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Dolors Estrada Ester Pujol Lourdes Jiménez Manuel Salamero Alejandro de la Sierra 《Revista espa?ola de geriatría y gerontología》2012
Introduction
Hypertension is the most prevalent cardiovascular risk factor among people over the age 60. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of an educational intervention tool, and its reliability.Material and methods
Experimental study, prospective, randomised, parallel-group in a sample of 120 patients, 62 in the intervention group and 58 in the control group. The intervention group received a written and oral educational program on hypertension and cardiovascular risk; the control group did not receive any intervention.Results
At the end of the intervention there was an increase in the percentage of correct responses, with statistically significant differences compared to the control group, as regards knowledge of hypertension, risk factors associated with the risks of having high blood pressure and control medication.Conclusion
The implementation of an educational intervention on hypertension and cardiovascular risk associated with the same care activity is capable of increasing the level of knowledge by elderly hypertensive patients admitted to hospital. 相似文献2.
Ferran Roca Carbonell Erwin Martin Hernandez Ocampo Jose Maria Aragonès Pascual Eulalia Soler Fina Clapera Joan Espaulella Panicot 《Revista espa?ola de geriatría y gerontología》2014
Introduction
The aim of this study is to determine clinical features and interventions in patients attended in our hospital falls prevention unit.Material and methods
Medical records and evaluation protocols from October 2010 to June 2012 were reviewed. Results are expressed in means and standard deviation.Results
We studied 68 patients: 53 came due to falls (77.9%), and 15 (22%) due to gait disorders. The mean age was 77.6±7.9. Number of women: 63 (92.6%). Previous Barthel Index was 94/100, cognitive impairment 23 (33.8%), polypharmacy 69.1%, orthostatic hypotension 18 (26.4%). Walking speed 0.66± 0.19 m/s and Time up and go to (TUG) 16.6±4.5 s. Post-urography detected vestibular dysfunction in 34 patients (77%). Clinical cause of fall and/or gait disorder was multifactorial in 33 (48.5%), Parkinsonism 19 (27.9%), chronic pain/arthropathy 8 (11.4%), and vestibular syndrome 8 (11.4%). Two-thirds (45; 66.1%) of the patients began Physical therapy, and vitamin D was given to 47 (69.1%). Phone calls were made to patients and/or their relatives and noted that after 3 months of the treatment: 48 (70.5%) had no fall; 59 (86.7%) patients followed the recommendations, and 57 (83.8%) were satisfied.Conclusions
In this sample of older patients, mostly female with a good functional and cognitive condition, the causes of the falls were multifactorial in the half of the cases, and the post-urography detected vestibular changes in the half of the patients. 相似文献3.
Marta Ferrer Solà Joan Espaulella Panicot Jacint Altimires Roset Elisenda Ylla-Català Borè María Moreno Susi 《Revista espa?ola de geriatría y gerontología》2013
Introduction
The aim of the study is to determine the incidence of heel pressure ulcers (UPPT) and to compare the two systems for UPPT prevention: classic padded bandage and polyurethane heel.Material and methods
Prospective intervention study in a medium-long hospital stay of all people admitted that had no UPPT but had a risk of UPPT according to the Braden Scale or clinical judgment. The patients were randomized to prevention with classic padded bandage or polyurethane heel. The outcome variable was the incidence of UPPT for each study group, which was recorded every 15 days or when there were clinical changes.Results
Of the 940 patients evaluated, 409 with a mean age of 80.5 years and 59.1% women,were included in the study. Of these, 78% had Barthel score ≤30; 28.6% dementia; delirium 37.6%; 27.6% diabetes; and 19.6% other UPP. The overall incidence was 2.9% UPPT; 2.49% in the classic padded bandage and 3.37% in the polyurethane heel group (p=0.82).Conclusions
No statistically significant differences were observed between the group with the classical dressing and the group with the polyurethane heel dressing. The use of multiple measures to prevent UPPT achieved a low incidence of these. 相似文献4.
María Pilar Córcoles-Jiménez Ascensión Villada-MuneraMónica Moreno-Moreno María Delirio Jiménez-SánchezEduardo Candel-Parra María Ángeles del Egido FernándezAntonio Javier Piña-Martínez 《Revista espa?ola de geriatría y gerontología》2011,46(6):289
Recurrent falls affect between 14.8% and 19% of the elderly population, and are associated with an increased risk of fracture. We know little about the influence the history of recurrent falls may have on recovery after hip fracture.
