Sensory impairments and the risk of cognitive decline and dementia across sex, age, and regions: Longitudinal insights from Europe.

Background: In aging populations, understanding predictors of cognitive decline is essential. We aimed to investigate the risk of cognitive decline and dementia by sensory impairments across sex, age, and European regions, and examined the mediating role of activities of daily living (ADL), physical activity, and depressive symptoms.

Methods: A cohort study of 72,287 Europeans aged 50+ participating in at least two waves of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe.

Sensory impairments and depressive symptoms in Europe: a cross-national cohort study.

Objectives: To investigate the associations between sensory impairments and the development of depressive symptoms across sex, age, and European regions, and to examine the mediating role of cognitive function, activities of daily living (ADL), and physical activity.

Method: A cohort study including 56,847 Europeans aged 50+ participating in at least two waves of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE). Associations were analyzed using mixed effects logistic regression models considering several confounders.

Designing a tool ensuring older patients the right medication at the right time after discharge from hospital- the first step in a participatory design process.

Background: On average, older patients use five or more medications daily, increasing the risk of adverse drug reactions, interactions, or medication errors. Healthcare sector transitions increase the risk of information loss, misunderstandings, unclear treatment responsibilities, and medication errors. Therefore, it is crucial to identify possible solutions to decrease these risks.

Barriers for continuous medical education: a cross-sectional questionnaire study among Danish GPs.

Background: GPs' participation in continuous medical education (CME) is essential for patient care, GPs' wellbeing, and healthcare expenditure. However, one-quarter of Danish GPs did not use their reimbursement for CME in 2022. Knowledge of barriers for participating in CME is limited.

Patients' views on usefulness and effects of a risk communication tool for cardiovascular disease: a qualitative analysis.

Background: Failing to comprehend risk communication might contribute to poor treatment adherence. Using hypertension as a case, we investigated how a risk communication tool for patients with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease was perceived.

Methods: As part of a large project featuring a randomised controlled trial in a general practice setting in the Region of Southern Denmark, we conducted a semi-structured individual interview study.