OLD AGE

This study tested a Thai version of a simple tool called the Delirium Diagnostic Tool-Provisional (DDT-Pro) to see if it can accurately diagnose delirium in elderly patients with hip fractures. Delirium is a common complication after hip fracture surgery, but current diagnostic m…

This completed study tested a virtual reality (VR) game called Memo-gration to help older adults in nursing homes retrieve memories and improve their mood. The game used vintage Chinese scenes and interactive prompts to spark conversations with caregivers. Thirty-six older adults…

This study tested whether tilting elderly patients head-down at a 10-degree angle during the start of anesthesia could prevent dangerously low blood pressure. Researchers compared this position to lying flat in 168 patients aged 65-90 having abdominal surgery. The main goal was t…

This study tracked how much older adults (65+) move during a hospital stay and tested whether a screen showing real-time activity to staff could encourage more movement. Researchers also validated a Danish version of a mobility assessment. The goal is to help hospitals better sup…

This study looked at how often low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) occurs in elderly diabetic patients living in nursing homes. Researchers used a continuous glucose monitor worn on the skin for 14 days to track blood sugar levels. The goal was to better understand the frequency and c…

This completed early-phase study looked at 128 older adults (60+) having knee replacement surgery. Researchers measured a protein called neurofilament light chain in the blood and checked how sensitive patients were to the sedative remazolam. The goal was to see if higher protein…

This study worked with care home staff, residents, and health experts to create a new plan for preventing falls in older adults living in care homes. Researchers held workshops and surveys with 31 participants to design the model and decide how to measure its success. The goal is…