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Relationship Between Social Activity and Frailty in Japanese Older Women During Restriction on Outings due to COVID-19. 日本老年妇女因COVID-19限制外出期间社会活动与虚弱的关系
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Canadian Geriatrics Journal Pub Date : 2021-12-01 DOI: 10.5770/cgj.24.507
Michiko Akita, Naoto Otaki, Miyuki Yokoro, Megumu Yano, Norikazu Tanino, Keisuke Fukuo
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引用次数: 3
CAGP-CCSMH Annual Scientific Meeting: Book of Abstracts CAGP-CCSMH年度科学会议:《文摘》
IF 3.9
Canadian Geriatrics Journal Pub Date : 2021-12-01 DOI: 10.5770/cgj.25.595
V. Authors
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A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of the Geriatrics Update: Clinical Pearls Course. 老年病学更新:临床珍珠课程的定性和定量分析。
IF 3.9
Canadian Geriatrics Journal Pub Date : 2021-12-01 DOI: 10.5770/cgj.24.503
Peter Hoang, Lindsay Torbiak, Zahra Goodarzi, Heidi N Schmaltz
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引用次数: 1
Updated Inventory and Projected Requirements for Specialist Physicians in Geriatrics. 更新的清单和老年专科医生的预计需求。
IF 3.9
Canadian Geriatrics Journal Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.5770/cgj.24.538
Monisha Basu, Tracy Cooper, Kelly Kay, David B Hogan, José A Morais, Frank Molnar, Robert E Lam, Michael J Borrie
{"title":"Updated Inventory and Projected Requirements for Specialist Physicians in Geriatrics.","authors":"Monisha Basu,&nbsp;Tracy Cooper,&nbsp;Kelly Kay,&nbsp;David B Hogan,&nbsp;José A Morais,&nbsp;Frank Molnar,&nbsp;Robert E Lam,&nbsp;Michael J Borrie","doi":"10.5770/cgj.24.538","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5770/cgj.24.538","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The predicted growth of Canadians aged 65+ and the resultant rise in the demand for specialized geriatric services (SGS) requires physician resource planning. We updated the 2011 Canadian Geriatrics Society physician resource inventory and created projections for 2025 and 2030.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The number and full-time equivalents (FTEs) of geriatricians and Care of the Elderly (COE) physicians working in SGS were determined. FTE counts for 2025 and 2030 were estimated by accounting for retirements and trainees. A ratio of 1.25/10,000 population 65+ was used to predict physician resource requirements.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Between 2011 and 2019 the number of geriatricians and COE physicians increased from 276 (235.8 FTEs) and 128 (89.9 FTEs), respectively, to 376 (319.6 FTEs) and 354 (115.5 FTEs). This increase did not keep pace with the 65+ population growth. The current gap between supply and need is expected to increase.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The physician supply gap is projected to widen in 2025 and 2030. Increased recruitment and interdisciplinary team-based care, supported by enhanced funding models, and full integration of COE physicians in SGS could reduce this increasing gap. In contrast to pediatrician supply in Canada, the specialist physician resources available to the population 65+ reflect a disparity.</p>","PeriodicalId":56182,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Geriatrics Journal","volume":"24 3","pages":"200-208"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/9a/34/cgj-24-200.PMC8390327.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39388541","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 6
COVID-19 and Long-Term Care: the Essential Role of Family Caregivers. 2019冠状病毒病与长期护理:家庭照顾者的重要作用。
IF 3.9
Canadian Geriatrics Journal Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.5770/cgj.24.508
Whitney Hindmarch, Gwen McGhan, Kristin Flemons, Deirdre McCaughey
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引用次数: 28
Avoidable Hospitalizations in Persons with Dementia: a Population-Wide Descriptive Study (2000-2015). 痴呆患者可避免住院:一项全人群描述性研究(2000-2015)
IF 3.9
Canadian Geriatrics Journal Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.5770/cgj.24.486
Claire Godard-Sebillotte, Erin Strumpf, Nadia Sourial, Louis Rochette, Eric Pelletier, Isabelle Vedel
{"title":"Avoidable Hospitalizations in Persons with Dementia: a Population-Wide Descriptive Study (2000-2015).","authors":"Claire Godard-Sebillotte,&nbsp;Erin Strumpf,&nbsp;Nadia Sourial,&nbsp;Louis Rochette,&nbsp;Eric Pelletier,&nbsp;Isabelle Vedel","doi":"10.5770/cgj.24.486","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5770/cgj.24.486","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Whether avoidable hospitalizations in community-dwelling persons with dementia have decreased during primary care reforms is unknown.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We described the prevalence and trends in avoidable hospitalizations in population-based repeated yearly cohorts of 192,144 community-dwelling persons with incident dementia (Quebec, 2000-2015) in the context of a province-wide primary care reform, using the provincial health administrative database.