Tag: adults

Abstract Objective To evaluate whether antibiotic prescribing for suspected urinary tract infections in frail older adults can be reduced through a multifaceted antibiotic stewardship intervention. Design Pragmatic, parallel, cluster randomised…

Claire D Madigan, senior research associate1, Henrietta E Graham, doctoral candidate1, Elizabeth Sturgiss, NHMRC investigator2, Victoria E Kettle, research associate1, Kajal Gokal, senior research associate1, Greg Biddle, research associate1, Gemma…

Record characteristics Peer reviewed literature searches, grey literature searches, custom Google search engines and targeted-web search approaches identified 528 records. As Web of Science’s cited reference feature allowed us to…

Abstract Objective To determine whether a multicomponent intervention based on physical activity with technological support and nutritional counselling prevents mobility disability in older adults with physical frailty and sarcopenia. Design…

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A virtual reality pain management intervention worked as well as guided imagery among children and young adults undergoing unsedated procedures, according to a study published in JMIR. However, the tools…

Researchers have found that guided, group exercise can significantly improve strength and mobility for seniors 65 years and older. Retaining mobility is key to being able to live independently. If…

Photo: Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Office of Minority Health, will provide close…

The announcement is part of a new HHS-wide initiative to tackle the nation’s mental health crisis. Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – through the Substance Abuse…

You are here: 15 February 2022 A new online program targeted at 18-25 years olds with parents with mental health and/or substance issues…