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[Anabolic treatment in geriatric patients with osteoporosis]. 老年骨质疏松患者的合成代谢治疗。

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Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie Pub Date : 2026-08-01 Epub Date: 2026-07-08 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-026-02605-x

Judith Haschka

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Assessing communication in people with dementia : A scoping review of existing tools. 评估痴呆症患者的沟通：对现有工具的范围审查。

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Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie Pub Date : 2026-07-27 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-026-02627-5

Doris Detter-Biesl, Sebastian Rosendahl Huber, Seda Er, Melanie Karrer

{"title":"Assessing communication in people with dementia : A scoping review of existing tools.","authors":"Doris Detter-Biesl, Sebastian Rosendahl Huber, Seda Er, Melanie Karrer","doi":"10.1007/s00391-026-02627-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-026-02627-5","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Dementia is associated with progressive cognitive decline. Accompanying communication difficulties can negatively influence well-being and participation; however, individuals can retain meaningful communicative resources when adequately supported. Little is known about communication assessments that are usable across different healthcare professions and that address the full spectrum of communication behavior. This scoping review therefore maps available communication assessment instruments for people with dementia.Methods: We searched Web of Science, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and SpeechBITE for articles published between 2014 and 2024. Data on study characteristics and features of communication assessment tools (CATs) were extracted and synthesized narratively.Results: A total of 33 articles met the inclusion criteria. They were published in various languages and conducted in diverse settings (e.g., long-term care, outpatient services, acute hospitals). Within these studies, 14 CATs for use with people with dementia were identified. Most tools are applicable across dementia types, whereas some require minimal verbal abilities or are restricted to specific subgroups.Conclusion: The instruments differ in how they conceptualize and assess communication, ranging from communication skills to lived communication experiences. Careful tool selection is required based on assessment goals, target groups and available language versions. Limited language accessibility and insufficient evidence on feasibility across different healthcare professions highlight key gaps for future research.","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148594091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Cross-sectional associations of handgrip strength and appendicular skeletal muscle mass index with frailty status in prefrail and frail older adults. 握力和阑尾骨骼肌质量指数与体弱和体弱老年人虚弱状态的横断面关联。

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Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie Pub Date : 2026-07-27 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-026-02622-w

Wei Li, Qi Xiang, Xiaodan Xue, Dandan Li, Yi Pan, Wenlong Zheng, Mingyue Zhang

{"title":"Cross-sectional associations of handgrip strength and appendicular skeletal muscle mass index with frailty status in prefrail and frail older adults.","authors":"Wei Li, Qi Xiang, Xiaodan Xue, Dandan Li, Yi Pan, Wenlong Zheng, Mingyue Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s00391-026-02622-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-026-02622-w","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To compare body composition and functional indicators between prefrail and frail older adults and to identify factors independently associated with frailty status.Methods: In this cross-sectional study 2088 community-dwelling adults aged ≥ 65 years who met prefrail or frail criteria were identified using the FRAIL screening scale. Body composition was measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis, and handgrip strength and calf circumference were assessed. Multivariable logistic regression and a random forest model (to corroborate variable importance rankings) were used for statistical analyses.Results: Muscle-related indicators were lower in frail participants (all P < 0.001); fat-related indicators did not differ. Lower appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMI) was independently associated with frailty (odds ratio, OR = 0.89, 95% confidence interval, CI 0.80-0.99). Total body protein showed a strong association in the body composition model (OR = 0.45, 95% CI 0.21-0.96). In the clinically practical model, handgrip strength was significantly associated with frailty status (OR = 0.96, 95% CI 0.94-0.98) and remained associated with frailty in mechanistic models (OR = 0.98, 95% CI 0.97-0.99).Conclusion: In this cross-sectional comparison, muscle function showed a stronger independent association with frailty status than muscle mass alone. Frailty was associated with lower protein and mineral content, findings that require confirmation with more precise measurement methods. Handgrip strength is an efficient, low-cost indicator that was strongly associated with frailty and should be prioritized for community screening.","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148594101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Relationships between self-perceptions of aging and different technology-related factors : Availability, acceptance and competence. 老龄化自我感知与不同技术相关因素的关系：可得性、接受性和能力。

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Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie Pub Date : 2026-07-22 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-026-02618-6

