FUNCTIONAL STATUS

This study tested whether adding a special daily-activity program to usual home rehabilitation helps frail older adults improve tasks like bathing and dressing. 47 people aged 65+ with multiple health conditions took part. The program aimed to make everyday activities easier and …

This study looked at whether massage therapy can improve mood and daily functioning in new mothers. 28 women within 6 months of giving birth were split into two groups: one received a 45-minute massage once a week for 4 weeks, the other did not. Researchers measured depression an…

This study looked at whether matrix rhythm therapy, a gentle vibrating treatment, can improve movement, quality of life, breathing, and physical performance in people with axial spondyloarthritis, a chronic inflammatory disease causing back pain and stiffness. Twenty-seven adults…

This study looked at 8,751 older adults (65+) to see how their health and daily function before surgery affected their risk of heart problems or stroke within 30 days after. Researchers used medical records and follow-up calls to track complications. The goal was to find which pr…

This study tested a new two-step process to quickly identify and address health issues like fall risk, confusion, and frailty in older adults (65+) in the emergency department observation unit. The goal was to see if this approach could improve patients' quality of life and daily…