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Polypharmacy characterizes ongoing prescription of multiple medications in a patient. Following the demographic change and growing number of elderly patients, polypharmacy is of major concern due to the associated risks and even mortality. Many causes made this geriatric syndrome more common in the past decade. First, the management of comorbidities is often lacking in disease-specific guidelines. Second, multimorbidity is rising due to the ageing population. Third, deprescribing methods are sparse, and results are conflicting. This mini review integrates the effects of polypharmacy on mortality and morbidity, the causes and confounders of polypharmacy, and presents a practical stepwise manual of deprescribing. The work is based on a literature search for randomized control trials and reviews in English and German from 2015 onwards in the PubMed database, with integration of relevant citations as a result of this search.
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Popovac A, Pficer JK, Stančić I, Vuković A, Marchini L, Kossioni A. Translation and preliminary validation of the Serbian version of an ageism scale for dental students (ASDS-Serb). SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2021; 42:160-169. [PMID: 34582583 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS The ageist attitudes among dental clinicians may result in inadequate treatment planning and reduce quality of life for older adults. This study aimed at performing a preliminary validation of an ageism scale for dental students (ASDS) in Serbia (ASDS-Serb). METHODS AND RESULTS The 27-item ASDS was translated from English into Serbian and completed by 129 dental students. Principal component analysis (PCA), Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), internal consistency reliability and discriminant validity were estimated. PCA produced a 17-item scale distributed into five factors that explain 64.24% of the total variance. All items showed high to moderate reliability (0.50-0.83). CFA indicates an acceptable model fit with significant standardized factor loadings ranging from 0.14-0.99. The first factor dealt with negative views of older adults' life and dental treatment, the second factor related to ethical values about older people, the third factor compared younger and older adults in dental care and the fourth factor related to difficulties in medical history taking. The fifth factor related to perceptions of oral health and treatment of older adults. Discriminant validity revealed significant differences related to the semester of studies, gender and having older people in the family. CONCLUSION The preliminary validation of the ASDS-Serb resulted in a 17-item scale distributed into the five factors with acceptable validity and reliability.
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- Aleksandra Popovac
- School of Dental Medicine, Clinic for Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- School of Dental Medicine, Department of Biomedical Statistics, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- School of Dental Medicine, Clinic for Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- School of Dental Medicine, Clinic Preventive and Paediatric Dentistry, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Division of Gerodontology, Department of Prosthodontics, Dental School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Pan J, Wang P, Wang Y. Expanding role of nurses in management of dementia in geriatrics: improving well-being of geriatric patients through quality nursing care. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2021; 27:707-714. [PMID: 34130559 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2021.1939890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The potential nurses role to include the recognition and management of dementia has been acknowledged. Practice Nurses are well-positioned to provide comprehensive dementia information and support so that people living with dementia are better equipped to self-manage their health and live well with dementia. However, treatment of geriatric dementia has become difficult owing to co-morbidities and cognitive and physical deterioration of these patients. Thus, geriatric dementia patients require special attention during care in homes and clinical settings. In modern medical practice, the role of nurse has become dynamic, ranging from education and personal care. The profession of nursing is considered as critical to meets the needs of the elderly population with dementia and ensure the delivery of high-quality care. Since nurses play such an important role in caring for these individuals, comprehensive reviews lack on their role and experience in geriatric dementia treatment and issues. This review summarizes the expanding role of nurses in the management of geriatric dementia in terms of nurse's knowledge, role, communication, attitude and maintaining patient's quality of life through diverse activities. Furthermore, we also explain the future direction for improving the nursing care to treat dementia in elderly population.
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- Jiangxia Pan
- Nursing Department, Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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- Chronic Rehabilitation Department, Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Scientific Research, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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Healthcare policies and programmes for older persons: Exploring awareness among stakeholders. J Healthc Qual Res 2020; 35:391-401. [PMID: 33069633 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhqr.2020.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Human rights are for all, regardless of age. The older adults are seen as vulnerable because biological, psychological and social ageing predispose the ageing person to frailty, infirmity, and in many cases dependency, setting the older person apart from the rest of the population in need of special protection and rights. Although the implementation of legislation, policies, and a package of integrated programmes and projects to cater to the needs of older persons had helped them to uplift their status, more has to be done to stem the increase of the reach of laws in a more fruitful manner. AIM To develop a colloquial structured Healthcare Policies & Programmes Awareness Questionnaire and assess the awareness about the government healthcare provisions and benefits available for senior citizens among health professionals, older patients, and their caregivers. METHODS This study was conducted in two phases, the development of the questionnaire consisting of relevant healthcare national policies and programmes followed by a cross sectional pilot study on 335 participants. RESULTS The level of awareness was only 45.6% among health professionals followed by 26.4% & 22.2% of awareness among the caregivers and the older adults respectively. CONCLUSION There is a huge gap between the healthcare providers and healthcare takers knowledge due to which the preventive and promotive care of older adults is poor in our country. There is a need to strengthen institutions and mechanism that can more systematically promote interaction between researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders who can influence the uptake of the research findings in a synergistic manner.
