The impact of care robots on older adults: A systematic review.

This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines and analyzed 41 studies on care robots. These robots were categorized into three types: doll-like robots for emotional well-being, robotic devices for communication and physical assistance, and tablet-like for health management. This study primarily focuses on the impact of care robots on older adults, examining their effects on emotional well-being, quality of life, and health outcomes.

Effectiveness of Information and Communication Technology-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Using the Smart Sleep App on Insomnia in Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Insomnia is a common sleep disorder, especially among older adults, with a significant impact on the quality of life (QoL) and is associated with various comorbidities. Traditional pharmacotherapy for insomnia is often unsuitable for older adults because of potential drug interactions and side effects, making nonpharmacological interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) more appropriate. However, delivering CBT-I in a traditional face-to-face setting poses challenges including accessibility and adherence, particularly for older adults.

Examining Work Engagement in Integrated Nursing-Care Service Wards: Insights from Structural Equation Modeling.

Background: In 2016, the South Korean Integrated Nursing-Care Service, covered by national insurance, was initiated, with a particular focus on cancer-oriented units. Integrated Nursing-Care Service Wards denote facilities wherein nursing professionals deliver holistic care, in the absence of paid informal caregivers (hereafter will be called caregiver).

Aim: This study, framed within Demerouti's Job Demands-Job Resources Model, aimed to analyze variables influencing nurses' work engagement in Integrated Nursing-Care Service wards.

Development of an Evidence-Based Cognitive Training Application for Elderly Individuals with Cognitive Dysfunction.

Background: Early cognitive training is important to prevent cognitive decline in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. Therefore, developing an application that can provide evidence-based cognitive training is necessary for patients with MCI or dementia.

Method: This study aimed to develop and evaluate Smart Brain, an evidence-based application that provides comprehensive cognitive training tailored to this population.

Rapid-acting pain relief in knee osteoarthritis: autologous-cultured adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells outperform stromal vascular fraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability, with current treatment options often falling short of providing satisfactory outcomes. Autologous-cultured adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSCs) and stromal vascular fractions (SVFs) have emerged as potential regenerative therapies.

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted among multiple databases for studies up to June 2023.

Efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training with physical therapy for low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To assess the efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training and physical therapy interventions in patients with low back pain.

Data Sources: The Ovid-Medline, Ovid-Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Web of Science, and PEDro databases were searched for randomised, controlled trials published in English or Korean between database inception and September 2024.

Review Methods: Studies providing pelvic floor muscle training in individuals with low back pain were included.

Mid- to long-term efficacy and safety of stem cell therapy for acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: This comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the mid- to long-term efficacy and safety of stem cell therapy in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI).

Methods: The study encompassed 79 randomized controlled trials with 7103 patients, rendering it the most up-to-date and extensive analysis in this field. This study specifically focused on the impact of stem cell therapy on left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), major adverse cardiac events (MACE), and infarct size.

Effects of community-based fall prevention interventions for older adults using information and communication technology: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effect of fall prevention interventions using information and communication technology (ICT). : A comprehensive search across four databases was performed. The inclusion criteria were fall prevention interventions including telehealth, computerized balance training, exergaming, mobile application education, virtual reality exercise, and cognitive-behavioral training for community-dwelling adults aged ≥60 years.

Exploring Factors Influencing Caregiver Burden: A Systematic Review of Family Caregivers of Older Adults with Chronic Illness in Local Communities.

This study aimed to systematically review and analyze factors contributing to caregiver burden among family caregivers of older adults with chronic illnesses in local communities. Specific objectives included exploring the characteristics of older adults with chronic illness and caregiver burden through an extensive literature review and identifying factors influencing caregiver burden in this population. Using Korean (RISS, KISS, and KoreaMed) and international (EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library) databases, this study employed systematic search methods to identify relevant literature.

Effectiveness of the online-based comprehensive cognitive training application, Smart Brain, for community-dwelling older adults with dementia: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: The fourth industrial revolution has brought about developments in information and communication technologies for interventions in older adults with dementia. Currently, most interventions focus on single interventions. However, community-dwelling older adults with dementia require comprehensive cognitive interventions, and clinical studies analyzing the effects of comprehensive interventions based on randomized controlled trials are lacking.

Developmental Study on "Smart Silver Care": A Mobile Application to Alleviate Loneliness in Older Adults within the Community.

Background: Loneliness poses a significant threat to the quality of life of older adults. Therefore, it is essential to implement non-face-to-face services to solve the loneliness of older adults in the community.

Objectives: This study used the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model to develop mobile applications as a loneliness intervention for older adults living in the community.

Effectiveness of the non-face-to-face comprehensive elderly care application "smart silver care" for community-dwelling elderly: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Quality of life for the elderly has become an important issue, and services aimed at improving it have typically been provided face-to-face. However, coronavirus disease 2019 has limited the use of face-to-face services, and the need to convert such systems to online interfaces has emerged.

