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Kato Y, Ushida K, Shimizu M, Momosaki R. Impact of Early Rehabilitation after Endovascular Treatment for Peripheral Arterial Disease. Prog Rehabil Med 2024; 9:20240021. [PMID: 38855421 PMCID: PMC11156502 DOI: 10.2490/prm.20240021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
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Objectives The prevalence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is on the rise, with endovascular treatment being a widely accepted surgical intervention. Patients with PAD often experience reduced activities of daily living (ADL). Therefore, we conducted a retrospective cohort study to investigate the impact of early rehabilitation after endovascular treatment in patients with PAD. Methods Using data from the JMDC hospital database, the study included 529 patients who were hospitalized for PAD and underwent endovascular treatment. Patients were classified into two independent variables: early rehabilitation group (rehabilitation started within 2 days postoperatively) and control group (rehabilitation started within 3-7 days postoperatively). The outcome measures were the occurrence of hospital-associated disability (HAD) and duration of hospitalization. Results Unadjusted data showed that the early rehabilitation group (n=469) had fewer HAD events (8.5% vs. 23.3%, P <0.001) and a shorter mean hospitalization duration (4.4 vs. 18.9 days, P <0.001) than the control group (n=60). The difference remained significant after adjustment by propensity score analysis. Conclusions In patients with PAD, early rehabilitation after endovascular treatment may be beneficial in preventing the development of HAD and reducing the duration of hospitalization.
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- Yuki Kato
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Mie University
Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Mie University Hospital, Tsu,
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Mie University
Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Mie University Hospital, Tsu,
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Mie University Hospital, Tsu,
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Mie University
Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Mie University Hospital, Tsu,
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Yamaguchi K, Abe T, Matsumoto S, Nakajima K, Shimizu M, Takeuchi I. Laparoscopy for emergency abdominal surgery is associated with reduced physical functional decline in older patients: a cohort study. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:250. [PMID: 38475701 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04872-y] [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: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND An increasing number of older patients require emergency abdominal surgery for acute abdomen. They are susceptible to surgical stress and lose their independence in performing daily activities. Laparoscopic surgery is associated with faster recovery, less postoperative pain, and shorter hospital stay. However, few studies have examined the relationship between laparoscopic surgery and physical functional decline. Thus, we aimed to examine the relationship between changes in physical function and the surgical procedure. METHODS In this was a single-center, retrospective cohort study, we enrolled patients who were aged ≥ 65 years and underwent emergency abdominal surgery for acute abdomen between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2021. We assessed their activities of daily living using the Barthel Index. Functional decline was defined as a decrease of ≥ 20 points in Barthel Index at 28 days postoperatively, compared with the preoperative value. We evaluated an association between functional decline and surgical procedures among older patients, using multiple logistic regression analysis. RESULTS During the study period, 852 patients underwent emergency abdominal surgery. Among these, 280 patients were eligible for the analysis. Among them, 94 underwent laparoscopic surgery, while 186 underwent open surgery. Patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery showed a less functional decline at 28 days postoperatively (6 vs. 49, p < 0.001). After adjustments for other covariates, laparoscopic surgery was an independent preventive factor for postoperative functional decline (OR, 0.22; 95% CI, 0.05-0.83; p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In emergency abdominal surgery, laparoscopic surgery reduces postoperative physical functional decline in older patients. Widespread use of laparoscopic surgery can potentially preserve patient quality of life and may be important for the better development of emergency abdominal surgery.
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- Keishi Yamaguchi
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 4-57 Urafunecho, Minamiku, Yokohama, 232-0024, Japan.
- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan.
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- Center for Integrated Science and Humanities, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 4-57 Urafunecho, Minamiku, Yokohama, 232-0024, Japan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 4-57 Urafunecho, Minamiku, Yokohama, 232-0024, Japan
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Simon S, Gottlieb J, Burchert I, Abu Isneineh R, Fuehner T. Outcomes and Functional Deterioration in Hospital Admissions with Acute Hypoxemia. Adv Respir Med 2024; 92:145-155. [PMID: 38525775 PMCID: PMC10961684 DOI: 10.3390/arm92020016] [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] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Many hospitalized patients decline in functional status after discharge, but functional decline in emergency admissions with hypoxemia is unknown. The primary aim of this study was to study functional outcomes as a clinical endpoint in a cohort of patients with acute hypoxemia. METHODS A multicenter prospective observational study was conducted in patients with new-onset hypoxemia emergently admitted to two respiratory departments at a university hospital and an academic teaching hospital. Using the WHO scale, the patients' functional status 4 weeks before admission and at hospital discharge was assessed. The type and duration of oxygen therapy, hospital length of stay and survival and risk of hypercapnic failure were recorded. RESULTS A total of 151 patients with a median age of 74 were included. Two-thirds declined in functional status by at least one grade at discharge. A good functional status (OR 4.849 (95% CI 2.209-10.647)) and progressive cancer (OR 6.079 (1.197-30.881)) were more associated with functional decline. Most patients were treated with conventional oxygen therapy (n = 95, 62%). The rates of in-hospital mortality and need for intubation were both 8%. CONCLUSIONS Patients with acute hypoxemia in the emergency room have a poorer functional status after hospital discharge. This decline may be of multifactorial origin.
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- Susanne Simon
- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Hannover Medical School, 30625 Hannover, Germany;
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Hannover Medical School, 30625 Hannover, Germany;
- German Center for Lung Research (DZL), 30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Siloah Hospital, 30459 Hannover, Germany; (I.B.); (T.F.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endocrinology, Hannover Medical School, 30625 Hannover, Germany;
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Siloah Hospital, 30459 Hannover, Germany; (I.B.); (T.F.)
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Giacomino K, Hilfiker R, Beckwée D, Taeymans J, Sattelmayer KM. Assessment tools and incidence of hospital-associated disability in older adults: a rapid systematic review. PeerJ 2023; 11:e16036. [PMID: 37872951 PMCID: PMC10590575 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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Background During hospitalization older adults have a high risk of developing functional impairments unrelated to the reasons for their admission. This is termed hospital-associated disability (HAD). This systematic review aimed to assess the incidence of HAD in older adults admitted to acute care with two outcomes: firstly in at least one activity of daily living from a set of functional tasks (e.g., Katz Index) and secondly the incidence of functional decline in an individual functional task (e.g., bathing), and to identify any tools or functional tasks used to assess activities of daily living (ADL) in hospitalized older patients. Methods A rapid systematic review was performed according to the recommendations of the Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group and reported the data according the PRISMA statement. A literature search was performed in Medline (via Ovid), EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases on 26 August 2021. Inclusion criteria: older adults (≥65 years), assessment of individual items of activities of daily living at baseline and discharge. Exclusion criterion: studies investigating a specific condition that could affect functional decline and studies that primarily examined a population with cognitive impairment. The protocol was registered on OSF registries (https://osf.io/9jez4/) identifier: DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/9JEZ4. Results Ten studies were included in the final review. Incidence of HAD (overall score) was 37% (95% CI 0.30-0.43). Insufficient data prevented meta-analysis of the individual items. One study provided sufficient data to calculate incidence, with the following values for patients' self-reported dependencies: 32% for bathing, 27% for dressing, 27% for toileting, 30% for eating and 27% for transferring. The proxy reported the following values for patients' dependencies: 70% for bathing, 66% for dressing, 70% for toileting, 61% for eating and 59% for transferring. The review identified four assessment tools, two sets of tasks, and individual items assessing activities of daily living in such patients. Conclusions Incidence of hospital-associated disability in older patients might be overestimated, due to the combination of disease-related disability and hospital-associated disability. The tools used to assess these patients presented some limitations. These results should be interpreted with caution as only one study reported adequate information to assess the HAD incidence. At the item level, the latter was higher when disability was reported by the proxies than when it was reported by patients. This review highlights the lack of systematic reporting of data used to calculate HAD incidence. The methodological quality and the risk of bias in the included studies raised some concerns.
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- Katia Giacomino
- Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Research (RERE) Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- School of Health Sciences, HES-SO Valais-Wallis, Leukerbad, Valais-Wallis, Switzerland
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- School of Health Sciences, HES-SO Valais-Wallis, Leukerbad, Valais-Wallis, Switzerland
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Research (RERE) Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Health Professions, University of Applied Sciences Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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Bogler O, Kirkwood D, Austin PC, Jones A, Sinn CLJ, Okrainec K, Costa A, Lapointe-Shaw L. Recent functional decline and outpatient follow-up after hospital discharge: a cohort study. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:550. [PMID: 37697250 PMCID: PMC10496187 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04192-7] [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: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Functional decline is common following acute hospitalization and is associated with hospital readmission, institutionalization, and mortality. People with functional decline may have difficulty accessing post-discharge medical care, even though early physician follow-up has the potential to prevent poor outcomes and is integral to high-quality transitional care. We sought to determine whether recent functional decline was associated with lower rates of post-discharge physician follow-up, and whether this association changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, given that both functional decline and COVID-19 may affect access to post-discharge care. METHOD We conducted a retrospective cohort study using health administrative data from Ontario, Canada. We included patients over 65 who were discharged from an acute care facility during March 1st, 2019 - January 31st, 2020 (pre-COVID-19 period), and March 1st, 2020 - January 31st, 2021 (COVID-19 period), and who were assessed for home care while in hospital. Patients with and without functional decline were compared. Our primary outcome was any physician follow-up visit within 7 days of discharge. We used propensity score weighting to compare outcomes between those with and without functional decline. RESULTS Our study included 21,771 (pre-COVID) and 17,248 (COVID) hospitalized patients, of whom 15,637 (71.8%) and 12,965 (75.2%) had recent functional decline. Pre-COVID, there was no difference in physician follow-up within 7 days of discharge (Functional decline 45.0% vs. No functional decline 44.0%; RR = 1.02, 95% CI 0.98-1.06). These results did not change in the COVID-19 period (Functional decline 51.1% vs. No functional decline 49.4%; RR = 1.03, 95% CI 0.99-1.08, Z-test for interaction p = 0.72). In the COVID-19 cohort, functional decline was associated with having a 7-day physician virtual visit (RR 1.15; 95% CI 1.08-1.24) and a 7-day physician home visit (RR 1.64; 95% CI 1.10-2.43). CONCLUSIONS Functional decline was not associated with reduced 7-day post-discharge physician follow-up in either the pre-COVID-19 or COVID-19 periods. In the COVID-19 period, functional decline was positively associated with 7-day virtual and home-visit follow-up.
