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View article: How consistent are sick leave assessments? Variation among primary care physicians in Sweden
How consistent are sick leave assessments? Variation among primary care physicians in Sweden Open
The findings suggest that sick leave assessments may lack consistency and be influenced by physician-related factors, particularly for pain-related conditions. Stronger support structures, opportunities for knowledge exchange, and clearer …
View article: Mental health and contributing factors to mental wellbeing in older people at high risk of hospitalization in Sweden
Mental health and contributing factors to mental wellbeing in older people at high risk of hospitalization in Sweden Open
Our study identifies several areas of concern for the mental health of older people with a high risk of hospitalization, making it possible to work proactively with these problem areas.
View article: Aspects of Vitamin D Deficiency in Elderly People in Nursing Homes and in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes : with Emphasis on Mortality, Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mental Health
Aspects of Vitamin D Deficiency in Elderly People in Nursing Homes and in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes : with Emphasis on Mortality, Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mental Health Open
Background Institutionalised elderly people living in northern latitudes may be at elevated risk for vitamin D deficiency. They are recommended to take oral vitamin D supplements, but the main source of vitamin D is sunlight. Previous stud…
View article: Sunlight Exposure and Vitamin D Levels in Older People-An Intervention Study in Swedish Nursing Homes
Sunlight Exposure and Vitamin D Levels in Older People-An Intervention Study in Swedish Nursing Homes Open
Active encouragement to spend time outdoors during summertime improved the levels of serum 25(OH)D and self-perceived mental health significantly in older people in nursing homes and could complement or replace oral vitamin D supplementati…