Ines Simbrig, Felix Piazolo, Hans-Werner Wahl

{"title":"Relationships between self-perceptions of aging and different technology-related factors : Availability, acceptance and competence.","authors":"Ines Simbrig, Felix Piazolo, Hans-Werner Wahl","doi":"10.1007/s00391-026-02618-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-026-02618-6","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Self-perceptions of aging (SPA) influence self-regulatory behavior, e.g., through technology use, but have rarely been linked to attitudes toward technology or technology competence in later life.Objective: To test predictions addressing associations between two SPA indicators, subjective age (SA), and gains-oriented and losses-oriented awareness of age-related change (AARC) and several technology-related factors (technology availability, technology acceptance, technology competencies), using baseline data from the i‑evAALution randomized controlled trial (RCT).Method: The analytical sample consisted of 272 community-dwelling older adults aged 65-97 years (mean age 77.8 years; 70% women) assessed at baseline. Technology-related measures were based on established instruments.Results: Higher AARC gains, lower AARC losses, and a younger SA were related to greater technology availability, acceptance, and competence. In regression analyses including all SPA indicators and covariates. Only AARC gains consistently maintained positive associations with all technology-related factors.Conclusion: The SPA may be important to consider in future technology education with older adults. Having a more positive awareness of one's own aging could help to accept technology and improve technology-related skills.","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148551123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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[Strengthening of care provision in rural areas : A case study analysis of innovative care provision concepts in Germany and Austria]. [加强农村地区的医疗服务：德国和奥地利创新医疗服务理念的案例研究分析]。

IF 1.1 4区医学

Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie Pub Date : 2026-07-22 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-026-02621-x

Svenja Wirries

{"title":"[Strengthening of care provision in rural areas : A case study analysis of innovative care provision concepts in Germany and Austria].","authors":"Svenja Wirries","doi":"10.1007/s00391-026-02621-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-026-02621-x","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The provision of nursing care is at risk, especially in rural areas. For ensuring nursing care there is a need for innovative care provision concepts that consider the specific conditions and specific needs of care in rural areas.Objective: The aim of the study is to determine how innovative care provision concepts can strengthen/ensure local care provision in rural areas.Material and methods: For the analysis three care provision concepts based on seven criteria were selected. A document analysis with selected studies, professional articles and authority documents was conducted for the three care provision concepts. Key factors for the provision of nursing care in rural areas were identified.Results: Innovative care provision concepts have to comply with three key prerequisites to ensure care provision: 1. the parallel practice of case management and care management in one local service concept, 2. the local arrangement of care provision concepts, 3. the link at regional level (municipality) of care provision concepts.Discussion: The parallel practice of case and care management in one care provision concept, the local arrangement and the link at regional level (municipality) of care provision concepts enable a continuing interdigitation of the analysis and targeted development of the local care provision infrastructure and strengthen the access to professional support for older persons (in need of care) and relatives respectively caregivers in rural areas.","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148551185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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[Exploring the potential of the socially assistive robot "Moflin" in institutional aged care]. [探索社会辅助机器人“Moflin”在机构老年护理中的潜力]。

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Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie Pub Date : 2026-07-17 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-026-02616-8

Cora Pauli, Samira-Salomé Hüsler, Simone Eicher

{"title":"[Exploring the potential of the socially assistive robot \"Moflin\" in institutional aged care].","authors":"Cora Pauli, Samira-Salomé Hüsler, Simone Eicher","doi":"10.1007/s00391-026-02616-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-026-02616-8","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The study examined the potential use of the socially assistive robot (SAR) Moflin in nursing care homes, as seen by care professionals. Despite proven positive effects, SARs have not been widely implemented to date. This study therefore investigated the use scenarios developed by care professionals and their assessment of their impact.Methods: A qualitative exploratory study was conducted in three nursing care homes in Switzerland. It involved guided interviews and structured observations. The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.Results: Moflin demonstrated its potential for use in nursing care homes. It was employed to calm, stimulate and encourage communication with residents. The fact that care staff could use it at their discretion fostered a person-centered approach and its ease of use facilitated long-term use.Discussion: The findings emphasize the importance of taking a practical, open-ended approach when evaluating SARs in long-term care. Rather than prescribing standardized usage scenarios, actively involving care staff provided valuable insights into the practical considerations of everyday use. Thus, the study contributes to our understanding of the role of care staff in integrating SARs into their daily work.","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148473866","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Polypharmacy and unit dose dispensing system (UDDS) in geriatric care : Challenges from the perspective of healthcare staff. 综合药房和单位剂量分配系统（UDDS）在老年护理：从医护人员的角度的挑战。

