Diagnostic Values Of The Wells And Revised Geneva Scores Combined With D-Dimer For Acute Pulmonary Embolism In Elderly

Volume 27, Number 2 (2017)

Aurelija Daškevičiūtė, Aurelija Navickaitė, Rokas Šerpytis, Pranas Šerpytis Abstract Introduction. Diagnostics of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) in elderly patients may be difficult because of the coexistent cardiopulmonary conditions and age unfavorable influence on the characteristics of diagnostic tests for PE. Aim of the study. To compare the diagnostic values of the Wells score, the revised…

Falls In Elderly: Risk Factors And Prevention Possibilities

Volume 26, Number 6 (2016)

Vaiva Strukčinskaitė, Sigutė Norkienė, Birutė Strukčinskienė Abstract Population aging is one of the twenty-first-century problems. Injuries are especially dangerous for elderly people since they contribute to the elderly mortality, disability and worsen the quality of life in older age. The aim of the study was to analyze the risk factors of falls, and prevention possibilities…

Balance Changes of Dancing and not-Dancing Lithuanian Folk Dances: Posturographic Assessment

Volume 24, Number 6(97) (2014)

Viktorija Piščalkienė, Laura Rutkauskienė, Milda Gintilienė, Viktoras Kubaitis Abstract Falls are one of the most common problems in older age,containing physical activity limiting problems. The early diagnosisand prevention of the falls risk can reduce the mortality. Thebalance can be studied with subjective clinical tests and objectiveinstrumental studies. One of such methods – posturography. Balancecan be…

Student‘s Practical Teaching Experience in the Project „Healthy Aging from the Physical and Psychosocial Point of View“

Volume 23, Number 4(89) (2013)

Milda Gintilienė, Evelina Lamsodienė, Vaida Šidlauskaitė Abstract The paper discuss the occupational therapy and physiotherapy students’ (Kaunas kolegija Faculty of Medicine) practical skills experience – reflections to the providing services to older age groups in the learning process, in conjunction with the social partnership and dissemination. The study was performed in one elderly day care…

Injuries After Falls in Elderly in Lithuania

Volume 23, Number 3(88) (2013)

Sigitas Griškonis, Birutė Strukčinskienė, Juozas Raistenskis, Vaiva Strukčinskaitė, Ieva Griškonytė Abstract The survey on elderly people (65 plus) that have to be treated for a fall injury in Lithuania hospitals. In the survey 312 elderly participated. Chi-square test was used and the significance level p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. The study revealed that the majority…

Risk Factors for Falls Among Elderly

Volume 22, Number 5(84) (2012)

Viktorija Piscalkienė, Ausra Kavaliauskiene, Brigita Zachovajeviene, Milda Gintiliene, Laura Rutkauskiene Abstract Proper balance and mobility are essential conditions for successful daily activities and hobbies. The most important aspect of mobility is the ability to walk safely without falling. However, falls are frequent among older adults and may lead to severe health disorders and loss of…

Relationship Between Suicidal Behavior and Cognitive Disorders in the Elderly

Volume 22, Number 3(82) (2012)

Virginija Adomaitienė, Žilvinas Stepanavičius, Veronika Aniūnė, Rima Gudaitytė Abstract Aim – to evaluate the relationship of suicidal behavior and cognitive disorders in the elderly. Study participants and method. The data of 184 patients, with tested cognitive functioning, was analyzed in this study. Patient group with suicidal behavior was compared to one without suicidal behavior. Results…