Browsing HV - Institutt for fysioterapi (GAMMEL) by Subject "Nursing home"
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Differences in quality of life in home-dwelling persons and nursing home residents with dementia – a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-07-11)Background: Dementia often eventually leads to dependency on others and finally to residential care. However, in Norway about half of the dementia population lives at home, due to individual and political wishes. There ... -
Do behavioral disturbances predict falls among nursing home residents?
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Functional level, physical activity and wellbeing in nursing home residents in three Nordic countries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-02-10)Background and aims: The main aim of this study was to describe physical and cognitive function and wellbeing among nursing home residents in three Nordic countries. A second aim was to compare groups of differing ages, ... -
Long-term effects of a 12 weeks high-intensity functional exercise program on physical function and mental health in nursing home residents with dementia: a single blinded randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background: Research indicates that exercise can have a positive effect on both physical and mental health in nursing home patients with dementia, however the lasting effect is rarely studied. In a previously published ... -
Physical performance and quality of life of nursing-home residents with mild and moderate dementia
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health;10(12), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The aims of this study were to describe the quality of life (QoL) of nursing-home residents with dementia and their balance, mobility, muscle strength and daily life activity, as well as to examine the associations between ...