Blar i Pasientsikkerhet på tidsskrift "BMC Geriatrics"
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Co-morbidity and drug treatment in Alzheimer’s disease. A cross sectional study of participants in the Dementia Study in Northern Norway
(Journal article, 2011)Background Inappropriate medical treatment of co-morbidities in Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an increasing concern in geriatric medicine. The objective of this study was to compare current drug use related to co-morbidity ... -
Effect of interventions to reduce potentially inappropriate use of drugs in nursing homes: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
(Journal article, 2011)Background: Studies have shown that residents in nursing homes often are exposed to inappropriate medication. Particular concern has been raised about the consumption of psychoactive drugs, which are commonly prescribed ... -
Nutritional status among older residents with dementia in open versus special care units in municipal nursing homes: an observational study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: undernutrition is widespread among institutionalised elderly, and people suffering from dementia are at particularly high risk. Many elderly with dementia live in open units or in special care units in nursing ... -
The balancing act - licensed practical nurse experiences of falls and fall prevention: a qualitative study
(Journal article, 2014)Background: falls are common in old age and may have serious consequences. There are many strategies to predict and prevent falls from occurring in long-term care and hospitals. The aim of this study was to describe licensed ...