The effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on arthritis knee pain in older adults with osteoarthritis of the kneeJean M Gaines
Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, The Erickson Foundation, 701 Maiden Choice Lane, Baltimore, MD 21228, USA
Appl Nurs Res 17:201-6. 2004
..These findings indicate that a home-based NMES intervention reduced arthritis knee pain 15 minutes after a NMES treatment...
- A home-based protocol of electrical muscle stimulation for quadriceps muscle strength in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee
Laura A Talbot
The Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland 21205 2110, USA
J Rheumatol 30:1571-8. 2003
..To determine whether home-based neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) applied to the quadriceps femoris (QF) muscle increases strength, physical activity, and physical performance in older adults with knee osteoarthritis (OA)...
Enhancing older driver safety: A driving survey and evaluation of the CarFit programJean M Gaines
The Erickson Foundation, 701 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA
J Safety Res 42:351-8. 2011
..To evaluate CarFit, an educational program designed to promote optimal alignment of driver with vehicle...
- Health and medical services use: a matched case comparison between CCRC residents and national health and retirement study samples
Jean M Gaines
The Erickson Foundation, Catonsville, Maryland, USA
J Gerontol Soc Work 54:788-802. 2011
..01). There were no significant differences in frequency of home health use or hospitalization. Living in a CCRC appears to be associated with higher self-ratings of health in this sample...
- Validation of the male osteoporosis knowledge quiz
Jean M Gaines
The Erickson Foundation, Baltimore, MD 21228, USA
Am J Mens Health 5:78-83. 2011
..76. Reliability was demonstrated by computing a Cronbach's alpha for the MOKQ (r = .72). The MOKQ was found to have adequate reliability and validity in assessing older men's knowledge about osteoporosis...
- A home-based pedometer-driven walking program to increase physical activity in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee: a preliminary study
Laura A Talbot
Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing, 525 North Wolfe Street, Rm 445, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
J Am Geriatr Soc 51:387-92. 2003
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- The relationship of arthritis self-efficacy to functional performance in older men and women with osteoarthritis of the knee
Jean M Gaines
Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, The Erickson Foundation, Baltimore, MD, USA
Geriatr Nurs 23:167-70. 2002
..An older woman's confidence in her ability to perform tasks affects her perceived functional performance. However, this perception may not be true for older men with OA of the knee...
- The role of spiritual experiences and activities in the relationship between chronic illness and psychological well-being
Shoshana H Ballew
Doctoral Program in Gerontology, University of Maryland, Baltimore and Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD, 21250, USA
J Relig Health 51:1386-96. 2012
..Future research may center upon longer-duration evaluation of reliance upon spiritual practices and their impact in care management models...
- Older men's knowledge about osteoporosis and educational interventions to increase osteoporosis knowledge in older men: a systematic review
Jean M Gaines
The Erickson Foundation, 701 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA
Maturitas 68:5-12. 2011
..We aim to describe older men's knowledge about the osteoporosis disease process, risk factors, and prevention. Second, we examine educational interventions designed to increase older men's knowledge about osteoporosis...
- Older men's knowledge of osteoporosis and the prevalence of risk factors
Jean M Gaines
The Erickson Foundation, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA
J Clin Densitom 13:204-9. 2010
..It is imperative that bone health promotion campaigns that have educated many women effectively now expand their focus to advance the bone health of men also...
- Associations of back and leg pain with health status and functional capacity of older adults: findings from the retirement community back pain study
Gregory E Hicks
University of Delaware, Department of Physical Therapy, 303 McKinly Lab, Newark, DE 19716, USA
Arthritis Rheum 59:1306-13. 2008
..Our objective was to determine whether LBP and concurrent leg pain are associated with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and function in a cohort of older adults, and to examine care-seeking behaviors related to LBP...
