Nathalie van der Velde
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae260
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Older adults increasingly live with multiple long term conditions (MLTC), yet guidelines for managing multimorbidity are relatively new, emerging only in the past decade. The challenge lies in adapting healthcare systems to address the complexities of frailty and MLTC, particularly amid constrained funding. In their New Horizons paper, N. Aujla et al. [1] propose using systems engineering to enhance health and social care delivery for older individuals. They highlight its focus on integrating people, systems, design, and risk management, setting it apart from traditional improvement methods.
Bin Hu
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae253
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Community GeriatricsDementia and Related Disorders
Carly Welch, Yaohua Chen, Peter Hartley, Corina Naughton, Nicolas Martinez-Velilla, Dan Stein, Roman Romero-Ortuno
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae241
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Hospital-associated deconditioning is a broad term, which refers non-specifically to declines in any function of the body secondary to hospitalisation. Older people, particularly those living with frailty, are known to be at greatest risk. It has historically been most commonly used as a term to describe declines in muscle mass and function (i.e. acute sarcopenia). However, declines in physical function do not occur in isolation, and it is recognised that cognitive deconditioning (defined by delayed mental processing as part of a spectrum with fulminant delirium at one end) is commonly encountered by patients in hospital. Whilst the term ‘deconditioning’ is descriptive, it perhaps leads to under-emphasis on the inherent organ dysfunction that is associated, and also implies some ease of reversibility. Whilst deconditioning may be reversible with early intervention strategies, the long-term effects can be devastating. In this article, we summarise the most recent research on this topic including new promising interventions and describe our recommendations for implementation of tools such as the Frailty Care Bundle.
Hannah M L Young, Joseph Henson, Paddy C Dempsey, Scott A Willis, Roseanne E Billany, Ffion Curtis, Laura Gray, Sharlene Greenwood, Louisa Y Herring, Patrick Highton
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae255
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This scoping review mapped evidence on physical activity (including structured exercise) and sedentary behaviour interventions (interventions to reduce sedentary behaviour) in people living with both frailty and multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) and their informal carers
Ruan-Ching Yu, Lung Chan, Szu-Yi Chou, Li-Fong Lin, Chaur-Jong Hu, Chien-Tai Hong
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae247
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Behavioural symptoms are common manifestations of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Early behavioural symptoms characterise mild behavioural impairment (MBI). The prevalence and intensity of MBI in people with PD (PwP) have been studied across various cohorts. However, methodological differences have obscured our understanding of MBI in these individuals. This systematic review examines and synthesises findings from relevant studies, enhancing understanding of the symptoms and implications of MBI in PD. Nine studies from five separate research institutions were identified. The conceptualisation of MBI varied considerably, affecting the reported prevalence rates of MBI in individuals with early-stage PD. Among PwP, MBI was associated higher education and impaired cognition. Affective dysregulation and impulse control disorders were primary contributors to MBI; abnormal perception was least contributor. This systematic review underscores the specific characteristics and incidence of MBI in early-stage PD. Mood and impulse control disorders are primary concerns associated with MBI. Future longitudinal studies are required to clarify the progression of these symptoms and evaluate MBI’s potential as an indicator for PD-related dementia or increased dependency
Yanhe Sun, Miles D Witham, Andy Clegg, Rod S Taylor, Grace Dibben, David McAllister, Peter Hanlon
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae258
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Frailty is of increasing interest in trials, either as a target of intervention, as an outcome or as a potential treatment modifier. However, frailty measurement is often highly variable. This scoping review assessed how frailty is quantified in randomised controlled trials (RCTs), in what context and for what purposes
Jennifer Bolt, Valeria Carvalho, Kristine Lin, Sung Ju Lee, Colleen Inglis
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae259
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The application of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) across the spectrum of individuals living with diabetes can be challenging, particularly in older adults, where factors such as frailty and multimorbidity exacerbate the complexity of management
Latha Velayudhan, Sara Pisani, Marta Dugonjic, Katie McGoohan, Sagnik Bhattacharyya
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae261
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To quantify the incidence rate difference (IRD) of AEs in middle aged and older adults of age??50 years receiving CBMs and also examine associations with weekly doses.
Honey Thomas, Amy Dutton, Miriam J Johnson, Heather Herbert, Jane Wallace, Paul Foley
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae246
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Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are implanted in increasing numbers of patients with the aim of treating ventricular arrhythmias in high-risk patients and reducing their risk of dying. Individuals are also living longer with these devices. As a result, a greater number of patients with an ICD will deteriorate either with worsening cardiac failure, another non-cardiac condition or general frailty and will have a limited prognosis. Frequently, they will be cared for by non-cardiac teams who may be less familiar with ICDs. Therefore, to ensure the person receives high-quality end-of-life care, they should have the opportunity to consider and discuss the option to deactivate the shock function of their ICD. If the ICD shock therapy is not discontinued, there is an increased risk that, as a person reaches the last days of life, the ICD may deliver multiple, painful shocks that are distressing. There is also a risk that the device may delay the person’s natural death, which the person would not have chosen if they had been given the opportunity to discuss discontinuation. The British Heart Rhythm Society has developed a practical guideline to support all healthcare professionals who are caring for patients who have an ICD. This includes descriptions of different device types, ethical and legal aspects, timing and nature of ICD discussions and practical advice regarding how the devices may be deactivated. It aims to promote awareness and timely discussion between professionals and patients and to encourage best practice.
