Blar i Faculty of Medicine på emneord "Older people"
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Distinctions Between Self-Report and Performance-Based Measures of Physical Function in Older Patients Prior to Chemotherapy
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: The maintenance of physical function (PF) is an extremely important outcome for older adults. Objective: The aims of this study were to, identify differences in subjective and objective measures of PF between ... -
Intermediate care in nursing home after hospital admission: a randomized controlled trial with one year follow-up
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-12-09)Background: Intermediate care is intended to reduce hospital admissions and facilitate early discharge. In Norway, a model was developed with transfer to intermediate care shortly after hospital admission. Efficacy and ... -
Nothing to complain about? : residents’ and relatives’ viewson a "good life" and ethical challenges in nursing homes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014)Background: Nursing home residents are a vulnerable population. Most of them suffer from multimorbidity, while many have cognitive impairment or dementia and need care around the clock. Several ethical challenges in nursing ... -
Risk of hip fracture among older peopleusing antihypertensive drugs: a nationwidecohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-12-01)Background: Many people with a high risk of hip fracture have coexisting cardiovascular diseases. We aimed to examine associations between exposure to antihypertensive drugs and the risk of hip fracture among older people. ...