Qualitative study identifies themes influencing adherence to foot strengthening in older adults
What helps older adults stick with foot-strengthening exercises?
A qualitative component of an RCT explored factors influencing adherence to a 12-week supervised foot strengthening program in 12 older adul…
Older adults stick with foot-strengthening exercises best when they get clear trainer instructions, helpful materials, and flexibility in th…
Interprofessional medication review shows non-significant improvement in prescribing appropriateness for older ED patients
Medication review for older emergency patients did not show clear benefit over standard care
A randomized controlled trial of 151 older adults admitted to an emergency department found that a structured, patient-oriented, interprofes…
A structured medication review for older emergency patients did not show clear benefit over standard care in improving prescription safety.
Sarcopenic obesity prevalence is 28% in adults with advanced knee OA and severe obesity
Sarcopenic obesity found in 28% of adults with severe knee osteoarthritis and obesity
A cross-sectional baseline analysis of a pilot RCT (n=50) found sarcopenic obesity prevalence was 28% among adults with advanced knee OA and…
Nearly one-third of adults with severe knee arthritis and obesity have low muscle mass, leading to worse walking distance, function, and qua…