International journal of nursing practice
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The review aimed to evaluate the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ There is a need to provide more detailed pulmonary rehabilitation programs for elderly patients with COPD.
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The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of falls among community-dwelling older adults and the impact of pain and insomnia on falls. ⋯ In this study, falls were observed as a common problem among community-dwelling older adults, and pain and insomnia were determined as risk factors for falls. Therefore, pain and insomnia should be addressed when prevention of falls among community-dwelling older adults are planned by health care professionals including nurses.