阿尔茨海默氏病和帕金森氏病对老年人认知功能及日常生活能力的影响分析

目的探讨阿尔茨海默氏病(AD)和帕金森氏病(PD)对老年人认知功能及日常生活能力的影响。方法对2000～2003年就诊于我院的53例AD、68例PD和60例正常人应用简易智力量表(MMSE)和日常生活能力量表(ADL)进行分析。结果AD组与对照组相比MMSE总分及各因子分、ADL总分及各单项分均有显著性差异(P<0.01):PD组与对照组相比除MMSE的记忆力和语言因子分以及ADL第13项目(打电话)外,其余均有显著性差异(P<0.05):AD组与PD组相比除ADL第7项(穿衣)外均有显著性差异(P<0.05)。结论AD和PD对老年人的认知功能和日常生活能力均有显著的影响,两者相比,AD对老年人的影响更严重、更广泛。     

Neoplasms involving the central nervous system in the older old

Geriatric cancer patients present special challenges for clinicians. Few large series have been published in the last 20 years on the types of neoplasms that involve the central nervous system (CNS) in older individuals. To review types of neoplasms involving the central CNS that are currently being encountered by pathologists and neurosurgeons, we identified from our databases for the years 1992-2002, inclusive, patients 75 years or older who had symptomatic lesions requiring neurosurgical interventions. Retrospective characterization of tumors by immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and fluorescence in situ hybridization was performed whenever possible and relevant to tumor type. Neurosurgical procedures (n=125) on 119 patients were identified; 90 patients were diagnosed as having neoplasms, with clot evacuation or infections being the most frequent non-neoplastic conditions necessitating surgery. Tumor types included glioblastomas (36 patients), meningiomas (16), pituitary adenomas (12), lymphomas or other hematological malignancies (8), anaplastic gliomas (5), metastases (6), head and neck malignancies with direct intracranial extension (3), and other miscellaneous tumor types (4). Compared with older literature series, we encountered a larger number of elderly patients with CNS lymphomas and fewer who came to surgery for CNS metastatic disease. In the "older old", glioblastomas are the most frequent symptomatic tumors necessitating surgical intervention. Glioblastomas in this aged cohort display the signature features of the small cell phenotype (62%), high cell cycle labeling indices (mean MIB-1-labeling index=25.1%), and either amplification of epidermal growth factor receptor or gain of chromosome 7 by fluorescence in situ hybridization (93% of assessable cases).     

泸州市473例新报告50岁及以上男性艾滋病患者性途径感染原因分析

目的调查泸州市中老年男性艾滋病疫情高发的原因,为制订有针对性的干预策略提供依据。方法采用整群抽样的方法,2019年对473例新报告的泸州市50岁及以上中老年男性艾滋病感染者/病人展开性伴、安全套使用及商业性行为等主要内容的问卷调查,采用卡方检验进行差异性分析,检验水准α=0.05。结果分别有81.6%、62.8%和10.1%的人有商业性行为、固定性伴/配偶和临时性伴,除固定性伴比例随年龄增长呈下降趋势(χ²_趋势=6.934,P=0.008)外,其余性伴类型没有统计学差异。与不同性伴发生性关系,近1年从未使用安全套比例均超过90%。无配偶(35.8%)、配偶不在身边(30.8%)、诱惑/好玩(22.4%)是寻找商业性伴的前3位原因;性交易对象以本地为主,本乡镇占56.0%。固定场所(46.3%)和接头拉客(43.7%)是最主要的寻找商业性伴方式。多数性交易价格低于50元,年龄越大,<50元的占比越大(50岁~59岁、60岁~69岁、≥70岁分别为52.1%、78.0%和80.0%),差异有统计学意义(χ²=22.061,P<0.001)。结论中老年男性通过寻找商业性伴满足其性需求,交易价格偏低。该群体存在多性伴行为、基本不使用安全套行为等现象,是其艾滋病疫情快速增长的重要原因。     

人工股骨头置换术对老年股骨粗隆间骨折患者的影响

目的：探讨应用人工股骨头置换术治疗对老年股骨粗隆间骨折（IFF）患者髋关节功能及并发症情况的影响。方法：选择河南中医药大学第三附属医院2020年5月至2022年5月期间收治的60例IFF患者,随机数字表法分为观察组和对照组,各30例。对照组行股骨近端锁定钢板（LPFP）手术治疗,观察组应用人工股骨头置换术治疗,观察两组患者的并发症发生情况,比较手术前后患者的骨密度水平、视觉模拟评分法（VAS）及Harris髋关节功能评分。结果：两组患者术后1个月骨密度高于术前,且观察组高于对照组,差异具有统计学意义（P <0.05）;观察组患者术后的VAS评分低于对照组,Harris评分高于对照组,差异具有统计学意义（P <0.05）;观察组患者的并发症总发生率低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义（P <0.05）。结论：人工股骨头置换术在IFF患者中手术效果较理想,能恢复患者髋关节功能,术后并发症发生风险低。     

