Browsing HVL Open by Author "Seiger, Åke"
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A study protocol of Older Person's Exercise and Nutrition Study (OPEN) - A sit-to-stand activity combined with oral protein supplement - Effects on physical function and independence: A cluster randomized clinical trial
Grönstedt, Helena; Vikstrom, Sofia; Cederholm, Tommy; Franzèn, Erika; Seiger, Åke; Wimo, Anders; Faxen-Irving, Gerd; Boström, Anne-Marie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Poor nutrition and age per see add to the development of sarcopenia, i.e. loss of muscle mass and strength, which contributes to increased risk of impaired activities of daily living (ADL) and reduced independence. ... -
Factors associated with self-rated health in a Norwegian population of older people participating in a preventive home visit program: a cross-sectional study
Fjell, Astrid; Cronfalk, Berit Seiger; Hermann, Monica; Rongve, Arvid; Assmus, Jörg; Kvinge, Lars Malvin Røsseland; Seiger, Åke; Skaug, Knut; Bostrøm, Anne-Marie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Assessing self-rated health by preventive home visits of older people can provide information about the person’s well-being, quality of life and risk of developing illness. The aim of this study was to examine ... -
Grönstedt, H., Vikström, S., Cederholm, T., Franzén, E., Luiking, Y. C., Seiger, Å., … Boström, A.-M. (2020). Effect of sit-to-stand exercises combined with protein-rich oral supplementation in older persons: The older person’s exercise and nutrition study. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 21(9), 1229–1237
Grönstedt, Helena; Vikström, Sofia; Cederholm, Tommy; Franzén, Erika; Luiking, Yvette C.; Seiger, Åke; Wimo, Anders; Faxen-Irving, Gerd; Bostrøm, Anne-Marie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objectives Nursing home (NH) residents are often undernourished and physically inactive, which contributes to sarcopenia and frailty. The Older Person's Exercise and Nutrition Study aimed to investigate the effects of ... -
Polypharmacy and potential drug–drug interactions in home-dwelling older people – a cross-sectional study
Hermann, Monica; Carstens, Nina; Kvinge, Lars Malvin Røsseland; Fjell, Astrid; Wennersberg, Marianne Hauge; Folleso, Kjersti; Skaug, Knut; Seiger, Åke; Cronfalk, Berit Seiger; Bostrøm, Anne-Marie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Risks associated with polypharmacy and drug–drug interactions represent a challenge in drug treatment, especially in older adults. The aim of the present study was to assess the use of prescription and ...