A cross-sectional study of muscle strength in healthy older adults living in the community was ca... more A cross-sectional study of muscle strength in healthy older adults living in the community was carried out with the purpose of determining the reliability of the hand-held dynamometer. The sample consisted of 15 females and 5 males aged 60-84 years without ...
In this paper, Chappell and Hollander's argument to recognize continuing care as a major comp... more In this paper, Chappell and Hollander's argument to recognize continuing care as a major component of the healthcare system is applauded. Further justification for looking at prevention and effective treatment of complex, multiple chronic diseases is offered. Finally, the concept of ageism as an important policy issue is further explored.
A cross-sectional study of muscle strength in healthy older adults living in the community was ca... more A cross-sectional study of muscle strength in healthy older adults living in the community was carried out with the purpose of determining the reliability of the hand-held dynamometer. The sample consisted of 15 females and 5 males aged 60-84 years without ...
A cross-sectional study of muscle strength in healthy older adults living in the community was ca... more A cross-sectional study of muscle strength in healthy older adults living in the community was carried out with the purpose of determining the reliability of the hand-held dynamometer. The sample consisted of 15 females and 5 males aged 60-84 years without ...
The development of effective interprofessional teams is important to the management of the comple... more The development of effective interprofessional teams is important to the management of the complex health care needs of the elderly. Although students are expected to function within interprofessional teams on graduation, they receive limited experience in teamwork. Few ...
Objective: To determine whether information about an older person's physical functioning provided... more Objective: To determine whether information about an older person's physical functioning provided to the patient and his or her physician delays functional decline and improves health outcomes. Design: A randomized controlled trial was undertaken; the assessors were not blinded to the group allocation. Setting: The study took place in a clinic within a hospital setting. Participants: Two hundred and sixty-five community-dwelling people over 65 years were recruited from family practice units. Interventions: The intervention group received assessments of physical function with feedback to the participant and the participant's family physician or functional assessments alone over 18 months. Self-report measures for health status using the Short Form-36 (SF-36) and preclinical disability were used together with performance measures which included the lower extremity performance test and muscle strength.
The amalgamation between two hospitals creates a transition period of significant change, uncerta... more The amalgamation between two hospitals creates a transition period of significant change, uncertainty and complexity. It is a challenging time within an organization that needs to be managed effectively. This article outlines the integration process and eight-step framework used during an amalgamation of an acute hospital organization and a post-acute hospital. The initial process evaluation and lessons learned are also presented.
A cross-sectional study of muscle strength in healthy older adults living in the community was ca... more A cross-sectional study of muscle strength in healthy older adults living in the community was carried out with the purpose of determining the reliability of the hand-held dynamometer. The sample consisted of 15 females and 5 males aged 60-84 years without ...
In this paper, Chappell and Hollander's argument to recognize continuing care as a major comp... more In this paper, Chappell and Hollander's argument to recognize continuing care as a major component of the healthcare system is applauded. Further justification for looking at prevention and effective treatment of complex, multiple chronic diseases is offered. Finally, the concept of ageism as an important policy issue is further explored.
A cross-sectional study of muscle strength in healthy older adults living in the community was ca... more A cross-sectional study of muscle strength in healthy older adults living in the community was carried out with the purpose of determining the reliability of the hand-held dynamometer. The sample consisted of 15 females and 5 males aged 60-84 years without ...
A cross-sectional study of muscle strength in healthy older adults living in the community was ca... more A cross-sectional study of muscle strength in healthy older adults living in the community was carried out with the purpose of determining the reliability of the hand-held dynamometer. The sample consisted of 15 females and 5 males aged 60-84 years without ...
The development of effective interprofessional teams is important to the management of the comple... more The development of effective interprofessional teams is important to the management of the complex health care needs of the elderly. Although students are expected to function within interprofessional teams on graduation, they receive limited experience in teamwork. Few ...
Objective: To determine whether information about an older person's physical functioning provided... more Objective: To determine whether information about an older person's physical functioning provided to the patient and his or her physician delays functional decline and improves health outcomes. Design: A randomized controlled trial was undertaken; the assessors were not blinded to the group allocation. Setting: The study took place in a clinic within a hospital setting. Participants: Two hundred and sixty-five community-dwelling people over 65 years were recruited from family practice units. Interventions: The intervention group received assessments of physical function with feedback to the participant and the participant's family physician or functional assessments alone over 18 months. Self-report measures for health status using the Short Form-36 (SF-36) and preclinical disability were used together with performance measures which included the lower extremity performance test and muscle strength.
The amalgamation between two hospitals creates a transition period of significant change, uncerta... more The amalgamation between two hospitals creates a transition period of significant change, uncertainty and complexity. It is a challenging time within an organization that needs to be managed effectively. This article outlines the integration process and eight-step framework used during an amalgamation of an acute hospital organization and a post-acute hospital. The initial process evaluation and lessons learned are also presented.
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