Geriatrics & gerontology international
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Geriatr Gerontol Int · Mar 2017
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe consumption of two or more fall risk-increasing drugs rather than polypharmacy is associated with falls.
The presemt study aimed to determine the association between the risk of recurrent and injurious falls with polypharmacy, fall risk-increasing drugs (FRID) and FRID count among community-dwelling older adults. ⋯ Among high risk fallers, the use of two or more FRID was an independent risk factor for falls instead of polypharmacy. Our findings will inform clinical practice in terms of medication reviews among older adults at higher risk of falls. Future intervention studies will seek to confirm whether avoidance or withdrawal of multiple FRID reduces the risk of future falls. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2017; 17: 463-470.
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Geriatr Gerontol Int · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialInfluence of health locus of control on recovery of function in recently hospitalized frail older adults.
To investigate the influence of health locus of control on physical function, quality of life, depression and satisfaction with care transition in a sample of older adults after a hospital admission. ⋯ A stronger sense of personal control over health was associated with better maintenance of quality of life and physical function at 12 months in older adults undergoing usual care transition after acute hospitalization. Modification of control beliefs has the potential to promote resilience and impact on health outcomes in older adults during care transitions.
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Geriatr Gerontol Int · Oct 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialCorticosteroids injection in rotator cuff tears in elderly patient: pain outcome prediction.
The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the effect of corticosteroids intra-articular injections on pain in patients with rotator cuff tear (RCT), and to identify predictors for pain outcomes. ⋯ Corticosteroids can relieve pain in RCT. Active ROM is the most important predictor of pain outcomes. This finding can be useful to physicians when deciding on the type of patients who might best benefit from intra-articular injections of corticosteroids.