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View article: Health-related quality of life among nursing home residents compared to community-dwelling and general older populations: influence of sociodemographic determinants and common chronic diseases
Health-related quality of life among nursing home residents compared to community-dwelling and general older populations: influence of sociodemographic determinants and common chronic diseases Open
Summary Health-related quality of life (QoL) is a key indicator of health and care quality in geriatric nursing homes. We assessed QoL in 190 residents of three nursing homes with questionnaires developed by the World Health Organization (…
View article: Soluble checkpoint molecules as predictive biomarker for disease activity and long-term outcome in SLE
Soluble checkpoint molecules as predictive biomarker for disease activity and long-term outcome in SLE Open
Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by systemic inflammation and the involvement of multiple organ systems. The disease’s heterogeneity challenges clinical assessment, highlighting th…
View article: Phosphatidylcholine-specific B cells are enriched among atypical CD11chigh and CD21low memory B cells in antiphospholipid syndrome
Phosphatidylcholine-specific B cells are enriched among atypical CD11chigh and CD21low memory B cells in antiphospholipid syndrome Open
Background Patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) carry an increased risk of thrombosis and adverse pregnancy outcomes due to the presence of antiphospholipid autoantibodies (aPL). However, the pathogenesis of the disease remains in…
View article: The Relationship Between Body, Mind, and Social Characteristics in a Sample of a Training Program for Developing Social and Personal Resources: A Network Analysis
The Relationship Between Body, Mind, and Social Characteristics in a Sample of a Training Program for Developing Social and Personal Resources: A Network Analysis Open
In this cross-sectional study, the interactions between demographic characteristics and the body, mind, and social dimensions among participants of a holistic training program for social and personal development were examined and compared …
View article: Access points to different levels of health care over 13 years. Utilization behaviour in a changing health care system. Results of a three-wave cross-sectional series in Austria
Access points to different levels of health care over 13 years. Utilization behaviour in a changing health care system. Results of a three-wave cross-sectional series in Austria Open
Providing health care is a balancing act among human resources, financial pressures and system-intrinsic factors. Understanding the utilization behaviour of primary and secondary care facilities [general practitioners (GPs) vs. specialists…
View article: Disability during the last ten years of life: Evidence from a register-based study in Austria
Disability during the last ten years of life: Evidence from a register-based study in Austria Open
Background Many older adults experience disability in activities of daily living during the last years of life, but survey-based analyses suffer from non-representative samples due to selective participation and attrition. Here, we use ind…
View article: Effect of iberdomide on cutaneous manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus: A randomized phase 2 clinical trial
Effect of iberdomide on cutaneous manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus: A randomized phase 2 clinical trial Open
Iberdomide showed beneficial effects when added to background lupus medications in patients with subacute and chronic CLE.
View article: Disability during the last ten years of life: evidence from a register-based study in Austria
Disability during the last ten years of life: evidence from a register-based study in Austria Open
Analyses of late-life disability based on survey data of the oldest old often suffer from non-representative samples due to selective participation and attrition. Here, we use register data on the Austrian long-term care allowance (ALTCA) …
View article: Association between frailty and subsequent disability trajectories among older adults: a growth curve longitudinal analysis from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (2004–19)
Association between frailty and subsequent disability trajectories among older adults: a growth curve longitudinal analysis from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (2004–19) Open
Frailty is associated with adverse health outcomes in ageing populations, yet its long-term effect on the development of disability is not well defined. The study examines to what extent frailty affects disability trajectories over 15 year…
View article: Association of Gut Microbiome with Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength, and Muscle Performance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Association of Gut Microbiome with Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength, and Muscle Performance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review Open
Sarcopenia, characterized by reduced muscle mass, strength, or performance, is a common condition in older adults. The association between the gut microbiome and sarcopenia remains poorly understood. This systematic review aims to evaluate…
View article: Heat vulnerability: health impacts of heat on older people in urban and rural areas in Europe
Heat vulnerability: health impacts of heat on older people in urban and rural areas in Europe Open
Summary Exposure to extreme heat is associated with both increased morbidity and mortality, especially in older people. Health burdens associated with heat include heat stroke, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ischemic heart diseases, hear…
View article: Trends over time in the deficit of (instrumental) activities of daily living in the Austrian population aged 65 years and older