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Potentially inappropriate medication in older psychiatric patients. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2020; 77:331-339. [PMID: 33029652 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-020-03012-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Many psychotropic drugs are listed as potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) in the older population. Potentially inappropriate means that prescription of those drugs in older adults may cause significant harm. The objective of this study was to analyze the prevalence and sort of PIM prescribing in a naturalistic, real-world psychiatric setting. METHODS The retrospective analysis gathered data from a large pharmacovigilance study, conducted at 10 psychiatric hospitals. Data from inpatients aged ≥ 65 years were included for the analysis. The number and sort of PIM, as defined by the German PRISCUS list, were controlled by analyzing the patients' medication profile. RESULTS In total, 4760 patient cases (59.2% female) with a mean (mean ± standard deviation (SD)) age of 77.33 ± 7.77 years were included into the study. Altogether, 1615 cases (33.9%) received at least 1 PRISCUS-PIM per day (regular and as-needed medication included). The most frequently prescribed PRISCUS-PIM (n = 2144) were zopiclone > 3.75 mg/day (n = 310), lorazepam > 2 mg/day (n = 269), haloperidol > 2 mg/day (n = 252), and diazepam (n = 182). Cases with PRISCUS-PIM were younger (75.7 vs. 78.2 years, p < 0.001) and had a longer (26 vs. 22 days, p < 0.001) hospital length of stay. Replacing benzodiazepines and z-substances, haloperidol > 2 mg, tricyclic antidepressants, first generation antihistaminergic drugs, and clonidine by non-PIM could reduce 69.9% of PRISCUS-PIM-prescribing. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of PRISCUS-PIM is high in the hospitalized psychiatric setting. Rational deprescribing of inappropriate anticholinergics, benzodiazepines, and antipsychotics in the older population is a key component to reduce the risk of adverse drug reactions. More tolerable medications should be prescribed.
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Hosseini MA, Mehri S, Shahbelaghi FM, Fallahi-Khoshknab M, Zardkhaneh SA. Explaining Nurses’ Perception of the Causes of Ageism in Hospital Settings. ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE 2020. [DOI: 10.29333/ejgm/7881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Gudd K, Meier F, Lindenthal J, Wambach V, Schöffski O. [Potentially inappropriate medication in a German practice network-who prescribes what to whom?]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2019; 53:647-654. [PMID: 31773247 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-019-01660-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) carries the risk of increased drug side effects for older people. The prevalence data are known but no descriptive analyses of prescription behavior as a starting point for reducing PIM have yet been conducted. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to analyze PIM prescription in the outpatient sector and to identify risk groups where increased awareness of the issue is needed. MATERIAL AND METHODS The basis for the investigation was the data set of the AOK Bavaria health insurance, which contains anonymized prescription data of a practice network for patients aged 65 years and older from 2010 to 2014. The Priscus list was used to identify the PIM. RESULTS There were 410,934 prescriptions during the investigation period. The prevalence of PIM was 5.60%. Family doctors prescribed 5.39% PIM and specialists for neurology, psychiatry and psychotherapy (NPP) prescribed 16.36% PIM. Regardless of the medical discipline, PIM from the drug groups psycholeptics, psychoanaleptics and antihypertensive drugs were most frequently prescribed. For men and women PIM accounted for 4.50% and 6.31%, respectively, of the prescriptions during the period. In terms of age groups older women received PIM most frequently. CONCLUSION In the case of specialists for NPP a high prevalence of prescriptions for PIM could be established; however, in absolute terms family doctors prescribed significantly more PIM overall. This mainly affected women and especially those between 80 and 84 years old. In the future family doctors should be made more aware with respect to the prescription of psychopharmaceuticals and antihypertensive drugs to older women.
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- Katharina Gudd
- Lehrstuhl für Gesundheitsmanagement, Institut für Management (IFM), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Nürnberg, Deutschland.
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- Qualität und Effizienz eG, Nürnberg, Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Gesundheitsmanagement, Institut für Management (IFM), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Nürnberg, Deutschland
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Struckmann V, Leijten FRM, van Ginneken E, Kraus M, Reiss M, Spranger A, Boland MRS, Czypionka T, Busse R, Rutten-van Mölken M. Relevant models and elements of integrated care for multi-morbidity: Results of a scoping review. Health Policy 2017; 122:23-35. [PMID: 29031933 DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2017.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2016] [Revised: 08/19/2017] [Accepted: 08/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND In order to provide adequate care for the growing group of persons with multi-morbidity, innovative integrated care programmes are appearing. The aims of the current scoping review were to i) identify relevant models and elements of integrated care for multi-morbidity and ii) to subsequently identify which of these models and elements are applied in integrated care programmes for multi-morbidity. METHODS A scoping review was conducted in the following scientific databases: Cochrane, Embase, PubMed, PsycInfo, Scopus, Sociological Abstracts, Social Services Abstracts, and Web of Science. A search strategy encompassing a) models, elements and programmes, b) integrated care, and c) multi-morbidity was used to identify both models and elements (aim 1) and implemented programmes of integrated care for multi-morbidity (aim 2). Data extraction was done by two independent reviewers. Besides general information on publications (e.g. publication year, geographical region, study design, and target group), data was extracted on models and elements that publications refer to, as well as which models and elements are applied in recently implemented programmes in the EU and US. RESULTS In the review 11,641 articles were identified. After title and abstract screening, 272 articles remained. Full text screening resulted in the inclusion of 92 articles on models and elements, and 50 articles on programmes, of which 16 were unique programmes in the EU (n=11) and US (n=5). Wagner's Chronic Care Model (CCM) and the Guided Care Model (GCM) were most often referred to (CCM n=31; GCM n=6); the majority of the other models found were only referred to once (aim 1). Both the CCM and GCM focus on integrated care in general and do not explicitly focus on multi-morbidity. Identified elements of integrated care were clustered according to the WHO health system building blocks. Most elements pertained to 'service delivery'. Across all components, the five elements referred to most often are person-centred care, holistic or needs assessment, integration and coordination of care services and/or professionals, collaboration, and self-management (aim 1). Most (n=10) of the 16 identified implemented programmes for multi-morbidity referred to the CCM (aim 2). Of all identified programmes, the elements most often included were self-management, comprehensive assessment, interdisciplinary care or collaboration, person-centred care and electronic information system (aim 2). CONCLUSION Most models and elements found in the literature focus on integrated care in general and do not explicitly focus on multi-morbidity. In line with this, most programmes identified in the literature build on the CCM. A comprehensive framework that better accounts for the complexities resulting from multi-morbidity is needed.