Elisa Fabrizi, Antonio Ancidoni, Nicoletta Locuratolo, Paola Piscopo, Francesco Della Gatta, Simone Salemme, Sara Maria Pani, Domitilla Marconi, Luca Vignatelli, Luciano Sagliocca
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae250
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Approximately 2 million people in Italy are currently living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and 4 million are involved as family members or caregivers. Considering the significant impact of dementia, the Italian Ministry of Health entrusted the Italian National Institute of Health (Istituto Superiore di Sanità) with the development of a guideline within the Italian National Guideline System (Sistema Nazionale Linee Guida, SNLG) on the diagnosis and treatment of dementia and MCI. The main objective was to provide evidence-based recommendations aimed at reducing the variability and ensuring the appropriateness of clinical practices throughout the whole care process from identification and diagnosis to the end of life for people with dementia (PwD) or MCI and their families/caregivers
Maria Sääskilahti, Jenni Kulmala, Markku Nurhonen, Jenni Lehtisalo, Markku Peltonen, Francesca Mangialasche, Tiina Laatikainen, Timo Strandberg, Riitta Antikainen
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae249
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This study investigated the effect of a two-year FINGER multidomain intervention on health care service use during the 8-year follow-up. The costs of service use were also evaluated.
Wenqi Shen, Lingli Cai, Jiang Li, Ying Sun, Bin Wang, Ningjian Wang, Yingli Lu
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae242
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We aimed to examine whether current and lifetime night shift work is associated with accelerated biological ageing and the potential role of body mass index (BMI) in mediating the association.
Thomas Pace, Jacob M Levenstein, Toomas E Anijärv, Alicia J Campbell, Ciara Treacy, Daniel F Hermens, Sophie C Andrews
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae243
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The rising prevalence of dementia necessitates identifying early neurobiological markers of dementia risk. Reduced cerebral white matter volume and flattening of the slope of the electrophysiological 1/f spectral power distribution provide neurobiological markers of brain ageing alongside cognitive decline. However, their association with modifiable dementia risk remains to be understood
Hao Xiang, Yu Huang, Yuanyuan Zhang, Panpan He, Ziliang Ye, Sisi Yang, Yanjun Zhang, Xiaoqin Gan, Fan Fan Hou, Xianhui Qin
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae245
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Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) show features of premature ageing. We aimed to evaluate the association between biological ageing and adverse outcomes, including end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and all-cause mortality, in patients with CKD.
Holly Wild, Madina Nurgozhina, Danijela Gasevic, Alison M Coates, Robyn L Woods, Joanne Ryan, Lawrence Beilin, Thara Govindaraju, John J McNeil, Alice J Owen
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae239
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The relationship between nut intake and disability-free survival (healthy lifespan) in later life is unclear. The objective was to evaluate the association between nut intake and disability-free survival in a cohort of adults aged ?70 years, and whether this varied according to overall diet quality.
Annette J Dobson, Zhiwei XU, Louise F Wilson, Hsin-Fang Chung, Sven Sandin, Yvonne T Van der Schouw, Panayotes Demakakos, Elisabete Weiderpass, Gita D Mishra
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae254
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It is not clear whether the association between younger age at menopause and increased risk of dementia is modified by type of menopause. We examined the association of age at menopause or hysterectomy with dementia risk in three groups of women: those with natural menopause, premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (surgical menopause) or premenopausal hysterectomy (without bilateral oophorectomy)
Annelot P Smit, Gerrie-Cor M Herber, Lieke M Kuiper, M Liset Rietman, Kirsten E J Wesenhagen, H Susan J Picavet, P Eline Slagboom, W M Monique Verschuren
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae256
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Metabolomic scores based on age (MetaboAge) and mortality (MetaboHealth) are considered indicators of overall health, but their association with cognition in the general population is unknown. Therefore, the association between MetaboAge/MetaboHealth and level and decline in cognition was studied, as were differences between men and women
Heidi Lindroth, Keibun Liu, Laura Szalacha, Shelly Ashkenazy, Giuseppe Bellelli, Mark van den Boogaard, Gideon Caplan, Chi Ryang Chung, Muhammed Elhadi,
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae248
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To report on the global prevalence of clinically documented delirium and delirium-related clinical practices in wards caring for paediatric and adult patients in healthcare facilities
Pedro-Pablo España, Idoia Castillo-Sintes, Maria J Legarreta, Amaia Bilbao-González, Nere Larrea, Maria Gascon, Ane Uranga, Amaia Artaraz, Julia Garcia-Asensio
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae251
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We sought to compare the relative effectiveness of a fourth dose of vaccine using bivalent messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA), by comparing patients who had and had not received this dose
Christine Carter, Moïse Roche, Elenyd Whitfield, Jessica Budgett, Sarah Morgan-Trimmer, Sedigheh Zabihi, Yvonne Birks, Fiona Walter, Mark Wilberforce
doi : 10.1093/ageing/afae244
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People from minoritised ethnic groups are diagnosed with dementia later in the disease. We explored pathways that may determine the timing of diagnoses in a UK ethnically diverse, urban area
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