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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Frail older adults"”.
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Support Networks of Caregivers of Frail Older Adults
… population and the increasing prevalence of frailty have amplified the challenges faced by caregivers. Social support networks play a critical role in shaping caregiver burden, coping mechanisms and overall well-being. Despite their importance, the composition and effectiveness of these …
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Deprescribing for frail older adults residing in long-term care facilities: a mixed-methods evaluation
… demand for long-term care (LTC) is increasing. Older adults residing in LTC have a higher degree of physical frailty compared to their community-dwelling counterparts. The physiological changes associated with ageing and frailty can increase the risk of experiencing an adverse event from a …
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Investigating and Preventing the Loss of Muscle Strength and Physical Function in Frail Older Adults Who Experience an Unplanned Period of Hospitalisation
… the changes in muscle strength that occur in older adults during unplanned hospital admissions, and to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of in-hospital exercise interventions in improving muscle strength and functional outcomes. To investigate changes in muscle strength during …
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Physical Function During Performance-Based Tasks and Throughout Daily Life. Is It Different Across Levels of Frailty?
… understanding about the physical function of older women across levels of frailty. The specific aims were: 1) Examine the physical function of older women across levels of frailty during performance-based tasks and throughout their normal daily life; and 2) Review the effectiveness of current …
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Perceptions, attitudes, and subjective norms influencing the decisions of physically frail seniors to exercise or not to exercise: An application of the theory of planned behavior.
… of exercise behavior among community residing older adults who reported difficulties in performing one or more activities of daily living. The objectives of this study were: (1) to determine the relationship between various components of the TPB model and exercise behavior in a sample of …
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Exploring the potential impact of integrating pharmacists into general practice in Ireland
… of primary care, the underserved needs of older frail adults in nursing homes, and workforce shortages. In response to growing pressures, pharmacists have been integrated into general practices and affiliated settings in several jurisdictions, most notably in the United Kingdom (UK). …
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Relationship of exercise tolerance, exercise intensity, and physical performance in frail elderly individuals residing in a long-term care facility
… is limited and non-conclusive among the frail elderly. The purposes of this study were to examine the relationship of physiologic response to activity and physical performance using lower extremity activities, to describe performance capabilities, and to propose thresholds of performance …
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Exploring the changing multidimensional experiences of frail older people towards the end of life: a narrative study
… have widened beyond cancer in recent years, yet frail older adults rarely receive such services. There is a need to understand the dynamic multidimensional end-of-life experiences of this group in order to assess how or if a palliative approach could be beneficial. Physical end-of-life …