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- Orly Bogler
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences McMaster, Hamilton, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences McMaster, Hamilton, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Canada
- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, Department of Medicine, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences McMaster, Hamilton, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, Department of Medicine, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Yamaguchi K, Matsumoto S, Abe T, Nakajima K, Senoo S, Shimizu M, Takeuchi I. Predictive value of total psoas muscle index for postoperative physical functional decline in older patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery. BMC Surg 2023; 23:171. [PMID: 37355574 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-02085-5] [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: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Older individuals increasingly require emergency abdominal surgeries. They are susceptible to surgical stress and loss of independence in performing daily activities. We hypothesized that the psoas muscle volume would be significantly associated with postoperative functional decline (FD) in older patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery and aimed to evaluate the use of the psoas muscle volume on computed tomography (CT) scans. METHODS A retrospective, single-center study of patients aged ≥ 65 years who had undergone emergency abdominal surgery between January 2019 and June 2021 was performed. We assessed patients' activities of daily living using the Barthel Index. FD was defined as a ≥ 5-point decrease between preoperative and 28-day postoperative values. The psoas muscle volume was measured by CT, which was used for diagnosis, and normalized by height to calculate total psoas muscle index (TPI). We evaluated associations between FD and TPI using receiver operating characteristics (ROC) analysis and multiple logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Of 238 eligible patients, 71 (29.8%) had clinical postoperative FD. Compared to the non-FD group, the FD group was significantly older and had a higher proportion of females, higher Charlson Comorbidity Index, lower body mass index, higher American Society of Anesthesiology score, lower serum albumin level, and lower TPI. ROC analyses revealed that TPI had the highest area under the curve (0.802; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.75-0.86). A multivariable logistic regression model revealed that low TPI was an independent predictor of postoperative FD (odds ratio, 0.14; 95% CI, 0.06-0.32). CONCLUSIONS TPI can predict postoperative FD due to emergency abdominal surgery. Identification of patients who are at high risk of FD before surgery may be useful for enhancing the regionalized system of care for emergency general surgery.
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- Keishi Yamaguchi
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 4-57 Urafunecho, Minami-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, 232-0024, Japan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohama-Shi Tobu Hospital, 3-6-1 Shimosueyoshi, Tsurumi-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, 230-0012, Japan.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 4-57 Urafunecho, Minami-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, 232-0024, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 4-57 Urafunecho, Minami-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, 232-0024, Japan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohama-Shi Tobu Hospital, 3-6-1 Shimosueyoshi, Tsurumi-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, 230-0012, Japan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohama-Shi Tobu Hospital, 3-6-1 Shimosueyoshi, Tsurumi-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, 230-0012, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 4-57 Urafunecho, Minami-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, 232-0024, Japan
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Gagesch M, Hüni A, Geschwindner H, Abderhalden LA, Lang W, Bieri-Brüning G, Bischoff-Ferrari HA. Feasibility of a 12-Month Follow-Up in Swiss Older Adults after Post-Acute Care in Nursing Homes-A Pilot Study. Geriatrics (Basel) 2023; 8:geriatrics8020035. [PMID: 36960990 PMCID: PMC10037597 DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics8020035] [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: 01/15/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Post-acute care (PAC) aims to support functional recovery in older adults after acute hospitalization in order to regain a sufficient level of self-care facilitating their return home. However, the long-term outcomes of PAC are understudied due to challenges in recording a follow-up. We aimed to investigate the feasibility of a 12-month follow-up after PAC in Swiss nursing homes, examining practicability and potential factors influencing participation rate. (2) Methods: Collection of one-year follow-up data among 140 eligible patients after PAC in nursing homes was attempted. Patients were recruited using letters and phone calls between August and December 2017. We compared baseline data of all initial PAC patients with those who declined participation in the follow-up to identify factors potentially influencing participation. (3) Results: Overall mortality at 12 months was 25% (n = 35 of 140). Of the 105 survivors, 53 (50%) refused participation, 26 (25%) were interviewed, and 26 (25%) were lost to follow-up. Comparison of baseline characteristics between participants and objectors indicated significant statistical differences in Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores (participants mean of 26.0 [SD 3.92] vs. objectors mean of 23.5 points [SD 4.40], p = 0.015). Further, logistic regression showed statistically significantly greater odds of participation (OR 1.25 [95% CI 1.06-1.48]) for each point increase in MMSE scores. (4) Conclusions: Long-term follow-up studies in older adults after PAC are challenging due to high mortality and dropout rates. Of note, intact cognitive function at baseline was associated with a higher willingness to participate in a follow-up phone interview. The assessment of cognitive function should be considered when estimating the participation rate in older patients.
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- Michael Gagesch
- Department of Aging Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Center on Aging and Mobility, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Aging Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Center on Aging and Mobility, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Geriatric Service and Nursing Homes of the City of Zurich, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Center on Aging and Mobility, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Center on Aging and Mobility, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Geriatric Service and Nursing Homes of the City of Zurich, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Aging Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Center on Aging and Mobility, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland
- University Clinic for Aging Medicine, Zurich City Hospital-Waid, 8037 Zurich, Switzerland
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Robison R, (Focht) Garand KL, Affoo R, Yeh CK, Chin N, McArthur C, Pulia M, Rogus-Pulia N. New horizons in understanding oral health and swallowing function within the context of frailty. Age Ageing 2023; 52:afac276. [PMID: 36735843 PMCID: PMC9897303 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac276] [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: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Frailty is a complex and multidimensional condition wherein declines in physiologic reserve and function place individuals in a state of heightened vulnerability and decreased resiliency. There has been growing interest in both research and clinical settings to understand how to best define, assess and characterise frailty in older adults. To this end, various models and clinical assessment tools have been used to define and measure frailty. While differences exist among these models and tools, a common unifying theme is a focus on physical function and activity. Notably absent across many available conceptual models and clinical tools are items directly related to oral and swallowing function. This is an important oversight as widespread changes to both oral and swallowing function are evident in older adults. Indeed, emerging evidence suggests many of the functional domains affected in frail older adults, such as nutrition and sarcopenia, have cyclical relationships with impairments in oral (oral hypofunction) and swallowing function (dysphagia) as well. The increasing appreciation for the interrelationships among oral hypofunction, dysphagia and frailty provides an opportunity for refinement of frailty assessment and characterisation in older adults to incorporate metrics specific to oral and swallowing function.
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- Raele Robison
- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53726, USA
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- Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688, USA
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- School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS), San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
- Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSA), San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53726, USA
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- School of Physiotherapy, Faculty Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53726, USA
- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI 53705, USA
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Sánchez-Sánchez JL, Rolland Y, Cesari M, de Souto Barreto P. Impact of nursing home-acquired pneumonia on the domains of the novel construct of intrinsic capacity: The INCUR study. J Am Geriatr Soc 2022; 70:3436-3446. [PMID: 36054223 PMCID: PMC10087686 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nursing home-acquired pneumonia (NHAP) and related hospitalizations might lead to abrupt functional declines, especially among nursing home residents. Intrinsic capacity is a novel construct proposed by the World Health Organization specifically designed to capture the physical and cognitive capacities of the aging individual to design personalized interventions. This study aimed to investigate the associations of NHAP and related hospitalizations with several intrinsic capacity domains among nursing home residents. METHODS We used data from the INCUR study (n = 754; mean age = 86.1 ± 7.4; 75.2% female). Four intrinsic capacity domains were assessed through the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB, locomotion), Abbreviated Mental Test (cognition), 10-items Geriatric Depression scale (GDS-10, mood), the Mini-Nutritional Assessment Short-Form (vitality) at three time-points along 1-year. Linear mixed models were used to analyze longitudinal evolution in the intrinsic capacity domains according to NHAP diagnosis and hospitalization. RESULTS A total of 161 (21.4%) were diagnosed with NHAP, and 46 of them (28.6%) required hospitalization. NHAP was significantly associated with declines in the intrinsic capacity vitality domain (β = -0.51; 95% CI -0.84; -0.18). The association was also found for NHAP-related hospitalization (β = -0.97; 95% CI -1.46; -0.48). NHAP-related hospitalization was also associated with worsening in the psychological domain (β = 0.56; 95% CI 0.08; 1.04). No other significant associations were found. CONCLUSIONS NHAP and related hospitalization are associated with the deterioration of intrinsic capacity vitality and psychology domains. Prevention of pneumonia may result in better functional evolution in very old and vulnerable nursing home residents.
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- Juan Luis Sánchez-Sánchez
- Gerontopole of Toulouse, Institute of Ageing, Toulouse University Hospital (CHU Toulouse), Toulouse, France
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- Gerontopole of Toulouse, Institute of Ageing, Toulouse University Hospital (CHU Toulouse), Toulouse, France.,CERPOP UMR1295, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Gerontopole of Toulouse, Institute of Ageing, Toulouse University Hospital (CHU Toulouse), Toulouse, France.,CERPOP UMR1295, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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Contribution of clinical severity and geriatric risk factors in predicting short-term mortality of older hospitalized pneumonia patients: the Pneumonia in Italian Acute Care for Elderly units (PIACE) study. Aging Clin Exp Res 2022; 34:1419-1427. [PMID: 35195875 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-021-02063-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Clinical severity of pneumonia in older persons increases the risk for short-term mortality. Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) may provide further insight in prognostic stratification. AIMS To investigate whether CGA may improve prognostic stratification among older patients with pneumonia admitted to hospital. METHODS Our series consisted of 318 consecutive patients hospitalized for pneumonia in a multicenter observational study. Disease severity was assessed by Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) and Pneumonia Severity Index (PSI). CGA included the occurrence of delirium, Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADL) disability, cognitive impairment at Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) and overall comorbidity assessed by Cumulative Illness Rating Scale (CIRS). The outcomes were in-hospital and post-discharge 3 month mortality. Statistical analysis was carried out by Cox regression, area under receiver operating curve (AUC) and net reclassification index (NRI). RESULTS Overall, 53 patients died during hospitalization and 52 after discharge. Delirium, SOFA score and admission BADL disability were significant predictors of in-hospital mortality. SOFA score, CIRS, previous long-term oxygen therapy and discharge BADL dependency significantly predicted post-discharge mortality. The accuracy of SOFA in predicting in-hospital and post-discharge mortality was fair (AUC = 0.685, 95% CI = 0.610-0.761 and AUC = 0.663, 95% CI = 0.593-0.734, respectively). BADL dependency and delirium improved predictive accuracy for in-hospital mortality (ΔAUC = 0.144, 95% CI = 0.062-0.227, p < 0.001), while pre-admission oxygen therapy, CIRS and BADL dependency improved predictivity for 3 month mortality (ΔAUC = 0.177, 95% CI = 0.102-0.252, p < 0.001). DISCUSSION Among older pneumonia patients, prognostic stratification obtained by clinical severity indexes is significantly improved by CGA risk factors. CONCLUSIONS CGA provides important information for prognostic stratification and clinical management of older pneumonia patients.
