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	51. 284 Accesses	Research article Reviewing the definition of crisis in dementia care Janet MacNeil Vroomen, Judith E Bosmans, Hein PJ van Hout, Sophia E de Rooij BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:10 (1 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	52. 284 Accesses	Research article Long-term morbidities in stroke survivors: a prospective multicenter study of Thai stroke rehabilitation registry Vilai Kuptniratsaikul, Apichana Kovindha, Sumalee Suethanapornkul, Nuttaset Manimmanakorn, Yingsumal Archongka BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:33 (15 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	53. 283 Accesses	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
	54. 274 Accesses	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
	55. 274 Accesses	Study protocol A perturbation-based balance training program for older adults: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial Avril Mansfield, Amy L Peters, Barbara A Liu, Brian E Maki BMC Geriatrics 2007, 7:12 (31 May 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	56. 271 Accesses	Research article The COACH prompting system to assist older adults with dementia through handwashing: An efficacy study Alex Mihailidis, Jennifer N Boger, Tammy Craig, Jesse Hoey BMC Geriatrics 2008, 8:28 (7 November 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A novel artificial intelligence audio-visual prompting system improves the ability of people with moderate dementia to complete the daily activity of handwashing and has the potential to aid independent living in this group of patients.
	57. 270 Accesses	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.
	58. 269 Accesses	Research article Pilot comparative effectiveness study of surface perturbation treadmill training to prevent falls in older adults Jon D Lurie, Alexandra B Zagaria, Dawna M Pidgeon, Judith L Forman, Kevin F Spratt BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:49 (16 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	59. 266 Accesses	Research article A standard procedure for creating a frailty index Samuel D Searle, Arnold Mitnitski, Evelyne A Gahbauer, Thomas M Gill, Kenneth Rockwood BMC Geriatrics 2008, 8:24 (30 September 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A standard procedure for constructing a frailty quantification index, which takes into account deficit scores for 40 health variables, allows adaptation of the index for use with various datasets and better assessment of vulnerability in elderly individuals.
	60. 264 Accesses	Research article The minimal clinically important difference of six-minute walk in Asian older adults Boon Chong Kwok, Yong Hao Pua, Kaysar Mamun, Wai Pong Wong BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:23 (6 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	61. 263 Accesses	Study protocol Design of a randomized controlled study of a multi-professional and multidimensional intervention targeting frail elderly people Katarina Wilhelmson, Anna Duner, Kajsa Eklund, Gunilla Gosman-Hedström, Staffan Blomberg, Henna Hasson, Helena Gustafsson, Sten Landahl, Synneve Dahlin-Ivanoff BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:24 (14 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	62. 262 Accesses	Study protocol Improving person-centred care in nursing homes through dementia-care mapping: design of a cluster-randomised controlled trial Geertje van de Ven, Irena Draskovic, Eddy MM Adang, Rogier ART Donders, Aukje Post, Sytse U Zuidema, Raymond TCM Koopmans, Myrra JFJ Vernooij-Dassen BMC Geriatrics 2012, 12:1 (3 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	63. 259 Accesses	Research article The spiritual distress assessment tool: an instrument to assess spiritual distress in hospitalised elderly persons Stefanie M Monod, Etienne Rochat, Christophe J Büla, Guy Jobin, Estelle Martin, Brenda Spencer BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:88 (13 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The newly developed Spiritual Distress Assessment Tool defines four dimensions of spirituality and is a clinically acceptable instrument for assessing spiritual distress in hospitalized elderly patients.
	64. 261 Accesses	Research article Is the Nintendo Wii Fit really acceptable to older people?: a discrete choice experiment Kate Laver, Julie Ratcliffe, Stacey George, Leonie Burgess, Maria Crotty BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:64 (20 October 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Modern exercise equipment, such as the Wii Fit, may not be suitable for hospitalised older people, who are concerned about the intensity of the sessions and have a preference for traditional therapy approaches.
