P Werner

..Since studies showed that ethnic minorities are less involved in preventive practices, the aim of this study was to examine patterns and correlates of osteoporosis health-related behavior in Israeli-Jewish and Arab women...

..Our findings highlight the need to improve the knowledge and awareness of the general public about AD, and particularly among men...

..These programs should target potential users' attitudes, feelings of uneasiness, and anxiety regarding technology...

..This study aimed to expand knowledge regarding preparedness for AD among younger and older Israeli laypersons, and to explore the determinants of such preparedness, in terms of knowledge and beliefs concerning AD...

..The aim of this study was to assess Israeli lay persons' preferences for setting priorities for the care of Alzheimer's disease (AD)...

..Although executive functioning (EF) was found to be associated with cognitive deterioration, the majority of the tests for assessing EF lack ecological validity...

..Face-to-face interviews were conducted with a total of 206 Jewish Israeli adults (mean age = 59.7) using an experimental vignette methodology, varying in the severity of the disease...

..There has been a development in the process and organizational characteristics of memory clinics in Israel over the years, probably as a consequence of the development of knowledge in the area of cognitive deterioration...

..To assess family physicians' recommendations for help-seeking for a person with Alzheimer's disease, and their relation to knowledge about symptoms of the disease...

..The aim of the present study was to assess lay persons' perceptions about the competence of a person with AD and its relationship to social distance...

..Information gathered about kinematic measures, together with cognitive functioning, allowed us to classify 69% to 72% of the participants correctly, although the classification for the MCI group was relatively poor...

..The aim of the present study was to assess family physicians' perceptions about the competence of a person with AD...

..We present suggestions for the direction of future research in these areas...

..However, the nature and prevalence of those beliefs have yet to be elucidated. The aim of the present study is to examine stigma towards a person with AD among primary care physicians...

..However, studies to date have been limited to samples of persons under the age of 65.Aim: To examine the relationship between self-stigma and self-esteem in people with schizophrenia in both younger and older age groups...

..It was found that stigma by association related to AD is especially high in dimensions affecting the delivery of services and the lives of the person with AD...

..However, since the number of persons with EOD is increasing, its importance as a clinical and social problem is rising accordingly. The aim of the present paper is to summarize research in this area...

..Although studies have shown that lay persons' beliefs and knowledge about a disease are associated with increased adherence to health behaviors, there is a dearth of knowledge in this area regarding Parkinson's disease (PD)...

..This study examined determinants of discriminatory behavior towards a person with Alzheimer's disease (AD) using an attribution model. More specifically, the effects of residing in a nursing home compared with the community were examined...

..The aim of this study was to examine whether family stigma is a predictor of caregiver burden in the case of Alzheimer's disease...

..We suggest that swift steps be taken to deal with these stigmatic beliefs. Mainly, structural discrimination must end if all citizens are to receive truly fair and equitable health care services and benefits...

..The aim of this study was to examine self-stigma and its correlates in depressed older people...

..Physicians' recommendations were very similar to those of the lay public, a fact that might contribute to the efficiency of the treatment plan...

..Although further testing is warranted, these findings indicate that the Family Stigma in Alzheimer's disease Scale is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing stigma in the context of AD...

..Findings provide direction for understanding medical encounters in the presence of dementia. Theoretical implications for dementia care, for medical encounters, and practical implications are discussed...

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..To examine nursing staff members' attitudes, subjective norms, moral obligations and intentions to use physical restraints, using the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA)...

..The aim of the present study was to assess family caregivers' level of knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and its correlates...

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..To enhance the understanding and effect of physician's difficulties, attitudes and communication styles on the disclosure of the diagnosis of AD in practice...

..The aim of the present study was to examine the factors influencing intention to seek a cognitive status evaluation in the presence of memory problems...

..Osteoporosis is the most common human bone disease. It affects millions of persons throughout the world and its prevalence will increase as the population ages worldwide...

..The other well-known Hebrew proverb performed the best. The translation of the repetition task in the MMSE to other languages is problematic. Strict adherence to the original language proved to be the least desirable choice...

..The aim of this pilot study was to examine the kinematic characteristics of the handwriting process of healthy elderly persons and its correlates...

..Israeli dietitians had a firm positive opinion of their role in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis...

..Third, findings of the few studies examining laypersons' beliefs in the area of AD are presented. Finally, research directions are suggested with special emphasis on the importance of geriatric mental health and mental health literacy...

..The need to expand the use of theoretically-based models, including social-cognitive determinants, for the study of specific concerns about AD as a basis for the development of educational programs is discussed...

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..Although the low response rate limits generalizability, it appears that physicians in this survey recognized the impact of proper nutrition health and take responsibility for explaining nutrition to their older patients...

..Information about the nature of public reactions to people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) can help reduce stigmatization associated with the disease...

..With the aid of a computerized device we examined functional handwriting performance among elderly patients with mild Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in comparison with controls...

..The aim of the present study was to assess physicians' attitudes, knowledge and practice regarding the diagnosis of osteoporosis...

..The Hebrew version of the MMSE was found to be a useful and valid instrument for the determination of dementia in the elderly population...

..Special attention should be paid to those who report themselves as suffering from the disease, but are not involved in health-related behaviors...

..Educational interventions aimed at encouraging the use of telemedicine should target potential users' attitudes, as well as feelings of uneasiness and anxiety regarding technology...

..The aim of this study was to assess relationships between knowledge about symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and help seeking intention among the lay public...

..The aim of the study was to empirically investigate the hypothesis that anxiety in the elderly, secondary to loss of memory, predicts future cognitive decline...

..Efforts aimed at encouraging the use of telemedicine for psychiatric care should target potential users' attitudes, as well as feelings of uneasiness and anxiety regarding technology...

..To describe the social environment of elderly persons at the time of their death and its correlates...

..The aim of the present study was to examine the factors influencing intentions to seek a cognitive status evaluation among first-degree relatives of persons with Alzheimer's disease...

..These findings, which reflect the differences in the professional values and experiences of both groups, encourage the use of interdisciplinary teams to improve end-of-life decision making...

..Educational programs, geared to the needs and capabilities of the different ethnic populations, should be encouraged...

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..To compare patterns of osteoporosis health-related behaviors in peri and postmenopausal ultra-orthodox and secular Jewish women...

..WTP measures show relative stability over time. The dissemination of information regarding policy or regulatory changes should be encouraged in order to ensure rational decision-making processes...

..The aim of the present study was to compare the beliefs, knowledge, and health-related behaviors of first-degree relatives (FDRs) of osteoporotic women with a comparison group of women not having a FDR with osteoporosis...

..The development of multifaceted information programs aimed at disseminating the content of policy changes is encouraged...

..Nurses in both settings reported using similar interventions for both problems. Non-nursing interventions were consistently mentioned to be more common when resistance was accompanied by physical aggression than by verbal aggression...

..The deficits found in the knowledge of both the general population and among health care professionals, should be addressed by providing updated and reliable information through appropriate health promotion and professional venues...

..These findings suggest that intrusive memories influence survivors' perceptions of life and change the way in which they deal with aging...

..Efforts to delay deterioration and, as a result, delay institutionalization seem crucial for cost containment...

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..Open communication among professionals for clarifying the various beliefs, as well as the antecedents of these beliefs, is important for the benefit of professional teams, patients and families...

..The validity of the Hebrew version of the Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status-Modified (TICS-m) for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), for dementia, and for cognitive impairment (either MCI or dementia) was investigated...

..Gaps of knowledge regarding osteoporosis prevention and treatment have been found among different health professionals over the world, including nurses...