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Predicting Working Memory Training Responsiveness in Parkinson’s Disease: Both “System Hardware” and Room for Improvement Are Needed
(Journal article, 2021)Background. Patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are highly vulnerable to develop cognitive dysfunctions, and the mitigating potential of early cognitive training (CT) is increasingly recognized. Predictors of CT ... -
Prediction of falls among older people in residential care facilities by the Downton index
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2003)Background and aims: falls are frequent among older people living in residential care facilities. The aim of this study was to investigate the prediction accuracy of the Downton fall risk index among older people living ... -
Predictive validity and cut-off scores in four diagnostic tests for falls – a study in frail older people at home
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)No study has investigated the predictive validity and cut-off scores in diagnostic tests for falls used in in-home assessment in frail older people. The objective was to investigate the predictive validity for falls in the ... -
Predictors of happiness among retired from urban and rural areas in Brazil
(Journal article, 2018)This study compared differences in degree of happiness, social support, activities performed, and health and economic situation among retirees from urban and rural areas in Minas Gerais State in Brazil. The influences of ... -
Prescribing quality for older people in Norwegian nursing homes and home nursing services using multidose dispensed drugs
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Purpose: to examine and compare the quality of drug prescribing for older patients in nursing homes and home nursing services. Methods: Cross-sectional study comprising 11 254 patients aged ≥65 years in nursing homes (n = ... -
Prescription peer academic detailing to reduce inappropriate prescribing for older patients: a cluster randomised controlled trial
(Journal article, 2013)BACKGROUND: Older patients are at particular risk for adverse drug reactions. In older people, interventions targeting potentially inappropriate prescriptions (PIPs) are considered important measures to minimise drug-related ... -
Presentasjon av Landsforeningen for Pårørende innen Psykiatri (LPP)
(Journal article, 2004)Landsforeningen for Pårørende innen Psykiatri (LPP) er en ung organisasjon, stiftet i 1995. Men lenge før den tid hadde pårørende til mennesker med psykiske lidelser arbeidet for et bedre psykisk helsetilbud gjennom lokale ... -
Preserving dignity in end-of-life nursing home care: Some ethical challenges
(Journal article, 2017)A central task in palliative care is meeting the needs of frail, dying patients in nursing homes. The aim of this study was to investigate how healthcare workers are influenced by and deal with ethical challenges in ... -
Pressure Ulcer in Norway—A Snapshot of Pressure Ulcer Occurrence across Various Care Sites and Recommendations for Improved Preventive Care
(Journal article, 2015)Pressure ulcers (PU) are common in all care settings, although most ulcers are preventable. Much evidence exists on Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers (HAPU), however, few studies describe PU in community care. From a ... -
Pressure ulcer is associated with malnutrition as assessed by Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS 2002) in a mixed hospital population
(Journal article, 2017)Background and aim : Pressure ulcers (PUs) and malnutrition represent a significant health problem for hospital inpatients. Satisfactory nutritional status is crucial for proper wound healing. Risk of malnutrition can be ... -
Pressure ulcer prevalence in Europe: A pilot study
(Journal article, 2007)Rationale and aims Numerous prevalence studies have been conducted. The problem with these studies is that prevalence proportions cannot be compared with each other, because of differences in performance of each survey. ... -
Prevalence and association of undernutrition with quality of life among Swedish people aged 60 years and above: Results of the SNAC-B study
(Journal article, 2015)Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of undernutrition among elderly and to investigate the association of risk of undernutrition with health-related quality of life and life satisfaction controlling for ... -
Prevalence and co-occurrence of substance use disorders and independent mood and anxiety disorders: results from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions
(Journal article, 2004)Background: Uncertainties exist about the prevalence and comorbidity of substance use disorders and independent mood and anxiety disorders. Objective: To present nationally representative data on the prevalence and ... -
Prevalence and predictors of falls and dizziness in people younger and older than 80 years of age—A longitudinal cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The objectives were to investigate the prevalence and predictors for falls and dizziness among people younger and older than 80 years of age. The sample was drawn from the Swedish National study on Aging and Care (SNAC) ... -
Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence in Men, Women, and Children—Current Evidence: Findings of the Fourth International Consultation on Incontinence
(Journal article, 2010)Objectives To summarize existing evidence relating to the prevalence and risk factors of urinary incontinence in order to provide a concise reference source for clinicians, health researchers, and service planners. M ... -
The prevalence, prevention and multilevel variance of pressure ulcers in Norwegian hospitals: A cross-sectional study
(Journal article, 2015)Background Pressure ulcers are preventable adverse events. Organizational differences may influence the quality of prevention across wards and hospitals. Objective To investigate the prevalence of pressure ulcers, ... -
Prevalence, type, and reasons for missed nursing care in municipality health care in Sweden – A cross sectional study
(Journal article, 2022)Background With an ageing population, there is an increasing need for care, both as home care and in nursing homes. However, some needed care is not carried out for different reasons, which can affect patient safety. The ... -
Preventive Home Visits for Mortality, Morbidity, and Institutionalization in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(Journal article, 2014)BACKGROUND: Home visits for older adults aim to prevent cognitive and functional impairment, thus reducing institutionalization and mortality. Visitors may provide information, investigate untreated problems, encourage ... -
Preventive home visits to older people are cost-effective
(Journal article, 2008)Aims: There is ongoing debate over the effectiveness of preventive home visits (PHVs) for the elderly. A municipality in the north of Sweden carried out a controlled trial of such visits. Healthy seniors aged 75 years and ...