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Barriers to Informal Caregiving of Persons Living with Dementia in Barbados: A Phenomenological Inquiry

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 3: 2018

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.142

Pages:

206-11

Synopsis:

This paper qualitatively explored the barriers faced by informal caregivers of persons living with dementia in Barbados.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To explore the barriers of primary informal caregivers to caring for persons living with dementia (PLWDs) in Barbados.

Methods: A qualitative, phenomenological methodology was adopted. Eight in-depth, semistructured interviews were conducted with primary informal caregivers of PLWDs. Transcripts were analysed according to Giorgi’s four-step phenomenological framework.

Received:

13 Jul, 2017

Accepted:

12 Dec, 2017

Published:

22 Oct, 2018

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e-Published: 14 Dec, 2017

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Clinicopathological Features of Colorectal Cancer at the Extremes of Age

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.443

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Synopsis:

CRC in the young and elderly patients is not uncommon. Patients present with locally advanced disease and similar clinicopathological features to patients of a screenable age, emphasizing the importance of clinical vigilance if we are going to diagnose and treat these patients in a timely manner.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the clinicopathological features of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) at the extremes of age and compare differences across the younger and older age groups.

Received:

28 Feb, 2017

Accepted:

24 Mar, 2017

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e-Published: 18 May, 2017

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Comparison of Mortality Risk Factors in Elderly and Young Pulmonary Embolism Patients

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.147

Synopsis:

Pulmonary embolism(PE) has a high mortality, particularly in the elderly patients. Higher sPESI, presence of co-morbidities, as well as high BUN and CRP levels are associated with increased mortality risk in elderly PE cases.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine clinical, radiological, and laboratory findings as well as mortality rates in younger and older patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) and investigate risk factors associated with mortality in elderly patients.

Received:

04 Apr, 2016

Accepted:

24 Aug, 2016

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e-Published: 26 Aug, 2016

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The Value of T-SPOT.TB Technology in the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Elderly Patients

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.302

Synopsis:

A clinical study to compare diagnostic techniques for identifying tuberculosis revealed that the T-SPOT.TB technique demonstrated a significant improvement in the diagnosis of positive cases, compared to PPD test, in both young and elderly.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To investigate the clinical value of T-SPOT.TB technology (γ-interferon release assay for tuberculosis (TB) infection in the diagnosis of TB in elderly patients.

Received:

21 Jun, 2016

Accepted:

02 Aug, 2016

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elderly

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interferon release assay

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e-Published: 16 Aug, 2016

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A Combined Cross-sectional and Longitudinal Study of Predicting Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Disease by Using Haemoglobin in the Elderly

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 1: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.157

Pages:

65–71

Synopsis:

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has an important implication from a preventive medicine perspective, as early recognition and intervention will reduce associated mortality and morbidity. To better identify patients at risk for developing MetS and cardiovascular disease, we conducted a combined cross-sectional and longitudinal study to shed light on the elevated haemoglobin (Hb) levels in the elderly. Haemoglobin is associated with MetS. Elevated Hb with a cut-off value of 14.6 and 13.7 for males and females respectively; can potentially be used as a marker to stratify the risks of developing MetS for both genders and cardiovascular disease in the female population.

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Received:

24 Jun, 2014

Accepted:

24 Sep, 2014

Published:

08 Mar, 2017

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e-Published: 22 Jun, 2016

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Prevalence of Oral Lesions in Elderly

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 2: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.329

Pages:

375-8

Synopsis:

The importance of this work is to give special importance to the treatment of various oral diseases in the elderly population as otherwise the quality of life of the elderly would be significantly reduced. The paper highlights the percentage of the most common oral diseases.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Geriatric dentistry refers to dealing with oral diseases in old individuals including prevention and treatment. The aim of this investigation was to examine the types and frequency of oral lesions in elderly.

Received:

19 Nov, 2014

Accepted:

06 Jan, 2015

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e-Published: 09 Feb, 2016

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Frailty and Mortality in a Hospital from Monterrey, Mexico

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.353

Synopsis:

This original article is on the association of the frailty syndrome and hospital mortality in elderly patients in a general hospital.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the association between frailty and mortality in a Mexican hospital.

Received:

25 Jun, 2015

Revised:

29 Jul, 2015

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H Gutiérrez-Hermosillo

e-Published: 18 Dec, 2015

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The Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease among Nursing Home Residents

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 2: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.249

Pages:

267–70

Synopsis:

Metabolic syndrome may be a main contributant to the aetiology of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among nursing home residents. Monitoring body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference is a simple but effective way to suspect presence of CKD.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The prevalence of end-stage renal disease in Taiwan is the highest in the world; hemodialysis accounts about 7% of the expenditure of the National Health Insurance. Nursing home residents with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have not been identified yet in Taiwan, along with associated risk factors. The objective of this study is to investigate the risk factors of CKD in long-term care facilities in Taiwan and those significantly associated with the presence of CKD.

Received:

07 Oct, 2014

Accepted:

31 Oct, 2014

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Comparative Analysis of Mechanical Properties of Common Carotid Artery between Young and Old Specimen

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.218

Synopsis:

The morphology and longitudinal tensile properties of carotid artery in elderly group of changed.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study aimed to perform the carotid artery stretching experiments with young and elderly corpse for the study of carotid atherosclerosis pathogenesis and biomechanical basis.

Methods: 15 carotid arteries were randomly selected from young and elderly groups, respectively, for the longitudinal tensile test, and 1 specimens of each group was randomly selected for the morphological observation.

Received:

21 Apr, 2015

Accepted:

18 May, 2015

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e-Published: 18 Nov, 2015

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Prevalence of Self-reported Morbidities, Functional Disabilities and Access to Supportive Aids among the Elderly of Urban Puducherry

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 2: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.313

Pages:

191–6

Synopsis:

Developing countries are undergoing the stage of demographic transition. Functional disabilities largely impair the quality of life among the elderly. Efforts toward revamping of primary care services for the benefit of the elderly needs better understanding of the barriers towards access of those with disabilities.

ABSTRACT

Received:

17 Nov, 2014

Accepted:

26 Mar, 2015

Published:

22 Sep, 2017

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