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Schütz J, Redlich MC, Fischer F. [Analysing the Need for Long-Term Care: Potential of Data from Long-Term Care Assessments of the Bavarian Medical Service for Public Health Research and Practice]. DAS GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2024; 86:371-379. [PMID: 38195791 PMCID: PMC11322830 DOI: 10.1055/a-2189-2064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Despite demographic changes, there is still no systematic and comparable differentiation of nursing care reporting on a small-scale level in Germany, where outpatient long-term care is depicted. This article presents findings of care assessment data of the Medical Service of Bavaria and draws conclusions for future reporting on nursing. METHODS For the analysis, anonymised initial long-term care assessments of the Bavarian Medical Service of 2019 were evaluated exemplarily using descriptive methods. The study describes the characteristics of persons with a care level recommendation, the distribution of care level categories, medical diagnoses and degree of independence in the areas of life. RESULTS The persons assessed were on average 80 years old. At the time of the initial assessment, the largest proportion of persons with an assigned care level lived in an outpatient setting. Care level (PG) 1 (slight impairment of independence or abilities) was assigned to 35.1% of the insured, PG 2 (considerable impairment) to 43.1%, PG 3 (severe impairment) to 16.6%, PG 4 and 5 (most severe impairment) were each rarely assigned at the time of the initial assessment (3.9% and 1.4%, respectively). Medical diagnoses were dominated by gait and mobility disorders, unspecified dementia, heart failure and senility. In particular, there were impairments in the areas of 'mobility' and 'organisation of everyday life and social contacts'. CONCLUSIONS The data available from the German Medical Service may be highly relevant to health research and policy and may provide a basis for planning interventions in long-term care.
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- Johanna Schütz
- Bayerisches Zentrum Pflege Digital, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften
Kempten, Kempten, Germany
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- Bayerisches Zentrum Pflege Digital, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften
Kempten, Kempten, Germany
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- Bayerisches Zentrum Pflege Digital, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften
Kempten, Kempten, Germany
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Peter L, Stumm J, Wäscher C, Heintze C, Döpfmer S. [General practices and community care points work hand in hand in the care of multimorbid patients: What are the advantages? - A qualitative study with general practitioners and medical practice assistants]. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR EVIDENZ, FORTBILDUNG UND QUALITAT IM GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2023; 182-183:98-105. [PMID: 37957059 DOI: 10.1016/j.zefq.2023.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Caring for an increasing number of multimorbid people is a challenge for general practices in Germany. A possible approach to ensure future care could be the cooperation between general practices and community care points, which have so far been a little-known option among general practitioners. The aim of this study was to investigate the benefits or additional burdens that, from the perspective of general practices, a cooperation between general practices and community care points would bring for both the general practitioners themselves and their patients. METHODS In the mixed-methods study COMPASS II, general practices were able to refer multimorbid patients with social counselling needs to a community care point. Semi-structured guideline-based telephone interviews were conducted with nine general practitioners and nine medical practice assistants regarding the feasibility of cooperation with the community care points. The interviews were analysed using framework analysis. RESULTS In the qualitative interviews, the general practitioners and medical practice assistants reported that the community care points helped them save time by relieving them of social counselling tasks. The interviewees felt relieved by knowing that the community care points expertly take care of their patients' social concerns. From the perspective of the interviewees, multimorbid patients experienced changes in their care through the counselling in community care points, such as adjusting the level of care they require. Social counsellors provided patients and their relatives with an overview of the support options available. The majority of the interviewees did not feel that cooperating with the community care point put an additional burden on their patients or on themselves. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Cooperation between general practices and community care points has the potential to improve care for multimorbid patients and reduce the workload burden on general practices. Community care points are legally anchored counselling services which general practitioners could increasingly involve in the care of patients with multimorbidity.
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- Lisa Peter
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Berlin, Deutschland.
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Graeb F, Jüttner C, Berger B, Wolke R, Reißner J, Essig G, Reiber P. [Estimation of the risk of drug-related problems in nursing home residents : A retrospective analysis of routine data]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2023; 56:673-678. [PMID: 36577859 PMCID: PMC10709222 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-022-02152-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Polypharmacy and drug-related problems are major challenges in the care and treatment of nursing home residents. Many interventional studies showed disappointing results, which lead to the question if this could also be due to the selection of the target parameters of these studies. MATERIAL AND METHODS A routine data set from six long-term care facilities was retrospectively analyzed. The question is if the recently validated medication risk score (MERIS) is suitable for carrying out a risk assessment in a population of nursing home residents. Associations between MERIS and the dependent variables hospital admissions and falls over 12 months and a weight loss of ≥ 5% over 3 months were examined. RESULTS Out of 495 residents 38.6% (n = 191) have a high risk of drug-related problems according to MERIS. A univariate regression analysis showed a significantly increased risk of hospital admissions (OR 2.2; p < 0.001) and weight loss of ≥ 5% (OR 1.95; p = 0.041) with high MERIS, but no significant association with falls. In the multivariate regression the risk of hospitalization was increased by diabetes mellitus (OR 1.88; p = 0.004), falls in the same period (OR 1.91; p = 0.001), positive MERIS (OR 1.75; p = 0.006) and decreased with stable weight (OR 0.88; p = 0.004). CONCLUSION The results indicate the potential of the score for future research projects and individual risk assessment; however, due to the limitations of retrospective secondary analyses further studies are required.
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- Fabian Graeb
- Fakultät Soziale Arbeit, Bildung und Pflege, Institut für Gesundheits- und Pflegewissenschaften, Hochschule Esslingen, Flandernstr. 101, 73732, Esslingen, Deutschland.
