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	1.	Research article The association between indwelling urinary catheter use in the elderly and urinary tract infection in acute care Susan E Hazelett, Margaret Tsai, Michele Gareri, Kyle Allen BMC Geriatrics 2006, 6:15 (12 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	2.	Research article Implementing a quality improvement programme in palliative care in care homes: a qualitative study Sue Hall, Cassie Goddard, Frances Stewart, Irene J Higginson BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:31 (9 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	3.	Research article Effects of oral intake of water in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia Martha JP Karagiannis, Leonie Chivers, Tom C Karagiannis BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:9 (1 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	4.	Research article Respite: carers’ experiences and perceptions of respite at home Nan Greenwood, Ruth Habibi, Ann Mackenzie BMC Geriatrics 2012, 12:42 (3 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	5.	Research article Frail elderly patients’ experiences of information on medication. A qualitative study Sara Modig, Jimmie Kristensson, Margareta Troein, Annika Brorsson, Patrik Midlöv BMC Geriatrics 2012, 12:46 (22 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	6.	Research article Medication incident reporting in residential aged care facilities: Limitations and risks to residents’ safety Amina Tariq, Andrew Georgiou, Johanna Westbrook BMC Geriatrics 2012, 12:67 (2 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	7.	Research article Asymptomatic bacteriuria, antibiotic use, and suspected urinary tract infections in four nursing homes Charles D Phillips, Omolola Adepoju, Nimalie Stone, Darcy K Moudouni, Obioma Nwaiwu, Hongwei Zhao, Elizabeth Frentzel, David Mehr, Steven Garfinkel BMC Geriatrics 2012, 12:73 (23 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	8.	Research article The relationship between pain and disruptive behaviors in nursing home resident with dementia Hyochol Ahn, Ann Horgas BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:14 (11 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Elderly people with dementia who cannot verbalize their experiences express pain through increased disruptive behaviours such as aggression and agitation, but decreased locomotive behaviours, suggesting some potential benefits of effective pain management.
	9.	Research article Unregulated provider perceptions of audit and feedback reports in long-term care: cross-sectional survey findings from a quality improvement intervention Kimberly D Fraser, Hannah M O’Rourke, Melba Andrea B Baylon, Anne-Marie Boström, Anne E Sales BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:15 (13 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	10.	Research article Staging of mobility, transfer and walking functions of elderly persons based on the codes of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Jiro Okochi, Tai Takahashi, Kiyoshi Takamuku, Reuben Escorpizo BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:16 (15 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	11.	Research article Assessment of vaccine candidates for persons aged 50 and older: a review Renske Eilers, Paul FM Krabbe, Ted GA van Essen, Anita Suijkerbuijk, Alies van Lier, Hester E de Melker BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:32 (15 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Currently only herpes zoster and pneumococcal disease vaccines appear to be cost-effective in improving the health of an aging population, but more data is needed on the effectiveness of other vaccines in the elderly.
	12.	Research article How much do elders with chronic conditions know about their medications? Frank Wan-kin Chan, Fiona Yan-yan Wong, Wing So, Kenny Kung, Carmen Ka-man Wong BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:59 (13 June 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	13.	Research article Early recognition of risk factors for adverse outcomes during hospitalization among Medicare patients: a prospective cohort study Jeff Borenstein, Harriet Aronow, Linda Bolton, Jua Choi, Catherine Bresee, Glenn D Braunstein BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:72 (8 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	14.	Research article Hospitalization and emergency department visits among seniors receiving homecare: a pilot study Andrew A Smith, Soo Carusone, Kathleen Willison, Tamara J Babineau, Stephanie D Smith, Tom Abernathy, Tom Marrie, Mark Loeb BMC Geriatrics 2005, 5:9 (13 July 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	15.	Research article Pneumonia care and the nursing home: a qualitative descriptive study of resident and family member perspectives Soo Chan Carusone, Mark Loeb, Lynne Lohfeld BMC Geriatrics 2006, 6:2 (23 January 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Nursing home residents and their families prefer pneumonia to be treated on-site rather than with hospitalization, although opinions differ on who is responsible for making the decision about treatment location.
	16.	Research article Pain in elderly people with severe dementia: A systematic review of behavioural pain assessment tools Sandra MG Zwakhalen, Jan PH Hamers, Huda Abu-Saad, Martijn PF Berger BMC Geriatrics 2006, 6:3 (27 January 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Based on psychometric qualities, the PACSLAC and DOLOPLUS2 observational scales are most appropriate for the assessment of pain in elderly people suffering from dementia, but all scales need further development and validation.
	17.	Research article The association between timed up and go test and history of falls: The Tromsø study Gyrd Thrane, Ragnar M Joakimsen, Eline Thornquist BMC Geriatrics 2007, 7:1 (12 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Although men who take longer to complete the 'timed up and go' test are more likely to have a history of falls, the relatively small difference in scores between fallers and non-fallers severely limits the test's clinical usefulness.
	18.	Research article Discomfort and agitation in older adults with dementia Isabelle Pelletier, Philippe Landreville BMC Geriatrics 2007, 7:27 (22 November 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	19.	Research article Mobility and other predictors of hospitalization for urinary tract infection: a retrospective cohort study Mary AM Rogers, Brant E Fries, Samuel R Kaufman, Lona Mody, Laurence F McMahon, Sanjay Saint BMC Geriatrics 2008, 8:31 (25 November 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	20.	Research article Challenges to conducting research with older people living in nursing homes Sue Hall, Susan Longhurst, Irene J Higginson BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9:38 (24 August 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	21.	Study protocol Implementation of an active aging model in Mexico for prevention and control of chronic diseases in the elderly Víctor Mendoza-Núñez, María Martínez-Maldonado, Elsa Correa-Muñoz BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9:40 (26 August 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	22.	Research article Falls following discharge after an in-hospital fall Rick D Davenport, Georgeta D Vaidean, Carol B Jones, A Michelle Chandler, Lori A Kessler, Lorraine C Mion, Ronald I Shorr BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9:53 (1 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed