GERIATRIC PATIENTS

This study tested a combination of ultrasonic cleaning and light therapy for severe bedsores (stage 3 or 4) in 118 patients aged 55 and older. The goal was to see if this approach could fully heal wounds and reduce pain during dressing changes. Results suggest the combined treatm…

This study tested a simple, home-based tongue exercise (pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth) in 17 older adults with swallowing problems. The goal was to see if it could strengthen swallowing muscles and reduce the risk of food or liquid going into the airway. Parti…

This study looked at 50 older adults (65+) who had major surgery to see if a computer-controlled sedation method (TCI) helps protect their thinking and memory better than the usual manual method. Participants were monitored for 72 hours after surgery using cognitive tests and sed…

This study looked at 2,744 older adults (65+) in the emergency room to see how well different early warning scores predict death within 28 days. Researchers checked vital signs, lab results, and frailty at arrival. The goal was to find which scoring system works best for this age…

This study looked at 207 older adults (65+) who came to the emergency room with a heart attack or related condition. Researchers measured their usual physical activity levels and tracked heart problems and deaths over time. They found that people who were more active had fewer se…