in the research. The Clinical Frailty Scale was employed to evaluate the frailty level of the individuals
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Heart Failure and Frailty Have Synergistic Negative Effects on Skeletal Muscle Mass and Upper and Lower Limb Muscle Strength: A Cross-sectional Pilot Study Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Takuya Umehara, Akinori Kaneguchi, Takahiro Yamasaki, Akihiro Matsuura, Nobuhisa Katayama, Wataru Kawakami, Daisuke Kuwahara, Nobuhiro Kito, Masayuki Kakehashi
This study aimed to examine the interaction effect between the presence of heart failure and the degree of frailty on skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), handgrip strength, and 5 times sit-to-stand (5STS). This study revealed a significant interaction effect between the presence of heart failure and the degree of frailty on SMI, handgrip strength, and 5STS. The study results revealed that the combination
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Investigation of the Effects of COVID-19 on Perception, Attention, Memory, Balance, and Quality of Life in the Elderly. Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-10-22 Zehra Aydoğan, Banu Baş, Songül Aksoy
This study was conducted with elderly individuals who had recovered from COVID-19 to investigate the effects of COVID-19 on balance, perception, attention, memory, and quality of life and produce rehabilitative solutions for these problems.
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Reasons Affecting the Choice of Patient-Identified Goals Set by Occupational Therapists in Low Vision Rehabilitation. Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-10-4 Theresa M Smith
Goal setting is done in collaboration with the patient, but patient identified (PID) goals are not always addressed. The purpose of this study was to determine reasons PID goals are not set in low vision rehabilitation and for which tasks.
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Low Vision and Driving: A Collaborative Interdisciplinary Bioptic Driver Training Program Development Review Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-10-01 Holly Stants
Driving an automobile is an important option for community mobility. Functional vision is a major consideration for safe driving, and age-related vision impairment may result in the loss of driving independence. Clinicians and older drivers would benefit from understanding current options for driving with low vision, including state laws, use of adaptive equipment, low-vision rehabilitation, and driver
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Examining the Relationship Between Race and Ethnicity and Depression in Older Adults With Low Vision Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-10-01 Anna Ngoc Do, Diane Smith, Kim Schoessow
Older adults from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds and with low vision have independently been found to be at an increased risk of depression. This retrospective cross-sectional pilot study found that non-White older adults with low vision reported significantly more depressive symptoms than White older adults with low vision (P = .005). When controlling for diagnosis and functional impairment
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Loneliness in Older Adults With Visual Impairment Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-10-01 Julie Ann Nastasi, Kelly Corcoran, Crisel Divinagracia, Emily Erickson, Rachel Fernández, Jadriane Hernandez, Daniel Shuck, Kate Wisner
Loneliness in older adults with visual impairment was explored to gain a better understanding of the phenomenon. A collective case study explored 3 participants' occupational performance histories, functional visual performance, and loneliness. Seven themes emerged: pride in employment; adaptation to visual impairment through devices and environmental modifications; engaging and participating in meaningful
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The Effect of Nursing Discharge Planning Program to Prevent Recurrent Falls, Readmission, and Length of Hospital Stay in the Aged Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-10-01 Ali Dadgari, Parvaneh Rahmani, Seyed Mohammad Mirrezaie
Background and Purpose: One of the interventions that can be effective in preventing recurrence and readmission due to falls is the use of nursing discharge planning program. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of nursing discharge planning program in preventing recurrent falls and readmission in the elderly referred to the trauma center. Methods: The study was a parallel randomized
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Activities of Daily Living in Parkinson Disease: Are They Related to Short Term and Working Memory and Visuospatial Abilities? Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-10-01 Cristina Fernández-Baizán, M. Paula Fernández García, Elena Díaz-Cáceres, Manuel Menéndez-González, Jorge L. Arias, Marta Méndez
Objective: This study aimed to assess activities of daily living (ADLs) through questionnaires and performance-based tasks in Parkinson disease (PD) and to relate their execution with memory and visuospatial abilities. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 85 participants (55 PD and 30 controls). Results: Parkinson disease achieved a significant lower performance in Assessment
