Publications by authors named "J E Silvius"
Previous research suggests a connection between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and somatic comorbidities, underscoring the importance of lifestyle and health-related behaviour (LHRB) in the emergence of BPD. We investigated LHRBs-physical activity, sleeping and overeating-among young people at different BPD stages compared to a matched community sample. Furthermore, we explored whether problematic LHRBs intensify in later BPD stages.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) are medications whereby the harms may outweigh the benefits for a given individual. Although overprescribed to older adults, their direct costs on the healthcare system are poorly described.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of the cost of PIMs for Canadians aged 65 and older, using adapted criteria from the American Geriatrics Society.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to create a consensus list of the top 10 signs and symptoms of adverse drug events (ADEs) for residents in long-term care facilities using certain medications.
- Conducted via a 3-round Delphi approach, healthcare professionals from 13 countries evaluated various signs and symptoms, prioritizing those that impact quality of life and can be easily monitored.
- After three rounds, the final list of prioritized signs and symptoms included issues like recent falls, daytime drowsiness, abnormal movements, confusion, and dizziness.
Introduction: Over the past decade, polypharmacy has increased dramatically. Measurable harms include falls, fractures, cognitive impairment, and death. The associated costs are massive and contribute substantially to low-value health care.
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