To explore the trends in diagnosed open-angle glaucoma (OAG) and angle-closure (ACG) Taiwan during period of 2001 to 2010.Data were sourced from National Longitudinal Health Insurance Database 2000 (LHID2000). The study population comprised all patients with a diagnosis OAG or ACG (International Classification Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification codes 365). Patients stratified by their sex age; differences standardized incidence rates compared between groups.Throughout period,...

This study investigated whether the characteristics of users long-term care (LTC) facilities were associated with differing perceptions importance indoor environmental quality. Questionnaires distributed to three types building users—managers LTC facilities, people residing at for least months, and family members residents—to assess their perceived factors (temperature, humidity, natural lighting, illumination, ventilation, noise). The results showed that managers did not affect index. Among...

The outcome of patients suffering from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is very poor, and postresuscitation comorbidities increase long-term mortality. This study aims to analyze new-onset in who survived OHCA for over one year. Taiwan National Health Insurance (NHI) Database was used this study. Study comparison groups were created the risk 2011 2012 (until December 31, 2013). group included 1,346 survivors; consisted 4,038 matched non-OHCA patients. Demographics, patient...

Summary Pu‐erh tea was presumed to have anti‐hyperglycaemic effects with limited evidence. This study uses meta‐analysis investigate effect of tea. Five English databases and three Chinese ones were systematically searched up July 31, 2018. Those identify studies containing keywords ‘Pu‐erh’, ‘Pu'er’, ‘blood sugar’, glucose’ ‘hyperglycaemia’. RevMan 5 Stata then utilized conduct meta‐analysis. Systematic reviews collected two mice sixteen records for Meta‐analysis results showed that has...

There is no consistent evidence of the relationship between market competition and hospital efficiency. Some studies indicated that more led to a faster patient turnover rate, higher costs, lower Since 1980s some found could increase efficiency inpatient services. However, there were few testing during hospital's earlier stages on its later stages, or dynamic In this study, we examined effect early-stage later-stage in Taiwan, determine change using longitudinal study design. The data for...

Various sociocultural factors affect healthcare-seeking behaviors. In Taiwanese society, superstitions and lunar festivals play important roles in people's lives. We investigated the impact of "Ghost Month" (the 7th month) Chinese New Year 12th month 1st following year) on number elective surgeries emergent Taiwan. The total knee replacement (TKR) proximal femur fracture (PFF) each from 2000 to 2011 were extracted Taiwan National Health Insurance Database, a computerized population-based...

Abstract Background The aim of this research was to investigate factors affecting different family members’ decisions regarding the placement relatives in long-term car (LTC) facilities Taiwan. objective correlations between personal traits, living conditions residents LTC facilities, and experiences with facilities. Methods This study selected members visiting as subjects used a structured questionnaire perform face-to-face interviews. nonlinear canonical correlation analysis (OVERALS)...

The purpose of this study was to determine the factors affecting institutionalized older peoples' self-perceived dry mouth.This cross-sectional conducted on elderly residents at 22 long-term care facilities. A total 165 questionnaires were returned from 13 senior citizen welfare institutions (SCWIs) and nine nursing homes. Multiple logistic regression analysis used analyze data obtained.The results showed that type (LTC) facility, regular oral examinations, wearing dentures, ability chew...

Encouraging citizens to use health checkup services is a promotion strategy. In nations with aging populations, ensuring equitable of check-ups by senior public concern. The objective this research was quantify income-related inequality and its effect on the in Taiwan during 2007–2008 global financial crisis. We used 2005 2009 datasets National Health Interview Surveys assess how influenced check-up among older adults Corrected concentration indices (CCIs) were calculated decomposed...

Medical care in Taiwan is well known for its low cost, high efficiency, quality, excellent medical accessibility, and equity. We investigate the trends medication expenditures glaucoma from 1997 to 2010. The results show that higher were incurred by patients who aged ≥40 years, male patients, highest salary population whereas lower blue-collar workers. medications with most significant increases expenditure prostaglandin analogs (PGAs), α-agonists, fixed combinations, decreases β-blockers...

In Taiwan, there is a good universal healthcare system to the patients; however, majority of Taiwanese seek complementary and alternative medicine when they are injured or ill. The traditional Chinese medicine, which branch prevalent in Taiwan. Without proper sequence maneuvers, either conventional might cause unexpected complications. We report case 76-year-old woman who was manipulated by bonesetter, leading bilateral anterior shoulder dislocations. To authors' best knowledge, this injury...

Equity in medical resource utilization is a crucial concern countries with national health insurance systems. From the perspective of an active aging framework, public one pillars economic security, as suggested by World Bank, to achieve goal social security for older adults. This study thus sought quantify income-related inequality systems, especially during global crisis 2007-2008.By employing Taiwan National Health Interview Surveys (2005 and 2009) datasets, we analyzed socioeconomic...

Introduction: This study analyzes the severity of dementia status with clinical rating (CDR) score distribution among patients according to various family functional and sociodemographic issues. Methods: A cross-sectional was performed in a regional hospital Central Taiwan. The sample consisted 318 who came clinic from May 2018 April 2019, were diagnosed by physicians CDR scores ≧ 0.5. Chi-Square test binary logistic regression analyses for inferential statistical analysis. Results: mean age...

<title>Abstract</title> Purpose: Subtalar arthroereisis (STA) is a clinical intervention used for the correction of flexible flatfoot (FFF) in pediatric population. This study aims to evaluate radiographic, clinical, and patient-reported outcomes STA symptomatic FFF patients with minimum follow-up period nine years. Methods: A cohort 19 (38 feet) who underwent treatment between 2011 2015 was analyzed. featured years involved comprehensive radiographic measurements. Clinical function...

Most studies focusing on only one directional effect among cognitive health, physical function, and incontinence may miss potential paths. This study aimed to determine the pathway by analyzing bidirectional effects of exposure (X) outcome (Y) explore mediating (M) between X Y. Secondary data analyses were performed in this study. The original collected from August October 2013 VH Tainan, Taiwan, final sample size was 144 older male veterans. Path analysis test sequence → M Y three...

本研究的目的在探討太極拳運動與氣功介入對高齡者功能性體適能之改善效果。招募兩處社區高齡參與者並且分別提供改良版太極拳與氣功課程(modified Tai Chi and Qigong, m-TC/Q)及與其相應之西方多元性運動課程做對照。以高齡者體適能測驗(Senior Fitness Test, SFT)做為介入效果之驗證指標。研究結果發現除了在抓背測驗外，改良版太極拳與氣功組均能有效提升其他五項高齡者體適能指標。進一步比較東西方運動課程之改善分數發現東方課程在下肢柔軟度上優於西方運動課程。研究結論證明改良版太極拳與氣功課程對提升高齡者功能性體適能之改善效用。

Abstract Introduction The Wirral Teletriage Service provides non-urgent clinical support to Care Homes in order help avoid unnecessary hospital admissions for their residents. It also aims provide quicker access assessment than via NHS 111 and this care the patient’s residence wherever possible. Methods homes call service when they have concerns about health of one nurse undertakes a resident remotely Skype. been provided with secure email address facilitate sharing data. They iPads training...