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Arieli M, Kizony R, Gil E, Agmon M. Many Paths to Recovery: Comparing Basic Function and Participation in High-Functioning Older Adults After Acute Hospitalization. J Appl Gerontol 2022; 41:1896-1904. [PMID: 35543173 DOI: 10.1177/07334648221089481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Function after acute hospitalization is mostly operationalized by Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADL), a limited concept that overshadows a wide range of instrumental, social, and recreational activities, otherwise referred to as participation. Participation is important for patients' health and quality of life after hospitalization. This study focuses on high-functioning older adults, examining functional recovery after hospitalization by comparing BADL assessment with assessment of participation at one and three months following discharge relative to pre-hospitalization. Quantitative data were collected from 72 participants divided into two age groups of hospitalized older adults (age 65-74, n = 38; age ≥75, n = 34), followed by home visits after 1 month and telephone interviews 3 months after discharge. Both groups experienced a significantly greater decline in participation, compared with BADL, which were mostly preserved. A comprehensive assessment of participation better captures functional changes in high-functioning older adults. Early identification of participation withdrawal is crucial for preventing disability.
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- Maya Arieli
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Israel.,Department of Occupational Therapy, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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- Geriatric Unit, Clalit Health Services, Haifa and West Galilee.,Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel
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- The Cheryl Spencer Department of Nursing, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Science, University of Haifa, Israel
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Park CM, Dhawan R, Lie JJ, Sison SM, Kim W, Lee ES, Kim JH, Kim DH. Functional status recovery trajectories in hospitalised older adults with pneumonia. BMJ Open Respir Res 2022; 9:e001233. [PMID: 35545298 PMCID: PMC9096550 DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2022-001233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Pneumonia is associated with significant mortality and morbidity in older adults. We investigated changes in functional status over 6 months after pneumonia hospitalisation by frailty status. METHODS AND MEASUREMENTS This single-centre prospective cohort study enrolled 201 patients (mean age 79.4, 37.3% women) who were hospitalised with pneumonia. A deficit-accumulation frailty index (range: 0-1; robust <0.15, pre-frail 0.15-0.24, mild-to-moderately frail 0.25-0.44, severely frail ≥0.45) was calculated on admission. Functional status, defined as self-reported ability to perform 21 activities and physical tasks independently, was measured by telephone at 1, 3 and 6 months after discharge. Group-based trajectory model was used to identify functional trajectories. We examined the probability of each trajectory based on frailty levels. RESULTS On admission, 51 (25.4%) were robust, 43 (21.4%) pre-frail, 40 (20.0%) mild-to-moderately frail and 67 (33.3%) severely frail patients. Four trajectories were identified: excellent (14.4%), good (25.4%), poor (28.9%) and very poor (31.3%). The trajectory was more strongly correlated with frailty level on admission than pneumonia severity. The most common trajectory was excellent trajectory (59.9%) in robust patients, good trajectory (74.4%) in pre-frail patients, poor trajectory (85.0%) in mild-to-moderately frail patients and very poor trajectory (89.6%) in severely frail patients. The risk of poor or very poor trajectory from robust to severely frail patients was 11.8%, 25.6%, 92.5% and 100%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Frailty was a strong determinant of lack of functional recovery over 6 months after pneumonia hospitalisation in older adults. Our results call for hospital-based and post-acute care interventions for frail patients.
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- Chan Mi Park
- Harvard University T H Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard University T H Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard University T H Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Division of General Surgery, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- VA New England Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
- Division of Gerontology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Eulji University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
- Korea University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Bundang CHA Medical Center, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Division of Gerontology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Chen Y, Almirall‐Sánchez A, Mockler D, Adrion E, Domínguez‐Vivero C, Romero‐Ortuño R. Hospital-associated deconditioning: Not only physical, but also cognitive. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2022; 37:10.1002/gps.5687. [PMID: 35142397 PMCID: PMC9303382 DOI: 10.1002/gps.5687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Hospital-associated deconditioning (HAD) or post-hospital syndrome is well recognized as reduced functional performance after an acute hospitalization. Recommendations for the management of HAD are still lacking, partly due to a poor understanding of the underlying processes. We aimed to review existing data on risk factors, pathophysiology, measurement tools, and potential interventions. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a systematic review from bibliographical databases in English, Spanish and French with keywords such as 'post-hospitalization syndrome' or 'deconditioning'. We selected studies that included people aged 60 years or older. Three researchers independently selected articles and assessed their quality. RESULTS From 4421 articles initially retrieved, we included 94 studies. Most were related to risk factors, trajectories and measures, and focused on the physical aspects of deconditioning. Risk factors for HAD included age, nutritional status, mobility, and pre-admission functional status, but also cognitive impairment and depression. Regarding interventions, almost all studies were devoted to physical rehabilitation and environmental modifications. Only one study focused on cognitive stimulation. DISCUSSION In the last decade, studies on HAD have mostly focused on the physical domain. However, neurological changes may also play a role in the pathophysiology of HAD. Beyond physical interventions, cognitive rehabilitation and neurological interventions should also be evaluated to improve deconditioning prevention and treatment in the hospital setting.
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- Yaohua Chen
- Global Brain Health InstituteTrinity College DublinDublinIreland
- University Lille, Inserm, CHU LilleLille Neurosciences & Cognition, UMR‐S1172, Degenerative and Vascular Cognitive DisordersLilleFrance
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- Global Brain Health InstituteTrinity College DublinDublinIreland
- Global Health Policy UnitUniversity of EdinburghScotlandUK
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- Global Brain Health InstituteTrinity College DublinDublinIreland
- Discipline of Medical GerontologySchool of MedicineTrinity College DublinDublinIreland
- Mercer's Institute for Successful AgeingSt James's HospitalDublinIreland
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Geyskens L, Jeuris A, Deschodt M, Van Grootven B, Gielen E, Flamaing J. Patient-related risk factors for in-hospital functional decline in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Age Ageing 2022; 51:6527380. [PMID: 35165688 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Functional decline (FD) is a common and serious problem among hospitalised older adults. OBJECTIVE This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to identify patient-related risk factors for in-hospital FD in older adults. METHODS Previous reviews on this topic (1970-2007) and the databases PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL (January 2007-December 2020) were searched. Reference lists of included articles were screened. Studies investigating patient-related risk factors for FD from (pre)admission to discharge in older adults admitted to an acute geriatric or internal medical unit were included. Study quality was assessed using the modified Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated using random-effects models. The quality of evidence was assessed using GRADE. RESULTS Twenty-nine studies met the inclusion criteria. Statistically significant risk factors were living in a nursing home (OR, 2.42; 95% CI, 1.29-4.52), impairment in instrumental activities of daily living (OR, 2.08; 95% CI, 1.51-2.86), history of falls (OR, 1.71; 95% CI, 1.00-2.92), cognitive impairment (OR, 1.83; 95% CI, 1.56-2.14), dementia (OR, 1.71; 95% CI, 1.23-2.38), delirium (OR, 2.34; 95% CI, 1.88-2.93), (risk of) malnutrition (OR, 1.76; 95% CI, 1.03-3.03), hypoalbuminemia (OR, 1.79; 95% CI, 1.36-2.36), comorbidity (OR, 1.09; 95% CI, 1.03-1.16), and the presence of pressure ulcers (OR, 3.33; 95% CI, 1.82-6.09). The narrative synthesis suggested prehospital FD, needing assistance with walking, and low body mass index as additional risk factors. CONCLUSIONS Several patient-related risk factors for in-hospital FD were identified that can be used at hospital admission to identify older patients at risk of FD.
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- Lisa Geyskens
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven – University of Leuven, Leuven 3000, Belgium
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt 3500, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven – University of Leuven, Leuven 3000, Belgium
- Competence Center of Nursing, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven 3000, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven – University of Leuven, Leuven 3000, Belgium
- Research Foundation Flanders, Brussels 1000, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven – University of Leuven, Leuven 3000, Belgium
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven 3000, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven – University of Leuven, Leuven 3000, Belgium
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven 3000, Belgium
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Takara Y, Saitoh M, Morisawa T, Takahashi T, Yoshida N, Sakiyama M, Nakamura R, Tei I, Fujiwara T. Clinical Characteristics of Older Heart Failure Patients With Hospital-Acquired Disability: A Preliminary, Single-Center, Observational Study. Cardiol Res 2021; 12:293-301. [PMID: 34691327 PMCID: PMC8510661 DOI: 10.14740/cr1306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background This study investigated the clinical factors related to hospital-acquired disability (HAD) among 70 patients (median age, 78 years; interquartile range (IQR), 78 - 83) who were hospitalized for heart failure (HF) at Ayase Heart Hospital between December 2019 and October 2020. Methods HAD was defined as a ≥ 5-point decrease in Barthel Index (BI) scores from admission to discharge. Twenty-nine HF patients (41%) developed HAD after admission. Results Compared to the non-HAD group, the HAD group had higher Kihon Checklist scores (14 points (IQR, 11 - 17) vs. 9 points (IQR, 6 - 13); P < 0.01) and prevalence of multi-faceted frailty (90% vs. 29%; P < 0.01), a longer urinary-catheter-placement period (3 days (IQR, 1 - 5] vs. 1 day (IQR, 0 - 2), P < 0.05), less daily number of steps (457 steps (IQR, 301 - 997) vs. 1,692 steps (IQR, 1,227 - 2,418); P < 0.01), and moderate-intensity physical activity time (0 min (IQR, 0 - 2] vs. 1 min (IQR, 0 - 3); P < 0.05). Conclusion In conclusion, lower physical function and general physical activity and longer urinary-catheter-placement are associated with HAD.