Trends over time in the deficit of (instrumental) activities of daily living in the Austrian population aged 65 years and older Open
Summary Background Difficulties in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) in older adults are associated with diminished quality of life and increased demand for long-term care. The present stud…
View article: The Impact of Removing the 10-Minute Bout Requirement and of Different Survey Administration Methods on National Physical Activity Estimates in Austria
The Impact of Removing the 10-Minute Bout Requirement and of Different Survey Administration Methods on National Physical Activity Estimates in Austria Open
Background : Monitoring survey methods, as well as movement recommendations, evolves over time. These changes can make trend observations over time difficult. The aim of this study was to examine the differences between 2 computer-assisted…
View article: From Health-in-All-Policies to Climate-in-All-Policies: Using the Synergies between Health Promotion and Climate Protection to Take Action
From Health-in-All-Policies to Climate-in-All-Policies: Using the Synergies between Health Promotion and Climate Protection to Take Action Open
The climate crisis is developing into a life-changing event on a global level. Health promotion with the aim to increase the health status of individuals, independent of the present health status, has been developed on a scientific basis a…
View article: Successful Desensitization with Imlifidase and Daratumumab in a Highly Immunized, Crossmatch Positive, Blood Group-Incompatible Living-Donor Re-Transplant Recipient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Successful Desensitization with Imlifidase and Daratumumab in a Highly Immunized, Crossmatch Positive, Blood Group-Incompatible Living-Donor Re-Transplant Recipient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Antiphospholipid Syndrome Open
Introduction: The transplantation of highly sensitized patients remains a major obstacle. Immunized patients wait longer for a transplant if not prioritized, and if transplanted, their transplant outcome is worse. Case Presentation: We rep…
View article: “Light through Life”– an inter-disciplinary long-term integrated health promotion programme for overweight and obese people
“Light through Life”– an inter-disciplinary long-term integrated health promotion programme for overweight and obese people Open
Introduction/Background: In 2019, around half of the Austrian adult population was overweight or obese, and this has only worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. While research is clear that sustainable weight loss needs a long-term and hol…
View article: Care for and with people with severe disabilities. Results of a survey of residents in assisted living communities in Austria
Care for and with people with severe disabilities. Results of a survey of residents in assisted living communities in Austria Open
Background: Communication barriers, along with attitudinal, physical and financial barriers are among the strongest hurdles in the comprehensive care of people with disabilities. Especially due to communication barriers and patronising att…
View article: Factors associated with informal, and professional care, and unmet care needs in persons with deficits in activities of daily living in Austria. Results of two repetitive population-based surveys in people aged ≥65 years.
Factors associated with informal, and professional care, and unmet care needs in persons with deficits in activities of daily living in Austria. Results of two repetitive population-based surveys in people aged ≥65 years. Open
Introduction: Europe’s population is growing older, a trend that is projected to continue. Increased life expectancy means, older individuals are at risk of falls, hip fractures, long-term health conditions, re-hospitalization, which leads…
View article: Eight-year trends in cardio-vascular risk factors in people living with HIV: A plea for more person-centered care in an ageing population with high medical, nursing and social demands.
Eight-year trends in cardio-vascular risk factors in people living with HIV: A plea for more person-centered care in an ageing population with high medical, nursing and social demands. Open
Background: The prognosis for people living with HIV (PLWHIV) has improved tremendously in the past years, and life expectancy in PLWHIV is almost the same as in the general population. HIV now is regarded as chronic condition, and as PLWH…
View article: From Health-in-all-policies to Climate-in-all-policies: using the synergies between Health Promotion and Climate Protection to Take Action
From Health-in-all-policies to Climate-in-all-policies: using the synergies between Health Promotion and Climate Protection to Take Action Open
The climate crisis is developing to a life-changing event on a global level. Health promotion with the aim to increase the health status of individuals, independent from the present health status has been developed on scientific basis at l…
View article: Integrated Care as a Model for Interprofessional Disease Management and the Benefits for People Living with HIV/AIDS
Integrated Care as a Model for Interprofessional Disease Management and the Benefits for People Living with HIV/AIDS Open
Introduction: Today, antiretroviral therapy (ART) is effectively used as a lifelong therapy to treat people living with HIV (PLWH) to suppress viral replication. Moreover, PLWH need an adequate care strategy in an interprofessional, networ…
View article: People Living with HIV and AIDS: Experiences towards Antiretroviral Therapy, Paradigm Changes, Coping, Stigma, and Discrimination—A Grounded Theory Study
People Living with HIV and AIDS: Experiences towards Antiretroviral Therapy, Paradigm Changes, Coping, Stigma, and Discrimination—A Grounded Theory Study Open
Background: The experiences in coping with HIV/AIDS from people living with HIV (PLWH) in Austria, Munich, and Berlin regarding adherence, antiretroviral therapy (ART), stigmatization, and discrimination were the main focus of this study. …