BACKGROUND: Delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD) is a severe complication in older adults with dementia, marked by fluctuating cognition, inattention, and altered consciousness. Detection is challenging due to symptom overlap, yet it contributes t...
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to identify the influencing factors for all-cause mortality in elderly patients with intertrochanteric and femoral neck fractures and to construct predictive models.
BACKGROUND: Hip fractures have become a significant health concern, particularly among super-aged patients, who were at a high risk of postoperative pneumonia due to their frailty and the presence of multiple comorbidities. This study aims to establi...
BACKGROUND: The global aging population presents a significant challenge, with older adults experiencing declining physical and cognitive abilities and increased vulnerability to chronic diseases and adverse health outcomes. This study aims to develo...
OBJECTIVE: The incidence of hip fracture in the elderly is increasing. Robot navigation technology has the advantages of minimally invasive and accurate. To explore the difference between the clinical effects of proximal femoral anti-rotation intrame...
Electronic medical records (EMRs) have many benefits in clinical research in gerontology, enabling data analysis, development of prognostic tools and disease risk prediction. EMRs also offer a range of advantages in clinical practice, such as compreh...
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Loneliness is a common problem in older adults and contributes to poor health. This scoping review aimed to synthesize and report evidence on the effectiveness of interventions using social robots or computer agents to reduce lone...
Promoting health and prolonging independence in the home is a priority for older adults, caregivers, clinicians, and society at large. Rapidly developing robotics technology provides a platform for interventions, with the fields of physically and soc...
BACKGROUND: Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) affect patients' daily life and subjective well-being. International recommendations stress nonpharmacological interventions as first-line treatment. While newer psychosocial initia...