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals With Low Vision: Life Goes On. Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-07-22 Yu-Pin Hsu, Vidya Pingale
This qualitative case study explored the impact of lockdown and social distancing measures used during COVID-19 on the lives of individuals with low vision. A purposive sample of 6 participants with low vision was recruited. Data were collected using in-depth semistructured interviews consisting of 10 open-ended questions. A thematic analysis was conducted to understand the unified subjective experiences
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Low-Vision Evaluations and Interventions Used in Practice Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Julie Ann Nastasi, Rachel Blasland, Danielle Desseyn, Samantha Gaynor, Alexa Grieco, Emily Kelly, Brigid McMullen, Lauren Rice, Brianna Strassle
Low vision creates challenges in completing vision-dependent tasks and activities. The purpose of this 3-round e-Delphi study was to determine a consensus for the evaluations and interventions commonly used in low-vision rehabilitation for older adults with low vision. Ten occupational therapists with at least 3 years of practice in low-vision rehabilitation participated in the study. The results of
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Social Determinants of Health for Older Adults With Low Vision Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Kimberly D. Bryant, Lauren Wengerd, Cristina R. Smith
Objective: To analyze the literature to increase understanding and awareness of how the social determinants of health can impact visual impairment in the elderly population. Methods: The authors used secondary and tertiary data sources on the subject area. Results: Although there has been minimal data collected on the effect of social determinants of health on visual impairment for older adults
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Achieving Digital Competence for Adults With Low Vision: A Survey of the Literature and Recommendations for Occupational Therapy Practitioners and the Interdisciplinary Team Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Deborah Elgin Budash
Today many occupations are done using technology. This not only provides opportunities for continued occupational engagement for many but can also hinder participation for those with low vision. This article reviews the literature on digital literacy for individuals with low vision and found that it is in its infancy. Currently, occupational therapy practice is informed by core principles, relies on
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Providing Accessible Fall Prevention Education for Older Adults With Low Vision Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Sarah E. Blaylock, Mary Warren, Donald H. Jr Lein, Cynthia J. Brown
This study modified the educational content of an evidence-based fall prevention intervention to make it visually accessible for older adults with low vision. We piloted the intervention on 9 older adults receiving low vision rehabilitation services. Following the intervention, participants demonstrated increased comprehension of the content, perceived a greater understanding of fall prevention strategies
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Physical Activity in Older Adults With Visual Impairment Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Julie Ann Nastasi, Kaitlin Kenyon, Devon Tirney
Visual impairment presents challenges for older adults to participate in physical activity or exercise. The purpose of this collective case study is to explore how older adults with visual impairment participate in physical activity. Four older adults with visual impairment were recruited to participate in the study. Three out of the 4 participants were able to complete all rounds of the study prior
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Exploring the Impact of a Hybrid Telehealth Program for Adults Living With Low Vision: A Descriptive, Qualitative, Exploratory Pilot Program Evaluation Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Dana Aravich, Holly Stants
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Low Vision Occupational Therapy Department implemented a hybrid model of care that combined in-clinic care and telehealth services. Fifteen patients, aged 19 to 95 years, living with a variety of low-vision diagnoses used telehealth services and had access to a supplemental device lending library. This qualitative program evaluation describes the hybrid model
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Acquired Monocular Vision: Its Effects on Occupational Performance and Occupational Therapy Treatment Interventions Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Yu-Pin Hsu, Inna Babaeva
The purpose of this study is to describe the etiology and effects of acquired monocular vision in older adults and how it can affect clients' daily activities and functional mobility. This study will describe how occupational therapy interventions facilitate functional visual skills, in order to support occupational performance of a client with acquired monocular vision. This case illustrates the potential
