Across the world, health care for residents in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) is provided by a range of different professionals, and there is no consensus on which professional group(s) deliver the best outcomes for residents. The objective of this review is to investigate how the health outcomes of old...
High-risk prescribing can have deleterious effects on the health of older people. This study aimed to assess the role of inappropriate prescribing on changes in frailty status over 3 years of follow-up.
Pain is a highly prevalent problem in older adults and dying patients. Opioids are the main analgesic for moderate to severe pain in these patients. Different properties of various opioids can make them more or less suitable for this specific population. We therefore aim to explore opioid prescribing behav...
The rapid ageing of populations around the world and the associated shift in the burden of disease from infectious to chronic conditions are creating complex challenges for national governments. Addressing the needs of these older populations in a sustainable and equitable way, will be a fundamental pillar...