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Enfermedad tromboembólica venosa en personas mayores: revisión de la literatura
(Sociedad Española de Enfermería Geriátrica y Geroncológica, 2014-09)
[Resumen] La trombosis venosa profunda y el tromboembolismo pulmonar
son dos presentaciones de la misma enfermedad, la enfermedad
tromboembólica venosa. Su alta incidencia entre la población anciana
junto con numerosos ...
Verbal fluency, naming and verbal comprehension: three aspects of language as predictors of cognitive impairment
(Taylor & Francis, 2014-05-06)
[Abstract] Objectives: To establish the possible relationship among three components of language (verbal fluency, naming and
comprehension) and cognitive impairment as well as to determine the usefulness of language ...
The influence of neuroticism and extraversion on the perceived burden of dementia caregivers: an exploratory study
(Elsevier, 2012-08-18)
[Abstract] Most studies reflect dementia caregivers usually sustain higher levels of burden compared to other
caregivers. However, they do not consider variability within the caregiver, such as personality traits. ...
Laboratory values in a spanish population of older adults: a comparison with reference values from younger adults
(Elsevier, 2012-01-30)
[Abstract] Objective: To examine the laboratory indices in a population aged 65 years or more and compare them
with the reference values used for young adults.
Study design: Distribution patterns of frequently used ...
Cognitive impairment as predictor of functional dependence in an elderly sample
(Elsevier, 2011-03-11)
[Abstract] This retrospective study determines the role of cognitive decline as a predictor of functional dependence.
In a representative 600 community-dwellers aged 65 or older, we examined using a logistic regression
model, ...
Effects of multisensory stimulation on a sample of institutionalized elderly people with dementia diagnosis: a controlled longitudinal trial
(Sage, 2014-03-06)
[Abstract] Long-term effects of multisensory stimulation were assessed using a ‘‘Snoezelen’’ room on older residents with dementia.
Thirty patients were randomly assigned to 3 groups: multisensory stimulation environment ...
Depressive symptoms and other factors associated with poor self-rated health in the elderly: gender differences
(Wiley, 2011-09-19)
[Abstract] Aim: The main objective of this study was to identify determinants of poor self-rated health. We hypothesized that poor self-rated health reflects not only health, but also physical, functional, psychological ...
Multisensory stimulation as an intervention strategy for elderly patients with severe dementia: a pilot randomized controlled trial
(SAGE, 2015-12-01)
[Abstract] The objective of this study was to compare the effect of multisensory stimulation environment (MSSE) and one-to-one activity sessions in the symptomatology of elderly individuals with severe dementia. Thirty-two ...
Risk factors of high burden caregivers of dementia patients institutionalized at day-care centres
(Springer, 2014-12-23)
[Abstract] We examined which variables are associated
with day care centres utilization among caregivers of
dementia patients. A cross-sectional analysis of sociodemographic
variables, relationship with caring and ...
Reliability of 4-m and 6-m walking speed tests in elderly people with cognitive impairment
(Elsevier, 2010-08-01)
[Abstract] The purpose of this study was to evaluate the interrater and test–retest reliability of 4-m and 6-m
walking speed tests in elderly people with cognitive impairment. 50 subjects aged 65 and over with
cognitive ...