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- Fakultät Soziale Arbeit, Bildung und Pflege, Institut für Gesundheits- und Pflegewissenschaften, Hochschule Esslingen, Flandernstr. 101, 73732, Esslingen, Deutschland
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- Fakultät Soziale Arbeit, Bildung und Pflege, Institut für Gesundheits- und Pflegewissenschaften, Hochschule Esslingen, Flandernstr. 101, 73732, Esslingen, Deutschland
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- Krankenhausapotheke, Klinikum Esslingen, Esslingen, Deutschland
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- Fakultät Soziale Arbeit, Bildung und Pflege, Institut für Gesundheits- und Pflegewissenschaften, Hochschule Esslingen, Flandernstr. 101, 73732, Esslingen, Deutschland
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- Fakultät Soziale Arbeit, Bildung und Pflege, Institut für Gesundheits- und Pflegewissenschaften, Hochschule Esslingen, Flandernstr. 101, 73732, Esslingen, Deutschland
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Struckmann V, Vogt V, Köppen J, Meier T, Hoedemakers M, Leijten F, Looman W, Karimi M, Busse R, Rutten-van Mölken M. [Patients, Partners, Professionals, Payers and Policy Makers Preferences for Integrated Care for Multimorbidity in Germany: A Discrete Choice Experiment]. DAS GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2022; 84:1145-1153. [PMID: 34670286 DOI: 10.1055/a-1547-6898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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AIM OF THE WORK The aim of this study was to measure and compare the relative importance that patients with multimorbidity, partners and other informal caregivers, professionals, payers and policy makers attribute to different outcome measures of integrated care (IC) programmes in Germany. METHODS A DCE was conducted, asking respondents to choose between two IC programmes for persons with multimorbidity. Each IC programme was presented by means of attributes or outcomes reflecting the Triple Aim. They were divided into the outcomes health/ wellbeing, experience with care and costs with in total eight attributes and three levels of performance. RESULTS The results of n=676 questionnaires showed that the attributes "enjoyment of life" and "continuity of care" received the highest ratings across all stakeholder groups. The lowest relative scores remained for the attribute "total costs" for all stakeholders. The preferences of professionals and informal caregivers differed most distinctly from the patients' preferences. The differences mostly concerned "physical functioning", which was rated highest by patients, and "person centeredness" and "continuity of care", which received the highest ratings from professionals. CONCLUSIONS The preference heterogeneities identified in relation to the outcomes of IC programmes between different stakeholders highlight the importance of informing professionals and policy makers about the different perspectives in order to optimise the design of IC programmes. The results also support the relevance of joint decision-making and coordination processes between professionals, informal caregivers and patients.
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- Verena Struckmann
- Management im Gesundheitswesen, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Management im Gesundheitswesen, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Management im Gesundheitswesen, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Abteilung Stationäre Versorgung/Referat Versorgungsstrukturen und Qualitätssicherung, vdek, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Dutch Ministry of Defence, Staff Defence, Healthcare Organisation, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands.,ZorgImpuls, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Management im Gesundheitswesen, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands.,Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management & Institute for Medical Technology Assessment, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Development of a patient-oriented navigation model for patients with lung cancer and stroke in Germany. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:785. [PMID: 35710375 PMCID: PMC9202203 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08063-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The concept of patient navigation was first established in the USA to support vulnerable patient groups in receiving timely and comprehensive access to cancer care. It has recently gained increasing interest in Germany to support patients with chronic diseases in a fragmented healthcare system. The aim of this paper is to present the development of such a model adapted to the German context based on the results of mixed-methods studies investigating the need for and barriers to patient-oriented care. Methods In a process adapted from Delphi rounds, we conducted regular structured workshops with investigators of the project to discuss results of their studies and identify content and structure of the model based on the data. Workshop discussions were structured along seven core components of a navigation model including target patient groups, navigator tasks, occupational background and education of navigators, and patient-navigator interaction mode. Results Using an approach based on empirical data of current care practices with special focus on patients’ perspectives, we developed a patient-oriented navigation model for patients who have experienced stroke and lung cancer in the German healthcare context. Patients without personal social support were viewed as struggling most with the healthcare system, as well as multimorbid and elderly patients. Navigators should serve as a longer-term contact person with a flexible contact mode and timing based on the individual situation and preferences of patients. Navigator tasks include the provision of administrative and organizational support as well as referral and guidance to available resources and beneficial health programs with special forms of knowledge. Implementation of the navigator should be flexibly located to ensure a reliable outreach to vulnerable patients for first contact in settings like specialized in-patient and out-patient settings, while navigation itself focuses on care coordination in the out-patient setting. Conclusion Flexibility of navigator tasks needed to be a core characteristic of a navigation model to be perceived as supportive from patients’ perspectives. In a subsequent feasibility study, an intervention based on the model will be evaluated according to its acceptance, demand, and practicality.
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Brijoux T, Woopen C, Zank S. Multimorbidity in old age and its impact on life results. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2021; 54:108-113. [PMID: 34160675 PMCID: PMC8551110 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-021-01920-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND High prevalence diseases, such as high blood pressure, dementia and depression in old age can lead to multimorbidity, which is often defined as the presence of more than one health condition in an individual. Multimorbidity has negative consequences on health-related quality of life and healthcare utilization. As many age-associated diseases are not curable, therapeutic goals like preservation of autonomy, functioning, and life satisfaction become more important in old age patients. OBJECTIVE The prevalence of multimorbidity dementia and depressive symptoms and the consequences of multimorbidity on autonomy, functioning, and life satisfaction among the oldest old were examined. MATERIAL AND METHODS In personal computer-assisted interviews, participants of the representative study NRW80+ were asked for which health issues they received medical treatment. RESULTS On average, people above the age of 80 years were treated for 3.62 diseases and 31.4% of older people received medical treatment for 5 or more diseases. A connection between multimorbidity and age group could not be shown. Autonomy, functioning, and life satisfaction are reduced in association with multimorbidity. CONCLUSION Multimorbidity is a frequent phenomenon among old people. A lack of diagnostic procedures and medical treatment can be a reason for the missing age trends. The results illustrate the importance of multimorbidity for patient-relevant outcomes and reveal the need to identify patients with multimorbidity.
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- Thomas Brijoux
- cologne center for ethics, rights, economics, and social sciences of health, Universität zu Köln, Cologne, Germany.
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- cologne center for ethics, rights, economics, and social sciences of health, Universität zu Köln, Cologne, Germany
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- Lehrstuhl für Rehabilitationswissenschaftliche Gerontologie, Humanwissenschaftliche Fakultät, Universität zu Köln, Cologne, Germany
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Döpfmer S, Trusch B, Stumm J, Peter L, Kuempel L, Grittner U, Schnitzer S, Rieckmann N, Dini L, Heintze C. [Support for General Practitioners in the Care of Patients with Complex Needs: A Questionnaire Survey of General Practitioners in Berlin]. DAS GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2021; 83:844-853. [PMID: 32557442 PMCID: PMC11248836 DOI: 10.1055/a-1173-9225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Because of demographic changes, new models of care are important for supporting general practitioners in the care of patients with complex needs. This study addresses the question of the type of support that is requested by general practitioners working in Berlin. METHODS All general practitioners working in Berlin (n=2354) were asked between August and September 2018 to return a questionnaire by post which has been developed for this study. Questions addressed support needs as well as support models within the practice (delegation, substitution) and outside the practice (social worker, navigator, community care points). Data were analysed descriptively and by exploratory multivariate analysis to show the influence of practice and doctor characteristics on the preference of support models (age, gender, location of the practice, type of practice, working hours). RESULTS A total of 557 questionnaires (response rate 23.7%) were included in the analysis. Need for support was seen particularly for administrative, coordinative and organisational tasks and for advice on social issues. The majority of the study participants approved delegation and substitution. In their view, it was conceivable to get support from professionals or institutions outside their practice, such as mobile care services, community care points, social workers or navigators. Particularly younger and female doctors working in group practices were open for cooperative care models integrating other health professions. CONCLUSIONS There is unused potential for delegation and cooperation within existing structures. Further research should investigate the acceptance and feasibility of different support models.
