Publications by authors named "Chitima Boongird"
Article Synopsis
- Alzheimer disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia globally, but clearer comparisons of the safety and effectiveness of available treatments are still needed.
- This study will focus on systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials involving elderly AD patients, examining both pharmacotherapies and non-pharmacotherapies to assess their effectiveness in improving various patient outcomes.
- Ultimately, the research aims to identify the most effective treatments for AD, which will aid clinicians in making better treatment decisions and enhancing patient care.
The aims of this study were to explore prevalence of health-related problems and identify factors associated with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among community-dwelling older adults (CDOAs) in rural Thailand. A total of 384 CDOAs with mean age of 71 years (SD = 7.6) were recruited.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To investigate the effects of a simple home-based exercise program on falls, physical functioning, fear of falling and quality of life in a primary care setting.
Methods: Participants (n = 439), aged ≥65 years with mild-to-moderate balance dysfunction were randomly assigned to an exercise (n = 219) or control (n = 220) group. The program consisted of five combined exercises, which progressed in difficulty, and a walking plan.
Fall among older adults is a concern in Thailand. The challenge for primary care physicians is to deliver effective interventions potentially adhered to by older people. This research employed a mixed-methods design to understand factors leading to fall reporting by community-dwelling Thai elders and their expectations regarding fall prevention education.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: (i) To uncover geriatric problems and syndromes in multiple domains, including medical, functional, social and psychological aspects; and (ii) to evaluate the impact of a geriatric assessment clinic on practice management from the perspective of the family practitioner.
Methods: 177 patients were approached in a geriatric assessment clinic by a multidisciplinary team of geriatricians, nurses, clinical pharmacists, social workers and clinical psychologists. A cross-sectional study survey was conducted after the clinic had been established for 18 months to evaluate the impact of the clinic in three areas: knowledge, system and attitude improvement.