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- Yuki Takara
- Department of Rehabilitation, Ayase Heart Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Ayase Heart Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Ayase Heart Rehabilitation Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Ayase Heart Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ayase Heart Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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de Foubert M, Cummins H, McCullagh R, Brueton V, Naughton C. Systematic review of interventions targeting fundamental care to reduce hospital-associated decline in older patients. J Adv Nurs 2021; 77:4661-4678. [PMID: 34240755 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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AIMS To examine the effectiveness of targeted nursing interventions on mobilization, nutrition and cognitive engagement to reduce functional and hospital-associated decline (HAD) in older patients. DESIGN Systematic review of experimental studies using randomized and quasi-experimental designs. DATA SOURCES We searched electronic databases CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane library, google scholar and BMJ quality reports from January 2009 to February 2020. REVIEW METHODS We reviewed intervention studies that targeted ward nursing teams to increase mobilization, nutrition or cognitive engagement of older adults. Inclusion criteria included older patients, acute care (medical, surgical and older adult wards) and reporting patient level outcomes. Quality appraisal included the Joanna Briggs Critical Appraisal Checklist for Quasi-Experimental Studies. RESULTS From 1729 papers, 18 studies using quasi-experimental and pre-post designs were selected. Study heterogeneity necessitated a narrative synthesis. The quality of evidence was low to moderate. All studies used multicomponent strategies, and 10 studies used evidence translation frameworks to align interventions to local barriers. Overall, 74% (n = 14) of studies reported a significant improvement in the stated primary outcome. Eight studies reported a significant increase in mobilization (e.g., sitting in a chair or walking), and four reported improved functional outcomes. Five studies improved nutrition outcomes (e.g., protein or energy intake), and three studies reported a significant reduction in delirium. CONCLUSION Acknowledging methodological limitations, the evidence indicates that nursing teams using evidence-translation frameworks can improve mobilization, nutrition and cognitive engagement in acute care settings. Future research requires higher-quality pragmatic trial designs, standardized outcomes, staff co-designed interventions, evidence-translation frameworks and patient engagement to make more confident inference about effectiveness. IMPACT Nursing teams with the support of hospital management have to address ward and system barriers to prioritize fundamental care to improve patient outcomes. There is sufficient evidence on multicomponent interventions and implementation strategies to inform nurse-led quality improvement.
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- Marguerite de Foubert
- South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.,Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Clinical Therapies, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Formerly Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kings College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Soh CH, Hassan SWU, Sacre J, Lim WK, Maier AB. Do morbidity measures predict the decline of activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living amongst older inpatients? A systematic review. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e13838. [PMID: 33202078 PMCID: PMC8047900 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Older adults often suffer from multimorbidity, which results in hospitalisations. These are often associated with poor health outcomes such as functional dependence and mortality. The aim of this review was to summarise the current literature on the capacities of morbidity measures in predicting activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) amongst inpatients. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed using four databases: Medline, Cochrane, Embase, and Cinahl Central from inception to 6th March 2019. Keywords included comorbidity, multimorbidity, ADL, and iADL, along with specific morbidity measures. Articles reporting on morbidity measures predicting ADL and IADL decline amongst inpatients aged 65 years or above were included. RESULTS Out of 7334 unique articles, 12 articles were included reporting on 7826 inpatients (mean age 77.6 years, 52.7% females). Out of five morbidity measures, the Charlson Comorbidity Index was most often reported. Overall, morbidity measures were poorly associated with ADL and IADL decline amongst older inpatients. CONCLUSION Morbidity measures are poor predictors for ADL or IADL decline amongst older inpatients and follow-up duration does not alter the performance of morbidity measures.
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- Cheng Hwee Soh
- Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Medicine and Aged Care, @AgeMelbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, @AgeAmsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Arthur SA, Hirdes JP, Heckman G, Morinville A, Costa AP, Hébert PC. Do premorbid characteristics of home care clients predict delayed discharges in acute care hospitals: a retrospective cohort study in Ontario and British Columbia, Canada. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e038484. [PMID: 33550224 PMCID: PMC7925855 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Improved identification of patients with complex needs early during hospitalisation may help target individuals at risk of delayed discharge with interventions to prevent iatrogenic complications, reduce length of stay and increase the likelihood of a successful discharge home. METHODS In this retrospective cohort study, we linked home care assessment records based on the Resident Assessment Instrument for Home Care (RAI-HC) of 210 931 hospitalised patients with their Discharge Abstract Database records. We then undertook multivariable logistic regression analyses to identify preadmission predictive factors for delayed discharge from hospital. RESULTS Characteristics that predicted delayed discharge included advanced age (OR: 2.72, 95% CI 2.55 to 2.90), social vulnerability (OR: 1.27, 95% CI 1.08 to 1.49), Parkinsonism (OR: 1.34, 95% CI 1.28 to 1.41) Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (OR: 1.27, 95% CI 1.23 to 1.31), need for long-term care facility services (OR: 2.08, 95% CI 1.96 to 2.21), difficulty in performing activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, falls (OR: 1.16, 95% CI 1.12 to 1.19) and problematic behaviours such as wandering (OR: 1.29, 95% CI 1.22 to 1.38). CONCLUSION Predicting delayed discharge prior to or on admission is possible. Characteristics associated with delayed discharge and inability to return home are easily identified using existing interRAI home care assessments, which can then facilitate the targeting of pre-emptive interventions immediately on hospital admission.
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- Stella A Arthur
- School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Medicine, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal Bibliothèque, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Medicine, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal Bibliothèque, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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Physical Therapy and Discharge Disposition Following Acute Hospitalization for UTI in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. JOURNAL OF ACUTE CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY 2021. [DOI: 10.1097/jat.0000000000000162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Tavares JPDA, Nunes LANV, Grácio JCG. Hospitalized older adult: predictors of functional decline. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2021; 29:e3399. [PMID: 33439951 PMCID: PMC7798389 DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.3612.3399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE to identify the predictors of functional decline in hospitalized individuals aged 70 or over, between: baseline and discharge; discharge and follow-up, and baseline and three-month follow-up. METHOD a prospective cohort study conducted in internal medicine services. A questionnaire was applied (clinical and demographic variables, and predictors of functional decline) at three moments. The predictors were determined using the binary logistic regression model. RESULTS the sample included 101 patients, 53.3% female, mean age of 82.47 ± 6.57 years old. The predictors that most contributed to decline in hospitalization were the following: previous hospitalization (OR=1.8), access to social support (OR=4.86), cognitive deficit (OR=6.35), mechanical restraint (OR=7.82), and not having a partner (OR=4.34). Age (OR=1.18) and medical diagnosis (OR=0.10) were the predictors between discharge and follow-up. Being older, delirium during hospitalization (OR=5.92), and presenting risk of functional decline (OR=5.53) were predictors of decline between the baseline and follow-up. CONCLUSION the most relevant predictors were age, previous hospitalization, cognitive deficit, restraint, social support, not having a partner, and delirium. Carrying out interventions aimed at minimizing the impact of these predictors can be an important contribution in the prevention of functional decline.
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Ramírez-Vélez R, Sáez de Asteasu ML, Martínez-Velilla N, Zambom-Ferraresi F, García-Hermoso A, Izquierdo M. Handgrip Strength as a Complementary Test for Mobility Limitations Assessment in Acutely Hospitalized Oldest Old. Rejuvenation Res 2021; 24:213-219. [PMID: 33267668 DOI: 10.1089/rej.2020.2344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Clinically viable screening tools for detecting individuals at heightened risk for mobility limitations is warranted. However, it remains unclear in acutely hospitalized patients (>75 years) whether handgrip strength might be a good predictor for "proxy" muscle strength. To examine the reliability and validity of handgrip strength test in acute hospitalized older adults in comparison with other standardized muscular strength tests, and to examine its ability to discriminate between presence and absence of mobility limitations. Cross-sectional study. A total of 234 patients (mean age 87.0 years, 46% women) admitted to a tertiary public hospital between 2016 and 2017 were recruited. Maximal (one repetition maximum) and power muscle output of the upper and lower extremity along with functional capacity (as assessed with Barthel index and the Short Physical Performance Battery [SPPB]), and cognitive function was measured at admission. Functional impairment (mobility limitations) was defined at SPPB ≤7 points. Pearson's correlation and multivariable linear regression were evaluated between handgrip test and maximal and muscle power output as the reference method to assess concurrent validity. Receiver operating characteristic analysis was used to estimate handgrip strength cutoff point for likelihood of mobility limitations to assess predictive validity. Findings show moderate-to-strong correlations between standardized muscular strength (reference methods) and handgrip strength test (r = 0.534-0.725). All muscular strength tests show moderate accuracy (area under curve >0.7). Handgrip strength shows the higher positive predictive value (87%) and, therefore, a lower number of false positives. The overall handgrip strength cutoff point for likelihood of mobility limitations was 18.4 kg for men and women. Handgrip strength may be a useful tool for detecting acutely hospitalized older who are at risk of mobility limitations and could aid in focusing interventions on those with higher risk. Randomized clinical trial: NCT02300896.