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- Susanne Döpfmer
- Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Charité –
Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie
Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin
Institute of Health, Berlin
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- Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Charité –
Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie
Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin
Institute of Health, Berlin
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- Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Charité –
Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie
Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin
Institute of Health, Berlin
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- Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Charité –
Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie
Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin
Institute of Health, Berlin
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- Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Charité –
Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie
Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin
Institute of Health, Berlin
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- Institut für Biometrie und Klinische Epidemiologie,
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member
of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and
Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin
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- Institut für Medizinische Soziologie und
Rehabilitationswissenschaft, Charité –
Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie
Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin
Institute of Health, Berlin
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- Institut für Public Health, Charité –
Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie
Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin
Institute of Health, Berlin
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- Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Charité –
Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie
Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin
Institute of Health, Berlin
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- Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Charité –
Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie
Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin
Institute of Health, Berlin
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Cordes T, Zwingmann K, Rudisch J, Voelcker-Rehage C, Wollesen B. Multicomponent exercise to improve motor functions, cognition and well-being for nursing home residents who are unable to walk - A randomized controlled trial. Exp Gerontol 2021; 153:111484. [PMID: 34293413 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2021.111484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Older nursing home residents are often characterized by multimorbidity and dependency in activities of daily living. Most exercise studies in this setting aim at residents who are still able to walk despite the huge group of residents that is unable to walk. Thus, little is known about the effectiveness to improve cognitive and motor functions as well as well-being within this target group, e.g., by use of chair-based exercises. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a 16-week multicomponent chair-based exercise intervention on motor functions, cognition and well-being for nursing home residents who are unable to walk. METHODS A two-arm single-blinded multicenter randomized controlled trial integrated N = 52 nursing home residents with a mean age of 81 ± 11 years (63% female), randomly assigned to a training (n = 26, 16 weeks; twice a week; 60 min) or a wait-list control group (n = 26). The intervention followed the F.I.T.T. principles (frequency, intensity, time and type) and was continuously adapted to residents' performance level. The outcomes motor function (hand grip strength, sitting balance, manual dexterity), cognitive performance (cognitive status, working memory) and psychosocial resources (physical and mental well-being (SF12), satisfaction with life (SWLS), depressive symptoms (CES-D)) were assessed at baseline (pre-test) and after 16-weeks (post-treatment). Statistics were performed using ANOVA for repeated measures. RESULTS The results of the ANOVA showed significant improvements of the intervention group for hand grip strength (Pre: M = 12.67, SD = 5.28; Post: M = 13.86, SD = 4.79; Group × Time: F(1, 17) = 10.816, p = .002, ηp2 = 0.241), manual dexterity (Pre: M = 4.50, SD = 5.17; Post: M = 5.30, SD = 4.25; Group × Time: F(1, 7) = 9.193, p = .008, ηp2 = 0.365), cognition (Pre: M = 10.31, SD = 6.87; Post: M = 11.06, SD = 7.50; Group × Time: F(1, 15) = 12.687, p = .001, ηp2 = 0.284), and depression (Pre: M = 5.19, SD = 5.12; Post: M = 4.38, SD = 4.62; Group × Time: F(1, 14) = 5.135, p = .031, ηp2 = 0.150) while the values of the control group decreased. CONCLUSION The multicomponent chair-based intervention over 16 weeks was able to improve motor functions and cognition in nursing home residents who are unable to walk. Other psychological factors remained stable within the intervention group, which can be interpreted as a good result for this target group. All of the investigated parameters showed a significant decrease in the control group. The intervention seemed to cause physiological adaptations even in very old age. Study results encourage to further differentiate the heterogeneous group of nursing home residents concerning mobility aspects and to include chair-based interventions as feasible program to prevent further decline of functional performance and maintain independence in activities of daily living for a better physical and mental well-being.
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- Thomas Cordes
- Institute of Human Movement Science, University of Hamburg, Mollerstr, 10, 20148 Hamburg, Germany.
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- Institute of Human Movement Science and Health, Chemnitz University of Technology, 09126 Chemnitz, Germany.
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- Department of Neuromotor Behavior and Exercise, Institute of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Muenster, Horstmarer Landweg 62 b, 48149 Muenster, Germany.
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- Institute of Human Movement Science and Health, Chemnitz University of Technology, 09126 Chemnitz, Germany; Department of Neuromotor Behavior and Exercise, Institute of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Muenster, Horstmarer Landweg 62 b, 48149 Muenster, Germany.
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- Institute of Human Movement Science, University of Hamburg, Mollerstr, 10, 20148 Hamburg, Germany; Biological Psychology and Neuroergonomics, TU Berlin, Fasanenstr. 1, 10623 Berlin, Germany.
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Wolff J, Hefner G, Normann C, Kaier K, Binder H, Hiemke C, Toto S, Domschke K, Marschollek M, Klimke A. Polypharmacy and the risk of drug-drug interactions and potentially inappropriate medications in hospital psychiatry. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 2021; 30:1258-1268. [PMID: 34146372 DOI: 10.1002/pds.5310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to analyze the epidemiology of polypharmacy in hospital psychiatry. Another aim was to investigate predictors of the number of drugs taken and the associated risks of drug-drug interactions and potentially inappropriate medications in the elderly. METHODS Daily prescription data were obtained from a pharmacovigilance project sponsored by the Innovations Funds of the German Federal Joint Committee. RESULTS The study included 47 071 inpatient hospital cases from eight different study centers. The mean number of different drugs during the entire stay was 6.1 (psychotropic drugs = 2.7; others = 3.4). The mean number of drugs per day was 3.8 (psychotropic drugs = 1.6; others = 2.2). One third of cases received at least five different drugs per day on average during their hospital stay (polypharmacy). Fifty-one percent of patients received more than one psychotropic drug simultaneously. Hospital cases with polypharmacy were 18 years older (p < 0.001), more likely to be female (52% vs. 40%, p < 0.001) and had more comorbidities (5 vs. 2, p < 0.001) than hospital cases without polypharmacy. The risks of drug-drug interactions (OR = 3.7; 95% CI = 3.5-3.9) and potentially inappropriate medication use in the elderly (OR = 2.2; CI = 1.9-2.5) substantially increased in patients that received polypharmacy. CONCLUSION Polypharmacy is frequent in clinical care. The number of used drugs is a proven risk factor of adverse drug reactions due to drug-drug interactions and potentially inappropriate medication use in the elderly. The potential interactions and the specific pharmacokinetics and -dynamics of older patients should always be considered when multiple drugs are used.
