Mei‐Ju Chi
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View article: Influence of physical function and frailty on unplanned readmission in middle-aged and older patients discharged from a hospital: a follow-up study
Influence of physical function and frailty on unplanned readmission in middle-aged and older patients discharged from a hospital: a follow-up study Open
Declining physical function and frailty are key risk factors for unplanned readmission in older patients. Effective strategies to reduce this risk include monitoring physical function and frailty symptoms and providing supportive care serv…
View article: Tranexamic Acid With Acid Suppression Versus Acid Suppression Alone as Therapy for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Tranexamic Acid With Acid Suppression Versus Acid Suppression Alone as Therapy for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
Background Studies have reported the benefits of tranexamic acid (TXA) in controlling bleeding across various conditions. However, the effect of TXA in upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) remains controversial, and its therapeutic impac…
View article: A STUDY OF ASSOCIATION OF FIRST TRIMESTER SERUM URIC ACID LEVELS WITH DEVELOPMENT OF GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS
A STUDY OF ASSOCIATION OF FIRST TRIMESTER SERUM URIC ACID LEVELS WITH DEVELOPMENT OF GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS Open
Objectives: GDM is a major pregnancy complication that can cause maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality . A substantial amount of research suggests that uric acid may be a major risk factor for the development of diabetes in women.The…
View article: Prevalence of depressive symptoms and associated factors among foreign caregivers: A cross‐sectional study
Prevalence of depressive symptoms and associated factors among foreign caregivers: A cross‐sectional study Open
Aim To understand the prevalence of depressive symptoms among foreign caregivers and the associated factors. Design A cross‐sectional study. Methods Data from 178 Indonesian foreign caregivers, selected based on convenience and snowball sa…
View article: Prevalence of Loneliness and Associated Factors among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence of Loneliness and Associated Factors among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Loneliness has become one of the most common psychological problems experienced by older adults. Previous studies have indicated that loneliness is correlated with poor physical and psychological health outcomes; therefore, it is important…
View article: Assessing mental health of elderly outpatients, to screen only dementia or depression will have a strong bias
Assessing mental health of elderly outpatients, to screen only dementia or depression will have a strong bias Open
Background: Dementia and depression have emerged as two of the major mental health concerns for elderly people, which are likely to substantially affect public health in the coming decades. Both dementia and geriatric depression are associ…
View article: There exists high ratio of, and significant overlap between, suspected dementia and suspected depression among elderly outpatients
There exists high ratio of, and significant overlap between, suspected dementia and suspected depression among elderly outpatients Open
Background Dementia and depression have emerged as two of the major mental health concerns for elderly people, which are likely to substantially affect public health in the coming decades. Both dementia and geriatric depression are associa…
View article: Prevalence of Loneliness and Related Factors Among Older Adults in Taiwan: Evidence From a Nationally Representative Survey
Prevalence of Loneliness and Related Factors Among Older Adults in Taiwan: Evidence From a Nationally Representative Survey Open
Background Loneliness is a common problem among older populations, and very few studies have examined loneliness among older adults in Taiwan. Aim This study aimed to understand the prevalence of loneliness and factors associated with it a…
View article: Association between Sedative-hypnotics and Subsequent Cancer in Patients with and without Insomnia: A 14-year Follow-up Study in Taiwan
Association between Sedative-hypnotics and Subsequent Cancer in Patients with and without Insomnia: A 14-year Follow-up Study in Taiwan Open
Background: The aim of this population-based 14-year historical and prospective study was to determine the relationships between the usage of sedative-hypnotics, including benzodiazepines and nonbenzodiazepines, and the risk of subsequent …
View article: Increased risk of dementia in patients with Schizophrenia: A population-based cohort study in Taiwan
Increased risk of dementia in patients with Schizophrenia: A population-based cohort study in Taiwan Open
Background: The extent to which schizophrenia is associated with the risk of all-cause dementia is controversial. This study investigated the risk of dementia by type in patients with schizophrenia. Methods: Data were collected from the Ta…