‘No‐one has listened to anything I’ve got to say before’: Co‐design with people who are sleeping rough

BackgroundDespite policies and programmes aimed at housing people who are homeless, there are still people who live and sleep rough. This project used the skills and knowledge of people in this situation to identify a strategy to mitigate some of the risks.ObjectiveTo describe the development and conduct of a co‐design project involving people who are homeless.Setting/Group MembersA Working Group of 11 was formed following a careful recruitment process from people who had volunteered after consultation by the project team. The co‐design approach was guided by a set of principles.MethodsEight members of the Working Group were interviewed by an external researcher (RM). The approach was primarily deductive, with the principles adopted by the project team used as a framework for data collection and analysis. The co‐design process was captured by the project leaders (BK, PC) supplemented with documentation review and team discussions.ResultsThe group met weekly for 12 weeks, with 8‐10 members present on average. They reviewed information from the survey, contributed ideas for solutions and ultimately decided to provide information via print, a website and an event. Important factors in on‐going involvement were carefully selecting group members and making participation rewarding for them.Discussion/ConclusionsVulnerable people such as those experiencing homelessness can be excluded from decision‐making processes affecting them, as they can be perceived as hard to reach and unable to make a meaningful contribution. This project demonstrated that a carefully managed project, with sufficient resources and commitment, it was possible to involve people who are homeless and maintain involvement over an extended time period.Public ContributionThe Working Group reviewed survey findings and developed an intervention to minimize the health, social and legal harms of sleeping rough. Several members reviewe this paper.     

A Multidisciplinary,Community-Based Program to Reduce Unplanned Hospital Admissions

ObjectivesTo evaluate the effect of Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) on unplanned hospitalization, bed days, and mortality of enrolled individuals and to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of HARP.DesignA retrospective longitudinal analysis of hospital administrative data.InterventionIndividuals at risk of hospitalization were provided with multidisciplinary, community-based care support managed by care coordinators including integrated care planning, education, monitoring, service linkages, and general practitioner liaison over 6-9 months.Setting and ParticipantsIndividuals who were enrolled into 1 of 8 HARP chronic disease management programs between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018, at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia.MethodsHospital admissions between 18 months before and 18 months after HARP enrollment were analyzed. Total hospital costs were compared between 18 months before and 12 months after HARP enrollment.ResultsA total of 1553 individuals with a median age of 71 years (interquartile range 60-81), 63.4% males, were admitted to HARP. Both unplanned hospitalizations and bed days were reduced during the HARP intervention compared to within 3 months before enrollment in each of the HARP management programs. After the HARP intervention, cardiac coach, cardiac heart failure, chronic respiratory, diabetes comanagement, and medication management programs had higher hospitalizations and bed days than individuals’ baseline of at least 3 months before HARP enrollment. Individuals in cardiac heart failure and chronic respiratory management programs had a higher mortality rate than other HARP chronic disease management programs. Individuals in cardiac coach, diabetes comanagement, and medication management programs had lower hospital costs during the HARP intervention compared to within 3 months before HARP enrollment.Conclusions and ImplicationsHARP reduced unplanned hospitalization and bed days but did not return individuals’ hospital use to baseline before the intervention. The variations in mortality between HARP chronic disease management programs implies that condition-specific goals between programs is preferable.     

Longitudinal Changes in Muscle Mass,Muscle Strength,and Physical Performance in Acutely Hospitalized Older Adults

ObjectivesAcute hospitalization may lead to a decrease in muscle measures, but limited studies are reporting on the changes after discharge. The aim of this study was to determine longitudinal changes in muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in acutely hospitalized older adults from admission up to 3 months post-discharge.DesignA prospective observational cohort study was conducted.Setting and ParticipantsThis study included 401 participants aged ≥70 years who were acutely hospitalized in 6 hospitals. All variables were assessed at hospital admission, discharge, and 1 and 3 months post-discharge.MethodsMuscle mass in kilograms was assessed by multifrequency Bio-electrical Impedance Analysis (MF-BIA) (Bodystat; Quadscan 4000) and muscle strength by handgrip strength (JAMAR). Chair stand and gait speed test were assessed as part of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). Norm values were based on the consensus statement of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People.ResultsA total of 343 acute hospitalized older adults were included in the analyses with a mean (SD) age of 79.3 (6.6) years, 49.3% were women. From admission up to 3 months post-discharge, muscle mass (?0.1 kg/m²; P = .03) decreased significantly and muscle strength (?0.5 kg; P = .08) decreased nonsignificantly. The chair stand (+0.7 points; P < .001) and gait speed test (+0.9 points; P < .001) improved significantly up to 3 months post-discharge. At 3 months post-discharge, 80%, 18%, and 43% of the older adults scored below the cutoff points for muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance, respectively.Conclusions and ImplicationsPhysical performance improved during and after acute hospitalization, although muscle mass decreased, and muscle strength did not change. At 3 months post-discharge, muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance did not reach normative levels on a population level. Further research is needed to examine the role of exercise interventions for improving muscle measures and physical performance after hospitalization.     