Methods
Cohort study. The patients included were, over 65 years admitted during a 1 year period to the General University Hospital of Albacete with a hip fracture due to a fall. Recurrent falls were defined as a history of two or more falls within the 6 months prior to the fracture. Variables: demographic data, circumstances of fall, number of falls in the previous 6 months, type of fracture and its repair, comorbidity and drug treatment, cognitive status at admission (Pfeiffer test) and independence for activities of daily living (Barthel Index - BI) were collected. A subsample of patients with pre-fracture BI≥60 and Pfeiffer at admission≤4 was followed up at 3, 6 and 12 months.Results
A total of 335 patients were admitted. Data were collected on 279 of them, 19.4% of whom had previously suffered two or more falls. The recurrent fallers had a worse mental status on admission, a higher number of associated diseases, a lower percentage of independence in dressing and in bed-chair transferring than patients without history of recurrent falls, all statistically significant. In the 201 patients followed up, the impairment on the BI after 12 months compared to the BI previous to fracture was higher in recurrent fallers (-20.8 ± 31.54 vs -10.73 ± 20.21, P = .04), focusing more on independence in eating (76% vs 91.9%, P < .05), grooming (72% vs 91,9%, P < .01), faecal continence (60% vs 78.7%, p < .05) and walking indoors (80% vs 93.3%, P < .05).Conclusions
The recovery of independence after hip fracture is significantly lower in the group of recurrent fallers in patients without moderate or severe functional impairment previous to fracture and cognitively stable. 相似文献5.
Álvaro García-Soler Iván Sánchez-Iglesias Cristina Buiza Javier Alaba Ana Belén Navarro Enrique Arriola Amaia Zulaica Raúl Vaca Carmen Hernández 《Revista espa?ola de geriatría y gerontología》2014
Introduction
Pain in elderly people is considered a major concern in nursing home facilities affecting between 49% and 83% of the residents. Progression of Alzheimer's Disease causes more communication difficulties in patients with advanced dementia and therefore more problems to understand even the most simple pain evaluation scales. Identification and implementation of appropriate pain management strategies depends on an adequate pain assessment.Material and methods
The main objective of the study was to validate the Spanish version of the PAINAD Scale (PAINAD-Sp) and to assess its applicability in Spanish Geriatric Nursing Homes. The 20 patients diagnosed with severe dementia from a Geriatric Centre in Spain were observed by five observers with different professional profiles for 5 minutes to each participant, and PAINAD-Sp Scale was administered simultaneously to a Visual Analogical Scale-VAS. Three different observational conditions were established: resting condition, during presumably pleasant activity and during presumable painful activity.Results
Cronbach's alpha ranged between 0.467 and 0.827 (average 0.692), and rose if Breathing item was deleted. Inter-rater reliability ranged between 0.587 and 0.956. Correlation between PAINAD-Sp Scale total measures and VAS was statistically significant (P<.05) in all measures and ranged from 0.517 to 0.868.Conclusions
Findings in the study showed that the scale is useful to measure pain in non communicative patients suffering from dementia. The scale maintains good levels of reliability for different healthcare professionals even when they have little training. 相似文献6.
María Isabel Ferrero López José Fermín García Gollarte José Jorge Botella Trelis Oscar Juan Vidal 《Revista espa?ola de geriatría y gerontología》2012
Objective
To determine the prevalence of dysphagia in a population of institutionalised elderly people, and the effectiveness of a clinical method for its detection.Methodology
A prospective study was conducted on a random sample of elderly residents. A clinical evaluation along with an assessment with different volumes and viscosities (MECVV) were used. Specific care and follow up was arranged following this assessment.Results
Forty residents were studied. The prevalence of unrecognised dysphagia was 42.5%. Following assessment by the MECVV, the prevalence rose from 22.5% to 65% (P=.012). Dysphagia detected by MECVV was related to nutritional risk, as measured by the Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA) (P=.007), and to the diagnosis of dementia (P=.028).Conclusions
The diagnosis of dysphagia in this sample of institutionalised elderly people increases when applying a clinical method for detection, reaching a prevalence similar to other studies. 相似文献7.
