Chronic pain is common in older adults, yet little known of its development and the factors that predict persistence onset at old age. The aims this longitudinal cohort study were to examine prevalence incidence chronic explore possible risk for a representative sample Swedish adults.Data collected through questionnaires followed up after 12 24 months. was defined as symptoms lasted more than 3 months, regardless specific cause or site. Logistic regression analyses used identify odds ratios...

Falls are the most common cause of injuries and hospital admissions in elderly. The Swedish National Board Health Welfare has created a list drugs considered to increase fall risk (FRIDs) that might cause/worsen orthostatism (ODs). This cross-sectional study was aimed assess FRIDs their correlation with falls sample 369 community-dwelling nursing home patients aged ≥75 years who were using multi-dose drug dispensing system.Data collected from patients' electronic medication lists....

The medical programme at Lund University, Sweden, has undergone curricular reform over several stages, which is still ongoing. Students have been somewhat negative in their evaluations of the education during this time.To find out how students perceived educational climate using Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM), and to compare findings taken two given points time.The DREEM instrument was distributed semesters 2, 6 10 2003 2005, a total 503 students.The rated as positive....

To explore the level of physical activity in a population based sample older adults; to analyze influence pain characteristics and fear-avoidance beliefs as predictors among adults reporting chronic pain. Demographics, (duration, intensity), activity, kinesiophobia (excessive fear movement/(re) injury), self-efficacy self-rated health were measured with questionnaires at baseline 12-months later. Logistic regression analyses done identify associations later during follow-up. Of 1141 (mean...

The contribution of kinesiophobia (fear movement) to the pain experience among older adults has been poorly evaluated. aim this study was prevalence at baseline, development over a 12-month period and cognitive-affective variables in population-based sample with chronic pain. included 433 (+65 years) (mean age 74.8 randomly selected using Swedish register inhabitants. Kinesiophobia measured baseline follow-up 11-item version Tampa Scale (TSK-11). Associations demographic-, cognitive...

Abstract Background The area of hospital readmission in older adults within 30 days discharge is extensively researched but few studies look at the whole process. In this study we investigated risk factors related, not only to patient characteristics prior and events during initial hospitalisation, also processes discharge, transition care follow-up. We aimed identify patients most being readmitted as well greatest need improvement, goal find tools help reduce early readmissions population....

Public health policies in most European countries are concerned with how to keep older people living independently a qualitatively good life the community as long possible. However, knowledge about what may characterise those seemingly ‘healthy’ is sparse. The aim of study was investigate characteristics sample (75+) reporting various degrees Quality Life (QoL) respect QoL different areas, well self-rated health, problems, social support, everyday activities and sense coherence. A postal...

Few studies have investigated loneliness in relation to health care consumption among frail older people. The aim of this study was examine loneliness, health-related quality life (HRQoL), and complaints in- outpatient people living at home. study, with a cross-sectional design, comprised sample 153 respondents aged from 65 years (mean age 81.5 years) or older, who lived home were frail. Data collected utilising structured interviews the respondent's assessing demographic data, HRQoL...

The aim of this study was to investigate sleep, television and computer habits enjoyment feelings tiredness in school school-age children adolescents Sweden. An instrument found be valid reliable here distributed 3,011 aged 6, 7, 10, 14, 16 years. Those sleeping less than the median length time reported a significantly lower degree school. Short sleep associated with having bedroom TV, spending more 2 hr day at TV or computer, being tired school, difficulties both waking up sleeping....

Aim To investigate the effects of a case management intervention for community‐dwelling frail older people, with functional dependency and repeated contacts healthcare services, focusing on loneliness, depressive symptoms life satisfaction. Design A two‐armed, nonblinded, randomised control trial follow‐ups, N = 153 participants at baseline allocated to an (n 80) 73) group. Method Inclusion criteria were following: ≥65 years age, living in ordinary housing, need assistance two or more...

Case management interventions have been widely used in the care of frail older people. Such often contain components that may act both independently each other and interdependently, which makes them complex challenging to evaluate. Qualitative research is needed for explore barriers facilitators, understand intervention’s components. The objective this study was people's case managers’ experiences a intervention. had qualitative explorative design interviews with participants (age 75-95...

Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to explore the experience loneliness among frail older people living at home. Background Loneliness is a threat physical and psychological well‐being with serious consequences if left unattended. There are associations between frailty poor well‐being, implying that who vulnerable. Design Qualitative content analysis, focusing on both latent manifest content. Method Frail (65+ years), home have experienced various levels in intensity loneliness, were...

Due to the high prevalence and great cardiovascular risks of hypertension, we need effective evidence-based treatment strategies. Health-promoting one-way text messages could be a beneficial complement antihypertensive drugs. However, this has yet proven in primary healthcare setting. The purpose study was investigate if health-promoting improve patients’ blood pressure care. PUSHME (Primary care Usage Health promoting Messages) randomized controlled trial included 401 patients from 10...

The aim was to investigate the prevalence of chronic pain in different age groups and locations, as well identify variables associated with pain.This cross-sectional survey had a randomized age-stratified sample comprising 826 respondents aged 18–102 years. Comparisons were made across locations. Multiple logistic regression analysis used pain.The overall rate 46%, variance 27–55% groups. increased up 60–74-year group, after which it remained more or less constant. sites differed Forty-six...

To psychometrically evaluate the Swedish translations of short forms Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ-7), Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) and Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual (PISQ-12).Cross-sectional design, University hospital.Forty-four patients awaiting prolapse surgery.The dual-panel translation method followed by an evaluation validity reliability in patients.Construct, convergent discriminant validity, via test-retest internal consistency.Item response rates were high...

Abstract Rationale, aims and objectives Studies have challenged the validity underlying measurement model of physical mental component summary scores 36‐item Short‐Form Health Survey in, for example elderly people with neurological disorders. However, it is unclear to what extent these observations translate derived from 12‐item short form (SF‐12) Survey. This study evaluated construct SF‐12 in Parkinson's disease (PD) stroke. Methods data a general (aged 75+) population ( n = 4278), PD 159)...

There is a paucity of instruments designed to evaluate the multiple dimensions workplace as an educational environment for undergraduate medical students.The aim was develop and psychometrically instrument measure how students perceive clinical environment, based on learning theories empirical findings.Development relied established standards including theoretical grounding, systematic item development expert review at various stages ensure content validity. Qualitative quantitative methods...