Developing a way of improving the prescribing of many drugs for older people who live in their own home and are cared for by general practitioners Background and study aims In the last century, advances in medicine have led to people living much longer as previously fatal diseases are now treatable. Many people, particularly those over the age o...

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Caring for caregivers (C4C) Background and study aims Psychosis is a serious mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, causing a person to lose touch with reality. The main symptoms of psychosis are experiencin...

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Effect of combined somatosensory stimulation and task specific training on upper limb function in chronic stroke patients Not provided at time of registration

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The Nottingham spinal health study Background and study aims Fragility fractures are a type of fracture which occurs as a result of normal activity, such as a fall from standing height or less. Low-trauma vertebral fractures are fragil...

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Guided cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) self-help for depression in carers of stroke survivors Background and study aims One in three carers of stroke survivors experience depression. Depression both negatively impacts the health and wellbeing of carers and the quality of care and recovery of t...

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Online Dizziness Intervention for Older Adults: A Randomised Controlled Trial Background and study aims As people become older, experiencing dizziness becomes more common. For some, dizziness can lead to falls, fear, and poor quality of life. Research has shown that there are ...

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Do abnormalities in the control of brain blood flow account for dizziness on standing or after meals in older people? Background and study aims Orthostatic hypotension is where there is a large fall in blood pressure when a person stands from a lying position. Post-prandial hypotension is where a fall in blood press...

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Sunlight exposure and vitamin D in the ageing population Background and study aims Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and muscles, particularly in older people where low levels contribute to weak bones and falls. Sunlight exposure of the skin is the m...

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