Publications by authors named "Mercedes Lupo"
Article Synopsis
- Hospitalized older adults have specific needs that require tailored support, prompting a study to understand their experiences with age-friendly, multicomponent interventions in a Canadian hospital setting.
- The study involved surveys and interviews with 18 participants (10 patients and 8 care partners), revealing generally positive feedback, but highlighting five key themes: companionship, recreation, physical activity, communication, and the physical environment.
- Participants emphasized the importance of companionship and effective communication with care staff, while also expressing concerns about safety in physical activity; the hospital environment, including lighting and décor, significantly affected their overall experience.
Study Design: Systematic review. Surgical decompression for degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is associated with perioperative complications, including difficulty or discomfort with swallowing (dysphagia) as well as changes in sound production (dysphonia). This systematic review aims to (1) outline how dysphagia and dysphonia are defined in the literature and (2) assess the quality of definitions using a novel 4-point rating system.
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