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- Verena Struckmann
- Berlin University of Technology, Department of Health Care Management, Germany.
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- Institute of Health Policy and Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- WHO Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, Berlin University of Technology, Department of Health Care Management, Germany
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- Berlin University of Technology, Department of Health Care Management, Germany
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- Institute of Health Policy and Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Berlin University of Technology, Department of Health Care Management, Germany
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- Institute of Health Policy and Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Institute for Medical Technology Assessment, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Pohl-Dernick K, Meier F, Maas R, Schöffski O, Emmert M. Potentially inappropriate medication in the elderly in Germany: an economic appraisal of the PRISCUS list. BMC Health Serv Res 2016; 16:109. [PMID: 27039188 PMCID: PMC4818863 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-016-1366-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2015] [Accepted: 03/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Several lists of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) for elderly patients have been developed worldwide in recent years. Those lists intend to reduce prescriptions of drugs that carry an unnecessarily high risk of adverse drug events in elderly patients. In 2010, an expert panel published the PRISCUS list for the German drug market. This study calculates the amount of drug reimbursement for PIM in Germany and potential cost effects from the perspective of statutory health insurance when these are replaced by the substitutes recommended by the PRISCUS list. METHODS Register-based data for the 30 top-selling drugs on the PRISCUS list in 2009 for patients greater than or equal to 65 years of age were provided by the Scientific Institute of the German Local Health Care Fund. We calculated the percentage of sales and defined daily doses for patients greater than or equal to 65 years of age compared with the total statutory health insurance population. Reimbursement costs for the recommended substitutions were estimated by considering different scenarios. RESULTS In 2009, drug reimbursement for the 30 top-selling PIM prescribed to patients greater than or equal to 65 years of age were calculated to be €305.7 million. Prescribing the recommended substitution medication instead of PIM would lead to an increased total reimbursement cost for the German health care system ranging between from €325.9 million to €810.0 million. CONCLUSIONS The results show that the substitution of PIM by medication deemed to be more appropriate for the elderly comes along with additional costs. Consequently, there is no short-term incentive for doing so from a payer perspective. Future studies have to consider the long-term effects and other sectors.
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- Katharina Pohl-Dernick
- Chair of Health Management, Institute of Management (IFM), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Lange Gasse 20, 90403, Nuremberg, Germany.
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- Chair of Health Management, Institute of Management (IFM), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Lange Gasse 20, 90403, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Fahrstr. 17, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Chair of Health Management, Institute of Management (IFM), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Lange Gasse 20, 90403, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Junior Professor for Health Services Management, Institute of Management (IFM), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Lange Gasse 20, 90403, Nuremberg, Germany
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Batra U, Sachdeva S, Mukherjee S. Implementing healthcare interoperability utilizing SOA and data interchange agent. HEALTH POLICY AND TECHNOLOGY 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlpt.2015.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Hefner G, Stieffenhofer V, Gabriel S, Palmer G, Müller KM, Röschke J, Hiemke C. Side effects related to potentially inappropriate medications in elderly psychiatric patients under everyday pharmacotherapy. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2014; 71:165-72. [PMID: 25529227 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-014-1796-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2014] [Accepted: 12/15/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) is suggested to give rise to adverse drug events. To study this suggestion for elderly psychiatric patients, an observational analysis related prescription of PRISCUS PIMs and drug-induced side effects in old aged (≥65 years) psychiatric inpatients and outpatients under conditions of everyday pharmacotherapy. METHODS Request forms from a therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) survey and medical files were screened for medication to identify PIMs of the PRISCUS list and assessed using the Udvalg for Kliniske Undersøgelser (UKU) side effect rating scale. RESULTS From 914 TDM request forms, data were available for 168 patients (64.3 % female). Patients (mean ± SD age 73.0 ± 5.5 years) received by mean 6.4 ± 3.9 drugs per day. More than half of them (53.0 %, n = 89) had at least one PIM, inpatients 0.9 ± 0.8 and outpatients 0.5 ± 0.7. Predominant PIMs were hypnotic drugs (69 %) in inpatients and antipsychotic drugs (35.6 %) in outpatients. The number of PIMs correlated with the total number of drugs administered per day (Spearman correlation coefficient 0.225, p < 0.01, CI 95 %). Side effects were documented for 106 patients (63 %). Severity of side effects did not correlate significantly (p > 0.05) with number of PIMs. However, only 6 of 77 patients who took no PRISCUS PIMs but 2 of 3 patients who took 3 PRISCUS PIMs exhibited severe side effects. CONCLUSIONS Though the prevalence for PIMs and side effects was high in old aged psychiatric inpatients and outpatients, PIMs could not be identified as major determinants of overall unwanted side effects. Nevertheless, prescription of PIMs should be minimized, especially of hypnotic drugs, to improve safety.
