With reduced balance and mobility, older patients with stroke are more susceptible to fear of falling (FOF). A maladaptive form FOF can cause excessive activity restriction, poor balance, recurrent falls, forming a self-reinforcing vicious cycle. This study applied adapted the model investigate interaction between fall risk in patients.A cross-sectional was conducted among 302 aged 60 over. All participants were invited complete FOF, risk, physical activity, tests, which measured by Falls...

Fear of falling is a psychological issue that adversely impacts the health elderly individuals. The purpose this study was to investigate correlation among positive coping styles, resilience, and fear in older adults. mediating role resilience also investigated. A cross-sectional carried out from July 2023 December 2023. There are 202 adults tertiary hospital Beijing, China, participated study. general information questionnaire, Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire, Chinese version...

This exploratory study investigated the circumstances of falls and fall-related injuries among frail elderly people under home care. A convenience sample 500 (60–99 years old) from Wanshoulu Yuyuantan communities in Beijing's Haidian District during February 2013 March 2014. Fall related were characterized by detailed interviews questionnaires. The article reports results a that overall fall incidence was 41.5%, higher for females than males. Falls mainly occurred individuals who over 80 old...

Purpose. The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors and efficacy preventive measurements for in-hospital complications fall-related fractures. Methods. data on older Chinese patients with fractures were collected, including information patients, diseases, measurements. potential included health status admission, comorbidity, fractures, measures complications, drugs use comorbidity. After univariate analyses, multivariate logistic regression analyses applied impact number each...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to verify the potential risk factors ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in elderly Chinese patients receiving mechanical ventilation (MV). secondary present logistical regression prediction models VAP occurrence MV. Methods: Patients (aged 80 years or above) MV for ≥48 h were enrolled from People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital January 2011 December 2015. A chi-squared test and Mann-Whitney U-test used compare data between participants with...

Background: Fear of falling (FOF) is as significant a fall, leading to limited physical activity and poor quality life among senior citizens. This study aimed investigate the prevalence FOF its association with function fall history citizens (≥75 years old) living in rural areas China. Methods: was cross-sectional conducted eastern China from June October 2019. All elderly participants were recruited during their attendance for free health examinations villages towns organized by local...

Abstract Background The risk factors for subsequent fractures following an initial hip fracture are not entirely understood. This study examined the clinical characteristics of patients to identify potential associated with a higher experiencing fractures. Methods We conducted nested case-control using data from Chinese PLA General Hospital Hip Fracture Cohort between January 2008 and March 2022. cases were individuals who experienced fracture. Each case was matched up 2 controls did develop...

Abstract Background The factors that lead to the fear of falling among older people after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are poorly understood. present study aims examine such patients and determine associated with fear. Methods A 285 aged ≥65 osteoarthritis who underwent TKA at an orthopaedic hospital between November 2019 May 2020 completed surveys about their own first mobilisation TKA. They were asked indicate whether they afraid by asking a single question, what pain level was on visual...

Neurogenic bladder is a dysfunction of the lower urinary tract caused by nervous system disorder. We investigated trends in publication articles under topic "neurogenic bladder" using bibliometric analysis. Articles on neurogenic bladder, published between 1995 and 2014, were retrieved from ISI Web Science citation database. analyzed search results for authors, countries, institutions, journals, top-cited papers. A total 1,904 retrieved. There was small increase number (n = 43) to 2014 117)....

Although fatigue has been shown to be strongly associated with falls risk, very few studies have focused on its mechanism involved in community-dwelling older subjects. The purpose of this study was explore the relationship between and risk internal by constructing a chain mediation model.A cross-sectional design adopted. A convenience sample 270 adults recruited from July October 2021 an urban community, Beijing, China. participants completed 14-item Fatigue Scale (FS-14), Falls Efficacy...

Active ankle movement is recommended intervention for preventing deep vein thrombosis effectively and easily by promoting venous return from the lower limbs. The active dorsiflexion plantar flexion guided breathing considered most effective method, although outstanding problems remain, including low patient compliance difficult motion essentials.The aims of this study were to compare influence different movements on limbs suggest optimal in limbs.A self-controlled 130 subjects was...

Abdominal cavity drainage fluid can be used as an early diagnostic tool of postoperative complications, and observing its characteristics help us to judge handle complications. There is no accurate standard reference range on after surgeries for gastrointestinal or retroperitoneal tumors. This research attempted analyze in Chinese patients without complications surgery tumors, offer experimental basis establishing a reliable abdominal detect complications.This study enrolled 262 tumors.All...

To investigate establishing, applying and evaluating the fall prevention control information system in elderly community.Relying on internet technology informatization means, comprehensive strategy of was guided into online from offline. The which a collection risk assessment, remote education feedback established. One hundred twenty-six (over 60 years old) community were screened this study 84 high-risk elders who involved continuous intervention out. Intervening measures included...

Objective To investigate the effects of nursing intervention on quality life (QOL) aged disabled female patients with urinary incontinence. Methods Totally 60 incontinent women Haidian district Beijing were selected as research object and randomly divided into group (30 cases) control cases). Patients in two groups received conventional nursing, additionally health education, home interview telephone consultation. I-QOL scale was used to assess QOL before intervention, three months...

Objective To understand and analyze variation of electrolyte lactate in patients with liver transplantation during 24 hours after operation:To offer effective standard nursing intervention monitoring.Methods 147 cases patient were detected blood lab data before peration,immediately entered ICU operation.Results Thore was no significant difference serum potassium between pre-operation post-operation.Serum sodium continued to increase but still within the normal range operation calcium...