Effects of provider practice on functional independence in older adults
Article Abstract:
The relationship between provider factors, namely, experience, training, and practice style, and patient functional outcomes is investigated. The study suggest that, if the healthcare system seeks to preserve functional independence of the community-dwelling older adults for which it provides care, emphases other than those traditionally adhered to in geriatric practice may need to be adopted in primary care settings.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Older adults' views of 'Successful Aging' - how do they compare with researchers' definitions?
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Aging and aging successfully from the perspective of the older adults is determined and compared with the attributes of successful aging. Older adults' definition of successful aging is multidimensional, encompassing physical, functional, psychological, and social health.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Effect of low-dose thiazide diuretics on plasma lipids: results from a double-blind, randomized clinical trial in older men and women
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The effects of low doses of hydrochlorothiazide on plasma lipids in healthy older men and women are determined. The study indicates that low doses of thiazide diuretics have minimal effects on cholesterol metabolism in older adults.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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