Objective: This study evaluates the effectiveness of a non-face-to-face comprehensive elderly care application called "Smart Silver Care.

Effectiveness of an Integrated Mobile Application for Lifestyle Modifications in Overweight Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women, characterized by hormonal imbalances and metabolic disturbances. Lifestyle modifications, including weight loss, are crucial for the management of PCOS symptoms. Mobile applications have emerged as promising tools to support lifestyle modifications.

Effectiveness of online-based cognitive intervention in community-dwelling older adults with cognitive dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia imposes a substantial burden on patients, families, and social systems. For MCI or mild dementia patient, cognitive training is required to prevent progression to dementia. With advances in digital health, cognitive interventions using information and communication technology (ICT) have become essential for maintaining independence and functioning in dementia patients.

Association of nursing hours with cognitive function, balance, and dependency level of stroke patients.

Aims: To examine the association of nursing hours given to patients with stroke with clinical characteristics to predict the nursing care needs.

Design: Twenty-four-hour observational study METHODS: Nursing hours per patient day (NHPPD) of 171 stroke patients were measured by 146 nursing personnel who worked on the day of the observation. Cognitive function, balance ability and dependency level were assessed using the Korean version of the Mini-Mental State Examination (K-MMSE), the Korean version of the Berg Balance Scale (K-BBS) and the Korean version of the Modified Barthel Index (K-MBI), respectively.

Effectiveness of Social Support for Community-Dwelling Elderly with Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Depression in the elderly is an important health factor that requires intervention in the form of social support resources. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review, while synthesizing available evidence on what kind of social support, such as social participation and social connection/network, is effective for depression in the elderly. We performed a quality assessment of the included studies using the revised Risk of Bias for Non-randomized Studies tool and a meta-analysis of studies published up to 14 May 2021.

Needs Analysis for Non-Face-to-Face Services among Older Adults to Reduce Loneliness.

Background: Considering older adults' interests and physical abilities, non-face-to-face services precipitated positive acceptance and reduced loneliness. Developing non-face-to-face services designed after investigating older adults' needs is necessary.

Research Question: What is the need for non-face-to-face services to reduce loneliness among older adults in the community?

Methods: A questionnaire was developed through a content validity evaluation of a group of experts based on a prior systematic review.

Effectiveness of Multicomponent Home-Based Rehabilitation in Elderly Patients after Hip Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled study aimed to assess the clinical effectiveness of an 8-week personalized multicomponent home-based rehabilitation (MHR) program by comparing it with a home exercise program after discharge. Forty patients (≥60 years old) who underwent hip surgery were randomly assigned to multicomponent home-based rehabilitation (MHR) and home exercise groups. The MHR program included strength, endurance, balance, and breathing exercises; modifications to the home environment; education on assistive device use; pressure ulcer care; nutrition management; and motivational counseling.

Factors associated with nursing needs and nursing hours in acute care hospital settings: A cross-sectional study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to identify the patient and hospital characteristics related to nursing needs and nursing hours in acute hospital settings.

Background: To determine appropriate staffing levels, accumulating empirical data through direct observation and surveys reflecting the actual situation is necessary.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we conducted direct observations of nurses in acute care hospitals from 1 May to 31 August 2020.

Effectiveness of multicomponent home-based rehabilitation in older patients after hip fracture surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Hip fracture is a major burden on health care systems worldwide and requires hospitalisation for a long period.

Objective: The aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of multicomponent home-based rehabilitation compared with different control interventions (in-hospital rehabilitation, active control or usual care) in older patients after hip fracture surgery.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled studies.

Effectiveness of Lifestyle Modification in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients with Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

(1) Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of anovulatory infertility and endocrine disorders among women of reproductive age. Previous studies have employed lifestyle interventions to manage anovulatory infertility and endocrine disorders. However, the effect of lifestyle interventions on the metabolic index remains ambiguous; (2) Methods: Data were obtained through a systematic search of the Ovid-Medline, Ovid-EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases.

Development of an integrated mobile application for lifestyle modification in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Background: Lifestyle modification is the primary treatment for overweight and obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Developing mobile applications that motivate and provide lifestyle modification advice and evidence-based information for women with PCOS is needed.

Aims: This study is aimed at the development of an integrated mobile application for lifestyle modifications in women with PCOS.

Analysis of Home-Based Rehabilitation Awareness, Needs and Preferred Components of Elderly Patients with Hip Fracture Surgery in South Korea.

The importance and necessity of home-based rehabilitation with professional and systematic interventions should be considered since home-based rehabilitation has been institutionalized as it is more feasible, cost effective, and even safer than in-hospital rehabilitation in most countries-though not in South Korea. In addition, the need for home-based rehabilitation is increasing due to the increasing number of hip fracture patients and limited capacity of acute hospital rehabilitation. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the awareness, needs, and preferred components of home-based rehabilitation services after discharge for elderly patients with hip fracture surgery in South Korea.