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Pain is a common symptom following proximal femoral fractures (PFF), however, information on its treatment in terms of agents and type of use (scheduled vs. pro re nata [PRN]) is scarce. The main objective of this study was to examine pain medication regimens according to pain intensity following PFF. Furthermore, we explored the utilizatio...
Background: Proximal femoral fracture is common in older people. Beyond a long recovery process and significant permanent functional limitations, older people often experience subsequent Fear of Falling. The phenomenon of Fear of Falling is not fully understood; qualitative research is underrepresented but can provide insights into the experience o...
Background:
In 13 European countries, laws have been passed that allow nurses to prescribe medicines, but mostly within a limited framework and with a doctor involved. Germany is not among these countries. Only the prescription of medical aids has already been included into the development of extended nursing competencies. We investigated the view...
Background:
Fear of falling (FoF) affects a large number of older people, whether they have a history of falls or not. This has an impact on their lives. FoF is a potentially modifiable factor, which has been identified as one of the most important threats to older people's autonomy.
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To gain a comprehensive understanding of the pheno...
Aims
The purpose of this systematic review and meta‐summary was the aggregation of the empirical qualitative literature on patients’ experiences of delirium in order to support the development and implementation of patient‐oriented delirium management and to guide future research.
Design
We conducted a systematic literature review of qualitative r...
Introduction
Proximal femoral fractures (PFF) are among the most frequent fractures in older people. However, the situation of people with a PFF after hospital discharge is poorly understood. Our aim is to (1) analyse healthcare provision, (2) examine clinical and patient-reported outcomes (PROs), (3) describe clinical and sociodemographic predicto...