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- Robinson Ramírez-Vélez
- Navarrabiomed, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra (CHN)-Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain
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- Navarrabiomed, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra (CHN)-Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain.,CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Navarrabiomed, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra (CHN)-Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain.,Geriatric Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra (CHN), Pamplona, Spain
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- Navarrabiomed, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra (CHN)-Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain.,CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Navarrabiomed, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra (CHN)-Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain.,Laboratorio de Ciencias de la Actividad Física, el Deporte y la Salud, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, USACH, Santiago, Chile
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- Navarrabiomed, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra (CHN)-Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, Pamplona, Spain.,CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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Effects of a nursing care program focused on basic self-care in older acute medical in-patients: a randomized controlled trial. Porto Biomed J 2020; 5:e086. [PMID: 33532653 PMCID: PMC7846415 DOI: 10.1097/j.pbj.0000000000000086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Acute illness and hospitalization are often associated with decreased independence in basic activities of daily living. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that a nursing care program focused on basic self-care (N_BSC) improves functional outcomes in older patients admitted to an acute medical unit. Methods This was a 2-group randomized controlled trial with repeated measures: 182 older patients admitted to an acute medical unit were randomly allocated to the usual care group (n = 91) and intervention group (n = 91). The intervention consisted of nursing care centered on basic self-care that includes promotion of daily walking and all daytime meals seated, out of bed. The main outcome was changes in the number of independent basic activities of daily living (BADL) from 2 weeks before admission (baseline) to discharge. Results There was significant effect of the N_BSC on the outcomes. Changes from baseline to discharge in the number of independent BADL differ significantly between the intervention and usual care group. Intervention group patients were discharged with a superior functional status than usual care group. On discharge they were able to perform independently 2.93 BADL, whereas usual care patients performed independently 1.90 BADL (P < .001). Conclusions N_BSC for hospitalized older adults was feasible and program participants were discharged with better functional status than a clinically similar comparison group. N_BSC could be readily adapted for use in other hospitals and warrants further evaluation as a potential new tool for improving outcomes for hospitalized older patients.
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Laurent M, Oubaya N, David JP, Engels C, Canoui-Poitrine F, Corsin L, Liuu E, Audureau E, Bastuji-Garin S, Paillaud E. Functional decline in geriatric rehabilitation ward; is it ascribable to hospital acquired infection? A prospective cohort study. BMC Geriatr 2020; 20:433. [PMID: 33121435 PMCID: PMC7597031 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01813-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In some European countries, including France, older patients with functional decline in acute units are transferred to geriatric rehabilitation units. Some patients may not benefit from their stay in a geriatric rehabilitation unit and paradoxically worsened their functional status. Previous prognostic models of functional decline are based on only baseline parameters. However, some events can occur during rehabilitation and modify the association between baseline parameters and rehabilitation performance such as heart failure episode, falls or hospital-acquired infection (HAI). The incidence of functional decline in these units and factors associated with this decline have not been clearly identified. METHODS We used a prospective cohort of consecutive patients aged ≥75 years admitted to a geriatric rehabilitation unit in a French university hospital. The main endpoint was functional decline defined by at least an one-point decrease in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score during the stay. Baseline social and geriatric characteristics were recorded and comorbidities were sought by the Cumulative Illness Rating Scale for Geriatrics (CIRS-G). During follow-up, hospital-acquired infection (HAI) was recorded, as was ADL score at discharge. Multivariate logistic regression and mediation analyses were used to identify factors associated with ADL decrease. RESULTS Among the 252 eligible patients, 160 (median age 84 years [interquartile range (IQR) 80-88] had available ADL scores at baseline (median score 7 [IQR 4-10]) and at discharge (median 9 [6-12]). Median CIRS-G score was 11 [8-13], 23 (14%) had a pulmonary HAI; 28 (17.5%) showed functional decline. On multivariable analysis, functional decline was associated with comorbidities (global CIRS-G score, P = 0.02, CIRS-G for respiratory disease [CIRS-G-R] ≥2, P = 0.02, or psychiatric disease, P = 0.02) and albumin level < 35 g/l (p = 0.03). Significant associations were found between functional decline and CIRS-G-R (OR 3.07 [95%CI 1.27-7.41], p = 0.01), between functional decline and pulmonary HAI (OR 3.12 [1.17-8.32],p = 0.02), and between CIRS-G-R and pulmonary HAI (OR 12.9[4.4-37.7], p = 0.0001). Theses associations and the reduced effect of CIRS-G-R on functional decline after adjusting for pulmonary HAI (OR 2.26 [0.83-6.16], p = 0.11) suggested partial mediation of pulmonary HAI in the relation between CIRS-G-R and functional decline. CONCLUSION Baseline comorbidities were independently associated with functional decline in patients hospitalized in a geriatric rehabilitation unit. Pulmonary HAI may have mediated this association. We need to better identify patients at risk of functional decline before transfer to a rehabilitation unit and to test the implementation of modern and individual programs of rehabilitation outside the hospital for these patients.
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- Marie Laurent
- Univ Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, CEpiA Team, F-94010, Creteil, France. .,AP-HP, Hopital Henri Mondor, Departement de médecine interne et gériatrie, F-94010, Creteil, France.
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- Univ Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, CEpiA Team, F-94010, Creteil, France.,Service de Santé Publique, AP-HP, Hôpital Henri Mondor, F- 94010, Creteil, France
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- Univ Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, CEpiA Team, F-94010, Creteil, France.,Service de Gériatrie, AP-HP, Hôpital Emile Roux, F- 94450, Limeil Brévannes, France
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- Univ Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, CEpiA Team, F-94010, Creteil, France.,Univ Paris Est Creteil, Occupational Therapy Institute (IFE), F -94010, Creteil, France
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- Univ Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, CEpiA Team, F-94010, Creteil, France.,Service de Santé Publique, AP-HP, Hôpital Henri Mondor, F- 94010, Creteil, France
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- AP-HP, Hopital Henri Mondor, Departement de médecine interne et gériatrie, F-94010, Creteil, France
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- CHU de Poitiers, Service de gériatrie, 2, rue de la Milétrie, F-86021, Poitiers, France
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- Univ Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, CEpiA Team, F-94010, Creteil, France.,Service de Santé Publique, AP-HP, Hôpital Henri Mondor, F- 94010, Creteil, France
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- Univ Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, CEpiA Team, F-94010, Creteil, France.,Service de Santé Publique, AP-HP, Hôpital Henri Mondor, F- 94010, Creteil, France
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- Univ Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, CEpiA Team, F-94010, Creteil, France.,Service de Gériatrie, AP-HP, Hôpital Europeen Georges Pompidou, F-75015, Paris, France
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Conroy T, Heuzenroeder L, Feo R. In-hospital interventions for reducing readmissions to acute care for adults aged 65 and over: An umbrella review. Int J Qual Health Care 2020; 32:414-430. [PMID: 32558919 DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzaa064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this umbrella review was to synthesize existing systematic review evidence on the effectiveness of in-hospital interventions to prevent or reduce avoidable hospital readmissions in older people (≥65 years old). DATA SOURCES A comprehensive database search was conducted in May 2019 through MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, the JBI Database of Systematic Reviews, DARE and Epistemonikos. STUDY SELECTION Systematic reviews and other research syntheses, including meta-analyses, exploring the effectiveness of hospital-based interventions to reduce readmissions for people aged 65 and older, irrespective of gender or clinical condition, were included for review. If a review did not exclusively focus on this age group, but data for this group could be extracted, then it was considered for inclusion. Only reviews in English were included. DATA EXTRACTION Data extracted for each review included the review objective, participant details, setting and context, type of studies, intervention type, comparator and findings. RESULTS OF DATA SYNTHESIS Twenty-nine reviews were included for analysis. Within these reviews, 11 intervention types were examined: in-hospital medication review, discharge planning, comprehensive geriatric assessment, early recovery after surgery, transitional care, interdisciplinary team care, in-hospital nutrition therapy, acute care geriatric units, in-hospital exercise, postfall interventions for people with dementia and emergency department-based palliative care. Except for discharge planning and transitional care, none of the interventions significantly reduced readmissions among older adults. CONCLUSION There is limited evidence to support the effectiveness of existing hospital-based interventions to reduce readmissions for people aged 65 and older.
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- Tiffany Conroy
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Munir H, Fromowitz J, Goldfarb M. Early mobilization post-myocardial infarction: A scoping review. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0237866. [PMID: 32804979 PMCID: PMC7430744 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Bedrest and immobilization following a myocardial infarction (MI) can lead to functional impairment that can persist following hospitalization. Early mobilization (EM) is associated with good functional and clinical outcomes in critical care, medical and surgical settings. However, the impact and current role of EM in post-MI care has not been well-defined. Our objective was to assess the evidence for post-MI mobilization, define current post-MI mobilization practice, and understand perspectives of cardiovascular professionals toward mobilization. A scoping review related to "early mobilization" and "myocardial infarction" was performed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Methodology. Pubmed, Embase, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library and CINAHL databases were included. Results were categorized into six topic areas. There were 59 references included in the analysis. There was evidence for the effectiveness and safety of earlier mobilization in experimental studies of the pre-revascularization era, but there was a lack of strong evidence for EM in contemporary post-MI care. Mobilization appears to be safe following arterial catheterization and is associated with minimal hemodynamic and respiratory compromise. Most people are delayed in mobilizing post-MI and spend the majority of the initial hospitalization period lying in bed. Only 1 of 7 current major cardiovascular professional societies guidelines recommend EM post-MI. There were no studies exploring the perspectives of cardiovascular professionals toward mobilization. EM may be beneficial in the post-MI care. However, there is an evidence gap for the impact of EM post-MI in the contemporary literature. More robust evidence from randomized clinical trials is required to inform clinicians and influence practice.
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- Haroon Munir
- Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States of America
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- Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Division of Cardiology, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Su W, Wang M, Zhu J, Li W, Ding X, Chen H, Li HW, Zhao XQ. Underweight Predicts Greater Risk of Cardiac Mortality Post Acute Myocardial Infarction. Int Heart J 2020; 61:658-664. [PMID: 32641636 DOI: 10.1536/ihj.19-635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Increased body mass index (BMI) is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease; however, patients with elevated BMI, in comparison to those with low BMI, seem to have better survival, a phenomenon reported as "obesity paradox," which remains controversial. We investigated the effect of BMI on cardiac mortality post acute myocardial infarction (AMI).In this analysis, 3562 AMI patients were included and classified into four groups based on BMI values. The primary endpoint was cardiac death. Compared to normoweight group, overweight and obese group subjects were younger, mostly men, and more likely to receive percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and had higher levels of glucose and lipids, but lower level of NTproBNP. Subjects in the underweight group were older, were mostly women, had lower Barthel index (BI), were less likely to receive PCI, and had lower levels of glucose and lipids, but higher level of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP) and higher rates of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) < 50%. During a median follow-up period of 1.9 years, cardiac death occurred significantly more in the underweight group (30.0%, 10.6%, 7.0%, and 5.0% among the four groups from underweight to obese; P < 0.001 for trend). The Cox analysis revealed that underweight was an independent predictor of subsequent cardiac death (odds ratio (OR), 1.86; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.07-3.25) and identified that older age, BI < 60, higher levels of cardiac troponin I (cTnI), LVEF < 50%, and not receiving PCI were independently associated with increased risk of cardiac death.Patients who were underweight were at greater risk of cardiac death post AMI. In addition, older age, frail, higher levels of cTnI, LVEF < 50%, and not receiving PCI also independently predicted cardiac mortality post AMI.