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Dual Sensory Impairment and Ways to Enhance Therapy Services Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Kristen Marie-Weber Chang
Dual sensory impairment is a concomitant change to hearing and vision and is increasingly common due to the aging population. Although seemingly separate, these sensory systems enhance each other and when both are impaired, patients experience increased comorbidities and disability as compared with individuals with a single sensory impairment. Occupational therapy practitioners can support function
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Implication of Exercise for Healthy Longevity in Older People Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Minoru Yamada, Hidenori Arai
As the aging population is increasing substantially worldwide, extending the healthy life expectancy of older people has become a challenging issue. The structure and function of skeletal muscle decline with age, and this change has been shown to be involved in the development of various adverse health outcomes. In recent years, sarcopenia, a disease that is associated with age-related skeletal muscle
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Walking Promotes Physical Fitness of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Siriluk Sithichoksakulchai, Meng-Chin Chen, Kuei-Min Chen
Physical activity is positively associated with the health of older adults. Walking is a simple activity that can be applied to older adults. This article aims to systematically review and meta-analyze the effects of walking on physical fitness in older adults. Studies were searched from 13 databases. Results showed that walking could improve aerobic endurance (21.04, 95% CI [13.82, 28.27]), lower
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Home-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Aged Individuals With Lung Tumor After Thoracoscopic Surgery Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Nai-Ying Kuo, Jui-Fang Liu, Hung-I Lu, Chien-Ming Lo, Li-Chiu Hsien, Chia-Ling Chang, Miaoju Hsu
Background: Objective of this study was to investigate the effect of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation in older individuals with lung tumors after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Method: Thirty-six subjects were recruited. The control group received standard care, whereas the experimental group underwent a 6-week home-based pulmonary rehabilitation additionally. Assessments were conducted
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Multidomain Integrated Exercises Decreased the Risk of Falls of Community-Dwelling Older Adults Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Chun-Feng Lee, Shih-Fen Hsiao
Aims: To determine effects of a multidomain health promotion (MDHP) scheme for the community elderly in reducing fall risks. Methods: Database from older persons using the scheme was analyzed and categorized as high and low risk of fall groups retrospectively. The main measures included the 30-second chair-stand, 8-ft Up-and-Go, and single-leg stance tests. The effects of training were examined and
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An Exploratory Study to Assess the Impact of a Chair-Based Dance Intervention Among Older People With Depressive Symptoms in Residential Care Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Vanessa Ho, Xiang Li, Graeme D. Smith
Objectives: The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate the psychological impact of a chair-based dance intervention for older people with depressive symptoms in residential care in Macau. In addition, feasibility and acceptability of this complex intervention were explored. Methods: An exploratory phase quasiexperimental study with pre- and posttest intervention was used. Psychological data
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The Influence of a New Intervention Model of Community-Based Physical Fitness Exercise on the Older Adults' Adherence to Physical Activity and the Improvement of Functional Fitness Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Hui-Chu Hsu, Jing-Min Liang, I-Hua Chu, Jyh-Jong Chang, Wen-Lan Wu
Purpose: This single-arm clinical study aimed to design a new exercise intervention strategy based on the transtheoretical model and discuss its influence for elders at different stages of the behavior change. Methods: Fifteen participants in the maintenance stage (MP) and 15 participants under the maintenance stage (MPb) participated in a 12-week structured exercise and a 12-week autonomous group
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Effects of a Physically Active Lifestyle Modification (PALM) Program for Independent Taiwanese Older Adults: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Chang-Chih Kuo, Hui-Jen Shyu, Daniel Park, Pei-Chun Tsai, Yu-Hsien Li
This pilot study investigated a manualized lifestyle-based intervention, Physically Active Lifestyle Modification (PALM) program, designed to increase physical activity in the daily life routines of Taiwanese older adults and improve their quality of life. Thirty older adults who attended a Senior Citizens Learning Camp in Taiwan participated in the program. Quantitative measures and qualitative interviews
