FUNCTIONAL STATUS

This study tested a special home rehab program for older adults (65+) to help them do everyday tasks like bathing and dressing more easily. 47 people took part, and the program was added to their usual home health therapy. The goal was to see if the extra help improved their moto…

This study looked at whether a 45-minute massage once a week for 4 weeks could improve mood and daily function in new mothers. 28 women within 6 months of giving birth took part. The goal was to see if massage, a drug-free option, could reduce depression and help mothers manage p…

This study looked at whether matrix rhythm therapy, a type of gentle vibration treatment, can improve daily function, quality of life, breathing, and physical performance in people with axial spondyloarthritis, a chronic inflammatory arthritis of the spine. 27 adults with active …

This study tested a two-step process to improve care for older adults in the emergency department. First, quick screening tests for fall risk, delirium, and frailty were used. Patients with concerning results were then placed in an observation unit for a full team assessment by g…

This study looked at 8,751 older adults (65+) to see how their health and daily function before surgery affected their risk of heart and brain problems within 30 days after. Researchers used data from a large database and compared different health check tools. The goal was to fin…