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A Psychometric Evaluation of the Threadgold Communication Tool for Persons with Dementia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-04)The objective of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Threadgold Communication Tool (TCT). Method: Internal consistency reliability was measured using Cronbach’s α coefficient and inter-item ... -
Before the COVID-Vaccine — Vulnerable elderly in homecare
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: At the beginning of 2020, the COVID-19 virus was spreading all over the world. Frail elderly were at risk for illness and death. Isolation seemed to be the best solution. The aim of this paper was to describe ... -
Characteristics of senior centre users – and the impact of a group programme on social support and late-life depression
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background: Senior centres are described as arenas for prevention. However, few studies have addressed this subject. The main aims of the present study were to evaluate the impact of a senior centre programme on depression ... -
Digital phenotyping by wearable-driven artificial intelligence in older adults and people with Parkinson's disease: Protocol of the mixed method, cyclic ActiveAgeing study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Active ageing is described as the process of optimizing health, empowerment, and security to enhance the quality of life in the rapidly growing population of older adults. Meanwhile, multimorbidity and neurological ... -
Effect of the sonas programme on communication in people with dementia: A randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Strategies to improve communication in people with dementia are warranted. We examined the effect of the Sonas programme on communication ability in persons with moderate to severe dementia. Methods: A 24-week ... -
Fattige i eldre år
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Til tross for et godt utviklet velferdssystem i Norge og en positiv inntektsutvikling blant eldre, finnes det fortsatt en betydelig gruppe eldre som har inntekt under lavinntektsgrensen. Denne studien baserer seg på ... -
How can suicidal behaviour in the elderly be prevented? a scoping review of the visegrad group countries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)OBJECTIVES: The aim was to explore the tools for suicide prevention which are effective and appropriate in the Visegrad Group countries. THEORETICAL BASE: Suicide is a serious public health issue in Central Europe. In ... -
Impact of the Sonas programme on communication over a period of 24 weeks in people with moderate-to-severe dementia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The primary aim was to examine how communication abilities changed over time among nursing home residents with moderate-to-severe dementia who were attending the Sonas programme and to explore whether changes in communication ... -
Indwelling catheter use in home care - elderly, aged 65+ in 11 different countries in Europe
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2005)Objective: to describe possible differences/patterns in the use of indwelling urinary catheters (IUC) in Europe. Methods: the clients were assessed by using the Resident Assessment Instrument MDS-HC; epidemiological and ... -
Language disintegration: communication ability in elderly immigrants with dementia
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Sensory impairment in hip-fracture patients 65 years or older and effects of hearing/vision interventions on fall frequency
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009)Aim: Examine the effect of nursing interventions to improve vision and hearing, systematic assessment, and referral to sensory specialists on falling. Methods: Controlled intervention trial targeting hip fracture patients, ... -
Unintended weight loss in the elderly living at home: the aged in homecare project (Adhoc)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2008)Objective: To describe associations between unintended weight loss (UWL) and characteristics of nutritional status. Design: A comparative cross-sectional assessment study at 11 sites in Europe. The target population was a ... -
Use of antipsychotic medications in older home-care patients. Report from nine European countries.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-06)BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Data on the use of antipsychotics among older people in need of regular home care services are rare. The aim of this study was to ascertain the differences in the use and type of antipsychotic medications ...