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- Jan Wolff
- Peter L. Reichertz Institute for Medical Informatics of TU Braunschweig and Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.,Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Evangelical Foundation Neuerkerode, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Vitos Clinic for Forensic Psychiatry, Eltville, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Social Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Peter L. Reichertz Institute for Medical Informatics of TU Braunschweig and Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Vitos Hochtaunus gemeinnutzige GmbH, Friedrichsdorf, Germany.,Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Cordes T, Schoene D, Kemmler W, Wollesen B. Chair-Based Exercise Interventions for Nursing Home Residents: A Systematic Review. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2020; 22:733-740. [PMID: 33218912 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.09.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Despite mobility impairments, many residents have physical, cognitive, and psychosocial resources that should be promoted. The aim was to summarize the current evidence on chair-based exercise (CBE) interventions for nursing home residents. DESIGN Systematic review registered with Prospero (registration number: CRD42018078196). SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Nursing home residents in long-term care. METHODS Five electronic databases were searched (MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Central, and PsycINFO) from inception until July 2020. Title, abstract, and full-text screening as well as quality assessment with the Downs and Black checklist was done by 2 independent reviewers. Studies were eligible if they (1) were conducted in nursing home residents, (2) included participants with a mean age of 65 years, (3) had at least 1 treatment arm with seated exercises only, (4) included active or inactive controls, (5) measured outcomes related to physical and/or cognitive functioning and/or well-being, and (6) controlled studies or single-group pre-post design. Because of a heterogeneity in characteristics of included studies, we refrained from conducting a meta-analysis. RESULTS Ten studies met the inclusion criteria (n = 511, mean age 79 ± 7 years, 65% female). Studies differed in sample size (12-114) as well as in training type (multicomponent, Yoga/Qigong/breathing exercise, range of motion) and dose (frequency 2 sessions/week to daily, intensity low to moderate, time 20-60 minutes/session, 6 weeks to 6 months). Overall, CBE appears to be feasible and safe. Studies found task-specific improvements in physical and cognitive functions and enhanced well-being. Three studies demonstrated improved lower body performance following a multicomponent CBE program in mobile residents. Three studies only including residents unable to walk reported improved physical functions, indicating that immobile residents benefit from CBE programs. There was a lack of separating mobile and immobile residents in analyses. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS The results indicate that CBE interventions may improve physical and cognitive functions as well as well-being in nursing home residents. Task-specific multicomponent CBE appears to be best for improving different domains of physical and cognitive functioning. More high-quality trials are needed.
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- Thomas Cordes
- Department of Human Movement Science, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Institute of Medical Physics, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany; Department of Geriatric Rehabilitation, Robert-Bosch Hospital, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Physics, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Human Movement Science, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany; Department of Biological Psychology and Neuroergonomics, TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Stumm J, Peter L, Sonntag U, Kümpel L, Heintze C, Döpfmer S. [Non-medical aspects in the care for multimorbid patients in general practice. What kind of support and cooperation is desired? Focus groups with general practitioners in Berlin]. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR EVIDENZ FORTBILDUNG UND QUALITAET IM GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2020; 158-159:66-73. [PMID: 33187897 DOI: 10.1016/j.zefq.2020.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND General practitioners (GPs) are the first point of contact and they coordinate the care for multimorbid patients. This article discusses possible solutions for GPs' needs and wishes regarding the support for non-medical issues, in particular social and legal tasks as well as the cooperation with already existing institutions. METHODS In the third study phase of a mixed-methods approach, two focus groups with eleven GPs from Berlin were carried out. The project is part of the NAVICARE project, funded by the federal Ministry of Education and Research. The focus groups were analyzed using the framework analysis. RESULTS GPs caring for multimorbid patients are often faced with non-medical patient needs and social consultation issues. They would like to receive support in these areas and want more cooperative care structures. They are largely unaware of existing offers by social institutions in their city districts. The designation of a fixed contact person in social institutions could improve communication and thus enable low-threshold access. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION The GPs agree that there is a need for support with social and legal matters in general practice. The focus groups discussed already existing offers that GPs could use more frequently and how a cooperation with providers of social care could succeed. GPs in Berlin think that support and relief measures, in particular in the form of cooperation with institutions in the district that provide social and legal support, are both desirable and conceivable.
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- Judith Stumm
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Berlin, Deutschland.
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Berlin, Deutschland
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Witte J, Scholz S, Surmann B, Gensorowsky D, Greiner W. [Efficacy of decision support systems to improve medication safety - results of the evaluation of the "Arzneimittelkonto NRW"]. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR EVIDENZ, FORTBILDUNG UND QUALITAT IM GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2019; 147-148:80-89. [PMID: 31761651 DOI: 10.1016/j.zefq.2019.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Polypharmacy increases the risk of adverse drug reactions, especially in the elderly. Therefore, the reduction of potentially inadequate medication (PIM), an improvement in drug therapy safety and, in general, a more rational use of drugs is an objective of various interventions. The aim of this prospective single-arm interventional study is to investigate the potential of a decision support system (DSS; "Arzneimittelkonto NRW") to improve medication safety in outpatient care. 15 primary care physicians participating in the study recruited 874 patients. Prescription data and results of medication safety tests were available for 654 patients. Data of at least 12 months were available for 86% of these patients. PIM prevalence declined within 12 months (-11.3%), but not at a statistically significant level. The number of prescriptions after the introduction of the DSS is significantly below the prescription volume before the introduction of the DSS (-14.1%). Constantly high alteration rates of up to 85% were observed, for example, on drug interaction system warnings made by the DSS. Technical decision support systems have the potential to support a safer and cost-saving drug use. For the first time, this pilot study provides evidence for this in the context of standard outpatient care in Germany. However, further investigations are necessary to establish a robust body of evidence. A particular focus should be on the qualitative monitoring of the studies and the involvement of other actors in the care process.
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- Julian Witte
- Universität Bielefeld, Gesundheitsökonomie und Gesundheitsmanagement, D-33501, Bielefeld, Deutschland.