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- Wen Su
- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University.,Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Health Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Clinical Atherosclerosis Research Laboratory, Division of Cardiology, University of Washington
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Factors Associated with Step Numbers in Acutely Hospitalized Older Adults: The Hospital-Activities of Daily Living Study. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2020; 22:425-432. [PMID: 32713773 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.06.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the number of steps taken by older patients in hospital and 1 week after discharge; to identify factors associated with step numbers after discharge; and to examine the association between functional decline and step numbers after discharge. DESIGN Prospective observational cohort study conducted in 2015-2017. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Older adults (≥70 years of age) acutely hospitalized for at least 48 hours at internal, cardiology, or geriatric wards in 6 Dutch hospitals. METHODS Steps were counted using the Fitbit Flex accelerometer during hospitalization and 1 week after discharge. Demographic, somatic, physical, and psychosocial factors were assessed during hospitalization. Functional decline was determined 1 month after discharge using the Katz activities of daily living index. RESULTS The analytic sample included 188 participants [mean age (standard deviation) 79.1 (6.7)]. One month postdischarge, 33 out of 174 participants (19%) experienced functional decline. The median number of steps was 656 [interquartile range (IQR), 250-1146] at the last day of hospitalization. This increased to 1750 (IQR 675-4114) steps 1 day postdischarge, and to 1997 (IQR 938-4098) steps 7 days postdischarge. Age [β = -57.93; 95% confidence interval (CI) -111.15 to -4.71], physical performance (β = 224.95; 95% CI 117.79-332.11), and steps in hospital (β = 0.76; 95% CI 0.46-1.06) were associated with steps postdischarge. There was a significant association between step numbers after discharge and functional decline 1 month after discharge (β = -1400; 95% CI -2380 to -420; P = .005). CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Among acutely hospitalized older adults, step numbers double 1 day postdischarge, indicating that their capacity is underutilized during hospitalization. Physical performance and physical activity during hospitalization are key to increasing the number of steps postdischarge. The number of steps 1 week after discharge is a promising indicator of functional decline 1 month after discharge.
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Loyd C, Markland AD, Zhang Y, Fowler M, Harper S, Wright NC, Carter CS, Buford TW, Smith CH, Kennedy R, Brown CJ. Prevalence of Hospital-Associated Disability in Older Adults: A Meta-analysis. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2020; 21:455-461.e5. [PMID: 31734122 PMCID: PMC7469431 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2019.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Revised: 09/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Hospital-associated disability (HAD), defined as loss of independence in activities of daily living (ADL) following acute hospitalization, is observed among older adults. The study objective is to determine overall prevalence of HAD among older adults hospitalized in acute care, and to assess the impact of study initiation year in moderation of prevalence. DESIGN Meta-analysis of data collected from randomized trials, quasi-experimental, and prospective cohort studies. English-language searches to identify included studies were completed February 2018 and updated May 2018 of electronic databases and reference lists of studies and reviews. Included studies were human subjects investigations that measured ADL ≥2 time points before or during and after hospitalization and reported prevalence of ADL decline among older adults. SETTING Acute care hospital units. PARTICIPANTS Adults aged ≥65 years hospitalized in medical-surgical acute care; total sample size across all included studies was 7375. METHODS Independence in ADL was assessed using the Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living and Barthel Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living. RESULTS Random effects meta-analysis across included studies identified combined prevalence of HAD as 30% (95% CI 24%, 33%; P < .001). The effect of study initiation year on the prevalence rate was minimal. A large amount of heterogeneity was observed between studies, which may be due in part to nonstandardized measurement of ADL impairment or other methodological differences. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Hospitalization in acute care poses a significant risk to functional independence of older adults, and this risk is unchanged despite shorter lengths of stay. The evidence supports the continued need for hospital-based programs that provide assessment of functional ability and identification of at-risk older adults in order to better treat and prevent HAD.
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- Christine Loyd
- Department of Medicine, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, UAB School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL; Birmingham/Atlanta Veterans Affairs Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, UAB School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL; Birmingham/Atlanta Veterans Affairs Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Birmingham, AL.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, UAB School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, UAB School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, UAB School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, UAB School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, UAB School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL; Birmingham/Atlanta Veterans Affairs Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, UAB School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL; Birmingham/Atlanta Veterans Affairs Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Birmingham, AL
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Predicting hospitalisation-associated functional decline in older patients admitted to a cardiac care unit with cardiovascular disease: a prospective cohort study. BMC Geriatr 2020; 20:112. [PMID: 32197581 PMCID: PMC7082946 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01510-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2018] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Up to one in three of older patients who are hospitalised develop functional decline, which is associated with sustained disability, institutionalisation and death. This study developed and validated a clinical prediction model that identifies patients who are at risk for functional decline during hospitalisation. The predictive value of the model was compared against three models that were developed for patients admitted to a general medical ward. METHODS A prospective cohort study was performed on two cardiac care units between September 2016 and June 2017. Patients aged 75 years or older were recruited on admission if they were admitted for non-surgical treatment of an acute cardiovascular disease. Hospitalisation-associated functional decline was defined as any decrease on the Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living between hospital admission and discharge. Predictors were selected based on a review of the literature and a prediction score chart was developed based on a multivariate logistic regression model. RESULTS A total of 189 patients were recruited and 33% developed functional decline during hospitalisation. A score chart was developed with five predictors that were measured on hospital admission: mobility impairment = 9 points, cognitive impairment = 7 points, loss of appetite = 6 points, depressive symptoms = 5 points, use of physical restraints or having an indwelling urinary catheter = 5 points. The score chart of the developed model demonstrated good calibration and discriminated adequately (C-index = 0.75, 95% CI (0.68-0.83) and better between patients with and without functional decline (chi2 = 12.8, p = 0.005) than the three previously developed models (range of C-index = 0.65-0.68). CONCLUSION Functional decline is a prevalent complication and can be adequately predicted on hospital admission. A score chart can be used in clinical practice to identify patients who could benefit from preventive interventions. Independent external validation is needed.
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Ong BS, Ngian VJJ, Yeong C, Keighley C. Out Of Hospital And In Hospital Management Of Cellulitis Requiring Intravenous Therapy. Int J Gen Med 2019; 12:447-453. [PMID: 31819595 PMCID: PMC6890169 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s230054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background Cellulitis requiring intravenous therapy can be managed via out of hospital programs, but a high number of patients are still admitted to hospital. Objective We aimed to review the clinical features, management and outcomes of patients with cellulitis requiring intravenous therapy in a Hospital in the Home (HITH) program compared to patients who are admitted to hospital. Methods A prospective cohort study of patients with limb cellulitis requiring intravenous antibiotics was conducted at a metropolitan principal referral hospital. Results A total of 100 patients out of 113 eligible patients were recruited. Forty-eight were treated entirely in hospital and 52 were treated entirely or partially via HITH. Patients treated in hospital were older (mean 69.2 vs 56.7 years, p<0.001), less mobile, have more comorbidities (Charlson Comorbidity Index mean 2.2 vs 1.2, P=0.005) and more associated active illness. All patients with Eron Class III were admitted to hospital. Patients treated in hospital had a higher incidence of acute renal failure (27.1% vs 3.8%, p=0.001), nosocomial infection (10.4% vs 0.0%, P=0.023), and a higher 28-day hospital readmission rate (10.4% vs 0.0%, P=0.023). Conclusion Approximately half of the patients who require intravenous therapy can be treated via an out of hospital program. Patients admitted to hospital were more unwell and more likely to suffer complications. The presence of comorbid illness does not necessarily exclude participation in HITH and careful selection is essential to ensure safe outcomes.
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- Bin S Ong
- Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, Bankstown, NSW, Australia.,University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Department of Ambulatory Care, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, Bankstown, NSW 2200, Australia
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- Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, Bankstown, NSW, Australia.,University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Fanaroff AC, Cyr D, Neely ML, Bakal J, White HD, Fox KAA, Armstrong PW, Lopes RD, Ohman EM, Roe MT. Days Alive and Out of Hospital: Exploring a Patient-Centered, Pragmatic Outcome in a Clinical Trial of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2019; 11:e004755. [PMID: 30562068 DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.118.004755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Cardiovascular clinical trials have traditionally incorporated separate time-to-first-event analyses for their primary efficacy and safety comparisons, but this framework has a number of limitations, including limited patient-centeredness and a traditional requirement for central adjudication. Days alive and out of the hospital (DAOH) has the potential to provide additional insight. Methods and Results TRILOGY ACS (Targeted Platelet Inhibition to Clarify the Optimal Strategy to Medically Manage Acute Coronary Syndromes) was a randomized, multinational clinical trial that compared the effect of prasugrel versus clopidogrel in patients stabilized after non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome treated without revascularization; the trial had a neutral result. DAOH was calculated for each patient using site-submitted adverse event reporting data. We described patterns of DAOH overall, and among younger adults (<75 years old), older adults (≥75 years old), and frail/prefrail patients over 12 months follow-up and used Poisson regression to compare DAOH for patients randomized to prasugrel versus clopidogrel. Of 9249 patients in the overall trial population, 500 (5.4%) died, and 2504 (27.1%) were hospitalized 4150 times over 12 months' follow-up; the mean±SD DAOH was 317±86. The distribution of DAOH over 12 months was left-skewed, with median DAOH 363 days. Among younger adults, older adults, and frail/prefrail patients, mean DAOH were 323, 293, and 304 days, respectively. There were no differences in DAOH by treatment arm in the overall population (rate ratio, 1.00; 95% CI, 0.99-1.01) or any subgroup. Conclusions These results support the feasibility of determining DAOH, a patient-centered outcome that can potentially overcome many of the disadvantages of the traditional time-to-composite-event framework in the clinical trial setting. Clinical Trial Registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00699998.