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- Gudrun Hefner
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center, Mainz, Germany,
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Stock S, Redaelli M, Simic D, Siegel M, Henschel F. Risk factors for the prescription of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) in the elderly : an analysis of sickness fund routine claims data from Germany. Wien Klin Wochenschr 2014; 126:604-12. [PMID: 25216754 DOI: 10.1007/s00508-014-0589-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2014] [Accepted: 08/09/2014] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Elderly people are especially prone to suffer adverse drug reactions (ADR). Main reasons for the higher vulnerability of the elderly to ADR are changes in metabolism as i.e. slower renal clearance and polypharmacie which often results from multimorbidity. To prevent ADR careful prescription with special consideration of these aspects is warranted. To help physicians avoid drugs which are especially likely to cause ADR lists have been developed following the consensus method process. For Germany this list is called the PRISCUS list. It was developed based on a literature review, review of international lists such as the American Beers list, and a consensus process based on a Delphi survey. It contains 83 drugs from 18 classes which are classified as potentially inapropriate medication (PIM). It also lists alternatives for each PIM. If a drug is registered with the PRISCUS list this does not mean automatically that it is contraindicated in the elderly but that special caution should be excercised in prescribing the drug, alternatives should be considered and the patient carefully monitored.Prescription rates for PIMs in Germany in the elderly is pretty much stable at around 23% with only a small decline in the past years. Also, more than 5% of all prescriptions in the elderly are PIM prescriptions. Physicians specially trained in geriatrics tend to prescribe less PIMs compared to other physicians.
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- Stephanie Stock
- Institut für Gesundheitsökonomie und Klinische Epidemiologie der Universität zu Köln, Gleueler Str. 176-178, 50935, Köln, Germany,
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Kirschner S, Hartmann A, Günther KP, Hamann C. [Endoprosthetic treatment of osteoporosis-related coxarthrosis : aspects of safe patient treatment]. DER ORTHOPADE 2014; 43:353-64. [PMID: 24664134 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-013-2167-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND With increasing life expectancy the prevalence of osteoarthritis is also substantially rising. Patients aged between 65 and 75 years scheduled for total joint arthroplasty suffer from undetected osteoporosis in 20-25% of cases. OBJECTIVES How to determine osteoporosis during preoperative workup? Which conclusions can be drawn for the operation treatment and the postoperative course? METHODS The literature dealing with the prevalence of osteoporosis, perioperative complications of total hip arthroplasty, selected register informations, guidelines for diagnostics and treatment of osteoporosis and for the postoperative treatment are summarized and discussed. RESULTS The fracture risk is determined according to the guidelines of the Dachverband Osteologie (DVO, Governing Body on Osteology). The implant and the anchorage are selected based on the risk of suffering from osteoporosis. An intraoperative fracture and early aseptic loosening are the main operative risk factors. For the postoperative course in addition to education about arthroplasty, adequate support for prevention of falls is mandatory. Continuous physiotherapy with muscular strengthening is advisable. The long-term medication should be checked for risks in the PRISCUS list of potentially inappropriate medication in the elderly and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should not be prescribed in patients with cardiac comorbidities. Patients with confirmed osteoporosis should be treated with antiresorptive agents.
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- UniversitätsCentrum für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Carl-Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden AöR, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland,
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Thiem U, Klaaßen-Mielke R, Trampisch U, Moschny A, Pientka L, Hinrichs T. Falls and EQ-5D rated quality of life in community-dwelling seniors with concurrent chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2014; 12:2. [PMID: 24400663 PMCID: PMC3895701 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7525-12-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2013] [Accepted: 12/18/2013] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Background Although recommended for use in studies investigating falls in the elderly, the European Quality of Life Group instrument, EQ-5D, has not been widely used to assess the impact of falls on quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of single and frequent falls with EQ-5D rated quality of life in a sample of German community-dwelling seniors in primary care suffering a variety of concurrent chronic diseases and conditions. Methods In a cross-sectional study, a sample of community-dwelling seniors aged ≥ 72 years was interviewed by means of a standardised telephone interview. According to the number of self-reported falls within twelve months prior to interview, participants were categorised into one of three fall categories: no fall vs. one fall vs. two or more falls within twelve months. EQ-5D values as well as other characteristics were compared across the fall categories. Adjustments for a variety of concurrent chronic diseases and conditions and further variables were made by using multiple linear regression analysis, with EQ-5D being the target variable. Results In total, 1,792 participants (median age 77 years; 53% female) were analysed. The EQ-5D differed between fall categories. Participants reporting no fall had a mean EQ-5D score of 81.1 (standard deviation [s.d.]: 15.4, median: 78.3), while participants reporting one fall (n = 265; 14.8%) and participants with two or more falls (n = 117; 6.5%) had mean total scores of 77.0 (s.d.: 15.8, median: 78.3; mean difference to participants without a fall: -4.1, p < 0.05) and 72.1 (s.d.: 17.6, median: 72.5; mean difference: -9.0, p < 0.05), respectively. The mean difference between participants with one fall and participants with two or more falls was -4.9 (p < 0.05). Under adjustment for a variety of chronic diseases and conditions, the mean decrease in the total EQ-5D score was about -1.0 score point for one fall and about -2.5 points for two or more falls within twelve months. In quantity, this decrease is comparable to other chronic diseases adjusted for. Among the variables with the greatest negative association with EQ-5D ratings in multivariate analysis were depression and fear of falling. Conclusions The findings suggest that falls are negatively associated with EQ-5D rated quality of life independent of a variety of chronic diseases and conditions.