	65. 259 Accesses	Research article Subcutaneous dextrose for rehydration of elderly patients – an evidence-based review Tari Turner, Anne-Marie Cassano BMC Geriatrics 2004, 4:2 (15 April 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	66. 257 Accesses	Research article Prevalence of physical and verbal aggressive behaviours and associated factors among older adults in long-term care facilities Philippe Voyer, René Verreault, Ginette M Azizah, Johanne Desrosiers, Nathalie Champoux, Annick Bédard BMC Geriatrics 2005, 5:13 (10 November 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	67. 252 Accesses	Study protocol Patient-centred communication intervention study to evaluate nurse-patient interactions in complex continuing care Katherine S McGilton, Riva Sorin-Peters, Souraya Sidani, Veronique Boscart, Mary Fox, Elizabeth Rochon BMC Geriatrics 2012, 12:61 (11 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	68. 250 Accesses	Study protocol The effects of a long-term care walking program on balance, falls and well-being Vanina PM Dal Bello-Haas, Lilian U Thorpe, Lisa M Lix, Rhonda Scudds, Thomas Hadjistavropoulos BMC Geriatrics 2012, 12:76 (18 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	69. 246 Accesses	Research article Urinary incontinence and risk of functional decline in older women: data from the Norwegian HUNT-study Ragnhild Omli, Steinar Hunskaar, Arnstein Mykletun, Ulla Romild, Esther Kuhry BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:47 (16 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	70. 243 Accesses	Research article Cognitive and cognitive-motor interventions affecting physical functioning: A systematic review Giuseppe Pichierri, Peter Wolf, Kurt Murer, Eling D de Bruin BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:29 (8 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	71. 242 Accesses	Research article Effectiveness of laxatives in elderly - a cross sectional study in nursing homes Gunvor S Fosnes, Stian Lydersen, Per G Farup BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:76 (17 November 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	72. 241 Accesses	Research article Gender differences in home care clients and admission to long-term care in Ontario, Canada: a population-based retrospective cohort study Andrea Gruneir, Jacqueline Forrester, Ximena Camacho, Sudeep S Gill, Susan E Bronskill BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:48 (16 May 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	73. 238 Accesses	Study protocol The study protocol of a blinded randomised-controlled cross-over trial of lavender oil as a treatment of behavioural symptoms in dementia Eva S van der Ploeg, Barbara Eppingstall, Daniel W O'Connor BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:49 (22 July 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	74. 235 Accesses	Research article A preliminary study of aged care facility staff indicates limitations in awareness of the link between depression and physical morbidity Joanna Atkins, Sharon L Naismith, Georgina M Luscombe, Ian B Hickie BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:30 (9 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	75. 231 Accesses	Research article Residual effects of muscle strength and muscle power training and detraining on physical function in community-dwelling prefrail older adults: a randomized controlled trial Astrid Zech, Michael Drey, Ellen Freiberger, Christian Hentschke, Juergen M Bauer, Cornel C Sieber, Klaus Pfeifer BMC Geriatrics 2012, 12:68 (7 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	76. 230 Accesses	Study protocol Autonomy among physically frail older people in nursing home settings: a study protocol for an intervention study Mette Andresen, Lis Puggaard BMC Geriatrics 2008, 8:32 (1 December 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	77. 229 Accesses	Research article Prevalence and socioeconomic correlates of chronic morbidity among elderly people in Kosovo: a population-based survey Naim Jerliu, Ervin Toçi, Genc Burazeri, Naser Ramadani, Helmut Brand BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:22 (1 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	78. 226 Accesses	Research article Validation of a questionnaire for assessing fecal impaction in the elderly: impact of cognitive impairment, and using a proxy Marta Barcelo, Maria Jimenez-Cebrian, Manuel Diaz-Rubio, Alberto Rocha, Enrique Rey BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:24 (7 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	79. 224 Accesses	Research article Cognitive and memory training in adults at risk of dementia: A Systematic Review Nicola J Gates, Perminder S Sachdev, Maria A Fiatarone Singh, Michael Valenzuela BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:55 (25 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	80. 224 Accesses	Research article The feasibility of whole body vibration in institutionalised elderly persons and its influence on muscle performance, balance and mobility: a randomised controlled trial [ISRCTN62535013] Ivan Bautmans, Ellen Van Hees, Jean-Claude Lemper, Tony Mets BMC Geriatrics 2005, 5:17 (22 December 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	81. 223 Accesses	Study protocol Study protocol for prevention of falls: A randomized controlled trial of effects of vitamin D and exercise on falls prevention Kirsti Uusi-Rasi, Pekka Kannus, Saija Karinkanta, Matti Pasanen, Radhika Patil, Christel Lamberg-Allardt, Harri Sievänen BMC Geriatrics 2012, 12:12 (26 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	82. 223 Accesses	Research article Functional level at admission is a predictor of survival in older patients admitted to an acute geriatric unit Lars E Matzen, Ditte B Jepsen, Jesper Ryg, Tahir Masud BMC Geriatrics 2012, 12:32 (25 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	83. 