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- Alexander C Fanaroff
- Division of Cardiology (A.C.F., R.D.L., E.M.O., M.T.R.), Duke University, Durham, NC.,Duke Clinical Research Institute (A.C.F., D.C., M.L.N., R.D.L., E.M.O., M.T.R.), Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute (A.C.F., D.C., M.L.N., R.D.L., E.M.O., M.T.R.), Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute (A.C.F., D.C., M.L.N., R.D.L., E.M.O., M.T.R.), Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Alberta and the Canadian VIGOUR Centre, Edmonton (J.B., P.W.A.)
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- Green Lane Cardiovascular Service, Auckland City Hospital and University of Auckland, New Zealand (H.D.W.)
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- Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (K.A.A.F.)
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Alberta and the Canadian VIGOUR Centre, Edmonton (J.B., P.W.A.)
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- Division of Cardiology (A.C.F., R.D.L., E.M.O., M.T.R.), Duke University, Durham, NC.,Duke Clinical Research Institute (A.C.F., D.C., M.L.N., R.D.L., E.M.O., M.T.R.), Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Division of Cardiology (A.C.F., R.D.L., E.M.O., M.T.R.), Duke University, Durham, NC.,Duke Clinical Research Institute (A.C.F., D.C., M.L.N., R.D.L., E.M.O., M.T.R.), Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Division of Cardiology (A.C.F., R.D.L., E.M.O., M.T.R.), Duke University, Durham, NC.,Duke Clinical Research Institute (A.C.F., D.C., M.L.N., R.D.L., E.M.O., M.T.R.), Duke University, Durham, NC
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Sáez de Asteasu ML, Martínez-Velilla N, Zambom-Ferraresi F, Casas-Herrero Á, Ramirez-Vélez R, Izquierdo M. Role of muscle power output as a mediator between gait variability and gait velocity in hospitalized older adults. Exp Gerontol 2019; 124:110631. [PMID: 31201920 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2019.110631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Acute illness requiring hospitalization is a sentinel event leading to functional decline and frequently, long-term disability in older adults. Although functional decline has become a key outcome during and after hospitalization, there is currently no gold standard for measuring functional impairment. The purpose of this study was to compare gait characteristics and muscle performance endpoints of hospitalized older adults based on the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score (0-12 points) obtained at admission, and to determine the association underlying the gait impairment. A total of 130 hospitalized older adults (aged ≥75) were included. The primary endpoints were differences in functional capacity between groups, assessed with the 6-m Gait Velocity Test (GVT), verbal and arithmetic GVT, followed by gait pattern data recorded using an inertial sensor unit. Maximal muscle strength (MS) and muscle power (MP) were also measured as muscle performance endpoints. A mediation analysis was performed to understand gait disorders. The walking parameters measured at admission were related to functional status and showed significant differences among phenotype groups (disabled, frail, and prefrail groups), as well as muscle performance endpoints (p < 0.05). Finally, the indirect effect was significant (-0.27; 95%CI, -0.59 to -0.05), confirming the mediation role of MP between gait variability and gait velocity in this model. MP slightly weakens the relationship between gait variability and gait velocity. In addition to MS and MP, gait velocity and gait pattern parameters are distinguishing factors among acutely hospitalized older adults.
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- Mikel L Sáez de Asteasu
- Department of Health Sciences, Public University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; Navarrabiomed, IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Navarrabiomed, IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Geriatric Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra (CHN), Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Navarrabiomed, IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Navarrabiomed, IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Geriatric Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra (CHN), Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Department of Health Sciences, Public University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; Navarrabiomed, IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Department of Health Sciences, Public University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; Navarrabiomed, IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
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Ticinesi A, Nouvenne A, Prati B, Lauretani F, Morelli I, Tana C, Fabi M, Meschi T. Profiling the hospital-dependent patient in a large academic hospital: Observational study. Eur J Intern Med 2019; 64:41-47. [PMID: 30819605 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2019.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Revised: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 02/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND In older patients with acute illness, a condition of "hospital-dependence" may arise: patients get adapted to the hospital care and, once discharged, may experience health status decline, requiring repeated readmissions despite appropriate treatments. AIMS The objective of this case-series study was to describe the characteristics of 118 patients (72 F) aged ≥75 (mean 83.7 ± 4.9) who were urgently admitted to our institution at least 4 times in 2015. METHODS For each patient and admission, data on multimorbidity (Cumulative Illness Rating Scale Comorbidity Score and Severity Index), frailty (Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale), functional dependence, functional status, polypharmacy, length of stay and interval between admissions were extrapolated from clinical records. Mortality during the years 2015 and 2016 was assessed on the institutional database. RESULTS At the first admission, patients had a high burden of polypharmacy (median number of drugs 8.5, IQR 6-11) and multimorbidity (Comorbidity Score 15.8 ± 4.1, Severity Index 2.9 ± 1.1). However, most (55.5%) were fit or pre-frail according to Clinical Frailty Scale (score 1-4). At multivariate models, Severity Index was significantly correlated with the length of stay (β ± SE 2.23 ± 0.89, p = .01) and readmission interval (β ± SE -22.49 ± 9.27, p = .02). Significantly increasing trends of multimorbidity and disability occurred across admissions. By the end of 2016, 66% of patients had died. Frailty (RR 2.005, 95%CI 1.054-3.814, p = .007) and cancer were the only predictors of mortality. CONCLUSIONS Hospital-dependent patients had severe multimorbidity, but exhibited an unexpectedly low prevalence of frailty/disability at baseline, though increasing across admissions. Trends of frailty and multimorbidity are paramount for profiling the hospital-dependence risk.
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- Andrea Ticinesi
- Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma, Via Antonio Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Antonio Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy.
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- Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma, Via Antonio Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma, Via Antonio Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma, Via Antonio Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma, Via Antonio Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma, Via Antonio Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- General Management, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma, Via Antonio Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma, Via Antonio Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Via Antonio Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
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Quantifying physical functional trajectory in hospitalized older adults using body worn inertial sensors. J Biomech 2019; 92:105-111. [PMID: 31171372 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.05.038] [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: 01/29/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Acute medical illness requiring hospitalization usually is a critical event in the trajectory leading to disability in older adults. Functional decline frequently occurs during hospitalization, resulting in a loss of Independence in activities of daily living after discharge. The aim of the study was to assess the functional decline in different ADLs of hospitalized elderly patients in an Acute Care for Elderly (ACE) unit incorporating a body-worn inertial sensor and accompanying custom algorithms. 38 hospitalized older adults (age ≥ 75) were included. The patients completed different functional tasks, including a balance test, Gait Velocity Test (GVT), verbal and arithmetic dual-task gait, and a sit-to-stand ability test at admission and discharge. Movement-related parameters were acquired from a unique tri-axial inertial sensor unit. Maximal muscle strength and muscle power output endpoints were also assessed. The results indicated that significant improvements (p < 0.05) were found at discharge compared with the admission values for gait variability and spatiotemporal parameters in the 4- and 6-meter GVT. These significant gains were also obtained in the verbal GVT. In contrast, a significant reduction was found in the functional status measured with the Barthel Index scale. Regarding to the sit-to-stand ability, lower peak power was observed in the sit-to-stand phase of the task at discharge. In conclusion, inertial sensor unit and our custom, validated, algorithms represent a feasible tool for measuring and monitoring functional trajectory during hospitalization in older adults and they are sensitive to detect differences in movement pattern parameters in different ADLs such as walking and the ability to stand from a seated position.
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Sáez de Asteasu ML, Martínez-Velilla N, Zambom-Ferraresi F, Casas-Herrero Á, Lucía A, Galbete A, Izquierdo M. Physical Exercise Improves Function in Acutely Hospitalized Older Patients: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2019; 20:866-873. [PMID: 31133474 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2019.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Revised: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of an exercise intervention on physical function, maximal muscle strength, and muscle power in very old hospitalized patients. DESIGN In a randomized controlled trial, 130 hospitalized patients were allocated to an exercise intervention (n = 65) or a control group (n = 65). The intervention consisted of a multicomponent exercise training program performed during 5-7 consecutive days (2 sessions/d). The usual care group received habitual hospital care, which included physical rehabilitation when needed. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Acute care for elderly unit. Older adults age >75 years. MEASURES Physical function, assessed with the Short Physical Performance Battery test and the Gait Velocity Test (GVT), were the primary endpoints. The GVT was also administered under dual-task conditions (ie, verbal and arithmetic GVT). The functional tasks were recorded using an inertial sensor unit to determine the movement pattern. The secondary endpoints were maximal muscle strength and muscle power output. RESULTS The exercise intervention program provided significant benefits over usual care. At discharge (primary time point), the exercise group showed a mean increase of 1.7 points in the Short Physical Performance Battery scale (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.98, 2.42) and 0.14 m·s-1 in the GVT (95% CI 0.086, 0.194) over the usual care group. The intervention also improved the verbal (0.151; 95% CI 0.119, 0.184 vs -0.001; 95% CI -0.025, 0.033 in the control group) and arithmetic GVT (0.115; 95% CI 0.077, 0.153 vs -0.004; 95% CI -0.044, 0.035). Significant benefits were also observed in the intervention group in movement pattern, as well as in muscle strength and muscle power. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS An individualized multicomponent exercise training program improves physical function, maximal muscle strength, and muscle power in acutely hospitalized older patients. These findings support the importance of physical exercise for avoiding the loss of physical functional capacity that frequently occurs during hospitalization in older adults.