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The Effectiveness of Short-Term Lifestyle Intervention Programs on Physical Function, Cognition, and Quality of Life Among Community Older Adults: A Pilot Study Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Athena Yijung Tsai, Ting-Shiuan Sun, Ming-De Chen, Chang-Chih Kuo, Pei-Chi Su, Ying-Chun Chou
The objective of this study was to explore whether (1) the 2 short-term lifestyle intervention programs (ie, lifestyle modification for the elderly [LiME] and prescription for a healthy life [PHL]) increase behavioral outcome in meaningful activity participation, and health outcomes in physical function, cognition, and health-related quality of life and (2) the multimodule program (LiME) has better
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Relative Importance of Physical Activity and Body Composition on Insulin Resistance in Older Adult Population Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Pao-Feng Tsai, Chih-Hsuan Wang, Caralise W. Hunt, Sarah O. Watts, Katilya S. Ware
This secondary data analysis project examined the relative importance of physical activity (PA) and body composition on homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) in older adults and investigated possible racial and/or ethnic differences in these relationships. The analysis included 717 participants from the 2017-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey study who were
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The Short-Term Effect of Myofascial Relaxation by Roller Massage on Ankle Joint Range of Motion in Older Adults Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Kutay Kasli, Ceren Devrim Sahin, Nursen Ilcin
Purpose: The flexibility of the fascia is reduced with aging, due to degenerative changes in the connective tissue. The aim of this study is to compare the acute effects of roller massager application on the ankle joint range of motion in healthy older adults. Methods: Fifty-two community-dwelling older adults who could walk without using ancillary equipment were divided into 2 groups of equal numbers
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A Detailed Description of Physical Activity Counseling Interventions to Support Physical Activity in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Scoping Review Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Rachel S. Tappan, Margaret Danilovich, Emi Yamamoto, Narelle S. Cox
Physical activity interventions are recommended for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, adherence is low. This scoping review aimed to provide detailed descriptions of physical activity counseling interventions for people with COPD that have been studied in randomized controlled trials. Common components included the use of pedometers/activity monitors, goal setting,
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Factors Influencing Quality of Life Among Older Persons Living With Osteoarthritis Using 3 Different Definitions Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Sumaiyah Mat, Chin Teck Ng, Farhana Fadzli, Faizatul Izza Rozalli, Karen Morgan, Maw Pin Tan
Aim: While the impact of osteoarthritis (OA) on the older person's quality of life (QoL) has been established, the associations are complicated by numerous potential mediators and variations in diagnostic criteria. This study was conducted to explore the relationship between OA and QoL and the influence of physical performance, symptoms severity, and psychological factors on this potential relationship
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The 2-Minute Step Test: Its Applicability in the Evaluation of Balance in Patients Diagnosed With Parkinson's Disease Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Irimia Mollinedo-Cardalda, José María Cancela-Carral
Background: The 2-minute step test (2MST) evaluates aerobic endurance in patients with Parkinson's disease and can act as a dual test that also evaluates balance. The aim of this study was to observe how the 2MST behaves in the different Hoehn & Yahr stages of patients with Parkinson's disease and ascertain whether this test can be used to assess the degree of balance presented by patients with Parkinson's
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Poststroke Anxiety at 1 Year After Rehabilitation: A Multicenter Study Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Vilai Kuptniratsaikul, Jiraporn Bun-in, Patchara Limampai, Julaporn Pooliam
Poststroke anxiety affects rehabilitation outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of and factors associated with anxiety among patients with stroke at the 1 year after rehabilitation from 9 tertiary centers. Anxiety, functional score, and quality of life were evaluated by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-anxiety subscale (HADS-A), modified Barthel Index, and World Health Organization
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Correlation Analysis of Lower-Limb Muscle Function With Clinical Status, Balance Tests, and Quality of Life in People With Parkinson Disease Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Rafael de Almeida Sá, Arthur de Sá Ferreira, Thiago Lemos, Laura Alice Santos de Oliveira