222 Accesses	Research article “I feel so stupid because I can’t give a proper answer…” How older adults describe chronic pain: a qualitative study Amanda Clarke, Geraldine Anthony, Denise Gray, Derek Jones, Paul McNamee, Patricia Schofield, Blair H Smith, Denis Martin BMC Geriatrics 2012, 12:78 (31 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	84. 218 Accesses	Research article Inappropriate medication use among the elderly: a systematic review of administrative databases Lusiele Guaraldo, Fabíola G Cano, Glauciene S Damasceno, Suely Rozenfeld BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:79 (30 November 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	85. 214 Accesses	Research article Doloplus-2, a valid tool for behavioural pain assessment? Jacob C Hølen, Ingvild Saltvedt, Peter M Fayers, Marianne J Hjermstad, Jon H Loge, Stein Kaasa BMC Geriatrics 2007, 7:29 (19 December 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	86. 212 Accesses	Research article Cancer physicians’ attitude towards treatment of the elderly cancer patient in a developed Asian country Angela Pang, Shirlynn Ho, Soo-Chin Lee BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:35 (16 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	87. 210 Accesses	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
	88. 209 Accesses	Research article Conservative interventions for incontinence in people with dementia or cognitive impairment, living at home: a systematic review Vari M Drennan, Nan Greenwood, Laura Cole, Mandy Fader, Robert Grant, Greta Rait, Steve Iliffe BMC Geriatrics 2012, 12:77 (28 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	89. 205 Accesses	Study protocol Southampton mealtime assistance study: design and methods Helen C Roberts, Anna L Pilgrim, Marinos Elia, Alan A Jackson, Cyrus Cooper, Avan Aihie Sayer, Sian M Robinson BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:5 (7 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	90. 205 Accesses	Research article Calibrating ADL-IADL scales to improve measurement accuracy and to extend the disability construct into the preclinical range: a systematic review Robert A Fieo, Elizabeth J Austin, John M Starr, Ian J Deary BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:42 (16 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	91. 204 Accesses	Research article Exposure to general anesthesia and risk of Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis Dallas P Seitz, Prakesh S Shah, Nathan Herrmann, Joseph Beyene, Naveed Siddiqui BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:83 (14 December 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	92. 200 Accesses	Research article Is there an association between low dose aspirin and anemia (without overt bleeding)?: narrative review Helen Gaskell, Sheena Derry, R Andrew Moore BMC Geriatrics 2010, 10:71 (29 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	93. 195 Accesses	Research article Cross-sectional validation of the Aging Perceptions Questionnaire: a multidimensional instrument for assessing self-perceptions of aging Maja Barker, Ann O'Hanlon, Hannah M McGee, Anne Hickey, Ronan M Conroy BMC Geriatrics 2007, 7:9 (26 April 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	94. 194 Accesses	Research article Smoking, dementia and cognitive decline in the elderly, a systematic review Ruth Peters, Ruth Poulter, James Warner, Nigel Beckett, Lisa Burch, Chris Bulpitt BMC Geriatrics 2008, 8:36 (23 December 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	95. 192 Accesses	Research article Early and late mortality in elderly patients after hip fracture: a cohort study using administrative health databases in the Lazio region, Italy Esmeralda Castronuovo, Patrizio Pezzotti, Antonella Franzo, Domenico Di Lallo, Gabriella Guasticchi BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:37 (5 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	96. 192 Accesses	Study protocol Older Persons’ Transitions in Care (OPTIC): a study protocol Greta G Cummings, R Colin Reid, Carole A Estabrooks, Peter G Norton, Garnet E Cummings, Brian H Rowe, Stephanie L Abel, Laura Bissell, Joan L Bottorff, Carole A Robinson, Adrian Wagg, Jacques S Lee, Susan L Lynch, Elmabrok Masaoud BMC Geriatrics 2012, 12:75 (14 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	97. 192 Accesses	Research article Influence of social support on cognitive change and mortality in old age: results from the prospective multicentre cohort study AgeCoDe Marion Eisele, Thomas Zimmermann, Mirjam Köhler, Birgitt Wiese, Kathrin Heser, Franziska Tebarth, Dagmar Weeg, Julia Olbrich, Michael Pentzek, Angela Fuchs, Siegfried Weyerer, Jochen Werle, Hanna Leicht, Hans-Helmut König, Melanie Luppa, Steffi Riedel-Heller, Wolfgang Maier, Martin Scherer, the AgeCoDe Study Group BMC Geriatrics 2012, 12:9 (20 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	98. 193 Accesses	Research article Prospective association of the SHARE-operationalized frailty phenotype with adverse health outcomes: evidence from 60+ community-dwelling Europeans living in 11 countries Nejma S Macklai, Jacques Spagnoli, Julien Junod, Brigitte Santos-Eggimann BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13:3 (3 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	99. 191 Accesses	Research article Prevalence of anaemia in older persons: systematic review Helen Gaskell, Sheena Derry, R Andrew Moore, Henry J McQuay BMC Geriatrics 2008, 8:1 (14 January 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	100. 188 Accesses	Research article Comparing the Functional Independence Measure and the interRAI/MDS for use in the functional assessment of older adults: a review of the literature Christine Glenny, Paul Stolee BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9:52 (29 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central