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- Ulrich Thiem
- Department of Geriatrics, Marienhospital Herne, University of Bochum, Widumer Str, 8, Herne D-44627, Germany.
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Fuchs J, Scheidt-Nave C, Hinrichs T, Mergenthaler A, Stein J, Riedel-Heller SG, Grill E. Indicators for healthy ageing--a debate. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2013; 10:6630-44. [PMID: 24317381 PMCID: PMC3881131 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph10126630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2013] [Revised: 11/05/2013] [Accepted: 11/19/2013] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Definitions of healthy ageing include survival to a specific age, being free of chronic diseases, autonomy in activities of daily living, wellbeing, good quality of life, high social participation, only mild cognitive or functional impairment, and little or no disability. The working group Epidemiology of Ageing of the German Association of Epidemiology organized a workshop in 2012 with the aim to present different indicators used in German studies and to discuss their impact on health for an ageing middle-European population. Workshop presentations focused on prevalence of chronic diseases and multimorbidity, development of healthy life expectancy at the transition to oldest-age, physical activity, assessment of cognitive capability, and functioning and disability in old age. The communication describes the results regarding specific indicators for Germany, and hereby contributes to the further development of a set of indicators for the assessment of healthy ageing.
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- Judith Fuchs
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Monitoring, Robert Koch Institute, General-Pape-Str. 62-66, D-12101 Berlin, Germany; E-Mail:
- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: ; Tel.: +49-30-187-543-169; Fax: +49-30-187-543-211
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Monitoring, Robert Koch Institute, General-Pape-Str. 62-66, D-12101 Berlin, Germany; E-Mail:
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- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Guido A. Zaech Strasse 4, CH-6207 Nottwil, Switzerland; E-Mail:
- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, University of Bochum, D-44801 Bochum; Germany
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- Bundesinstitut für Bevoelkerungsforschung (BiB), Federal Institute for Population Research, Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 4, D-65185 Wiesbaden, Germany; E-Mail:
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- Institute of Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health (ISAP), Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße 55, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany; E-Mails: (J.S.); (S.G.R.-H.)
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- Institute of Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health (ISAP), Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße 55, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany; E-Mails: (J.S.); (S.G.R.-H.)
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology (IBE), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, D-81377 Munich, Germany; E-Mail:
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Brach M, Moschny A, Bücker B, Klaaßen-Mielke R, Trampisch M, Wilm S, Platen P, Hinrichs T. Recruiting hard-to-reach subjects for exercise interventions: a multi-centre and multi-stage approach targeting general practitioners and their community-dwelling and mobility-limited patients. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2013; 10:6611-29. [PMID: 24317380 PMCID: PMC3881130 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph10126611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2013] [Revised: 11/18/2013] [Accepted: 11/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The general practitioner (GP)’s practice appears to be an ideal venue for recruiting community-dwelling older adults with limited mobility. This study (Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN17727272) aimed at evaluating the recruiting process used for a multi-centre exercise intervention (HOMEfit). Each of six steps resulted in an absolute number of patients (N1–N6). Sex and age (for N4–N6) and reasons for dropping out were assessed. Patient database screening (N1–N3) at 15 GP practices yielded N1 = 5,990 patients aged 70 and above who had visited their GP within the past 6 months, N2 = 5,467 after exclusion of institutionalised patients, N3 = 1,545 patients eligible. Using a pre-defined limitation algorithm in order to conserve the practices’ resources resulted in N4 = 1,214 patients (80.3 ± 5.6 years, 68% female), who were then officially invited to the final assessment of eligibility at the GP’s practice. N5 = 434 patients (79.5 ± 5.4 years, 69% female) attended the practice screening (n = 13 of whom had not received an official invitation). Finally, N6 = 209 (79.8 ± 5.2 years, 74% female) were randomised after they were judged eligible and had given their written informed consent to participate in the randomised controlled trial (overall recruitment rate: 4.4%). The general strategy of utilising a GP’s practice to recruit the target group proved beneficial. The data and experiences presented here can help planners of future exercise-intervention studies.
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- Michael Brach
- Institute of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Muenster, 48149 Muenster, Germany
- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: ; Tel.: +49-251-833-2326; Fax: +49-251-833-4862
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44801 Bochum, Germany; E-Mails: (A.M.); (P.P.)
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- Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, 58448 Witten, Germany; E-Mail:
- Institute of General Practice, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany; E-Mail:
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiolgy, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44801 Bochum, Germany; E-Mails: (R.K.-M.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiolgy, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44801 Bochum, Germany; E-Mails: (R.K.-M.); (M.T.)
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- Institute of General Practice, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany; E-Mail:
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44801 Bochum, Germany; E-Mails: (A.M.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, Ruhr-University Bochum, 44801 Bochum, Germany; E-Mails: (A.M.); (P.P.)