Aim: To investigate the correlation of lower-limb muscle function with clinical status, balance, and quality of life in individuals with Parkinson disease (PD). Methods: Twenty-five participants were included. Outcome measures were assessed through scales and questionnaires. Quadriceps muscle function was assessed through a maximal isometric voluntary contraction. Spearman's correlation coefficient
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“Until Body Do Us Part”: Barriers to Retention in Competitive Sports Among European Older Athletes Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Valentina Cannella, Rodrigo Serrat, Feliciano Villar
Using a socioecological model as a theoretical framework, we aimed to explore the barriers to retain in competitive sport 463 senior athletes (aged 61.4 ± 5.5 years) actively engaged in sports disciplines from 4 European countries. Participants answered an open-ended question regarding perceived barriers to continued engagement in sports, and their answers were subject to content analysis. The results
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Effectiveness of Cognitive Stimulation Personalized by the Preexisting Cognitive Level in Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Estela Calatayud, Carolina Jiménez-Sánchez, Sandra Calvo, Natalia Brandín-de la Cruz, Pablo Herrero, Isabel Gómez-Soria
This randomized clinical trial analyzed whether a personalized cognitive stimulation based on the individual's preexisting cognitive levels may be more effective in the short and long terms than a standard cognitive stimulation program. In total, 288 older adults were randomized into an intervention group and a control group, stratified according to their cognitive levels. There were significant differences
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Validity and Reliability of the Iconographical Falls Efficacy Scale Short Version in Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Turkey Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Aysun Yağci Şentürk, Ayşe Livanelioğlu
The Iconographical Falls Efficacy Scale (Icon-FES) is the first scale that consists of visual expressions and evaluates the fear of falling. The study aims to adapt the scale to Turkish. The Icon-FES, the Falls Efficacy Scale International, and the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale were applied to 150 older adults. The study indicated that Icon-FES has excellent psychometric properties.
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Comparison of Grip Strength, Gait Speed, and Quality of Life Among Obese, Overweight, and Nonobese Older Adults: A Cross-sectional Study Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-01 Kyue-nam Park, Si-hyun Kim
Introduction: Obesity is related to a high risk of chronic diseases and increased rate of morbidity. This study was performed to compare grip strength, gait speed, and quality of life among obese, overweight, and nonobese older adult women. Methods: The study population consisted of 62 older adult women older than 65 years. The subjects were classified according to body mass index (BMI) as obese
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Active, Targeted, and Measured Device-Based Therapy for Low Back Pain With the David Spine Concept Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2021-10-01 Francesco Langella,Edoardo Boido,Stefano Basso,Camilla Bassi,Zeno Biber,Daniele Vanni,Marco Damilano,Pedro Berjano
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Impact on Blood Tests of Lower Limb Joint Replacement for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2021-10-01 Eleuterio A. Sánchez-Romero,Andrea Battaglino,William Campanella,Silvia Turroni,Mark D. Bishop,Jorge Hugo Villafañe
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Gait Alterations in Knee Osteoarthritis Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2021-10-01 Joel Pollet,Riccardo Buraschi
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Prevalence of Myofascial Trigger Points in the First Dorsal Interosseous Muscle in Patients With Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis Compared to Healthy Controls Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2021-10-01 Paolo Pedersini,María Pilar López-Royo,Pablo Herrero,Raquel Cantero-Tellez,Kristin Valdes,Roy La Touche,Josué Fernández-Carnero,Jorge Hugo Villafañe
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Are Psychosocial Factors Predictors of Pain and Functional Outcomes After Knee Arthroplasty at 6 and 12 Months After Surgery? A Systematic Review Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2021-10-01 Marc Terradas-Monllor,Hector Beltran-Alacreu,Juan Vargas Tabuenca,Ana Lorenzo Viveros,Ignacio Elizagaray-Garcia,David Rodriguez-Sanz,Mirari Ochandorena-Acha
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Application of a Multicomponent Exercise Program on Functional Capacity in Hip Fractures in Hospitalized Older Adults Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2021-10-01 Juan Nicolas Cuenca Zaldívar,Alvaro Monroy Acevedo,María Caballero Nahúm,Josué Fernández-Carnero
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Effect of a Proprioceptive Exercise Program on Force Sense for Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis Top. Geriatr. Rehabilit. (IF 0.5) Pub Date : 2021-10-01 Raquel Cantero-Tellez,Santiago García-Orza,Eleuterio A. Sánchez Romero,Andrea Battaglino,Leire Cruz-Gambero,Miguel Cuadros-Romero