Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research

Original Article

November 29, 2021

Development of Guidelines on the Primary Prevention of Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Seungkook Ki, Ji-hye Yun, Yunhwan Lee, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):237-244.

Background: Despite the increasing number of older adults as the population ages, there is a lack of frailty prevention guidelines for community-dwelling older adults. The Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort...

Original Article

November 23, 2021

A Descriptive Study of Emergency Department Visits Within 30 Days of Discharge

Hyeanji Kim, Seung Jun Han, Jae Hyun Lee, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):245-251.

Background: Unnecessary emergency department (ED) visits are a crucial consideration in discharge planning for acutely admitted patients. This study aimed to identify the reasons for unnecessary visits to the ED...

Original Article

December 7, 2021

Association of Preoperative Risk Factors and Mortality in Older Patients following Emergency Abdominal Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Nadir Adnan Hacım, Ahmet Akbaş, Yigit Ulgen, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):252-259.

Background: Older patients undergoing emergency laparotomy have high morbidity and mortality rates. Preoperative risk assessment with good predictors is an appropriate measure in this population. Frailty status is significantly associated...

Original Article

December 16, 2021

Utilization of Digoxin among Hospitalized Older Patients with Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation in Thailand: Prevalence, Associated Factors, and Clinical Outcomes

Noppaket Singkham, Yuttana Wongsalap, Duangkamon Poolpun, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):260-268.

Background Digoxin is used to control heart rate in patients with heart failure (HF) and atrial fibrillation (AF). However, its use is often limited in older patients, as they are prone...

Original Article

December 16, 2021

Statin Supply and Polydrug Use in Older Adults: A Focus on Drug Combinations that Reduce Bone Density

JaHyun Ho, Bokyoung Kim, Kue Sook Kim, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):269-277.

Background: We investigated the comorbidities of individuals who were prescribed statins to identify the use of bone mineral density (BMD)-reducing drugs, examine polydrug use trends involving these drugs, and explore...

Original Article

December 6, 2021

Non-achievement of the Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Goal in Older Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and a Very High Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Multicenter Study in Vietnam

Huan Thanh Nguyen, Khang Pham Trong Ha, An Huu Nguyen, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):278-285.

Background: Lowering the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) level is important for reducing cardiovascular (CV) events. However, little is known about the management of LDL-c in older patients with type 2...

Original Article

November 9, 2021

Older Adults Used Fewer Home Care Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from a Secondary Analysis of an Urgent Survey in Japan

Hiroshige Matsumoto, Masahiro Kawagoe, Satoko Hotta

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):286-293.

Background: This study aimed to identify reduced home care use among older people and its impact on user numbers and service provider revenues during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods:...

Original Article

November 15, 2021

Determination of an Optimal Frailty Cutoff Score of Tilburg Frailty Indicator and Frailty Associated Factors in Community-Dwelling Turkish Older Adults

Gulsah Ozsoy, Esra Ates Bulut, Baris Gurpinar, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):294-300.

Background: Frailty is a multidimensional and dynamic state that has adverse physical, psychological, and social outcomes. The Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) has the most robust evidence of reliability and validity...

Original Article

November 23, 2021

Effect of Communication and Education within the Rehabilitation Team: Therapists’ and Nurses’ Views

Jae Hyu Jung, Ji-Young Kang, Chang-Hee Ko, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):301-308.

Background: To improve the rehabilitation team’s awareness of patient mobility and participation by enhancing communication between therapists and nurses and conducting patient education. Methods: This study used a non-equivalent control group...

Original Article

November 5, 2021

Health Literacy among Older Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in an Urban Community in Thailand

Kirada Pechrapa, Korravarn Yodmai, Wirin Kittipichai, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):309-317.

Background: This study assessed health literacy (HL) and its associated factors among older adults during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study included older adults in urban communities...

Original Article

December 28, 2021

Association between Health Literacy, Self-care Behavior, and Blood Sugar Level among Older Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Rural Thai Communities

Wanich Suksatan, Kantapong Prabsangob, Bovornpot Choompunuch

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):318-323.

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a major problem worldwide. Moreover, older patients with significantly limited health literacy (HL) tend to have worse self-care behaviors and health outcomes. This study aimed to...

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A Descriptive Study of Emergency Department Visits Within 30 Days of Discharge (52 times) Hyeanji Kim, Seung Jun Han, Jae Hyun Lee, et al. Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):245-251. Original Article November 23, 2021 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Association of Preoperative Risk Factors and Mortality in Older Patients following Emergency Abdominal Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study (25 times) Nadir Adnan Hacım, Ahmet Akbaş, Yigit Ulgen, et al. Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):252-259. Original Article December 7, 2021 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Utilization of Digoxin among Hospitalized Older Patients with Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation in Thailand: Prevalence, Associated Factors, and Clinical Outcomes (32 times) Noppaket Singkham, Yuttana Wongsalap, Duangkamon Poolpun, et al. Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):260-268. Original Article December 16, 2021 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Statin Supply and Polydrug Use in Older Adults: A Focus on Drug Combinations that Reduce Bone Density (44 times) JaHyun Ho, Bokyoung Kim, Kue Sook Kim, et al. Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):269-277. Original Article December 16, 2021 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Non-achievement of the Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Goal in Older Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and a Very High Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Multicenter Study in Vietnam (20 times) Huan Thanh Nguyen, Khang Pham Trong Ha, An Huu Nguyen, et al. Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):278-285. Original Article December 6, 2021 Full text PubReader ePub PDF Supplementary Material	Older Adults Used Fewer Home Care Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from a Secondary Analysis of an Urgent Survey in Japan (26 times) Hiroshige Matsumoto, Masahiro Kawagoe, Satoko Hotta Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):286-293. Original Article November 9, 2021 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Determination of an Optimal Frailty Cutoff Score of Tilburg Frailty Indicator and Frailty Associated Factors in Community-Dwelling Turkish Older Adults (29 times) Gulsah Ozsoy, Esra Ates Bulut, Baris Gurpinar, et al. Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):294-300. Original Article November 15, 2021 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Effect of Communication and Education within the Rehabilitation Team: Therapists’ and Nurses’ Views (34 times) Jae Hyu Jung, Ji-Young Kang, Chang-Hee Ko, et al. Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):301-308. Original Article November 23, 2021 Full text PubReader ePub PDF Supplementary Material
Health Literacy among Older Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in an Urban Community in Thailand (85 times) Kirada Pechrapa, Korravarn Yodmai, Wirin Kittipichai, et al. Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):309-317. Original Article November 5, 2021 Cited By 2 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Association between Health Literacy, Self-care Behavior, and Blood Sugar Level among Older Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Rural Thai Communities (83 times) Wanich Suksatan, Kantapong Prabsangob, Bovornpot Choompunuch Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2021;25(4):318-323. Original Article December 28, 2021 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
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