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Publikováno v:
HRB Open Research, Vol 6 (2024)
Background Every year 480 people are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour in Ireland. Brain tumours can vary in type, location, treatment, and progression but neurological impairments are a consistent feature. Such neurological disability creates si
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/f6cff675243d43318424ed991bbe9c9a
Autor:
B. O’Rourke, M. E. Walsh, R. Brophy, S. Vallely, N. Murphy, B. Conroy, C. Cunningham, N. F. Horgan
Publikováno v:
BMC Geriatrics, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2020)
Abstract Background Falls in older people are common and can result in loss of confidence, fear of falling, restriction in activity and loss of independence. Causes of falls are multi-factorial. There is a paucity of research assessing the footwear c
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/49a6672ef37b4046807aa48029ca6afb
Autor:
Rónán Collins, Suzanne Timmons, Anne Hickey, F. Horgan, Elaine Byrne, K. Bennett, Eithne Sexton, Chris Macey, David J. Williams, Padraic Cuffe
Publikováno v:
HRB Open Research, Vol 4 (2021)
Introduction Improvements in stroke survival have resulted in increasing numbers of people living with stroke, and with a rapidly evolving evidence-base for stroke prevention and management, there is a need for robust data and evidence to inform futu
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/691ebd67c4fb40289b6173d25c58208d
Autor:
L Swan, F Horgan, V Cummins, F Doyle, R Galvin, E Burton, J Sorensen, S B Jabakhanji, D Skelton, B Townley, D Rooney, G Jackson, L Murphy, A Warters, M O'Sullivan
Publikováno v:
Age and Ageing. 50:i1-i8
Background In Ireland, over 53,000 older adults are supported in their community by formal home support, amounting to an estimated 19 million care hours annually. There is a growing need to move beyond care, to more proactive approaches to maintain p
Publikováno v:
Age and Ageing. 50:ii9-ii41
Background Early supported discharge (ESD) facilitates people with a stroke to be discharged from the hospital environment earlier than conventional care to continue their rehabilitation within the home with a multi-disciplinary team. From Randomised
Publikováno v:
Age and Ageing. 50:ii9-ii41
Background Frailty is a complex, age-related condition which confers a risk of adverse outcomes. Evidence supports the effectiveness of screening and Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) to meet the needs of frail older people. Little is known ab
Publikováno v:
Age and Ageing. 50:ii9-ii41
Background Sarcopenia is a muscle disease that is linked to the effects of ageing, chronic diseases, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition. In Ireland, there is a lack of readily available information on sarcopenia in older adults. The aim of this
Publikováno v:
Age and Ageing. 50:ii9-ii41
Background The ability of an older adult to walk independently outdoors in their community assists with maintaining independence, a healthy lifestyle and a good quality of life. The study qualitatively explored older persons’ perceptions and experi
Autor:
L Edge, C Cunningham, N Murphy, A Dillon, S Flynn, Í O'Shaughnessy, A Davis, B O'Rourke, L Brossier, C Doran, A Hennessy, U Kennedy, G McMahon, R McNamara, D Shields, P Staunton, F Horgan
Publikováno v:
Age and Ageing. 50:ii9-ii41
Background Older People are attending Emergency Departments (EDs) in increasing numbers but the optimal assessment measures to use have yet to be established. This study examined the clinical utility of different assessments of strength, functional m
Autor:
R Galvin, E Burton, V Cummins, M O'Sullivan, L Swan, F Doyle, J Sorensen, D A Skelton, B Townley, D Rooney, G Jackson, A Warters, N F Horgan
Publikováno v:
Age and Ageing. 50:ii9-ii41
Background Physical activity programmes have been shown to improve older adults’ functional capacity, independence and quality of life. Research around structured exercise programmes has been completed in different groups of community-dwelling olde