Publications by authors named "J BODDAERT"
Background: Hip fracture is common and associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) influence platelet hemostasis and might result in abnormal bleeding. This study aims to determine whether the use of SSRIs in older patients undergoing hip fracture surgery is associated with the risk of perioperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusion.
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- The study evaluated a new prehabilitation program for older adults scheduled for hip or knee replacement due to arthritis, focusing on its feasibility and participant satisfaction.
- Participants were adults aged 75 and older, receiving both hospital and home support that included nutritional, psychological, and physical health components.
- Results showed high participant engagement (89% completed the program), significant satisfaction ratings (60% rated it as "excellent" before surgery, increasing to 100% after), and a willingness to recommend it to others.
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- Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer's disease (AD) and this study focuses on comparing decline in functionality between LBD and AD patients over 18 months.
- The research involved 37 AD and 36 LBD patients aged over 70, all with a minimum MMSE score of 20, and found that LBD patients experienced a significant decline in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) compared to AD patients.
- Specifically, LBD patients showed a more rapid decrease in autonomy regarding personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing, highlighting a faster decline in their functional ability than that seen in AD patients.