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Trends in both types of Ambulatory Care Sensitive Condition (ACSC) hospitalization (general and older population) and 30-day readmission rates remained constant with average rates per 100 person-years: 20.5 (19.9-21.1), 31.7 (31.0-32.4), 20.6 (20.1-21.2), respectively. Rates of delayed hospital discharge (i.e., alternate level of care (ALC) hospitalizations) decreased from 23.8 (21.1-26.9) to 17.9 (16.1-20.1) (relative change -24.6%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These figures shed light on the importance of the phenomenon, its lack of improvement for most outcomes over the years, and the need to develop evidence-based policies to prevent avoidable hospitalizations in this vulnerable population.</p>","PeriodicalId":56182,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Geriatrics Journal","volume":"24 3","pages":"209-221"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/45/ee/cgj-24-209.PMC8390329.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39388542","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 7
Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Dementia: a Systematic Review. 痴呆症的心理治疗干预:系统回顾。
IF 3.9
Canadian Geriatrics Journal Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.5770/cgj.24.447
Paweena Sukhawathanakul, Alexander Crizzle, Holly Tuokko, Gary Naglie, Mark J Rapoport
{"title":"Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Dementia: a Systematic Review.","authors":"Paweena Sukhawathanakul,&nbsp;Alexander Crizzle,&nbsp;Holly Tuokko,&nbsp;Gary Naglie,&nbsp;Mark J Rapoport","doi":"10.5770/cgj.24.447","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5770/cgj.24.447","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>While a range of psychotherapeutic interventions is available to support individuals with dementia, comprehensive reviews of interventions are limited, particularly with regard to outcomes related to adjustment and acceptance. The current review assesses studies that evaluated the impact of various forms of psychotherapeutic interventions on acceptance and adjustment to changing life circumstances for older adults with cognitive impairment.</p><p><strong>Research design and methods: </strong>A systematic search of PubMed, PsycINFO, and CINAHL databases was conducted, restricted to articles published in English within the last 16 years (from 2003 to 2019). Twenty-four articles were identified that examined the effects of psychotherapeutic interventions on outcomes related to acceptance and adjustment which included internalizing symptoms, quality of life, self-esteem, and well-being. Fifteen studies examined interventions targeted towards individuals with cognitive impairment, while nine studies also targeted their caregivers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Interventions that impacted outcomes related to acceptance and adjustment (e.g., adaptation, depressive symptoms, helplessness, self-esteem, and quality of life) varied in their theoretical approach, which incorporated elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), problem-solving therapy, psychotherapy, reminiscence therapy, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and meaning-based, compassion-focused therapy. Among all interventions, reductions in depression were the most commonly reported treatment outcome particularly among interventions that incorporated problem-focused and meaning-based therapies. Mixed findings were reported with regard to outcomes related to helplessness, quality of life, self-esteem, and life satisfaction indices for individuals with cognitive impairment.</p><p><strong>Discussion and implications: </strong>There is some support for the effectiveness of psychotherapeutic interventions on improving acceptance and adjustment in older adults with cognitive impairment, particularly with regard to reducing depressive symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":56182,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Geriatrics Journal","volume":"24 3","pages":"222-236"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/9a/ca/cgj-24-222.PMC8390328.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39388543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Improving End-of-Life Care for People with Dementia in LTC Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond. 在COVID-19大流行期间及之后,改善LTC家中痴呆症患者的临终关怀。
IF 3.9
Canadian Geriatrics Journal Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.5770/cgj.24.493
Sharon Kaasalainen, Lynn Mccleary, Shirin Vellani, Jose Pereira
{"title":"Improving End-of-Life Care for People with Dementia in LTC Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond.","authors":"Sharon Kaasalainen,&nbsp;Lynn Mccleary,&nbsp;Shirin Vellani,&nbsp;Jose Pereira","doi":"10.5770/cgj.24.493","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5770/cgj.24.493","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant increase in deaths in long-term care homes (LTCH). People with dementia living in LTCHs represent one of the most frail and marginalized populations in Canada. The surge of COVID-19 cases in LTCHs and rationing of health-care resources during the pandemic have amplified the pre-existing need for improvements in palliative and end-of-life care in LTCHs. This position statement, created by a task force commissioned by the Alzheimer Society of Canada, provides recommendations for a multipronged coordinated approach to improving palliative and end-of-life care of people with dementia living in LTCHs during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.</p>","PeriodicalId":56182,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Geriatrics Journal","volume":"24 3","pages":"164-169"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/b7/8b/cgj-24-164.PMC8390320.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39385596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 9
