Publications by authors named "J O van Horik"
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- The study aimed to compare the impact of a modified muscle-sparing surgical approach (SPAIRE) versus a standard lateral approach in hip hemiarthroplasty on mobility and function post-surgery for older adults with hip fractures.
- Conducted in six hospitals in Southwest England, the trial included 244 participants (aged 60+) and involved random allocation to either surgical technique, with outcomes assessed at various intervals, notably 120 days post-operation.
- Results indicated no significant difference in the primary outcome (Oxford Hip Score) between the two approaches, with both groups showing similar mobility and function in the short and long term, although the SPAIRE group reported slightly less pain after 3 days.
Background: Sleep disturbance is a prevalent condition among people living with dementia (PLwD) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Its assessment and management within primary care is complex because of the comorbidities, older age, and cognitive impairment typical of this patient group.
Aim: To explore how primary care clinicians assess, understand, and manage sleep disturbance for PLwD or MCI; if and why such initiatives work; and how people and their carers experience sleep disturbance and its treatment.
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- Patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in healthcare research ensures that research is conducted "with" or "by" the public, emphasizing active participation in shaping research directions rather than being passive subjects.
- The TIMES study, focused on improving sleep management for individuals with dementia, has effectively integrated PPIE by valuing the voices of participants and collaborating with various community organizations.
- The editorial highlights the importance of inclusivity and shares practical experiences and tips for researchers, drawing on six key UK standards for public involvement and featuring a diverse advisory forum incorporating various community perspectives.
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- This study explores how loneliness and social isolation affect life satisfaction for people with dementia and their spousal caregivers.
- The research used data from 1042 caregiving pairs in the IDEAL program, measuring loneliness and social isolation through established scales.
- Findings indicate that while loneliness negatively impacts life satisfaction for both groups, a positive relationship quality can lessen these effects, suggesting that interventions should address the experiences of both partners to improve overall well-being.*
Most animals confine their activities to a discrete home range, long assumed to reflect the fitness benefits of obtaining spatial knowledge about the landscape. However, few empirical studies have linked spatial memory to home range development or determined how selection operates on spatial memory via the latter's role in mediating space use. We assayed the cognitive ability of juvenile pheasants (Phasianus colchicus) reared under identical conditions before releasing them into the wild.
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