Impact of Game-Based Interventions on Health-Related Outcomes in Hospitalized Older Patients: A Systematic Review

ObjectivesTo examine the effectiveness of game-based interventions compared with usual care on health-related outcomes for acutely hospitalized older patients.DesignSystematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCT) and nonrandomized trials.Setting and ParticipantsAdults aged 65 years or older admitted to an Acute Care for Elderly unit were selected.MeasuresHealth-related outcomes (eg, functional capacity, quality of life, adherence to treatment).ResultsFour RCTs were included in the review. The interventions were based on the implementation of serious-game programs using Nintendo Wii in acute medical patients. Across the included studies, no significant differences were observed between groups on functional capacity and health-related quality of life. Significant differences were found between groups on the adherence to treatment (in favor of the control group), but no differences were obtained in other outcomes such as enjoyment and motivation.Conclusions and ImplicationsIn general, there is very limited evidence for the efficacy to reach conclusions about the effects of game-based interventions on health-related outcomes in acutely hospitalized older patients. Future studies are needed to improve our knowledge in the field; however, we consider that these strategies should be considered in the future complementary to usual care.     

社区1~3岁儿童语言发育与屏幕暴露的相关性调查研究

目的 分析研究社区1~3岁儿童语言发育与屏幕暴露的相关性,为儿童屏幕暴露现状提供改进意见。方法 选取2016年1月-2018年7月于本院儿童保健门诊随访的1~3岁幼儿共827例,男童406例,女童421例,平均年龄为(24.5±5.3)月。采用自制式调查问卷,由本科保健医生指导调查对象的父母或抚养人现场完成,并结合Gesell 婴幼儿发育量表评估调查对象语言发育情况。结果 827例儿童中,93例诊断为语言发育迟缓,734例语言发育正常。两组儿童接触屏幕年龄段、儿童性别、家庭情况、母亲文化程度、父亲文化程度、母亲年龄、屏幕暴露时间、入睡是否规律、接触屏幕时家长陪同和限制屏幕暴露时间差异均有统计学意义(P＜0.05),控制混杂因素影响后多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示,屏幕暴露时间>2 h(OR=1.687,95%CI:1.022~2.236,P<0.001)、接触屏幕时无家长陪同(OR=2.035,95%CI:1.588~2.634,P=0.002)、未限制屏幕暴露时间(OR=1.475,95%CI:1.087~2.156,P=0.035)为语言发育迟缓的重要危险因素。结论 长时间的屏幕暴露会影响家庭语言环境和儿童睡眠,不利于儿童的语言发育,建议家长禁止小于18月的儿童接触屏幕,大于18月的儿童在家长陪同讲解下接触屏幕,时间控制在2 h以内,严格避免睡觉前观看电子屏幕。     

Assessing Residents’ Perceptions of Their Relocation to Long-Term Care: Psychometric Validation of the View of Relocation Scale

ObjectivesRelocation to long-term care is a major challenge for older people. The View of Relocation Scale (VRS) was developed to address the need for a brief instrument to assess residents’ perceptions of the relocation.DesignSecondary analysis of data collected in a cluster randomized trial. The psychometric properties of the VRS examined in this study included factorial structure (using exploratory factor analysis), unidimensionality (Rasch modeling), internal consistency reliability (Kuder-Richardson Formula 20, squared multiple correlations, and item-total correlations), and known groups validity (analysis of variance). The results were used to identify the psychometrically most robust items for inclusion into the final version of the instrument.Setting and ParticipantsParticipants were 202 long-term care residents in Melbourne, Australia (mean age = 85.52 years, standard deviation = 7.33), who had relocated to the facility a mean of 4.4 weeks previously. Residents with moderately severe and severe dementia were excluded.MeasuresThe VRS was developed following a review of the literature describing residents’ views of relocation and was designed for administration shortly after their relocation.ResultsThere was support for a 2-factor, 10-item solution, with separate subscales assessing Perceived Control (degree of control in the decision making and planning for the relocation) and Perceived Need (perceived need for the relocation to long-term care). Participants who were admitted directly from hospital reported higher perceived need but lower perceived control than those admitted to the facility from home.Conclusion and ImplicationsThe VRS can be used to understand the impact of older people's perceptions of relocation to long-term care on their subsequent adjustment and well-being, and to identify those who may benefit from tailored support.