Zeitschrift Für Gerontologie und Geriatrie

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The article reports on the evaluation of the programmes offered by the "60+Tazelenme Üniversitesi" (University of Antalya's Senior Citizens' University) from the users' perspective. 174 users (from a population of 6000 people) evaluated in a differentiated according to 18 characteristics their expectations of the programme before enrolling in the four-semester study programme and the personal benefits of the programme after completing it. The results show a highly differentiated picture of the benefits realized with regard to areas of competence and quality of life...

The unfavorable mutual influence of the kidney and heart functions in acute or chronic kidney and/or heart failure has defined the cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) since a consensus conference in 2004. The pathophysiological considerations and the subsequent treatment approaches determine the classification into five types. The syndrome has a high prevalence in geriatric patients. The interactions of medications on one or the other organ system require an interaction of treatment modalities in order to improve the prognosis and prevent acute deterioration...

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BACKGROUND: The dual nature of socio-technical systems requires new design paradigms that go beyond conventional informatic instrumental approaches. With the realization that digital applications change social practice but also that social influences affect design principles of digital technologies, design principles must be oriented towards real-world practices and thus towards situated forms of appropriation of the intended user groups. This is achieved with newer approaches of practice-based design, which are based on ethnography-based and participatory design principles and share a number of basic assumptions of participatory approaches in gerontology...

BACKGROUND: Residents in nursing homes show a high prevalence of the musculoskeletal syndrome sarcopenia and tend not to achieve current physical activity recommendations. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to identify differences in physical activity and sedentary behavior of sarcopenic residents compared with nonsarcopenic and presarcopenic residents. METHODS: Sarcopenia assessment was performed among 63 nursing home residents in Baden-Wuerttemberg (D) using the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2 specifications...

BACKGROUND: The approach of socio-technical systems (STS) for a successful life in old age focuses on the combination of technical and sociocultural factors in one. Technological systems have long since ceased to be limited to simple functions; instead, they enable customizable applications, interactive use combined with complex communication and action strands. The associated interactions with the technical system suggest a perspective on interactions and relationships. OBJECTIVE: Research results show that individualizable functions of STSs are rated positively in terms of acceptance and use by older people...

BACKGROUND: In order to cognitively and physically activate people with dementia (MMD) in institutional settings, there are numerous touch-based multimedia applications specifically designed for this target group that are actually being used in practice. In contrast, the use of similar applications in domestic settings has been relatively limited. AIM AND METHOD: This study is based on 11 expert interviews guided by questions and examines design options and requirements for application content as well as requirements for study designs to provide evidence of the effectiveness of touch-based multimedia applications for MMD and their caregiving relatives (PA)...

BACKGROUND: Long-term care in Germany is undergoing a process of internationalization. Against the backdrop of a growing need for skilled workers, personnel are also increasingly being recruited from abroad. OBJECTIVE: The article analyzes the relevance of immigration of skilled workers for the labor market and derives the needs for innovation on the side of companies. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Selected results of the professional recognition statistics are presented and literature-supported innovation needs are worked out...

BACKGROUND: In Germany, different models of orthogeriatric co-management have been implemented in certified geriatric trauma centers. So far, it is not clear how the different models are implemented and what influence the certification has on the structures and processes within the centers. The present study examined the extent of cooperation between surgery and geriatrics and if the quality of care had changed since the certification of the centers. METHODS: In this study 4 guided focus group interviews (FGI) were conducted in different teams of certified geriatric trauma centers in 3 federal states with 16 participants...

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: One possible approach to counter singularization and loneliness of older adults is the development and implementation of socially interactive robots. Little is known about the expectations and experiences of older adults with socially interactive humanoid robots. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In a mixed-methods design study, user expectations before interaction and the experience and evaluation of verbal and non-verbal communication after interaction with a robot were assessed...

BACKGROUND: The digitalization of care items, in this case the care bed, is a logical consequence of the general shortage of personnel and resources in professional care and an increase in the number of very old people in need of long-term care. Sensors integrated into the nursing bed, interfaces for data transmission and connection to a monitoring system are generated for moments of support and relief for professional nurses and to increase the nursing outcome. Accompanying nursing research examines the implementation of 97 digital care beds in a long-term care facility for old people...

BACKGROUND: Validation was an innovative approach to dealing with people with dementia that was supposed to reduce the incidence of challenging behavior. This effect, however, remains unclear to this day. OBJECTIVE: Does validation reduce challenging behaviour in people with dementia? MATERIAL AND METHOD: Systematic review according to preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Literature search in PubMed, CINAHL, PsycInfo and Web of Science...