Association between proximity to COVID-19 and the quality of life of healthcare workers.

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affects almost all countries in the world and it impacts every aspect of people's life-physically, mentally, and socio-economically. There are several research studies examining the impact of this pandemic on health, however, very few studies examining the impact of this pandemic on quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the association between proximity to the COVID-19 and quality of life of healthcare workers and identify factors influencing quality of life.

A community-based single fall prevention exercise intervention for older adults (STEADY FEET): Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Background: Falls and fall-related injuries in older adults are a leading cause of disability and death. Evidence has shown the benefits of exercises in improving functional outcomes and reducing fall rates among community-dwelling older adults. However, there is lack of effective community-based single exercise intervention for a broad population of older adults who are at high risk for falls.

Evaluation of multi-component interventions for prevention of nosocomial pneumonia in older adults: a randomized, controlled trial.

Aims: To evaluate the efficacy of multi-component interventions for prevention of hospital-acquired pneumonia in older patients hospitalized in geriatric wards.

Methods: A randomized, parallel-group, controlled trial was undertaken in patients aged 65 and above who were admitted to a tertiary hospital geriatric unit from January 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018 for an acute non-respiratory illness. Participants were randomized by to receive either a multi-component intervention (consisting of reverse Trendelenburg position, dysphagia screening, oral care and vaccinations), or usual care.

A randomized controlled trial to compare the interface pressures of alternating pressure overlay with gel pad versus gel pad alone during prolonged surgery.

Introduction: Prolonged surgery is a known risk of pressure ulcer formation. Pressure ulcers affect the quality of life, are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, and pose a burden on the healthcare system. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of an alternating pressure (AP) overlay with Gel pad against the Gel pad in reducing interface pressure (IP) during prolonged surgery.

Risk of skin tears and its predictors among hospitalized older adults in Singapore.

Aim: To identify the characteristics that may be predictive of development of risk of skin tears among hospitalized older adults in Singapore.

Background: Skin tears are wounds that are partial or full-thickness separation of skin layers, which are common in older adults. Skin tears can result from shearing, friction, and/or blunt force.