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- Universität Bielefeld, Gesundheitsökonomie und Gesundheitsmanagement, D-33501, Bielefeld, Deutschland
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- Universität Bielefeld, Gesundheitsökonomie und Gesundheitsmanagement, D-33501, Bielefeld, Deutschland
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- Universität Bielefeld, Gesundheitsökonomie und Gesundheitsmanagement, D-33501, Bielefeld, Deutschland
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- Universität Bielefeld, Gesundheitsökonomie und Gesundheitsmanagement, D-33501, Bielefeld, Deutschland
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Tost F, Freißler G. Fahrtauglichkeit und chronische Augenerkrankungen. Ophthalmologe 2019; 116:479-494. [DOI: 10.1007/s00347-019-0900-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hausmann D, Kiesel V, Zimmerli L, Schlatter N, von Gunten A, Wattinger N, Rosemann T. Sensitivity for multimorbidity: The role of diagnostic uncertainty of physicians when evaluating multimorbid video case-based vignettes. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0215049. [PMID: 30970008 PMCID: PMC6457556 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2016] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background Multimorbidity can be defined as the co-occurrence of two or more chronic medical conditions in one person. Within the diagnostic process, accurately detecting a multimorbid disease pattern still poses a major challenge for most physicians, and is known as a source of diagnostic uncertainty. Objective We investigated, how sensitive, confident, and accurate physicians are in diagnosing multimorbid versus monomorbid patients. Methods We created eight video case-based vignettes, which differed in type of morbidity (multimorbid versus monomorbid), field of medical specialization (somatic versus mental), and relatedness of underlying diseases (causally related versus unrelated). In total, 74 physicians (GPs, residents in an emergency department and psychiatrists) watched three to five randomly allocated video cases and had to generate suspected diagnoses at the end of each of three video sequences. Additionally, participating physicians rated subjective confidence for all mentioned diagnoses and for three sequences per case with the help of confidence profiles. Results Altogether, physicians made a large number of accurate diagnoses (69%). Nevertheless, the overall number of underdiagnosed multimorbid cases (misses) was significantly higher (71%) than over-diagnosed monomorbid cases (false alarms) (7%). Discussion According to Signal Detection Theory, GPs and psychiatrists both showed lower detection performance for medical cases that lay beyond their own field of specialization. Remarkably, residents show the highest sensitivity for multimorbid cases with an approximately identically detection performance d' slightly over 1 for both field of medical specialization (somatic and mental). Furthermore, higher uncertainty in diagnosing multimorbid cases is related to lower confidence especially at the beginning of a diagnostic process, as well as to unrelated and therefore probably rare disease pattern. Several limitations of the study and the video case-based vignettes are described within the discussion section. Conclusions Physicians have to be sensitized for multimorbidity even more, and have to be taught in the prevalence of existing disease combinations. Communicating uncertainty with other specialists could be helpful when faced with a sometimes “fuzzy” pattern of symptoms.
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- Daniel Hausmann
- Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Primary Care, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Gieseler A, Tahden MAS, Thiel CM, Wagener KC, Meis M, Colonius H. Auditory and Non-Auditory Contributions for Unaided Speech Recognition in Noise as a Function of Hearing Aid Use. Front Psychol 2017; 8:219. [PMID: 28270784 PMCID: PMC5318449 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2016] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Differences in understanding speech in noise among hearing-impaired individuals cannot be explained entirely by hearing thresholds alone, suggesting the contribution of other factors beyond standard auditory ones as derived from the audiogram. This paper reports two analyses addressing individual differences in the explanation of unaided speech-in-noise performance among n = 438 elderly hearing-impaired listeners (mean = 71.1 ± 5.8 years). The main analysis was designed to identify clinically relevant auditory and non-auditory measures for speech-in-noise prediction using auditory (audiogram, categorical loudness scaling) and cognitive tests (verbal-intelligence test, screening test of dementia), as well as questionnaires assessing various self-reported measures (health status, socio-economic status, and subjective hearing problems). Using stepwise linear regression analysis, 62% of the variance in unaided speech-in-noise performance was explained, with measures Pure-tone average (PTA), Age, and Verbal intelligence emerging as the three most important predictors. In the complementary analysis, those individuals with the same hearing loss profile were separated into hearing aid users (HAU) and non-users (NU), and were then compared regarding potential differences in the test measures and in explaining unaided speech-in-noise recognition. The groupwise comparisons revealed significant differences in auditory measures and self-reported subjective hearing problems, while no differences in the cognitive domain were found. Furthermore, groupwise regression analyses revealed that Verbal intelligence had a predictive value in both groups, whereas Age and PTA only emerged significant in the group of hearing aid NU.
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- Anja Gieseler
- Cluster of Excellence 'Hearing4all', University of OldenburgOldenburg, Germany; Cognitive Psychology Lab, Department of Psychology, University of OldenburgOldenburg, Germany
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- Cluster of Excellence 'Hearing4all', University of OldenburgOldenburg, Germany; Cognitive Psychology Lab, Department of Psychology, University of OldenburgOldenburg, Germany
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- Cluster of Excellence 'Hearing4all', University of OldenburgOldenburg, Germany; Biological Psychology Lab, Department of Psychology, University of OldenburgOldenburg, Germany
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- Cluster of Excellence 'Hearing4all', University of OldenburgOldenburg, Germany; Hörzentrum Oldenburg GmbHOldenburg, Germany
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- Cluster of Excellence 'Hearing4all', University of OldenburgOldenburg, Germany; Hörzentrum Oldenburg GmbHOldenburg, Germany
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- Cluster of Excellence 'Hearing4all', University of OldenburgOldenburg, Germany; Cognitive Psychology Lab, Department of Psychology, University of OldenburgOldenburg, Germany
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Helbig AK, Stöckl D, Heier M, Thorand B, Schulz H, Peters A, Ladwig KH, Meisinger C. Relationship between sleep disturbances and multimorbidity among community-dwelling men and women aged 65-93 years: results from the KORA Age Study. Sleep Med 2017; 33:151-159. [PMID: 28449896 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2017.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2016] [Revised: 12/28/2016] [Accepted: 01/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Although the association of disturbed sleep with specific chronic conditions is well known, the relationship between sleep disturbances and multiple diseases is less clear. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to examine the independent relationships of various sleep disturbances with 1) multimorbidity (≥2 chronic conditions) and 2) commonly co-occurring pairs of chronic conditions. METHODS Analyses were based on data from 4127 individuals aged ≥65 years participating in the population-based cross-sectional Cooperative Health Research in the Region of Augsburg (KORA) Age Study conducted from 2008 to 2009 in Germany. Sex-specific odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated from sequential logistic regression models. RESULTS Neither short nor long daily sleep duration was significantly associated with multimorbidity among men; a significant positive relationship was identified regarding short sleep duration among women (OR 2.16, 95% CI: 1.42-3.30). While insomnia and all unique symptoms of insomnia were connected to multimorbidity among women in the multivariable models, the relationship concerning trouble falling asleep no longer remained significant after adjustment for all covariables among men. Regarding commonly co-occurring pairs of conditions, the clearest associations were observed between insomnia and daytime tiredness with joint diseases/eye diseases in men and joint diseases/heart diseases in women. CONCLUSIONS There seems to be sex-specific particularities in the relationship between sleep disturbances and sleep duration with multimorbidity and commonly co-occurring pairs of chronic conditions in older adults from the general population.
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- A Katharina Helbig
- Institute of Epidemiology II, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), Neuherberg, Germany.
