Impact of pain on outcomes in long-term care residents with and without multiple sclerosis

Article Abstract:

By minimum data set it was demonstrated that the residence in Long-Term Care (LTC) with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) had more frequent pain, greater physical disability & higher prevalence of pressure ulcers and depression than residents without MS. Alleviate methods to prevent this pain management are presented.

Surveys, Pain, Pain management, Comparative analysis, Multiple sclerosis, Long-term care of the sick, Long term care

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Integrative review of physical activity intervention research with aging adults

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Results suggest that health behavior interventions can be successful in increasing physical activity in older adults; implications for more rigorously designed research studies are discussed.

Evaluation, Demographic aspects, Physical fitness, Health promotion, Health behavior, Health behaviour

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High interest in screening and treatment for mild cognitive impairment in older adults: a pilot study

Article Abstract:

A study on elderly people's willingness to be tested and treated for mild cognitive impairment is presented.

Product information, Care and treatment, Testing, Memory disorders in old age, Geriatric memory disorders

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