Patients' experiences following acute admission due to COPD exacerbation. A qualitative interview study.

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease causes significant burdens for patients. To secure safe care and treatment in the first part of the patient trajectory, it is essential to explore patients' experiences during admission in the acute phase following an exacerbation due to COPD.

Methods: Thirteen semi-structured interviews were performed, using Kvale and Brinkman's meaning condensation as an analytical approach.

Reference data on reaction time and aging using the Nintendo Wii Balance Board: A cross-sectional study of 354 subjects from 20 to 99 years of age.

Background: Falls among older adults is one of the major public health challenges facing the rapidly changing demography. The valid assessment of reaction time (RT) and other well-documented risk factors for falls are mainly restricted to specialized clinics due to the equipment needed. The Nintendo Wii Balance Board has the potential to be a multi-modal test and intervention instrument for these risk factors, however, reference data are lacking.

Undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in patients admitted to an acute assessment unit.

: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is very prevalent worldwide, yet underdiagnosed. : This study investigates feasibility of performing spirometry in patients in need of acute hospital admission as well as the prevalence of undiagnosed COPD in the same cohort. : During a two-week period, all patients admitted to three large acute assessment units were evaluated.