Integrated Community Collaborative Care for Seniors with Depression/Anxiety and any Physical Illness. 长者抑郁/焦虑及任何身体疾病的综合社区合作护理。
IF 3.9
Canadian Geriatrics Journal Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.5770/cgj.24.473
Richard Shulman, Reenu Arora, Rose Geist, Amna Ali, Julia Ma, Elizabeth Mansfield, Sara Martel, Jane Sandercock, Judith Versloot
{"title":"Integrated Community Collaborative Care for Seniors with Depression/Anxiety and any Physical Illness.","authors":"Richard Shulman,&nbsp;Reenu Arora,&nbsp;Rose Geist,&nbsp;Amna Ali,&nbsp;Julia Ma,&nbsp;Elizabeth Mansfield,&nbsp;Sara Martel,&nbsp;Jane Sandercock,&nbsp;Judith Versloot","doi":"10.5770/cgj.24.473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5770/cgj.24.473","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>We report on the feasibility and effectiveness of an integrated community collaborative care model in improving the health of seniors with depression/anxiety symptoms and chronic physical illness.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This community collaborative care model integrates geriatric medicine and geriatric psychiatry with care managers (CM) providing holistic initial and follow-up assessments, who use standardized rating scales to monitor treatment and provide psychotherapy (ENGAGE). The CM presents cases in a structured case review to a geriatrician and geriatric psychiatrist. Recommendations are communicated by the CM to the patient's primary care provider.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>187 patients were evaluated. The average age was 80 years old. Two-thirds were experiencing moderate-to-severe depression upon entry and this proportion decreased significantly to one-third at completion. Qualitative interviews with patients, family caregivers, team members, and referring physicians indicated that the program was well-received. Patients had on average six visits with the CM without the need to have a face-to-face meeting with a specialist.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The evaluation shows that the program is feasible and effective as it was well received by patients and patient outcomes improved. Implementation in fee-for-service publicly funded health-care environments may be limited by the need for dedicated funding.</p>","PeriodicalId":56182,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Geriatrics Journal","volume":"24 3","pages":"251-257"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/d1/7e/cgj-24-251.PMC8390319.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39385982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 1
Developing a Supplemental Assessment Tool for Younger Residents in Long-Term Care. 为长期护理的年轻住院医师开发补充性评估工具。
IF 3.9
Canadian Geriatrics Journal Pub Date : 2021-09-01 DOI: 10.5770/cgj.24.465
Emma J Hazelton-Provo, Lori E Weeks
{"title":"Developing a Supplemental Assessment Tool for Younger Residents in Long-Term Care.","authors":"Emma J Hazelton-Provo,&nbsp;Lori E Weeks","doi":"10.5770/cgj.24.465","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5770/cgj.24.465","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>It has been established that the needs of long-term care residents under 65 are distinct from those of older residents, and that these needs are not sufficiently met through the current model of LTC. Our goal was to create a supplemental assessment tool that can be used at the time of assessment to better represent the needs of this population.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Residents in the target age group (between 18 and 64), and staff who work with the target age group, were interviewed individually to identify important questions to be asked in the assessment tool. A preliminary tool was presented to the participants in a focus group, and feedback was used to make modifications to the tool.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Questions developed from the study addressed several unique needs of this population, including the role of technology in their well-being, the need for time with visitors, and the need for supports as they transition in to LTC.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The needs of younger residents in LTC are unique, and through interviews with residents and staff we developed an assessment tool to better represent those needs at the time of admission.</p>","PeriodicalId":56182,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Geriatrics Journal","volume":"24 3","pages":"170-173"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/a7/14/cgj-24-170.PMC8390330.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39388537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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