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- Institute of Epidemiology II, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology II, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology II, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology I, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), Neuherberg, Germany; Comprehensive Pneumology Center Munich (CPC-M), Member of the German Center for Lung Research, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology II, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology II, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), Neuherberg, Germany; Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology II, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health (GmbH), Neuherberg, Germany
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Tannen A, Feuchtinger J, Strohbücker B, Kocks A. Survey zur Einbindung von Pflegefachpersonen mit Hochschulabschlüssen an deutschen Universitätskliniken - Stand 2015. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR EVIDENZ FORTBILDUNG UND QUALITAET IM GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2017; 120:39-46. [DOI: 10.1016/j.zefq.2016.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2016] [Revised: 11/09/2016] [Accepted: 11/09/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Liesk J, Hartogh T, Kalbe E. [Cognitive stimulation and music intervention for people with dementia in nursing homes: A pilot study, problems and perspectives]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2016; 48:275-81. [PMID: 24903578 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-014-0661-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nonpharmacological interventions in people with dementia are becoming an increasingly important addition to pharmacological therapy. However, the current state of research in this field is limited. OBJECTIVES The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the effects of a cognitive stimulation program and a music intervention program on cognitive function, quality of life and activities of daily living in persons with dementia residing in nursing homes. In addition, specific challenges of randomized controlled trials in nursing homes should be identified to define recommendations for further studies. METHODS Over a period of 6 weeks, 24 individuals with mild to moderate dementia were randomly allocated to participation in a cognitive stimulation program or in a music intervention. Each program consisted of twelve group-sessions of 90 min with two sessions per week. A neuropsychological test battery was performed before and after the training period. RESULTS There were no significant improvements on the group level. In fact, performance declined in some domains. Nonetheless, heterogeneous results were evident in both groups after analysis on a single-case approach and some persons significantly improved their performance. CONCLUSION At least on a single-case approach, the study provides additional support for the potential of nonpharmacological interventions. Future studies should target logistical aspects in nursing homes, realistic planning of sample size, formulating adequate inclusion and exclusion criteria, and choosing suitable neuropsychological tests.
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- Institut für Gerontologie & Center für Neuropsychologische Diagnostik und Intervention CeNDI, Universität Vechta, Driverstr. 22, 49377, Vechta, Deutschland
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Kottner J, Lichterfeld A, Blume-Peytavi U, Kuhlmey A. [Skin health promotion in the elderly]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2016; 48:231-6. [PMID: 24609426 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-014-0614-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Skin aging is associated with anatomical and physiological changes. These changes are not pathological; nevertheless, reduced functional skin capacity increases the susceptibility to skin diseases and functional disorders. Especially in old age, the clinical manifestation of skin changes differs greatly between individuals. PURPOSE This contribution focuses on a critical reflection of the concept of preventative skin care and skin health promotion in the aged. RESULTS Preventive skin care in the aged includes all activities to cleanse and care for the skin which contribute to health promotion and which reduce the probability developing skin disorders or diseases. Preventive skin care in the aged can be classified into primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention, but the empirical evidence supporting individual interventions is heterogeneous. CONCLUSION There are no formally developed guidelines or recommendations for basic skin care in the aged. Thus, preventive skin care in the elderly is very likely to be underused.
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- J Kottner
- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland,
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Nowossadeck E, Haberland J, Kraywinkel K. [The future incidence of colorectal and lung cancers: results of the calculation of different scenarios for the year 2020]. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2015; 57:103-10. [PMID: 24357179 DOI: 10.1007/s00103-013-1873-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cancer is a common disease that places a large burden on health-care systems. Although the rise of incident cancer cases over recent decades in Germany can largely be explained by demographic ageing, other factors also affect these numbers. The aim of this work was to calculate the incidence of colorectal and lung cancers, two of the most common cancer sites, for the year 2020 under different scenarios. MATERIALS AND METHODS The calculations were based on national incidence estimates by the Centre for Cancer Registry Data at the Robert Koch Institute. Two scenarios were calculated for each of the two cancer sites and by gender. The "status quo" scenario accounts only for demographic ageing, assuming constant age-specific incidence rates. The second scenario additionally assumes that trends in incidence rates observed from 2000 to 2009 continue up to the year 2020. RESULTS The "status quo" scenarios showed an increase in incident cancer cases of between 12 and 24%, depending on gender and cancer site. The "continuing trends" scenarios resulted in smaller increases for colorectal cancer (+3 to + 17%), while the results for lung cancer differed widely between women (+ 64%) and men (+ 2%). In general, large increases are expected for the highest age groups and the age groups of the baby boomer generation. DISCUSSION Changes in the age structure of the German population will lead to an increase in incident cancer cases and a higher portion of geriatric patients. Additionally, further increasing incidence rates would result in a dramatic growth in the number of female lung cancer patients.
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- Abteilung für Epidemiologie und Gesundheitsmonitoring, Robert Koch-Institut, General-Pape-Str. 62-66, 12101, Berlin, Deutschland,
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Köberlein J, Gottschall M, Czarnecki K, Thomas A, Bergmann A, Voigt K. General practitioners' views on polypharmacy and its consequences for patient health care. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2013; 14:119. [PMID: 23947640 PMCID: PMC3751821 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2296-14-119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2013] [Accepted: 08/07/2013] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Background Multimorbidity is defined as suffering from coexistent chronic conditions. Multimorbid patients demand highly complex patient-centered care which often includes polypharmacy, taking an average of six different drugs per day. Adverse drug reactions, adverse drug events and medication errors are all potential consequences of polypharmacy. Our study aims to detect the status quo of the health care situation in Saxony’s general practices for multimorbid patients receiving multiple medications. We will identify the most common clinical profiles as well as documented adverse drug events and reactions that occur during the treatment of patients receiving multiple medications. We will focus on exploring the motives of general practitioners for the prescription of selected drugs in individual cases where there is evidence of potential drug-drug-interactions and potentially inappropriate medications in elderly patients. Furthermore, the study will explore general practitioners’ opinions on delegation of skills to other health professions to support medical care and monitoring of patients receiving multiple medications. Methods/design This is a retrospective cross sectional study using mixed methods. Socio-demographic data as well as diagnoses, medication regimens and clinically important events will be analyzed retrospectively using general practitioners documentation in patients’ records. Based on these data, short vignettes will be generated and discussed by general practitioners in qualitative telephone interviews. Discussion To be able to improve outpatient health care management for patients receiving multiple medications, the current status quo of care, risk factors for deficient treatment and characteristics of concerned patients must be investigated. Furthermore, it is necessary to understand the physicians’ decision making process regarding treatment.