- Impairment Control, Capacity Building & Health Maintenance Unit, Swiss Paraplegic Research, 6207 Nottwil, Switzerland; E-Mail:
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Koper D, Kamenski G, Flamm M, Böhmdorfer B, Sönnichsen A. Frequency of medication errors in primary care patients with polypharmacy. Fam Pract 2013; 30:313-9. [PMID: 23132894 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cms070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic diseases affect more than half of the population ≥75 years of age in developed countries. Prescription medication use increases with age. Depending on definition, 25-80% of elderly are exposed to polypharmacy. Polypharmacy increases the risk of hospitalization, interactions and adverse drug reactions. OBJECTIVE To examine the frequency of medication errors in patients with polypharmacy treated in general practice. METHODS The medications of 169 patients with polypharmacy treated in 22 GP surgeries in Austria were analysed. The analysis identified (i) medication errors, including non-evidence-based medications, dosing errors and potentially dangerous interactions in all patients and (ii) potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) in the subgroup of elderly patients (≥65 years). RESULTS The patients took on average 9.1±3.0 medications per day. The maximum, in one patient, was 20 medications per day. Some 93.5% had at least one non-evidence-based medication. On average, 2.7±1.66 medications per patient were found to be not indicated. At least one dosing error was found in 56.2% of all patients. One potential interaction of the most severe degree (category X interaction) was detected in 1.8% (n = 3) and two such interactions in 0.6% (n = 1). These combinations should have been avoided. Of the 169 patients, 158 were elderly (≥65 years). Of these seniors, 37.3% (n = 59) had at least one PIM according to the PRISCUS list for the elderly. CONCLUSION The frequency of medication errors is high in patients with polypharmacy in primary care. Development of strategies (e.g. external medication review) is required to counteract medication errors.
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- Dara Koper
- Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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Thiem U. [Potentially inappropriate medication: the quality of pharmacotherapy in the elderly]. Internist (Berl) 2013; 53:1125-30. [PMID: 22674451 DOI: 10.1007/s00108-012-3087-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) in the elderly is a common problem in primary care. Depending on the setting under investigation, recent studies reported a prevalence of PIM up to 24% in Germany. In 2010 the German national PRISCUS list containing explicit criteria to identify PIM was published. First data show a possible association between PIM as defined by the Priscus list and negative health outcomes. However, prospective controlled trials are needed to assess whether interventions based on explicit criteria are able to improve patient-related outcome. Against this backdrop, the present review comments on recent data, especially those with impact for the German health care system.
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- U Thiem
- Klinik für Altersmedizin und Frührehabilitation, Marienhospital Herne, Klinik der Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Widumer Str. 8, 44627 Herne, Deutschland.
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Guiding principles for the care of older adults with multimorbidity: an approach for clinicians: American Geriatrics Society Expert Panel on the Care of Older Adults with Multimorbidity. J Am Geriatr Soc 2012; 60:E1-E25. [PMID: 22994865 DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2012.04188.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 452] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Trampisch US, Platen P, Moschny A, Wilm S, Thiem U, Hinrichs T. [Measurement of physical activity in older adults. Correlation between the PRISCUS-PAQ and accelerometry]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2012; 45:212-7. [PMID: 22297918 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-011-0264-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The German questionnaire PRISCUS-PAQ was developed to measure actual physical activity of older adults in a telephone interview. PRISCUS-PAQ consists of ten main questions to assess the time spend in domestic activities (e.g., housework, gardening), sporting activities (e.g., riding a bicycle), and inactivity (e.g., sedentary activity, sleeping during the day) during the prior week. By assessing the number of days for each activity and the mean duration of performing this activity, a total score can be calculated. The total score corresponds to the energy consumption for 1 week. The aim of this study is to estimate the correlation of the PRISCUS-PAQ total score and accelerometry as an objective measurement method for the assessment of physical activity. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 114 participants (58% women) with a mean age of 76 years participated in the study. PRISCUS-PAQ was initially analyzed descriptively. To assess the validity of PRISCUS-PAQ, the correlation (correlation coefficient of Spearman) was calculated between the total score of the questionnaire PRISCUS-PAQ and the 95% trimmed sum of an accelerometer with a measurement period of 1 week. RESULTS The correlation coefficient for the association of the PRISCUS-PAQ total score and the 95% trimmed sum of the acceleration values was r = 0.28 (95% confidence interval 0.10–0.44). Activities of daily life like cleaning and other domestic activities highly contributed to the weekly energy consumption of the participants. CONCLUSION The association between the PRISCUS-PAQ questionnaire and accelerometry measured physical activity is comparable to other validated and established international questionnaires. The PRISCUS-PAQ is the first German questionnaire that allows the measurement of physical activity of older adults in a telephone interview.
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- U S Trampisch
- Lehrstuhl für Sportmedizin und Sporternährung, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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Hinrichs T, Brach M, Bucchi C, Moschny A, Wilm S, Thiem U, Platen P. An exercise programme for community-dwelling, mobility-restricted and chronically ill older adults with structured support by the general practitioner's practice (HOMEfit). From feasibility to evaluation. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2012; 46:56, 58-63. [PMID: 22538790 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-012-0329-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Programmes containing health-enhancing physical exercise should be evaluated using standards that are just as rigorous as those required for drug development. In contrast to new medicines, exercise programmes are highly complex. This has to be taken into account when designing the research plan. In order to illustrate the development process of a "complex intervention", we use the example of an exercise programme for community-dwelling, mobility-restricted and chronically ill older adults. Based on a framework for evaluation of complex interventions (Medical Research Council [MRC], UK), a research plan was set up containing the phases: development, feasibility, evaluation, implementation. The development phase resulted in the design of a home-based exercise programme in which the target group is approached and supported via their general practitioner and an exercise therapist. A feasibility study was performed. Three quantitative criteria for feasibility (adoption, safety, continuing participation) were statistically confirmed which permitted the decision to proceed with the research plan. So far, the MRC framework has proved to be valuable for the development of the new programme.
