BACKGROUND The accurate measurement of stature is not possible in many frail elderly persons because of problems affecting their ability to stand straight. In such cases, knee height may be used to estimate stature. OBJECTIVE This study was designed to explore the applicability of published regression equations to estimate stature of Puerto Rican and other Hispanic elderly persons living in t...

OBJECTIVES Cognitive and sensory difficulties frequently jeopardize informed consent of frail elderly patients This study is the first to test whether preliminary research experience could enhance geriatric patients' capacity to consent. DESIGN/SETTING A step-wise consent procedure was introduced in a study on fluid balance in geriatric patients. Eligible patients providing verbal consent par...

results from a total of 32 elderly women, 29 cases completed the study. no significant differences were found between the two groups in terms of demographic characteristics. the mean happiness scores before the intervention between the two groups were not significantly different (p = 0.824). comparison of the mean happiness scores of the intervention group in the four measurement times revealed...

introduction: most of the older adults have to be hospitalized and patients’ satisfaction from the provided services is one of the key performance indicators in healthcare centers. feeling satisfied with the treatment process and provided services can motivate the elderly patients to continue their treatment, which ultimately leads to a reduction in the disease load and disability in older adul...

BACKGROUND Prior studies measuring fidelity of complex interventions have mainly evaluated adherence, and not taken factors affecting adherence into consideration. A need for studies that clarify the concept of fidelity and the function of factors moderating fidelity has been emphasized. The aim of the study was to systematically evaluate implementation fidelity and possible factors influencing...

BACKGROUND Elderly patients admitted to Geriatric Assessment Units (GAU) typically have complex health problems that require multi-professional care. Considering the scope of human and technological resources solicited during hospitalization, as well as the many risks and discomforts incurred by the patient, it is important to ensure the communication of pertinent information for quality follow...

OBJECTIVES The aim was to psychometrically evaluate the Swedish version of the Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI-S) and the "brief screening version of MPI-S" for use in an elderly sample. METHODS This study comprised 175 people aged 76-99 years reporting pain and in need of help to manage daily living. The instrument's factor structures were investigated through factor analyses, convergen...

An examination of data from the 1982 National Long-Term Care Survey reveals that informal caregivers to the disabled elderly are predominantly female and that three-quarters of them live with the care recipient. The data suggest that caregivers as well as care recipients are a vulnerable group since one-third are over age 65, report incomes in the poor to near-poor category and describe t eir h...