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- Juliane Köberlein
- Department of General Practice / Medical Clinic III, Dresden Medical School, University of Technology, Fetscherstr, 74, Dresden 01307, Germany
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Long-term exercise and risk of metabolic and cardiac diseases: the erlangen fitness and prevention study. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2013; 2013:768431. [PMID: 23983804 PMCID: PMC3745878 DOI: 10.1155/2013/768431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2013] [Revised: 06/03/2013] [Accepted: 06/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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In female subjects, ageing and the menopausal transition contribute to a rapid increase of metabolic and cardiac risk factors. Exercise may be an option to positively impact various risk factors prone to severe metabolic and cardiac diseases and events. This study was conducted to determine the long-term effect of a multipurpose exercise program on metabolic and cardiac risk scores in postmenopausal women.
137 osteopenic Caucasian females (55.4 ± 3.2 yrs), 1–8 years postmenopausal, were included in the study. Eighty-six subjects joined the exercise group (EG) and performed an intense multipurpose exercise program which was carefully supervised during the 12-year period, while 51 females maintained their habitual physical activity (CG). Main outcome measures were 10-year coronary heart disease risk (10 y CHD risk), metabolic syndrome Z-score (MetS Index), and 10-year myocardial infarction risk (10 y hard CHD risk).
Significant between-group differences all in favor of the EG were determined for 10 y-CHD risk (EG: 2.65 ± 2.09% versus CG: 5.40 ± 3.30%; P = 0.001), MetS-Index (EG: −0.42 ± 1.03% versus CG: 1.61 ± 1.88; P = 0.001), and 10 y-hard-CHD risk (EG: 2.06 ± 1.17% versus CG: 3.26 ± 1.31%; P = 0.001). Although the nonrandomized design may prevent definite evidence, the intense multi-purpose exercise program determined the long-term efficacy and feasibility of an exercise program to significantly impact metabolic and cardiac risk scores in postmenopausal women. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01177761.
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Strobl R, Müller M, Emeny R, Peters A, Grill E. Distribution and determinants of functioning and disability in aged adults--results from the German KORA-Age study. BMC Public Health 2013; 13:137. [PMID: 23410010 PMCID: PMC3635873 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2012] [Accepted: 02/11/2013] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Background Today industrialized countries face a burgeoning aged population. Thus, there is increasing attention on the functioning and disabilities of aged adults as potential determinants of autonomy and independent living. However, there are few representative findings on the prevalence and determinants of disability in aged persons in the German population. The objective of our study is to examine the frequency, distribution and determinants of functioning and disability in aged persons and to assess the contribution of diseases to the prevalence of disability. Methods Data originate from the MONICA/KORA study, a population-based epidemiological cohort. Survivors of the original cohorts who were 65 and older were examined by telephone interview in 2009. Disability was assessed with the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI). Minimal disability was defined as HAQ-DI > 0. Logistic regression was used to adjust for potential confounders and additive regression to estimate the contribution of diseases to disability prevalence. Results We analyzed a total of 4117 persons (51.2% female) with a mean age of 73.6 years (SD = 6.1). Minimal disability was present in 44.7% of all participants. Adjusted for age and diseases, disability was positively associated with female sex, BMI, low income, marital status, physical inactivity and poor nutritional status, but not with smoking and education. Problems with joint functions and eye diseases contributed most to disability prevalence in all age groups. Conclusions In conclusion, this study could show that there are vulnerable subgroups of aged adults who should receive increased attention, specifically women, those with low income, those over 80, and persons with joint or eye diseases. Physical activity, obesity and malnutrition were identified as modifiable factors for future targeted interventions.
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- Ralf Strobl
- Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometrics and Epidemiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany.
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Hauswaldt J, Hummers-Pradier E, Junius-Walker U. Health service use among patients with chronic or multiple illnesses, and frequent attenders: secondary analysis of routine primary care data from 1996 to 2006. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2012; 109:814-20. [PMID: 23248711 PMCID: PMC3521193 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2012.0814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2012] [Accepted: 07/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Little or no longitudinal data have been available to date on the utilization of primary care physicians' services, particularly by chronically ill and multimorbid patients and by those who see their primary care physician often ("frequent attenders"). METHODS We collected anonymous data on 305 896 patients from 155 primary care practices over the period 1996-2006 and analyzed them with descriptive statistics, correlations, and multiple logistic regression. RESULTS Over the period of the study, patients visited their primary care physicians about 7 times per year on average. Frequent attendance, defined as 24 or more contacts per year, was not strongly associated with chronic illness or multimorbidity (r=0.19 and r=0.24, respectively) but was found to be linked to time-consuming medical services, such as detailed counseling (adjusted odds ratio [OR], 5.8) and house calls (OR, 3.5). Chronically ill patients utilized their primary care physicians' services less than we had expected. Chronic illness and multimorbidity were more common with increasing age; also correlated with age were the utilization of medical services, the number of visits to the primary care physician, and the number of visits to the primary care physician among frequent attenders. DISCUSSION Although in Germany visits to physicians of all types (both primary care physicians and specialists) in private practice became more frequent in total over the period of this study, visits to primary care physicians alone did not. Frequent attenders do not necessarily have chronic illness or multimorbidity but seem to constitute a particularly problematic group. Chronic illness is not a predictor for greater utilization of primary care physicians' services.
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- Johannes Hauswaldt
- Department of General Practice at the University Medical Centre Göttingen, Humboldtallee 38, Göttingen, Germany.
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Lehnert T, König HH. [Effects of multimorbidity on health care utilization and costs]. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2012; 55:685-92. [PMID: 22526857 DOI: 10.1007/s00103-012-1475-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Multiple chronic conditions (multimorbidity) are common among elderly patients; however, little is known about the specific effects of multimorbidity on health care utilization and health care costs. This article reviews empirical studies from the international literature that investigated the relationship between multiple chronic conditions and health care utilization (e.g. ambulatory care, stationary care, pharmacotherapy) and/or health care costs in elderly general populations. Although synthesis of studies was complicated, especially because of ambiguous definitions and measurements of multimorbidity, almost all studies observed a positive association of multimorbidity and utilization and costs. Many studies found that utilization and costs significantly increased with each additional chronic condition. In light of these findings coupled with the fear that current care arrangements may be inappropriate for many multimorbid patients, important implications for research and policy are presented and discussed.
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- T Lehnert
- Institut für Medizinische Soziologie, Sozialmedizin und Gesundheitsökonomie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland.
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Fuchs J, Busch M, Lange C, Scheidt-Nave C. Prevalence and patterns of morbidity among adults in Germany. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2012; 55:576-86. [DOI: 10.1007/s00103-012-1464-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kuhlmey A. [Health care research to improve the quality of health care provision for older people]. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2012; 54:915-21. [PMID: 21800238 DOI: 10.1007/s00103-011-1314-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This article addresses the contribution that health care research can make to facilitating appropriate health care provision for older adults. First, the major risks in this age group are described. These include multiple illnesses, the increasing need for nursing care with age, but also the growing numbers of older adults with psychological disorders, primarily dementia. The second section of the article presents a critical assessment of the current health care situation in light of the risks identified. On this basis, the third section specifies the areas of health care research that can contribute to improving the quality of the health care provision for this population. The article is based on a presentation made by the author at the 2010 Berlin Talks on Social Medicine: "The New Old--Health Care Research for a Changed Society."