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- T Hinrichs
- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, University of Bochum, Germany
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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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Theile G, Winter A, Hummers-Pradier E, Junius-Walker U. [Use and acceptance of a basic geriatric assessment in primary care setting]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2012; 45:323-30. [PMID: 22270893 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-011-0265-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Aim of this study was to evaluate the acceptance and use of a basic geriatric assessment (BGA), as it is covered by the German pay system, in primary care practices. METHODS We conducted qualitative interviews and collected quantitative data by an online questionnaire. RESULTS A total of 17 (10 men) general practitioners (GPs) agreed to be interviewed; 161 patients (134 men) completed the online questionnaire. GPs mainly performed BGA to substantiate the suspicion of cognitive impairment. Most of the German general practices accomplished not more than 5-10 BGA per quarter. Although those GPs who conducted BGA were convinced of its usefulness with regard to further patient care, concrete interventions were rarely named. The tests used within the BGA were not always in line with recommendations from the specific guidelines. The main reasons not to conduct BGA were the amount of time required and the lack of therapeutic consequences. CONCLUSION Hitherto BGA is not an established tool in German primary care practices. The question, which single instruments are most suitable for older general practice patients, still needs clarification.
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- G Theile
- Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str 1, 30625 Hannover.
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Hinrichs T, Moschny A, Brach M, Wilm S, Klaaßen-Mielke R, Trampisch M, Platen P. Effects of an exercise programme for chronically ill and mobility-restricted elderly with structured support by the general practitioner's practice (HOMEfit) - study protocol of a randomised controlled trial. Trials 2011; 12:263. [PMID: 22188781 PMCID: PMC3297521 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-12-263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2011] [Accepted: 12/21/2011] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Exercise programmes can be administered successfully as therapeutic agents to patients with a number of chronic diseases and help to improve physical functioning in older adults. Usually, such programmes target either healthy and mobile community-dwelling seniors or elderly individuals living in nursing institutions or special residences. Chronically ill or mobility-restricted individuals, however, are difficult to reach when they live in their own homes.A pilot study has shown good feasibility of a home-based exercise programme that is delivered to this target group through cooperation between general practitioners and exercise therapists. A logical next step involves evaluation of the effects of the programme. METHODS/DESIGN The study is designed as a randomised controlled trial. We plan to recruit 210 patients (≥ 70 years) in about 15 general practices.The experimental intervention (duration 12 weeks)-a multidimensional home-based exercise programme-is delivered to the participant by an exercise therapist in counselling sessions at the general practitioner's practice and on the telephone. It is based on methods and strategies for facilitating behaviour change according to the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA). The control intervention-baseline physical activities-differs from the experimental intervention with regard to content of the counselling sessions as well as to content and frequency of the promoted activities.Primary outcome is functional lower body strength measured by the "chair-rise" test. Secondary outcomes are: physical function (battery of motor tests), physical activity (step count), health-related quality of life (SF-8), fall-related self-efficacy (FES-I), and exercise self-efficacy (SSA-Scale).The hypothesis that there will be differences between the two groups (experimental/control) with respect to post-interventional chair-rise time will be tested using an ANCOVA with chair-rise time at baseline, treatment group, and study centre effects as explanatory variables. Analysis of the data will be undertaken using the principle of intention-to-treat. TRIAL REGISTRATION Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN17727272.
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- Timo Hinrichs
- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, University of Bochum, 44780 Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, University of Bochum, 44780 Bochum, Germany
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- Institute of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Muenster, 48149 Muenster, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, University of Witten/Herdecke, 58448 Witten, Germany
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology, University of Bochum, 44780 Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology, University of Bochum, 44780 Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, University of Bochum, 44780 Bochum, Germany
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Voraussetzungen für ein neues Versorgungsmodell für ältere Menschen mit Multimorbidität. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2011; 44 Suppl 2:101-12. [DOI: 10.1007/s00391-011-0246-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Moschny A, Platen P, Klaaßen-Mielke R, Trampisch U, Hinrichs T. Barriers to physical activity in older adults in Germany: a cross-sectional study. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2011; 8:121. [PMID: 22047024 PMCID: PMC3225299 DOI: 10.1186/1479-5868-8-121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 216] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2011] [Accepted: 11/02/2011] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Data on barriers to physical activity in older adults in Germany are scarce. The aim of this study was to analyse barriers to physical activity in a cohort of older adults, allowing comparisons between men and women, and age groups. METHODS 1,937 older adults with a median age of 77 (range 72-93) years (53.3% female) took part in the 7-year follow-up telephone interviews of the getABI cohort. Participants who stated that they did not get enough physical activity were surveyed with respect to barriers to physical activity. Barriers were analysed for all respondents, as well as by sex and age group for cases with complete data. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate differences between sexes and age groups. The level of significance (alpha < 0.05) was adjusted for multiple testing according to Bonferroni (p < .004). RESULTS 1,607 (83.0%) participants stated that they were sufficiently physically active. 286 participants rated their physical activity as insufficient and responded to questions on barriers to physical activity completely. The three most frequently cited barriers were poor health (57.7%), lack of company (43.0%), and lack of interest (36.7%). Lack of opportunities for sports or leisure activities (30.3% vs. 15.6%), and lack of transport (29.0% vs. 7.1%) were more frequently stated by female respondents than male respondents. These differences between men and women were significant (p = .003; p < .001) after adjustment for respondents' age. Analyses by age groups revealed that poor health was more frequently considered a barrier to physical activity by participants aged 80+ years compared to the younger age group (71.1% vs. 51.5%). This age-dependent difference was significant (p = .002) irrespective of the participants' sex. CONCLUSIONS The present study provides relevant data on barriers to physical activity in older adults. By revealing appreciable differences between men and women, and age groups, this study has implications for efforts to increase older adults' physical activity. Promotion and intervention strategies should consider the barriers and tailor measures to the specific needs of older adults in order to reduce their constraints to physical activity.
