Rösler, A., von Renteln-Kruse, W., Mühlhan, C., Frilling, B.

To prove the efficiency of a specialized geriatric ward (cognitive geriatric unit, CGU) for patients with a fracture of the proximal femur and additional dementia, we conducted a matched-pair analysis comparing 96 patients with fracture of the proximal femur and additional dementia matched for age, sex, surgical treatment and the degree of cognitive impairment by […]

Chong, Mei Sian, Empensando, Esmiller F., Ding, Yew Yoong, Tan, Thai Lian

Introduction: The subacute care unit in Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) was set up in May 2009. We examined its impact on the transitions at the nexus between hospital and community sectors, patients’ discharge destination and functional performance.; Materials and Methods: We studied patients admitted during the initial 6-month period (May to October 2009). Differences […]

Harwood, Rowan H., Goldberg, Sarah E., Whittamore, Kathy H., Russell, Catherine, Gladman, John Rf, Jones, Rob G., Porock, Davina, Lewis, Sarah A., Bradshaw, Lucy E., Elliot, Rachel A.

Background: Patients with delirium and dementia admitted to general hospitals have poor outcomes, and their carers report poor experiences. We developed an acute geriatric medical ward into a specialist Medical and Mental Health Unit over an eighteen month period. Additional specialist mental health staff were employed, other staff were trained in the ‘person-centred’ dementia care […]

Zuo, Chaoshun, Zuo, Zhiyi

Background: Volatile anesthetics cause Alzheimer’s disease (AD)-like neuropathology in animals. We determined whether spine surgery under general anesthesia and anesthetic choice contributed to AD development.; Methods: We searched the Clinical Data Repository of the University of Virginia for patients receiving spine surgery from January 1, 1992 to March 1, 2004. Patients with newly-diagnosed AD after […]

Seitz, Dallas P., Gill, Sudeep S., Bell, Chaim M., Austin, Peter C., Gruneir, Andrea, Anderson, Geoff M., Rochon, Paula A.

Objectives: To examine the association between anesthetic technique and postoperative complications in older adults with dementia undergoing hip fracture surgery.; Design: Population-based, retrospective cohort study.; Setting: Ontario, Canada.; Participants: All older adults with dementia who underwent surgery for hip fracture repair in Ontario, Canada, between April 1, 2003 and March 31, 2011.; Measurements: The baseline […]