Domingo Jesús Quintana Hernández María Teresa Miró Barrachina Ignacio Ibáñez Fernández Angelo Santana del Pino Javie r García Rodríguez Jaime Rojas Hernández 《Revista espa?ola de geriatría y gerontología》2014
Introduction
The purpose of this research was to assess effects of a mindfulness based neuropsychological intervention on the clinical course of Alzheimer's disease.Material and method
A two year randomized and double blind clinical trial was conducted on 127 probable Alzheimer's disease patients, according to NINCDS-ADRDA scale. Patients were grouped into three experimental groups (cognitive stimulation, progressive muscular relaxation, and mindfulness) plus a control group. All participants were receiving donepezil. Cognitive skills were assessed with CAMCOG and MMSE, functional area with RDRS-2, and NPI was used for psychopathology screening. Three treatment sessions per week were carried out for two years, and follow up measurements were taken every six months.Results
The global cognitive function, functionality and behavioral disorders measurements indicated that patients from the experimental group based on mindfulness were stable during the two years, while patients from the control group, as well as the other experimental groups, showed a mild but significant worsening of their mental capacities.Conclusion
The mindfulness based neuropsychological program showed better cognitive and functional stability, as well as significant improvement in the psychopathological condition of mild to moderate Alzheimer’ patients. These results support the idea that a mindfulness based intervention can produce a clinically relevant improvement in the treatment of dementia. More research is needed to confirm these data. 相似文献8.
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Maria dels Àngels Cebrià i Iranzo M. Ángeles Tortosa-Chuliá Celedonia Igual-Camacho Patricia Sancho Laura Galiana José Manuel Tomás 《Revista espa?ola de geriatría y gerontología》2014
Introduction
The institutionalized elderly with functional impairment show a greater decline in respiratory muscle (RM) function. The aims of the study are to evaluate outcomes and costs of RM training using Pranayama in institutionalized elderly people with functional impairment.Material and methods
A randomized controlled trial was conducted on institutionalized elderly people with walking limitation (n = 54). The intervention consisted of 6 weeks of Pranayama RM training (5 times/week). The outcomes were measured at 4 time points, and were related to RM function: the maximum respiratory pressures and the maximum voluntary ventilation. Perceived satisfaction in the experimental group (EG) was assessed by means of an ad hoc questionnaire. Direct and indirect costs were estimated from the social perspective.Results
The GE showed a significant improvement related with strength (maximum respiratory pressures) and endurance (maximum voluntary ventilation) of RM. Moreover, 92% of the EG reported a high satisfaction. The total social costs, direct and indirect, amounted to €21,678.Conclusions
This evaluation reveals that RM function improvement is significant, that intervention is well tolerated and appreciated by patients, and the intervention costs are moderate. 相似文献10.
Paula Martínez María Pilar Sáez José Amador Rubio Ester Cánovas Elena Esteban Javier Botas 《Revista espa?ola de geriatría y gerontología》2014
Objective
To review our experience on using an implantable loop recorder (ILR) in patients with recurrent falls, when an arrhythmogenic cause is suspected.Material and methods
This is a retrospective, observational study of patients with repetitive unexplained falls, suspected syncope, or electrocardiographic abnormalities. All of them had been evaluated by a cardiologist, who decided to implant a loop recorder (ILR) for an accurate diagnosis.Results
A total of 13 patients received an ILR. The average falls rate for the sample was 3.3. The mean age was 78 years, and 46% were female, with a mean follow-up period of 24 months. During this time, three patients did not suffer from a new fall. An arrhythmogenic diagnosis was obtained in 5 patients: bradycardia was identified in 4 cases, and tachycardia in one of them. The symptoms did not coincide with a documented arrhythmia in the rest of the patients.Conclusion
ILR is a helpful tool to establish an arrhythmogenic cause of unexplained and recurrent falls, in this selected sample of older adults. 相似文献11.
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Virginia Fernández-Fernández María Márquez-González Andrés Losada-Baltar Pablo E. García Rosa Romero-Moreno 《Revista espa?ola de geriatría y gerontología》2013
Introduction
Older people's emotional distress is often related to rumination processes focused on past vital events occurred during their lives. The specific coping strategies displayed to face those events may contribute to explain older adults’ current well-being: they can perceive that they have obtained personal growth after those events and/or they can show a tendency to have intrusive thoughts about those events. This paper describes the development and analysis of the psychometric properties of the Scales for the Assessment of the Psychological Impact of Past Life Events (SAPIPLE): the past life events-occurrence scale (LE-O), ruminative thought scale (LE-R) and personal growth scale (LE-PG).Material and methods
Participants were 393 community dwelling elderly (mean age=71.5 years old; SD=6.9). In addition to the SAPIPLE scales, depressive symptomatology, anxiety, psychological well-being, life satisfaction, physical function and vitality have been assessed.Results
The inter-rater agreement's analysis suggests the presence of two factors in the LE-O: positive and negative vital events. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) supported this two-dimensional structure for both the LE-R and the LE-PG. Good internal consistency indexes have been obtained for each scale and subscale, as well as good criterion and concurrent validity indexes.Conclusions
Both ruminative thoughts about past life events and personal growth following those events are related to older adults’ current well-being. The SAPIPLE presents good psychometric properties that justify its use for elderly people. 相似文献13.