IF 1.1 4区医学

Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie Pub Date : 2026-07-16 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-026-02595-w

Christine Kessler, Anja Kwetkat, Franziska Meissner, Ingo Krusche, Jutta Bleidorn, Michael Hartmann, Katrin Farker

{"title":"Polypharmacy and unit dose dispensing system (UDDS) in geriatric care : Challenges from the perspective of healthcare staff.","authors":"Christine Kessler, Anja Kwetkat, Franziska Meissner, Ingo Krusche, Jutta Bleidorn, Michael Hartmann, Katrin Farker","doi":"10.1007/s00391-026-02595-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-026-02595-w","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Multimorbid geriatric patients often require complex treatment. Effective management of polypharmacy has become one of the greatest challenges in patient care. Nevertheless, there is little information on how unit-dose dispensing systems (UDDS) can be adapted for the care of geriatric patients and well-integrated into the daily routine of clinical units.Objective: We evaluated the acceptance rate and feasibility of unit-dose care of prescribed drugs, including perspectives of doctors and nurses in a geriatric clinic of a university hospital.Material and methods: An entire ward staff (20 nurses, 11 doctors) was surveyed on 8 topics including safety of drug treatment and handling of blistered medication packages. We employed a mixed-method design using a questionnaire with a unipolar 5‑point Likert scale.Results: The response rate to the survey was 74%. Most respondents (82%) agreed that unit dose delivery increases the safety of drug treatment and 77% agreed that unit dose supply reduces administration errors. The approval rate was 100% from doctors and 55% from nurses. However, most respondents (95%) did not consider dispensing of blister-packed medicines to geriatric patients to be appropriate, owing to impaired fine motor skills, cognitive deficits, dementia and delirium.Conclusion: This study found a high level of acceptance (87% of doctors and nursing staff) of unit dose dispensing systems for geriatric patients; however, unit-dose care was not considered to be universally applicable to all hospitalized patients. Successful implementation of UDDS for geriatric patients in particular needs a thorough evaluation and some modifications prior to implementation.","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148473877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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[Digital legacy in hospice and palliative care : An online survey of professionals and volunteers aged 50 and above]. [临终关怀和姑息治疗中的数字遗产：一项针对50岁及以上专业人士和志愿者的在线调查]。

IF 1.1 4区医学

Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie Pub Date : 2026-07-15 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-026-02617-7

Anne Meißner, Jennifer Pengel

{"title":"[Digital legacy in hospice and palliative care : An online survey of professionals and volunteers aged 50 and above].","authors":"Anne Meißner, Jennifer Pengel","doi":"10.1007/s00391-026-02617-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-026-02617-7","url":null,"abstract":"Background: With ongoing digitalization, questions concerning the management of digital legacies are becoming increasingly relevant for older adults, yet remain insufficiently addressed. There are legal, technical, and psychosocial challenges as well as gaps in research and support structures.Objective: The study examines attitudes and precautionary behaviours regarding digital legacy among professionals and volunteers aged 50 and above in hospice and palliative care.Methods: Quantitative and qualitative data from a nationwide online survey of 293 participants from hospice and palliative care were analysed. Descriptive statistics were performed using SPSS, while free-text responses were analysed according to Mayring's qualitative content analysis.Results and conclusion: Although the importance of digital legacies is acknowledged, concrete precautionary actions are rarely taken. Varied attitudes and needs indicate a demand for accessible, practice-oriented information and counselling services. Further research should pursue more diverse approaches to enhance supportive structures in practical contexts.","PeriodicalId":49345,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148450216","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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[Protein intake and preservation of function in old age : Current evidence and present research gaps]. [老年蛋白质摄入和功能保存：现有证据和目前的研究空白]。

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Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie Pub Date : 2026-07-01 Epub Date: 2026-05-28 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-026-02598-7

Annette Eidam, Petra Benzinger, Jürgen M Bauer

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[Respiratory infections in old age: long-term sequelae and prevention]. 老年人呼吸道感染：长期后遗症及预防。

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Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie Pub Date : 2026-07-01 Epub Date: 2026-05-12 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-026-02591-0

Lejla Sacic

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