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View article: Physician-Related Gaps in Hospice Referral for Patients with Advanced Dementia
Physician-Related Gaps in Hospice Referral for Patients with Advanced Dementia Open
The study received an exemption from the Meir Hospital Helsinki Committee.
View article: Ethnic disparities in STEMI outcomes among older adults: a comparative study of bedouins and jews
Ethnic disparities in STEMI outcomes among older adults: a comparative study of bedouins and jews Open
Background ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) is a critical condition, especially in the older population, who are at increased risk due to comorbidities and delayed diagnosis. This study aimed to investigate the impact of ethnicit…
View article: Physicians' Views and Knowledge on the Antibiotic Treatment of Pneumonia in Advanced Dementia
Physicians' Views and Knowledge on the Antibiotic Treatment of Pneumonia in Advanced Dementia Open
Background Antibiotic treatment (AT) for patients with advanced dementia and pneumonia is a complex issue. AT can prolong life, but it can also prolong suffering for the patient and the family. In this study we evaluated physicians’ attitu…
View article: The outcomes of treatment for homebound adults with complex medical conditions in a hospital-at-home unit in the southern district of Israel
The outcomes of treatment for homebound adults with complex medical conditions in a hospital-at-home unit in the southern district of Israel Open
Background A model of hospital-at-home services called the Home Care Unit (“the unit”) has been implemented in the southern region of the Clalit Healthcare Services in Israel. The aim of the present study was to characterize this service m…
View article: Methylphenidate for Mild Cognitive Impairment: An Exploratory 3-Day, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Methylphenidate for Mild Cognitive Impairment: An Exploratory 3-Day, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Open
Background: To evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of methylphenidate (MPH) for cognitive function in older patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods: Male and female subjects aged 65 years and older with a clinical…
View article: The Effect of the Feuerstein Project on the Cognitive and Functional State of Community-Dwelling Individuals Aged 65 Years and Older with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Study
The Effect of the Feuerstein Project on the Cognitive and Functional State of Community-Dwelling Individuals Aged 65 Years and Older with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Study Open
Background: The rate of elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has increased over recent decades. The Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment (FIE) program for the elderly has been shown to be effective in various age groups b…
View article: Intensive Inpatient vs. Home-Based Rehabilitation After Hip Fracture in the Elderly Population
Intensive Inpatient vs. Home-Based Rehabilitation After Hip Fracture in the Elderly Population Open
Background: As the population ages, the rate of hip fractures and the need for rehabilitation increases. Home-based rehabilitation (HBR) is an alternative to classic inpatient rehabilitation (IR), which is an expensive framework with non-n…
View article: Validation of the Russian Version of the MoCA Test as a Cognitive Screening Instrument in Cognitively Asymptomatic Older Individuals and Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Validation of the Russian Version of the MoCA Test as a Cognitive Screening Instrument in Cognitively Asymptomatic Older Individuals and Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment Open
Background: Cognitive impairment is a common condition in older people, and age-related cognitive symptoms may progress to Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia. Physical exercise and cognitive training may be useful in maintaining cognit…
View article: The Results of a Crossover Placebo-Controlled Study of the Effect of Lavender Oil on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
The Results of a Crossover Placebo-Controlled Study of the Effect of Lavender Oil on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia Open
Studies of the effect of aromatherapy on patients with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) have yielded contradictory results. One possible explanation for this lack of consistent results is the site of application of …
View article: Doctors’ Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Enteral Feeding and Eating Problems in Advanced Dementia
Doctors’ Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Enteral Feeding and Eating Problems in Advanced Dementia Open
Background: The use of feeding tubes (FTs) in patients with advanced dementia does not yield positive health outcomes and can have a negative effect. Methods: A cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge and attitudes of physicians on th…
Can home care for homebound patients with chronic heart failure reduce hospitalizations and costs? Open
Home care for homebound adults with CHF can reduce healthcare utilization and healthcare costs.
Which factors affect the implementation of geriatric recommendations by primary care physicians? Open
The Helsinki committee of the Meir Medical Center approved the study (Approval #024/2015 [k]).