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- Anna Moschny
- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, University of Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44801 Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, University of Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44801 Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology, University of Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44801 Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, University of Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44801 Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, University of Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44801 Bochum, Germany
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Matrisch M, Trampisch U, Klaaßen-Mielke R, Pientka L, Trampisch H, Thiem U. Demenzscreening per Telefon. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2011; 45:218-23. [DOI: 10.1007/s00391-011-0220-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Moschny A, Platen P, Klaassen-Mielke R, Trampisch U, Hinrichs T. Physical activity patterns in older men and women in Germany: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2011; 11:559. [PMID: 21752288 PMCID: PMC3154867 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2010] [Accepted: 07/13/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Data on physical activity in older adults in Germany is scarce. The aim of this study was to analyze physical activity patterns and to explore factors associated with physical activity in different domains, i.e. sporting activities (SA) and domestic activities (DA), in older men and women. Methods As part of the 7-year follow-up telephone interviews of the getABI cohort (community-dwelling older adults in Germany), the PRISCUS-PAQ was used to survey participants about their everyday physical activity patterns. Time per week (hh:mm) spent in SA and DA (heavy housework, gardening) was analyzed for men and women. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed in order to assess the odds of participating in SA and DA for at least 2.5 hours/week in association with sociodemographic factors, a broad range of physical health-related factors and interview date (season of the year). Results A total of 1,610 primary health care patients (51.6% women) with a median age of 77 (range 72-93) years were included in the analyses. Men engaged in SA more often than women (01:45 vs. 01:10), whereas women did more DA per week than men (04:00 vs. 03:00). Being interviewed in spring or summer was associated with increased performance of DA in both sexes. Participation in these activities was reduced in more highly educated men and women. Living alone increased the odds of sports participation in women, but not in men. Most physical health-related factors were only selectively associated with either SA or DA, in men or women, respectively. The need for a walking aid was the only factor that consistently lowered the odds of being active in both activity domains and sexes. Conclusions This exploratory study delivers reliable and relevant data on the participation in and correlates of sporting and domestic activities of community-dwelling older adults for whom there had previously been only limited information at a population level in Germany. Findings are discussed and implications for epidemiological research and health promotion practice are provided.
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- Anna Moschny
- Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany.
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Tucker-Seeley RD, Li Y, Sorensen G, Subramanian SV. Lifecourse socioeconomic circumstances and multimorbidity among older adults. BMC Public Health 2011; 11:313. [PMID: 21569558 PMCID: PMC3118239 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2010] [Accepted: 05/14/2011] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many older adults manage multiple chronic conditions (i.e. multimorbidity); and many of these chronic conditions share common risk factors such as low socioeconomic status (SES) in adulthood and low SES across the lifecourse. To better capture socioeconomic condition in childhood, recent research in lifecourse epidemiology has broadened the notion of SES to include the experience of specific hardships. In this study we investigate the association among childhood financial hardship, lifetime earnings, and multimorbidity. METHODS Cross-sectional analysis of 7,305 participants age 50 and older from the 2004 Health and Retirement Study (HRS) who also gave permission for their HRS records to be linked to their Social Security Records in the United States. Zero-inflated Poisson regression models were used to simultaneously model the likelihood of the absence of morbidity and the expected number of chronic conditions. RESULTS Childhood financial hardship and lifetime earnings were not associated with the absence of morbidity. However, childhood financial hardship was associated with an 8% higher number of chronic conditions; and, an increase in lifetime earnings, operationalized as average annual earnings during young and middle adulthood, was associated with a 5% lower number of chronic conditions reported. We also found a significant interaction between childhood financial hardship and lifetime earnings on multimorbidity. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that childhood financial hardship and lifetime earnings are associated with multimorbidity, but not associated with the absence of morbidity. Lifetime earnings modified the association between childhood financial hardship and multimorbidity suggesting that this association is differentially influential depending on earnings across young and middle adulthood. Further research is needed to elucidate lifecourse socioeconomic pathways associated with the absence of morbidity and the presence of multimorbidity among older adults.
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- Reginald D Tucker-Seeley
- Center for Community Based Research, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215 USA
- Department of Society, Human Development, and Health, Harvard School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115 USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215 USA
- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115 USA
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- Center for Community Based Research, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215 USA
- Department of Society, Human Development, and Health, Harvard School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115 USA
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- Department of Society, Human Development, and Health, Harvard School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115 USA
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