A5026421879- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Physical Activity and Health
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Global Health Care Issues
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
University College London
2015-2024
The Royal Free Hospital
2012-2023
MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing
2017-2021
Roland Hill (United Kingdom)
2011-2020
Primary Health Care
1993-2019
St George's, University of London
2011-2018
Royal Society of Medicine
2017
UK Dementia Research Institute
2007-2016
UCL Australia
2003-2015
University College Hospital
2015
Purpose: There is a need for valid and reliable short scales that can be used to assess social networks supports screen isolation in older persons. Design Methods: The present study cross-national cross-cultural evaluation of the performance an abbreviated version Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS-6), which was among community-dwelling adult populations three European countries. Based on concept lack redundancy ties we defined clinical cut-points LSNS-6 identifying persons deemed at risk...
Abstract Background The 'Hawthorne Effect' may be an important factor affecting the generalisability of clinical research to routine practice, but has been little studied. Hawthorne Effects have reported in previous trials dementia our knowledge, no attempt made quantify them. Our aim was compare minimal follow-up intensive participants a placebo controlled trial Ginkgo biloba for treating mild-moderate dementia. Methods Participants were randomised (with comprehensive assessment visits at...
Objective: to measure general practitioners' knowledge of, confidence with and attitudes the diagnosis management of dementia in primary care.
Health risk appraisal is a promising method for health promotion and prevention in older persons. The Risk Appraisal the Elderly (HRA-E) developed U.S. has unique features but not been tested outside United States. Based on original HRA-E, we scientifically updated regionally adapted multilingual Older Persons (HRA-O) instrument consisting of self-administered questionnaire software-generated feed-back reports. We evaluated practicability performance non-disabled community-dwelling persons...
Background People with dementia and their families need support in different forms, but currently services are often fragmented variable quality of care. Case management offers a way co-ordinating along the care pathway therefore could provide individualised support; however, evidence effectiveness case for is inconclusive. Objective To adapt intervention used promising project USA test its feasibility acceptability English general practice. Design In work package 1, design group varied...
Abstract Background Timely recognition and diagnosis of dementia is the pre‐condition for improving care, but often occurs late in disease process. Objective To compare facilitators obstacles to timely across eight European Union states, order implement established policies earlier diagnosis. Methods A modified focus group technique, including a pre posterior procedure. Results Twenty‐three participants from different disciplines, purposively sampled professional expertise research...