Background Falls in care facilities and hospitals are common events that cause considerable
morbidity and mortality for older people. This is an update of a review first published in …

PURPOSE Although screening for unipolar depression is controversial, it is potentially an
efficient way to find undetected cases and improve diagnostic acumen. Using a reference …

Background Inappropriate polypharmacy is a particular concern in older people and is
associated with negative health outcomes. Choosing the best interventions to improve …

Objective: To assess the long term effectiveness of the “green prescription” programme, a
clinician based initiative in general practice that provides counselling on physical activity. …

Objective To determine the diagnostic accuracy of two verbally asked questions for screening
for depression. Design Cross sectional criterion standard validation study. Setting 15 …

Objectives To investigate the psychosocial effects of the companion robot, Paro, in a rest
home/hospital setting in comparison to a control group. Design Randomized controlled trial. …

Objectives To assess the efficacy and cost effectiveness of a home safety programme and a
home exercise programme to reduce falls and injuries in older people with low vision. …

PURPOSE We assessed the relationship between 4 attributes of the physician-patient
relationship and medication compliance. METHODS We conducted a waiting room survey of …

A sense of belonging or attachment to place is believed to help maintain a sense of identity
and well-being, and to facilitate successful adjustments in old age. Older people in particular …

Background Concern has been expressed about the relevance of secondary care studies to
primary care patients specifically about the effectiveness of antidepressant medication. …