Background: Integrating evidence-based music-with-movement into routine practices for people with dementia requires effective implementation strategies. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the clinical efficacy intervention and examine effectiveness strategies in promoting home-based adoption. Methods: This was a cluster randomized controlled trial adopting effectiveness-implementation hybrid design. 12-week aims promote well-being their caregivers. Clinical outcomes assessed...

Abstract Background The prevalence of fatigue and sleep disturbances is high in stroke populations. Sleep quality can be targeted by interventions to alleviate following a stroke. This study aimed determine the poor quality, quantify contribution stroke, chronic (≥1 year) survivors. Methods A cross-sectional design was adopted. total 112 survivors (mean age ± standard deviation [year], 64.18 5.77) at 6.08 4.80 years post-stroke completed this study. All participants were assessed using...

The Frailty and Injuries: Cooperative Studies of Intervention Techniques - 4 (FICSIT-4) is a measure that assesses standing balance ability. However, the psychometric properties FICSIT-4 have not been examined in people with stroke. To investigate FICSIT-4, including its internal consistency, test retest reliability, concurrent validity, known-group identify cutoff score on discriminates stroke from healthy older people. Sixty-two participants 49 age-matched controls were recruited. was...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to translate and adapt the Fatigue Assessment Scale into Chinese, examine its psychometric properties, determine levels physical mental fatigue, compare fatigue scores in stroke survivors with without depressive symptoms.Methods: translation conducted according established guidelines properties were examined 112 survivors. Physical between-group difference compared.Results: Content validity good. Internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.71–0.82) test–retest...

Abstract Background Volunteers have been a valuable resource in supporting people with dementia and their caregivers the community. However, factors such as misconceptions, negative attitudes towards dementia, lack of motivation might impact quality volunteer care. The present paper aims to examine effect training service provision on knowledge volunteers association between levels volunteer. Methods study is part an effectiveness-implementation cluster randomized clinical hybrid trial using...

Abstract Purpose This study aims to examine the frailty transition patterns of older adults recruited from both community and residential care settings within a 5‐year period, identify physical psychosocial factors associated with transitions. Design is secondary data analysis longitudinal for tracking change health status 60 years age or older. Participants who had undergone at least two assessments during 2013–2017 were selected analysis. Guided by Gobben’s Frailty Model, biopsychosocial...

The aim of this study was to examine and compare decision-making preferences on end-of-life care for older people in Japan, the Hong Kong SAR South Korea.Cultural values beliefs influence care.A cross-sectional design adopted.Community-dwelling aged ≥65 with additional requirements were recruited 2016-2017 three regions. Their assessed using Pang et al.'s questionnaire. These their sociodemographic personal experience variables compared analysed univariate multiple logistic regressions....

Social support has an important role in stroke rehabilitation. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Support (MSPSS) is instrument examining the adequacy perceived social support. However, psychometric properties Chinese version MSPSS (MSPSS-C) have not been examined people with stroke. This study aimed at investigating MSPSS-C, identifying correlations between MSPSS-C scores and health-related measures these people; differences levels without Hong Kong using a cohort 57 community-dwelling...

Background The independent predictive power of fatigue for community integration has not been investigated, although there is an increasing amount literature that recognizes the importance in people with stroke.

Background Clinicians need a validated measure to assess the activity and participation of Chinese people with stroke.

Aim To determine the survival time and predictors of residents in a nursing home. Methods Nursing home admitted from June 2008 (when started operating) to December 2012 ( n = 230) new Hong Kong were prospectively followed. The assessed annually, with exception those who did not want continue study, or hospitalized, discharged died, compare changes occurring 2012. Cox's regression analysis was used examine survival. Results A total 66 (28.7%) died during study period. median length 20.46...

To test the psychometric properties of a Chinese version Neurological Fatigue Index-Stroke (C-NFI-Stroke) in stroke survivors.This was validation study. Cross-cultural adaptation scale conducted according to standard guidelines. Reliability, validity, responsiveness, and interpretability were measured.Self-help groups community center.One hundred twelve survivors 65 healthy older people living community.Not applicable.The C-NFI-Stroke, Severity Scale, Mental General Self-Efficacy Geriatric...

To investigate the psychometric properties of Upper-Body Dressing Scale (UBDS), a tool for evaluating upper-body dressing performance in stroke patients.Cross-sectional study.Seventy-six chronic patients and 49 healthy older adults.UBDS, Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), Berg Balance (BBS), Timed Up-and-Go (TUGT), Limit Stability (LOS) test, Activity Log (MAL-30), Arm Measure (AAM), 12-item Short Form Health Survey, Community Integration - Cantonese version were...

Abstract The Life-Space Assessment (LSA) advances measurements of mobility by determining the extent spatial area in which a person moves real life. Yet there is no Cantonese version LSA. This study aimed to translate and culturally adapt LSA into (C-LSA) examine its psychometric properties people with stroke. Psychometric were examined 112 life-space stroke survivors was compared that healthy older without depressive symptoms. content validity C-LSA good. Cronbach’s α 0.73. test–retest...

The Oxford Participation and Activities Questionnaire was developed for generic use in the assessment of participation activity levels. However, it is not available Chinese has been tested stroke population. translated into culturally adapted. Its psychometric properties were examined 100 people with stroke. levels healthy also compared. Content validity internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.86–0.91) excellent. test–retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.91–0.94)...

ABSTRACT The cardio‐ankle vascular index (CAVI) is superior to traditional methods of measuring arterial stiffness. However, its application in clinical practice has lagged behind the science. This study aimed (1) examine test–retest reliability and agreement between repeated measurements, (2) identify correlation with fatigue sleep quality, (3) compare CAVI values bilateral sides people stroke, those stroke survivors without fatigue. Participants ( n = 67) were assessed using CAVI, Fatigue...

ABSTRACT Aim To test the reliability and construct validity of Mask Usability Scale in healthcare students staff. Design A methodological study involving repeated measures. Methods The included two batches participants: (1) 283 university nursing (2) 1753 participants composed (61%) clinical staff (39%). All underwent N95 respirator fit tests user seal checks. They also responded to Scale, which comprises 11 items evaluated using Likert scales. internal consistency was assessed Cronbach's...