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Could dietary nitrate affect dementia development?
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Dementia and psychotropic medications are associated with significantly higher mortality in geriatric patients hospitalized with COVID-19 : data from the StockholmGeroCovid project
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2023-02-27)Background: Dementia and psychotropic medications are discussed as risk factors for severe/lethal outcome of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We aimed to explore the associations between the presence of dementia ... -
Detecting prolonged sitting bouts with the ActiGraph GT3X
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2021-05-31)The ActiGraph has a high ability to measure physical activity; however, it lacks an accurate posture classification to measure sedentary behavior. The aim of the present study was to develop an ActiGraph (waist-worn, 30 ... -
Active sitting with backrest support : is it feasible?
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2021-05-31)Ergonomics science recommends office chairs that promote active sitting to reduce sitting related complaints. Since current office chairs do not fulfil this recommendation, a new chair was developed by inverting an existing ... -
Where to place which sensor to measure sedentary behaviour? A method development and comparison among various sensor placements and signal types
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2021-05-31)Background: Sedentary Behaviour (SB) is associated with several chronic diseases and especially office workers are at increased risk. SB is defined by a sitting or reclined body posture with an energy expenditure ≤1.5 METs. ... -
Circulating proteins as predictors of cardiovascular mortality in endstage renal disease
(Inst för klinisk vetenskap, intervention och teknik / Dept of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, 2021-02-24)Introduction: Proteomic profiling of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients could lead to improved risk prediction and novel insights into cardiovascular disease mechanisms. Plasma levels of 92 cardiovascular disease-associated ... -
Everyday technologies and public space participation among people with and without dementia
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2019-06-12)BACKGROUND: Occupational therapists support everyday technology use; however, it is necessary to consider the challenges that people with dementia encounter with everyday technologies when participating in various places ... -
How chronic is polypharmacy in old age? A longitudinal nationwide cohort study
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2019-03-14)OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the chronicity of polypharmacy among older adults, and to identify factors associated with chronic polypharmacy. DESIGN: Longitudinal cohort study using register data. SETTING: Nationwide, ... -
Anticholinergic burden and risk of stroke and death in people with different types of dementia
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2019-02-20)Background. Anticholinergic burden is associated with poorer cognitive and functional outcomes in people with dementia. However, the impact of anticholinergics on significant adverse outcomes such as stroke has not been ... -
The development of the Karolinska Institutet Rapid Ease of Use Mapping (KIREUM) for technologies
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2016-09-29)This paper describes the development of a new, easy-to-use tool which we named KIREUM (Karolinska Institutet Rapid Ease of Use Mapping of technology). It was created with the intention of providing a rapid measurement that ... -
The match between everyday technology in public space and the ability of working-aged people with ABI to use it
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2016-01-21)Introduction: In today’s society, the access to and use of everyday technology (ET), such as cell phones and Internet-based services, can be claimed as conditions for participation in many tasks in everyday life. This study ... -
Validation of the everyday technology use questionnaire in a Japanese context
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2016-01-21)Background/Objective: The Everyday Technology Use Questionnaire (ETUQ), which evaluates the perceived relevance of and the perceived ability in everyday technology (ET) use, has demonstrated acceptable psychometric properties ... -
Changes in the technological landscape over time : everyday technologies relevance and difficulty levels as perceived by older adults with and without cognitive impairment
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2016-01-21)BACKGROUND: Everyday technology, ET (e.g. computers, TV's and vending machines) perceived as relevant and used in everyday activities change continuously. Not being able to keep up with these changes may hinder participation ... -
Stability of person ability measures in people with acquired brain injury in the use of everyday technology : the test-retest reliability of the Management of Everyday Technology Assessment (META)
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2016-01-19)Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the test-retest reliability of the person ability measures to manage everyday technology generated from the observation-based instrument Management of Everyday Technology Assessment (META) ... -
Using a screening tool to evaluate potential use of e-health services for older people with and without cognitive impairment
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2016-01-18)Objectives: E-health services are increasingly offered to provide clients with information and a link to healthcare services. The aim of this study is to investigate the perceived access to and the potential to use ... -
An approach to facilitate healthcare professionals' readiness to support technology use in everyday life for persons with dementia
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2016-01-18)Everyday technologies (ETs) like microwave ovens and automatic telephone services as well as assistive technologies (ATs) are often used in the performance of everyday activities. As a consequence, the ability to manage ... -
The association between perceived and observed ability to use everyday technology in working age people with ABI
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2016-01-18)Everyday technology (ET), including computers and automated telephone services, is increasingly required for everyday functioning. However, people with acquired brain injury (ABI) may have difficulty with ET use. To design ... -
Everyday technologies' levels of difficulty when used by older adults with and without cognitive impairment : comparison of self-perceived versus observed difficulty estimates
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2016-01-18)BACKGROUND: Older adults may have difficulties in using everyday technologies, ET, e.g. micros, computers, particularly those with cognitive impairment. To guide supportive interventions, more knowledge of how to best ... -
Individual variability and environmental characteristics influence older adults’ abilities to manage everyday technology
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2016-01-18)Background: The ability to manage everyday technology (ET) such as computers and microwave ovens is increasingly required in the performance of everyday activities and participation in society. This study aimed to identify ... -
Ability to manage everyday technology : a comparison of persons with dementia or mild cognitive impairment and older adults without cognitive impairment
(Inst för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle / Dept of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, 2016-01-18)Purpose: The ability to manage technology is important for performance and participation in everyday activities. This study compares the management of technology in everyday activities among people with mild-stage dementia ...