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Shared decision-making for people living with dementia in extended care settings: a systematic review
(2018-06-09)
Background Shared decision-making is recognised as an important element of person-centred dementia care. Objectives The aim of this review was to explore how people living with dementia and cognitive impairment can be ...
How embedded is public involvement in mainstream health research in England a decade after policy implementation? A realist evaluation
(2018-04-13)
Objectives: To explore how embedded patient and public involvement is within mainstream health research following two decades of policy-driven work to underpin health research with patient and public involvement in England. ...
Managing behavioural and psychological symptoms in community dwelling older people with dementia:1. A systematic review of the effectiveness of interventions
(2018-03-20)
Background: Two-thirds of people living with dementia live at home in the UK and many experience distressing behavioural and psychological symptoms. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of non-pharmacological ...
Managing behavioural and psychological symptoms in community dwelling older people with dementia: 2. A systematic review of qualitative studies : 2. A systematic review of qualitative studies
(2018-03-20)
Background: People living with dementia often develop distressing behavioural and psychological symptoms (BPSD) that can affect their quality of life and the capacity of family carers and staff providing support at home. ...
Managing diabetes in people with dementia: a realist review
(2017-12-31)
Background: Dementia and diabetes mellitus are common long-term conditions that coexist in a large number of older people. People living with dementia and diabetes may be at increased risk of complications such as hypoglycaemic ...
Identifying acceptable components for home-based health promotion services for older people with mild frailty: A qualitative study
(2017-12-05)
Abstract Mild frailty is common in later life, increasing the risk of hospitalisation, loss of independence and premature death. Targeted health promotion services may reduce adverse outcomes and increase quality of life, ...
Home-based health promotion for older people with mild frailty (HomeHealth): intervention development and feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial
(National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), 2017-12-01)
Abstract Background: Mild or pre-frailty is common yet potentially reversible. Preventing progression to worsening frailty may benefit individuals and lower health/social care costs. However, we know little about effective ...
Concurrent use of prescription drugs and herbal medicinal products in older adults: A systematic review
(2017-12-01)
The use of herbal medicinal products (HMPs) is common among older adults. However, little is known about concurrent use with prescription drugs as well as the potential interactions associated with such combinations. ...
Optimal NHS service delivery to care homes: a realist evaluation of the features and mechanisms that support effective working for the continuing care of older people in residential settings
(2017-11-01)
The OPTIMAL study argued that it is probable that there are key activities within different models of health-care provision that are important for residents’ health care. Objectives: To understand ‘what works, for whom, ...