Álvaro García-Soler Cristina Buiza Bueno Raúl Vaca Bermejo Xabier Ansorena Urchegui 《Revista espa?ola de geriatría y gerontología》2014
Introduction
As the level of cognitive impairment in people with dementia increases, it seems that the interventions aimed at this group do not obtain the expected results. Thus, it is clear that there is a need to develop specific assessment tools. One of the important aspects in people with dementia is the engagement, involvement in task and activities. Engagement is considered a quality of life and quality of care indicator. The aim of the study is to develop an Engagement recording tool for mapping people with dementia, and to obtain reliability measures.Method
The present paper aims to present the current development of engagement behaviours. The pilot study had a sample of 19 people distributed into two groups, which were observed in order to obtain inter-rater reliability measurements using the percentage of inter-rater agreement.Results
An observational mapping instrument was developed that achieved a high inter-rater reliability.Conclusion
The Engagement recording tool makes it possible to gather promising results on the effects of the interventions for people with severe dementia. On the other hand, these results point to the possibilities of more specific tools to assess the different interventions which aim is to improve quality of life and quality of care in people with dementia. 相似文献14.
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Feliciano Villar Josep Vila-Miravent Montserrat Celdrán Elena Fernández 《Revista espa?ola de geriatría y gerontología》2013
Introduction
An individualised intervention plan (IIP) offers a new paradigm in the care of the elderly with dementia, with the aim of increasing their quality of life through personalisation, respect for their freedom, and their participation in the decisions that affect their lives.Objective
To evaluate the impact of the residential home patient with dementia and their quality of care when they take part in the interdisciplinary meeting in which their care plan is decided.Material and methods
A total of 52 elderly patients with dementia took part in the study. They were distributed into two groups, one experimental (37 residents) and another control (15 residents). The Dementia Care Mapping (DCM) tool was used to assess the well-being and quality of care of the residents. This tool was used twice, before and after the intervention.Results
The well-being of the resident, evaluated using the DCM, was similar before and after the intervention in the experimental group. No differences were observed either on comparing the control and experimental groups. However, some indicators of carer behaviour were different before and after the intervention, and when the control and experimental group were compared.Conclusion
The inclusion of elderly persons with dementia in their IIP meeting had a positive effect in the interaction of the staff with the residents, but not on the well-being of the resident. 相似文献16.
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Sandra Gómez-Talavera Iván Núñez-Gil David Vivas Borja Ruiz-Mateos Ana Viana-Tejedor Agustín Martín-García Javier Higueras-Nafría Carlos Macaya Antonio Fernández-Ortiz 《Revista espa?ola de geriatría y gerontología》2014
Introduction
Several risk scores regarding the probability of death/complications in the acute setting and during the follow-up of patients admitted with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) have been published, such as the GRACE, TIMI and ZWOLLE risk score. Our objective was to assess the prognosis of nonagenarians admitted to a coronary care unit with an ACS, as well as the usefulness of each of these scores.Material and methods
A retrospective analysis was performed on nonagenarians with an ACS admitted between 2003 and 2011. Vital status was determined at 14, 30 days, and 6 months after the ACS, and later during the follow-up. The risk scores were evaluated by area under the curve ROC (AUC).Results
A total of 45 patients with an ACS, 26 (57.8%) with ST-segment elevation and 19 (42.2%) with non-ST elevation. The GRACE- AUC for in-hospital mortality was excellent, 0.91, (95% CI: 0.82-1; P<.001), and for the combined event (in-hospital mortality and re-infarction) was 0.83 (95% CI: 0.66-1.0; P<.01). However, the GRACE-AUC at 6 months for mortality was 0.34 (95% CI: 0.09-0.58; P=.45), and for the combined event it was 0.51 (95% CI: 0.26-0.77; P=.95). The TIMI-AUC and ZWOLLE-AUC did not reach statistical significance.Conclusions
It is useful calculate the GRACE risk score in order to estimate risk and survival in the acute phase of ACS in nonagenarians. This can help appropriate in making invasive or conservative treatment decisions. 相似文献18.
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Selene Soria Eva GallegoMaite Vidan Javier OrtizJosé Antonio Serra-Rexach 《Revista espa?ola de geriatría y gerontología》2014