Podiatry interventions to prevent falls in older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Journal Article
Wylie, G., Torrens, C., Campbell, P., Frost, H., Gordon, A. L., Menz, H. B., …Morris, J. (2019)
Podiatry interventions to prevent falls in older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Age and ageing, 48(3), 327-336. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afy189
Background
foot problems are independent risk factors for falls in older people. Podiatrists diagnose and treat a wide range of problems affecting the feet, ankles and lower l...
Association between bisphosphonate therapy and outcomes from rehabilitation in older people
Journal Article
Goodbrand, J. A., Hughes, L. D., Cochrane, L., Donnan, P. T., McGilchrist, M., Frost, H., …Witham, M. D. (2017)
Association between bisphosphonate therapy and outcomes from rehabilitation in older people. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 70, 195-200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2017.01.017
Background Bisphosphonate therapy may have actions beyond bone, including effects on cardiovascular, immune and muscle function. We tested whether bisphosphonate treatment is...
Slower Decline in C-Reactive Protein after an Inflammatory Insult Is Associated with Longer Survival in Older Hospitalised Patients
Journal Article
Barma, M., Goodbrand, J. A., Donnan, P. T., McGilchrist, M. M., Frost, H., McMurdo, M. E. T., & Witham, M. D. (2016)
Slower Decline in C-Reactive Protein after an Inflammatory Insult Is Associated with Longer Survival in Older Hospitalised Patients. PLOS ONE, 11(7), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0159412
Background Enhancing biological resilience may offer a novel way to prevent and ameliorate disease in older patients. We investigated whether changes in C-reactive protein (C...
Association Between Kidney Function, Rehabilitation Outcome, and Survival in Older Patients Discharged From Inpatient Rehabilitation
Journal Article
Doyle, E. M., Sloan, J. M., Goodbrand, J. A., McMurdo, M. E., Donnan, P. T., McGilchrist, M. M., …Witham, M. D. (2015)
Association Between Kidney Function, Rehabilitation Outcome, and Survival in Older Patients Discharged From Inpatient Rehabilitation. American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 66(5), 768-774. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.ajkd.2015.04.041
Background
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in older people, but it is unclear if it affects survival and rehabilitation outcomes independent of comorbid conditions and ...
The Relationship Between Renal Function, Physical Function and Survival In Older Patients Discharged From Inpatient Rehabilitation
Journal Article
Doyle, E. M., Sloan, J. M., Goodbrand, J., McMurdo, M. E. T., Donnan, P. T., McGilchrist, M., …Witham, M. D. (2015)
The Relationship Between Renal Function, Physical Function and Survival In Older Patients Discharged From Inpatient Rehabilitation. Age and ageing, 44(suppl 1), i11-i11. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afv031.01
No abstract available.
Better Outcomes for Older People- Outcomes Framework for Reshaping Care of Older People (RCOP)
Presentation / Conference
Cohen, L., Wimbush, E., MacDonald, W., & Frost, H. (2013, November)
Better Outcomes for Older People- Outcomes Framework for Reshaping Care of Older People (RCOP). Paper presented at Making Scotland a Healthier Place; Faculty of Public Health Conference., Dunblane
No abstract available.
Association between bisphosphonate therapy and rehabilitation outcomes in older people
Journal Article
Goodbrand, J., Hughes, L., McMurdo, M., Donnan, P., Frost, H., McGilchrist, M., …Witham, M. (2013)
Association between bisphosphonate therapy and rehabilitation outcomes in older people. European Geriatric Medicine, 4(Supplement 1), S106-S107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurger.2013.07.349
No abstract available.
Benefits of a worksite or home-based bench stepping intervention for sedentary middle-aged adults - a pilot study
Journal Article
Mair, J. L., Boreham, C. A., Ditroilo, M., McKeown, D., M. Lowery, M., Caulfield, B., & De Vito, G. (2014)
Benefits of a worksite or home-based bench stepping intervention for sedentary middle-aged adults - a pilot study. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 34(1), 10-17. https://doi.org/10.1111/cpf.12056
The aim of this study was to investigate the benefits of a low-volume, vigorous intensity bench stepping programme in sedentary middle-aged adults. Thirty-one healthy but sede...
Interventions in community settings that prevent or delay disablement in later life: an overview of the evidence
Journal Article
Frost, H., Haw, S., & Frank, J. (2012)
Interventions in community settings that prevent or delay disablement in later life: an overview of the evidence. Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 13(3), 212-230. https://doi.org/10.1108/14717791211264241
Purpose - The population of older people in the UK is expected to rise rapidly over the next 20 years and therefore identification of effective interventions that prevent func...
Interventions in community settings that prevent or delay disablement and promote healthy ageing in later life
Journal Article
Frost, H., Haw, S., & Frank, J. (2011)
Interventions in community settings that prevent or delay disablement and promote healthy ageing in later life. Age and ageing, 40(Supplement 2), ii1-ii77. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afr099
No abstract available.