Browsing Publikasjoner fra Cristin by Subject "Older adults"
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Age-related differences in self-report and objective measures of cognitive function in older patients prior to chemotherapy
(Nursing Open;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-08)Aim: Evaluate for differences in demographic and clinical characteristics and subjective and objective measures of cognitive function (CF) between younger older adults (YOA, 60–69 years) and older adults (OA, ≥70 years). ... -
The association between hospital nurses’ perspectives on their information practices and quality of care transitions in older patients: A nation-wide cross-sectional study
(Tidsskrift for omsorgsforskning;Årgang 7, nr. 2-2021, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-08-24)Background: The main aim of the current study is to provide updated knowledge on hospital nurses’ assessments of quality of care transitions in older patients in Norway. A secondary aim is to analyse to what extent these ... -
Associations between health-related quality of life and physical function in older adults with or at risk of mobility disability after discharge from the hospital
(European Geriatric Medicine;(2021) 12:1247–1256, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-09)Purpose: To optimise the treatment for older adults after hospitalisation, thorough health status information is needed. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the associations between health-related quality of life (HRQOL) ... -
‘Brain fog’, guilt, and gratitude: experiences of symptoms and life changes in older survivors 6 months after hospitalisation for COVID-19
(European Geriatric Medicine;13 (2022), Academic article, 2022-03-10)Purpose: Several of those who have been infected with COVID-19 suffer from the post-COVID-19 condition months after the acute infection. Little is known about how older survivors have experienced the consequences and how ... -
Changes in subjective measures of cognitive function in older adults from the initiation through 12 months after the receipt of chemotherapy
(Cancer Nursing;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-12-01)Background: Cognitive impairment has a negative impact on older patients with cancer. Objective: Evaluate for inter-individual differences in two subjective measures of cognitive function in older patients (n = 112), ... -
Characteristics of older adults with back pain associated with choice of first primary care provider: a cross-sectional analysis from the BACE-N cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-09-17)Objectives: To describe characteristics of older adults with back pain in primary care, and to assess associations between patient characteristics and type of first primary care provider (general practitioner (GP), ... -
Comparison of methods to identify individuals with obesity at increased risk of functional impairment among a population of home-dwelling older adults
(British Journal of Nutrition;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-09)Obesity is associated with increased muscle mass and muscle strength. Methods taking into account the total body mass to reveal obese older individuals at increased risk of functional impairment are needed. Therefore, we ... -
Covid-fatigued? A longitudinal study of Norwegian older adults’ psychosocial well-being before and during early and later stages of the COVID-19 pandemic
(European Journal of Ageing;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-08-25)As the pandemic continues, many older adults are facing prolonged isolation and stress while having less access to traditional ways of coping. There is widespread concern that the situation is increasingly taking its toll ... -
"Det var jo en voldsom åpenbaring"- En studie av nettbrettbruk i hverdagslivet til Omsorg+-beboere
(Ergoterapeuten;Nr 2, 2021, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Assistive technology is increasingly promoted to provide older adults the opportunity to live independently, to preserve quality of life and coping in everyday life. There is a further need to understand how ... -
Distinctions between self-report and performance-based measures of physical function in older patients prior to chemotherapy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background The maintenance of physical function (PF) is an extremely important outcome for elderly people. Objective The aims of this study were to identify differences in the subjective and objective measures of ... -
Do You Feel Safe at Home? A Qualitative Study among Home-Dwelling Older Adults with Advanced Incurable Cancer
(Healthcare;Volume 10 / Issue 12, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-11-28)Many older adults with cancer prefer to live at home, and home treatment and outpatient care have been recommended for such patients. To improve their mental health, it is important to identify the challenges that are faced ... -
Exclusion from Social Relations in Later Life: Micro- and Macro-Level Patterns and Correlations in a European Perspective
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH);Volume 18, Issue 23, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-25)Older adults face particular risks of exclusion from social relationships (ESR) and are especially vulnerable to its consequences. However, research so far has been limited to specific dimensions, countries, and time points. ... -
Human rights and nutritional care in nurse education: lessons learned
(Nursing Ethics;Volume 29, Issue 4, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-02-07)Background: Food is an important part of nursing care and recognized as a basic need and a human right. Nutritional care for older adults in institutions represents a particularly important area to address in nursing ... -
Involving older adults in technology research and development discussions through dialogue cafés
(Research Involvement and Engagement;7:26, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-05-10)Abstract Background: Citizen involvement is important for ensuring the relevance and quality of many research and innovation efforts. Literature shows that inadequate citizen involvement poses an obstacle during the research, ... -
Involving older adults in technology research and development discussions through dialogue cafés
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Citizen involvement is important for ensuring the relevance and quality of many research and innovation efforts. Literature shows that inadequate citizen involvement poses an obstacle during the research, development, and ... -
Like a Social Breath: Homecare’s Contributions to Social Inclusion and Connectedness of Older Adults.
(Journal of Social Inclusion (JoSI);Volume 13 - Issue 2, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-12-20)The detrimental effects of social isolation on health and well-being bring forward the need for increasing social inclusion and connectedness for older, homebound adults. Homecare services may be a source of social inclusion, ... -
Symptom experience of older oncology patients with low versus high levels of multimorbidity prior to chemotherapy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Purpose Evaluate for differences in demographic and clinical characteristics between older oncology patients with low multimorbidity (<2 multimorbidities) and high multimorbidity (≥2 multimorbidities) and evaluate for ... -
Understanding volunteering intensity in older volunteers
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Although volunteering is considered a good strategy for successful ageing, not many older adults are engaged in voluntary work and those who are do so mainly sporadically. This study focuses on time invested in volunteering ... -
Understanding volunteering intensity in older volunteers
(Ageing & Society;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-10-12)Although volunteering is considered a good strategy for successful ageing, not many older adults are engaged in voluntary work and those who are do so mainly sporadically. This study focuses on time invested in volunteering ...