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- Mikel L Sáez de Asteasu
- Department of Health Sciences, Public University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; Navarrabiomed, IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Health Sciences, Public University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; Navarrabiomed, IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Geriatric Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra (CHN), Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Navarrabiomed, IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Navarrabiomed, IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Geriatric Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra (CHN), Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Research Institute of the Hospital 12 de Octubre ('i+12'), Madrid, Spain
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- Navarrabiomed, IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Department of Health Sciences, Public University of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; Navarrabiomed, IdiSNA, Navarra Institute for Health Research, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain; CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
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Rodrigues C, Mendonça D, Martins MM. Functional trajectories of older acute medical inpatients. ENFERMERIA CLINICA 2019; 30:260-268. [PMID: 31076259 DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2019.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2018] [Revised: 02/16/2019] [Accepted: 03/10/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To describe the changes in basic activities of daily living (BADL) function before and during hospital admission in older patients admitted to an acute medical unit and to assess the effect of age on loss of BADL function. METHODS Prospective observational study. The study included 91 patients aged 65 and older consecutively admitted to an acute medical unit of an urban public teaching hospital in Portugal, between May and September 2017. Functional status was measured at three times: at hospital admission; at about 2 weeks before hospital admission (baseline); an on the discharge day. The functional condition was evaluated using the Katz index. Differences in scores for BADL between baseline and admission, between admission and discharge, and between baseline and discharge were used to define pre-admission, in-hospital and overall functional decline. RESULTS Pre-admission, in-hospital and overall functional decline occurred in 78.0%, 4.4% and 63.7% of the participants, respectively. In contrast, in-hospital functional improvement occurred in a minority of the patients (14.3%). Hospitalized older people are discharged with BADL function that is worse than their baseline function. The oldest patients are at high risk of poorer functional outcomes because they are less likely to recover BADL function lost before admission. CONCLUSION These results emphasize the overriding need for implementing in-hospital processes to prevent functional decline and enhance functional recovery. This study also highlights the need for nurses to closely monitor the functional status of hospitalized older people, particularly in oldest-old patients.
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- Cecília Rodrigues
- Doutoramento em Ciências de Enfermagem, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal; Medicina C, Departamento de Medicina, Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Porto, Portugal; Gabinete de Governação Clínica, Departamento da Qualidade, Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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- Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal; EPIUnit, Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto, Porto, Portugal; Grupo de Investigação NursID: Inovação e Desenvolvimento em Enfermagem - Centro de Investigação em Tecnologias e Serviços de Saúde (CINTESIS), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Cohen Y, Zisberg A, Chayat Y, Gur-Yaish N, Gil E, Levin C, Rand D, Agmon M. Walking for Better Outcomes and Recovery: The Effect of WALK-FOR in Preventing Hospital-Associated Functional Decline Among Older Adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2019; 74:1664-1670. [DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glz025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
In-hospital immobility of older adults is associated with hospital-associated functional decline (HAFD). This study examined the WALK-FOR program’s effects on HAFD prevention.
Methods
A quasi-experimental pre-post two-group (intervention group [IG] n = 188, control group [CG] n = 189) design was applied in two hospital internal medical units. On admission, patients reported pre-hospitalization functional status, which was assessed again at discharge and 1-month follow-up. Primary outcome was decline in basic activities of daily living (BADL), using the Modified Barthel Index. Secondary outcomes were decline in instrumental ADL (Lawton’s IADL scale) and community mobility (Yale Physical Activity Survey). All participants (75.1 ± 7 years old) were cognitively intact and ambulatory at admission. The WALK-FOR included a unit-tailored mobility program utilizing patient-and-staff education with a specific mobility goal (900 steps per day), measured by accelerometer.
Results
Decline in BADL occurred among 33% of the CG versus 23% of the IG (p = .02) at discharge, and among 43% of the CG versus 30% in the IG (p = .01) at 1-month follow-up. Similarly, 26% of the CG versus 15% of the IG declined in community mobility at 1-month follow-up (p = .01). Adjusted for major covariates, the intervention reduced the odds of decline in BADL by 41% (p = .05) at discharge and by 49% at 1-month follow-up (p = .01), and in community mobility by 63% (p = .02). There was no significant effect of the intervention on IADL decline (p = .19).
Conclusions
The WALK-FOR intervention is effective in reducing HAFD.
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- Yaniv Cohen
- Department of Gerontology, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Israel
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- The Cheryl Spencer Department of Nursing, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Science, University of Haifa, Israel
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- HaEmek Medical Center, Clalit Health Services, Afula, Israel
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- The Cheryl Spencer Department of Nursing, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Science, University of Haifa, Israel
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- Clalit Health Services, Haifa and West Galilee and Carmel Hospital, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel
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- The Cheryl Spencer Department of Nursing, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Science, University of Haifa, Israel
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of School of Life and Health Sciences, The Jerusalem College of Technology – Lev Academic Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
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- The Cheryl Spencer Department of Nursing, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Science, University of Haifa, Israel
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Lyons A, Romero‐Ortuno R, Hartley P. Functional mobility trajectories of hospitalized older adults admitted to acute geriatric wards: A retrospective observational study in an English university hospital. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2019; 19:305-310. [DOI: 10.1111/ggi.13623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2018] [Revised: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 01/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Adam Lyons
- School of Clinical MedicineUniversity of Cambridge Cambridge UK
- Department of Medicine for the ElderlyAddenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge UK
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- Department of Medicine for the ElderlyAddenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge UK
- Clinical Gerontology Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary CareUniversity of Cambridge Cambridge UK
- Discipline of Medical Gerontology, Trinity College Dublin, Mercer's Institute for Successful AgingSt James's Hospital Dublin Ireland
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- Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary CareUniversity of Cambridge Cambridge UK
- Department of PhysiotherapyAddenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge UK
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Takemoto M, Manini TM, Rosenberg DE, Lazar A, Zlatar ZZ, Das SK, Kerr J. Diet and Activity Assessments and Interventions Using Technology in Older Adults. Am J Prev Med 2018; 55:e105-e115. [PMID: 30241621 PMCID: PMC7176031 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2018.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2018] [Revised: 03/27/2018] [Accepted: 06/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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UNLABELLED This paper reports on the findings and recommendations specific to older adults from the "Tech Summit: Innovative Tools for Assessing Diet and Physical Activity for Health Promotion" forum organized by the North American branch of the International Life Sciences Institute. The summit aimed to investigate current and emerging challenges related to improving energy balance behavior assessment and intervention via technology. The current manuscript focuses on how novel technologies are applied in older adult populations and enumerated the barriers and facilitators to using technology within this population. Given the multiple applications for technology in this population, including the ability to monitor health events and behaviors in real time, technology presents an innovative method to aid with the changes associated with aging. Although older adults are often perceived as lacking interest in and ability to adopt technologies, recent studies show they are comfortable adopting technology and user uptake is high with proper training and guided facilitation. Finally, the conclusions suggest recommendations for future research, including the need for larger trials with clinical outcomes and more research using end-user design that includes older adults as technology partners who are part of the design process. THEME INFORMATION This article is part of a theme issue entitled Innovative Tools for Assessing Diet and Physical Activity for Health Promotion, which is sponsored by the North American branch of the International Life Sciences Institute.
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- Michelle Takemoto
- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California.
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- Department of Aging and Geriatric Research, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- College of Information Studies, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- Energy Metabolism Laboratory, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
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Rodrigues C, Mendonça D, Martins MM. Effects of a nursing care program on functional outcomes in older acute medical in-patients: protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Porto Biomed J 2018; 4:e24. [PMID: 31595258 PMCID: PMC6726295 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbj.0000000000000024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Hospitalization often leads to long periods of bed rest and inactivity which is associated with an increase in length of hospital stay, loss of capacity for basic self-care and discharge into a nursing home. Objective: This trial aims to verify if a nursing care program centered on basic self-care and predefined physical activity, improves functional outcomes in older hospitalized patients. Methods: This is a 2-group randomized controlled trial with repeated measures: 182 older acute medical patients will be blindly randomly allocated to the control group (n = 91) or intervention group (n = 91). The intervention will consist of nursing care intervention centered on basic self-care that includes a twice daily walking training, plus privileging pre-established trips to the toilet by walking and all daytime meals seated, off the bed. The main outcome was changes in the number of independent activities of daily living from 2 weeks before admission (baseline) to discharge. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier NCT03106064). Results: This intervention has the potential to change the outcomes of the older patient in the acute setting. Conclusion: The loss of independence in self-care is determinant in future health care needs. If our hypothesis is correct and demonstrate that this nursing care program centered on basic self-care for older acute medical patients improves functional outcomes, a change in the paradigmatic organization of hospital care may be justifiable.
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- Cecília Rodrigues
- Doutoramento em Ciências de Enfermagem, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto.,Medicina C, Departamento de Medicina, Centro Hospitalar do Porto.,Gabinete de Governação Clínica, Departamento da Qualidade, Centro Hospitalar do Porto
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- Doutoramento em Ciências de Enfermagem, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto.,EPIUnit, Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto
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- Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto.,Grupo de Investigação NursID: Inovação e Desenvolvimento em Enfermagem - Centro de Investigação em Tecnologias e Serviços de Saúde (CINTESIS), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Gagliardi C, Corsonello A, Di Rosa M, Fabbietti P, Cherubini A, Mercante O, Mazzei B, Postacchini D, Deales A, Bustacchini S, Lattanzio F. Preadmission Functional Decline Predicts Functional Improvement Among Older Patients Admitted to Acute Care Hospital. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2017; 73:1363-1369. [DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glx211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2017] [Accepted: 10/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Cristina Gagliardi
- Italian National Research Center on Aging (INRCA), Research Hospital of Ancona and Scientific Direction, Italy
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- Italian National Research Center on Aging (INRCA), Research Hospital of Cosenza, Italy
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- Italian National Research Center on Aging (INRCA), Research Hospital of Ancona and Scientific Direction, Italy
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- Italian National Research Center on Aging (INRCA), Research Hospital of Ancona and Scientific Direction, Italy
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- Italian National Research Center on Aging (INRCA), Research Hospital of Ancona and Scientific Direction, Italy
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- Italian National Research Center on Aging (INRCA), Research Hospital of Ancona and Scientific Direction, Italy
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- Italian National Research Center on Aging (INRCA), Research Hospital of Cosenza, Italy
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- Italian National Research Center on Aging (INRCA), Research Hospital of Fermo, Italy
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- Italian National Research Center on Aging (INRCA), Research Hospital of Ancona and Scientific Direction, Italy
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- Italian National Research Center on Aging (INRCA), Research Hospital of Ancona and Scientific Direction, Italy
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- Italian National Research Center on Aging (INRCA), Research Hospital of Ancona and Scientific Direction, Italy
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