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- A Kuhlmey
- Zentrum für Human- und Gesundheitswissenschaften, Institut für Medizinische Soziologie, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Luisenstrasse 57, Berlin, Germany.
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Diederichs C, Bartels DB, Berger K. [Methodological challenges concerning the selection of diseases for a standardized multimorbidity index]. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2012; 54:972-8. [PMID: 21800246 DOI: 10.1007/s00103-011-1323-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Multimorbidity is defined as the coexistence of two or more chronic diseases. However, this complex health status, which primarily affects elderly, is still insufficiently understood. One reason is the underrepresentation of older, multimorbid people in studies. Another reason is that there is no agreement on the number and type of diseases, which have to be considered in the assessment of multimorbidity. Therefore, this article provides an overview on the status quo of research on multimorbidity indices and describes in detail, what kind of methodological challenges have to be faced regarding the development of a standardized index. Finally, recommendations are made for criteria, which can be used for the selection of diseases relevant for multimorbidity.
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- C Diederichs
- Institut für Epidemiologie und Sozialmedizin, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Domagkstrasse 3, Münster, Germany.
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Schüz B, Dräger D, Richter S, Kummer K, Kuhlmey A, Tesch-Römer C. [Autonomy despite multimorbidity in old age--the Berlin-based AMA research consortium]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2012; 44 Suppl 2:9-26. [PMID: 22270971 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-011-0248-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The proportion of the population with multiple illnesses increases with age and growing numbers of people are now living to a very old age. Despite medical progress and improved living conditions, many old people have to deal with physical, psychological, and social impairments. It is a crucial challenge for health and social policy to support the elderly with health-related impairments in their desire to lead as independent a life as possible. Against this background the research consortium Autonomy Despite Multimorbidity in Old Age (AMA I) examined the extent to which the self-determined life style of multimorbid old and very old persons can be supported and maintained. In order to reflect the diversity of life worlds of the elderly, the study sample included participants who were not notably impaired in their everyday functioning, participants in need of nursing care and participants with cognitive impairments. Moreover, the sample comprised both older persons who were still living in their own homes and nursing home residents. The studies conducted within the AMA framework focused on the resources available to old persons living in different situations and on how these resources can be strengthened. This article presents findings from the first phase of funding of the AMA research consortium. In a second phase of funding (2011-2013, AMA II), sustainable practice-based interventions are being developed to mobilize resources which can help multimorbid older persons to maintain their autonomy and the practical viability of these interventions will be tested.
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- B Schüz
- School of Psychology, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia
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Theisen S, Drabik A, Stock S. Pressure ulcers in older hospitalised patients and its impact on length of stay: a retrospective observational study. J Clin Nurs 2011; 21:380-7. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03915.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Spangenberg L, Forkmann T, Brähler E, Glaesmer H. The association of depression and multimorbidity in the elderly: implications for the assessment of depression. Psychogeriatrics 2011; 11:227-34. [PMID: 22151242 DOI: 10.1111/j.1479-8301.2011.00375.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Depression and multimorbidity are common in the elderly. Assessing depression might be difficult because of the overlap of depressive and somatic symptoms, possibly leading to confounded results. METHODS This study investigates the frequency of depression, multimorbidity and their association, the potential impact of multimorbidity on the assessment of depression by the Patient Health Questionnaire, and whether using a cut point might cause misleading results in the elderly German population (60-85 years, n= 1659). RESULTS Depressive syndromes are significantly more frequent in multimorbid respondents. Multimorbidity is associated with higher item scores, especially in the somatic items, and multimorbid respondents show higher depression severity levels in comparison to non-multimorbid persons. CONCLUSION There are associations between multimorbidity and depressive symptoms, therefore potentially confounding prevalence rates. As such, causal pathways of these associations should be studied under a longitudinal perspective in future studies.
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- Lena Spangenberg
- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.
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Holzhausen M, Fuchs J, Busch M, Ernert A, Six-Merker J, Knopf H, Hapke U, Gaertner B, Kurzawe-Seitz I, Dietzel R, Schödel N, Welke J, Wiskott J, Wetzstein M, Martus P, Scheidt-Nave C. Operationalizing multimorbidity and autonomy for health services research in aging populations--the OMAHA study. BMC Health Serv Res 2011; 11:47. [PMID: 21352521 PMCID: PMC3055812 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-11-47] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2010] [Accepted: 02/25/2011] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background As part of a Berlin-based research consortium on health in old age, the OMAHA (Operationalizing Multimorbidity and Autonomy for Health Services Research in Aging Populations) study aims to develop a conceptual framework and a set of standardized instruments and indicators for continuous monitoring of multimorbidity and associated health care needs in the population 65 years and older. Methods/Design OMAHA is a longitudinal epidemiological study including a comprehensive assessment at baseline and at 12-month follow-up as well as brief intermediate telephone interviews at 6 and 18 months. In order to evaluate different sampling procedures and modes of data collection, the study is conducted in two different population-based samples of men and women aged 65 years and older. A geographically defined sample was recruited from an age and sex stratified random sample from the register of residents in Berlin-Mitte (Berlin OMAHA study cohort, n = 299) for assessment by face-to-face interview and examination. A larger nationwide sample (German OMAHA study cohort, n = 730) was recruited for assessment by telephone interview among participants in previous German Telephone Health Surveys. In both cohorts, we successfully applied a multi-dimensional set of instruments to assess multimorbidity, functional disability in daily life, autonomy, quality of life (QoL), health care services utilization, personal and social resources as well as socio-demographic and biographical context variables. Response rates considerably varied between the Berlin and German OMAHA study cohorts (22.8% vs. 59.7%), whereas completeness of follow-up at month 12 was comparably high in both cohorts (82.9% vs. 81.2%). Discussion The OMAHA study offers a wide spectrum of data concerning health, functioning, social involvement, psychological well-being, and cognitive capacity in community-dwelling older people in Germany. Results from the study will add to methodological and content-specific discourses on human resources for maintaining quality of life and autonomy throughout old age, even in the face of multiple health complaints.
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- Martin Holzhausen
- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, D-10117 Berlin, Germany.
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Psychische Komorbidität bei Menschen mit chronischen Erkrankungen im höheren Lebensalter unter besonderer Berücksichtigung von Krebserkrankungen. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2010; 54:75-82. [DOI: 10.1007/s00103-010-1192-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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